Well hello October, my how you snuck up on us this year! It's been an absolute whirlwind the last six weeks as we made the final steps in purchasing our new home, packing and making the move, and now slowly taking our time settling in. Naturally I wanted to have everything perfect, artwork hung on the walls, fall decorations out on display and a million other things before showing you all pictures, but life has been crazy and I will be gone for the next two weeks on business, so here is a start! :) (You can click to enlarge the pics.)
This is the beautiful stucco fireplace in the main living area, it is even prettier in person if you can imagine. The fireplace was originally wood burning, but it has been converted to gas, which works pretty well for us being that we don't need to use it that often...more for ambiance since it doesn't get too cold here in South Louisiana! The marble top coffee table was a gem I found at a local antique store, it is amazing how perfectly the wood matches the rest of the cabinetry.
The lovely floral arrangement was an Anniversary gift from my parents, and the coffee table books are a small selection from my library. I love changing out the books frequently depending on the season and mood.
I just love how open the living room area feels, it is so peaceful. Our lot is on almost two acres, and in the backyard we back up to a small bayou that runs into Lake Pontchartrain. We cannot build on it, but it is extremely quiet and relaxing listening to the leaves rustle in the trees and hearing the sounds of nature all around.
Cozy little breakfast nook off of the living area and kitchen.
Above are the front foyer and entrance to the dining room. The antique gilded carved wooden chandeliers are absolutely incredible and make such a statement when you walk into the house. They might be one of my very favorite parts of the house! A majority of the floors in the home are blond travertine, which I was a little uncertain about initially, but we had them polished and sealed and they are gorgeous! Very easy to keep up so far too with minimal upkeep.
A few Tiffany treasures on display and a fully stocked bar, we're ready for a party! :)
This is the view of the kitchen from the dining room, it is such a warm and cozy kitchen. I have thoroughly been enjoying cooking again, and whipped up two fabulous dinners this weekend that I will have to share the recipes for soon!
The custom stucco hood in the kitchen is stunning.
I love the way the light flows throughout the house...even on rainy days the house has such a sense of warmth to it. The granite in the kitchen is a beautiful blend of silvers and golds.
I did manage to put out a few fall decorations over the weekend! I love the way these glass pumpkins play off of the colors in the kitchen and in the pendant lights.
Here's one last shot of the living area again from the kitchen nook. The entertainment center was custom built to match the kitchen cabinets and really ties the area together, I adore it. Since Jolie has pretty much claimed my new chaise lounge as hers, I was having to tip toe around her napping to snap these photos :) Couldn't help but include a picture of my sweet puppy. Can you believe how big she has gotten?
I hope you enjoyed the first look, I promise lots more to come soon! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask, I will do my best to reply to all of your emails. Thank you to all you dear readers for sticking with me and being patient with my very inconsistent posting these days...We'll be settled soon, work travel will slow down, and I'll be back to regular blogging by the end of the month!
Special thanks to our families and friends for all the love and support...we are over the moon floating on cloud nine and we don't plan on coming down anytime soon :)
Lots of fall love to y'all!
xoxo
(All photos taken by me, please do not use without permission. Thanks!)
