I love vintage and your bedrooms have a graciousness about them. That oil is indeed, a mystery. Why would family not want it, even if only to hang in a hallway?

Red

Beautiful, charming home. Looks like you are ready to serve crumpets and tea just anytime. It is very beautiful and you have done a fabulous job putting it all together. The ballerina self-portrait is a mystery to me as I would think what a work of art it was in more than 100 ways, especially if it was my grandmother.

Very pretty!

Jan

Slinkey, once again, your house is stunning. I am a collector of "old things" as well but am many times at a loss as to displaying them. You've given me some great ideas (particularly a use for a great old vintage typewriter stored somewhere in my basement).

So glad you rescued the lovely ballerina painting. Even better that you know a little bit of its story, so you can keep that alive. I know what you mean about families discarding these types of heirlooms--I was recently in my local Salvation Army thrift shop and saw a set of three beautiful 60-70's era watercolor portraits of young children. Why would these be donated? I just don't get it! Did the parents die and the kids just hire a clean out service to get rid of anything that didn't have an easily defined value? So sad!

Well I am one who loves old, and non-fussy. I love your home. It's very cozy and welcoming. It's beautiful!

Ahhh, I feel a need to wander around and touch everything. Can I live with you??? I am not too messy!! LOL :) Just so beautiful and liveable. Sue

I just love the warm and sense of "family" that you've given your home. Even making something special out of someone else's heirlooms shows your great respect for the value of family history. I especially love your blue toile guest room, (of course), and how you've decorated. I have the same washstand in my NY house as you have used by the bed, it's a wonderful antique.

Thanks so much for posting these photos, you've done a stunning job and made your house a real "home". Wish I lived closer, those chippendale-style chairs at the head of the dining table are exactly what I'm looking for to finish off my dining seating. I just need two....lol!

Heidi

Thanks again for the positive reviews..
It's nice sharing w/others who enjoy the same things.
teacats..thank you -
redbazel ...
patricia43
Everytime I look at that portrait.. I feel the same way. When things like that just go on to strangers, it's like the person in that family lived a life and no one cared...very sad. I also have an old lapel pin that I bought from that sale. It held four pictures..You would think THAT would have mattered to someone!! I've replaced them w/my own pics.

teeda... I'm glad you were able to pick up some ideas. I do the same thing when I see something that inspires me, it gets my 'wheels' turning. Glad you will be taking that old typewritter out..just dust if off and enjoy it.

valzone5... from 'one old non-fussy' lover to another, thank you, and it's the way to go... LOL...who has time for 'fuss'!

cooperbailey...come on over...get it out of your system, and 'Touch'..love to have you. .and thanks

nanny2a..thank you.. if you were closer, we could 'share' the toile!! and I'd throw in the 2 chairs! I think we'd be great friends.

What a wonderful place to call home. You have also given me some ideas. I love all your rooms and the blue toile room is pulling me in also. Your husbands ideas for the shadow box is a good one. You are talented and caring.

Oh, so, so pretty and peaceful. I have a little wash stand like yours I purchased from an antique shop months ago. Hope it fits in my hall just outside the bath where I plan to put a large pitcher and wash bowl. If it doesn't fit, it will then become a nightstand like yours has. LOL

Love, love your house.

Slinkey: I love all of your beds, they all look so comfortable and inviting! Can I come stay some weekend? J/K. Yum! (Actually, your whole home looks so nice!)

I wanted to ask about the desk in your office. I've seen a similar one I liked on walmart.com, but it doesn't have that extra ... piece? arm? Well, the one I like doesn't have an l-shape like yorus, and I'd love that extra space. Would you mind sharing where you got it? Thanks! ^_^

I'm so glad the people didn't want the little ballerina picture...she looks so happy in your lovely room!!!
Thanks so much for posting the extra pictures!

Beautiful, beautiful home, slinkey!

brutuses: If you ever decide you just can't abide that washstand, send it on up my way, ok?

What a lovely, lovely home! It's so friendly and pretty and welcoming! Your family treasures are displayed wonderfully and tell a story about you and your family. Good for you! Your guest rooms are warm, pretty and very comfy looking. I can imagine that your guests have huge smiles on their faces when seeing them for the first time. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!
Lynn

Slinkey, is the exterior of your home cement? Did you tell us earlier the color of your exterior? Thanks!

Thank you again ladies...I will try to follow up with what everyone has said, as I do 'treasure' all of your comments.

lyban..glad I could be of some help for you. I just love toile, it has such a timeless look to it, in any color.

organic...WE can help brutuses out right?? We'll flip for it!!

brutuses... Your wash stand is EXACTLY like mine down to every detail just the knob is different (bought it that way)....however, I like your wood tone much better. Mine is a very dark mahogony..but yours shows a nicer grain to it. I used to have an old Pitcher and wash bowl that I bought at a farm auction, years ago...and when I moved, (trying to downsize, I sold it) :(

nonchalant...thank you. I purchased the desk from OfficeMax, (free shipping) its Fairview "L" Desk Collection
I love the look, and you really can't see the detail from my picture, however if you check it out online, you will see how really nice it is, and it's constructed well too.

thank you sweet jaybird... I'm glad I got to keep her too. I do enjoy having her 'stay' with me.

lynninnewmexico...thanks for your kind words... If you're ever up my way...LOL... I've got an extra room!!!

What a warm, welcoming home! Not sure which other thread you posted on...I've been preoccupied with a couple of other boards lately.

One q. - about your floors, are they oak? Site finished? I can't tell but they are gorgeous!
Susan ~

Thank you, slinkey! I went and checked it out. I saw somewhere that it also has a matching lateral file, which I've been wanting, as well. Thanks for the info! ^_^

What a beautiful home you have! The ballerina painting is perfect in your space.

mpwdmom..thank you. The other thread was from Aug 9th -
(As Requested Whole Rm Pics from Slinkey) After posting on a thread that wanted to see window treatments, I was asked to show Whole Rm pics.
As far as the floors, yes they are oak. They were site finished - Stained with Minwax Sedona Red 222 and Three Coats of Poly.

nonchalant...glad you got the info and that you're able to use the lateral file as well.

juddgirl2...thanks. 'Ballerina Girl'.. is part of the family now!! LOL

sallen2008... I'm sorry I hadn't seen your ques..till just now.. The exterior is vinyl - color is Pebble Stone.

slinkey, BEAUTIFUL! What brand did you use?

slinkey, how wide is your vinyl?

sallen - the vinyl is 4 inches. You can view better pictures of it on the other thread I had...
(As Requested, Whole Room Pictures from Slinkey)
Hope that gives you a better idea of the look..

Slinkey, are your oak floors simple to mantain? What about kids and pets? Scratches?

I was recently considering oak but somewhere here I read that on my slab foundation home I could only put engineered hardwoods, not site finished. I haven't checked it out fully but I hope I have the option for site finished.

Again, your home is just delightful. :)
Susan

What a beautiful home and location. It looks like something out of a B&B. I love how you've broken out of the symmetry mold and arranged your decor in unique and interesting ways. I agree it is very odd about the ballerina painting. I would've snapped it up as well. Could you attach a link to your other pictures? I'd love to see more. Thanks for sharing.

Slinky, I was so excited when I saw this thread! Sometimes people say they'll show us more pictures and then they forget, get busy, etc. Your home really *is* a home, and looks like the kind of place you could put up your feet and 'cozy up'. I think I would call it country traditional with a twist! I love the toiles and the florals you have used, and the colors are so easy on the eyes. I've had my 'bright moments', but my new home will be more subdued, and there will definitely be some toile!

Are you by chance in NC? Whenever I see ducks/wild Turkeys all over the place I can't help but think of NC where one of my son's live. You can't go out the front door without seeing them in someone's front yard~deer too. LOL

Such a lovely home...enjoy!

Lovely! So warm and inviting. I love the mixture of new and old. You do wonder how so many old photos become discarded.
I was buying an old frame to put a needlepoint in someday. The man selling it had an oil of his mother in it. He sold me the frame, asked me to give his mother a good home! Well I still have her sitting in the closet.

I just love all of the rooms of your house. What a gracious home you have made for your family. Even your shed is charming. I love the view from all of your windows. My DH is afraid someone might see in. Sometimes I feel like I live with a vampire. LOL You have inspired me to keep my eyes open for those gems that make a house a home.
Mary

valinsv..I've attached the link to the other photos..hope this helps...I'm still new at this..so I hope it works.

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/decor/msg0819051629720.html?35

pattycakes..glad you fond my follow up. I'm in CT..however with your 'wild life'..sounds like it could be here! LOL

livvyandbella. Can't believe that man sold his mom's pic. Well, I'm glad that YOU did give her a good home. Amazes me all the time. I like mixing old and new. I think it gives a room some interest. When people come over, I often hear that they are not just looking at a room..but 'seeing' things as well.

mary52..I'll tell DH you liked his shed...lol
I've always kept windows 'open'. Even when I lived in NY w/neighbors all around. Closed the 'street side' ones only at night. My SIL would freak..saying you HAVE to cover them up. I had big Palladium windows across the back..never covered them..they were too nice.

sallen2008.. I'm not sure of the brand. I will have to do some checking. We picked out the color from the builder..but don't remember the brand.

mpwdmom...I've had no problem w/cleaning them. Even in my old house...I've always had herds of kids and pets. I just clean them w/Bruce Wood & Lamanite Floor Cleaner. As far as installing on a concrete slab. As long as you have enough head room.. you can install on site. They are usually laid on 'sleepers' 2x4's laid flat, to help minimize height loss. Sub flooring is then attached to sleepers and finally your flooring is fastened to that. Mind you, it can be done, if you have enough head room.
We did this in our old home, we converted a garage that was downstairs, in the back of the house, into a den. They jackhammered the concrete floor...dug down deep enough to get the head room necessary to accomodate the extra height w/the flooring. (they also installed a vapor barrier).

loribee..thanks for the compliment.

Again, thank you all...and I'd be happy to answer any other ques if I can.

Jane

I dont know why there are two of these threads running at the same time...strange!

DUH >>> Ignore the above message... The other thread was the FIRST one I sent out...sorry for the confusion!

Your home ought to be in a magazine. Just beautiful!

You define the word "home"! Thank you for the visit!

I saw this come up again and was wondering...
thank you bodica. This was actually the second thread for pictures. Thanks for the compliment.

Your house is to die for! I love the "Country Living" look. As they say on eBay...A++++! :D

Ahhhhh, those lovely guest rooms look like they're just craving visitors! When can I come? ;-)

What a wonderful home. Thank you so much for sharing it with us and inspiring us in a thousand beautiful ways!

thank you flyingflower...I appreciate the 'ebay' compliment !! LOL

auntjen..come on over!! I love company and those beds are looking for guests...hehehe Thanks for the warm compliments.
jane

Ditto to absolutely everything said above and how far are you booked up for at this point? Have we seen your kitchen yet, I don't think I have nor have I seen your whole gathering room/living room. You have such excellent, creative tastes that I would love to see more. When you are kind enough to put your pictures up I think so many who feel decorating challenged do get wonderful ideas from those seem to do it so easily like you do. All I can say is thank you, it's like pages out of "Country Living' magazine and I think I said that on another thread too.

Jane, never mind I did a little searching for the last I don't know how long and looked a ton more of your wonderful pictures and now I think I've seen them all and I can't thank you enough for all the work it must have taken to put all of them up here. You probably have one of the most impressive homes I have seen on this site but then again it is the styling that I do like the most. Again thanks a million! PS, I adore all of the things your HD has made too, what a guy you've got there, plenty of talent too.

wow susan...thank you so much, I'm really touched by your compliments >> blush >>> blush !!
I'm glad that you found it helpful for ideas.. I guess I'm lucky that I've always had an eye for design and detail and find it easy to visualize what I want. I found looking over home magazines, helped me develop a sense of style . Going to estate sales and auctions, has given me an opportunity to see many beautiful homes and furnishings. For those who are unable to do those things, this site is a great opportuniy for helpful advice, and it's so interesting to see what others have done too.
jane

jane