In grad school i had to read all about the different theories and conflicts of the New South..not to minimize history or struggles BUT when i look at this beautiful 19th century farmhouse in Georgia (November issue of Southern Living), restored and shining i think NEW SOUTH INDEED..no stuffy antiques and antebellum wannabe decorating but fresh decor and color palette, modern touches with traditional antiques (like the gorgeous empire sideboard and table featured in the full article)…it all just sings!
of course originally this house did not have an indoor kitchen, not until the 1940s was one added that was actually attached to the house (you know fire hazard etc..yall have all heard these bits of social history i am sure) but WOW there is certainly a kitchen now..who cares that the floors dont match the beautiful heart of pine in the entry and beyond.
…this should make everyone feel better that has different tone or type wood floors in one house..who cares?!
see more of this amazing restoration here…and if you are lucky, maybe you will still find a copy on stands or at your mother-in-law’s house on Thanksgiving…”borrow” it, she wont mind!
Oh how i love this house..the walls, the floors, the entry light, the Audubon prints, the sideboard, the kitchen, the BEAUTIFUL monograms on linen and burlap, the mix of modern with antiques…YES it is a historic home but there is so much inspiration for a new house. swoon…
Good job Southern Living, NEW SOUTHern Living..yall are doing a great job lately!
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Comment by Cote de Texas — November 23, 2009 @ 1:40 am
I HAVE to get my own copy – this is the second house I've seen that I have loved!!! Pure Style HOme had a redone bedroom.
and I love those fabrics from Hobby Lobby – I wish I had known about them before I bought fabric for Lizzy's room. oh well. next time!
Comment by Sarah P — November 23, 2009 @ 7:53 am
My sentiments EXACTLY! Love it. My December edition came on Saturday -Much inspiration in there as well!
I'm thinking I need bird prints now…:)
Comment by charm home — November 23, 2009 @ 10:22 pm
I'm going to have to go get a copy of the magazine tomorrow. Absolutely love this home! Thanks for posting it.
xoxo,
Cristi
Comment by Lori B — November 24, 2009 @ 7:07 am
I love this house as well! Do you think the handrails on the staircase are painted? They make me want to try painting mine.
Comment by No.35style — November 27, 2009 @ 12:28 pm
i liked the bathroom in this house…but i LOVED the guest room redo in the same issue…the master is next to be done when i get this nursery together!!
Comment by Stephanie @ A Fine House — December 7, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
I am obsessed with this house too! I love it. I kept picking up the magazine from my end table and looking at this home, day after day. Finally I tore the article out so I wouldn't lose it & can save it for inspiration. My favorite room? The FOYER. Ahhh, I don't know what it is about that foyer, I just love the feel of it, the look of it, oh, everything about it.
I am so glad I'm not the only one that becomes a bit obsessive with other's homes. I thought I was going wacko with this one. I even showed it to my husband. He was like "uh-huh?".
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