Word to the Wise Wednesday

Get inspired!

Last week I gave you some close-up looks into my parent’s home. Today I thought I’d back up with the camera and give you the whole shot of the rooms of their house. I love to look at pictures and look at the details and ask – what’s sitting on the coffee table, how is the shelf decorated, what kind of window treatments are used? I think you’ll get some great ideas as you peek into the windows of their home; it’s a beautiful retreat!

If you step in the front door you will see this entryway. I love the color on the wall. It’s a shade of aqua. It’s so calming and peaceful.

To the left of the entryway is a seating area. It provides for all the things an entryway needs – a place to sit, lighting and a mirror.

Here’s a view of the kitchen which is open to the living room. Mom is so good about soft lighting. See the lamp in the nook where the microwave niche’ is above the stove? For people our height, it’s better to set the microwave on the counter, so she used that space for lighting, a CD player and some greenery.

The widow over the sink has that milky glass in it because the view was less than desirable. It also provides for privacy from the inside!

This bedroom is cheerful with its green, blue and yellow.

This painting (done by my mom!) is hung behind the door. I love it!

One of the many stained glass pieces my dad has made…

A quilt hung high on the wall in the hallway makes for beautiful art.

Another quilt is hung here in the bedroom. I love the shelf over the rack, the stained glass in the window, the love seat at the foot of the bed, the throw in the middle of the bed.

A beautiful place to get beautiful!

Sometimes we just need a good idea that someone else came up with to encourage our creativity! I trust that touring my parents home has given you some ideas of things you could do to make your home a retreat too!

With love,