Going Up!

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Welcome friends!

I gave  you a bit of a sneak peek in my last post of the area I am sharing today - our stairway!

I apologize for the pictures - this is a dark, windowless space and is tough to photograph! But anyway, bad pics aside, this is our staircase - the first thing you see as you enter our home.


My favorite, favorite, favorite thing about this area is my new wool carpeting! We had it installed at the end of August. I know it's not for everyone, but I have wanted this carpet from the day the first nail was driven when we built our house. It just covers the stair way. Once you get up to the hallway we have neutral carpeting. It is just what this simple area needed.


I found this little door at one of my favorite flea markets this past summer. It's my door to nowhere, lol - but I think it looks quite charming. I added a cute and inexpensive sconce above it just for fun.

I have a few vintage mirrors showcased here. I just love their patina.




The hardware on the door is just stunning. It has a Star of David on it. I wish I knew the history of this piece!



I bought this cute saying from an Etsy shop a few years back. It was one of my daughter's favorite songs when she was a little girl. Passing by it every day just warms  my heart!



My house is currently a wreck as we are having our old fireplace, brick and mantel removed and replaced - a very messy undertaking, resulting in me moving everything out of the room to help keep things clean. We aren't hosting Thanksgiving this year or else I would really be stressing!

Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving with many blessings.

I am blessed and grateful for your visit today.

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Comments

  1. Diva KreszlNovember 19, 2018 at 4:45 AM

    Beautiful! Absolutely love the door, what a great find!

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  2. JunkchiccottageNovember 19, 2018 at 8:22 AM

    Jane love love love the staircase decor. I love that super gorgeous door and the handle. I wonder if it came out of a church. You know me and doors. You scored a beautiful one with some history too.
    Maybe google the door handle and you might find out something about that door. Just a thought. Happy Thanksgiving.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  3. Sandi MagleNovember 19, 2018 at 2:32 PM

    I'm finally able to comment and reply to people---as there was a glitch on my browser. Love the new blog...and yes, the staircase needed that nod to the past---to set the tone for all your lovely heirlooms and antiques. I'll personally never give up my patterned carpets, paisley or 10 patterns in a room. Grins!

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  4. Prims By The WaterNovember 19, 2018 at 6:42 PM

    I love the old hardware on doors. I also noticed the antique mirrors. A great entrance display! Janice

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  5. A Brit in TennesseeNovember 21, 2018 at 3:15 AM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us, so many vintage pieces, all so lovingly placed.
    We are akin with our decorating styles, mine being typical English décor, mixed with southern farmhouse. Royal Doulton china, and aged southern crocks :)
    Look forward to stopping by often.
    ~Jo

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  6. Judy at GoldCountryCottageNovember 21, 2018 at 12:06 PM

    Jane. I absolutely love the carpet on the stairs and that little door is beautiful and charming. I love the grouping with that beautiful tarnished mirror (I have always wanted one that is peeling away). I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your dear family and thank you so much for your visit and your kind words..xxoJudy

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