Wednesday's What If Post…What If I Could Just Move Right In?

Leave it to Little Rock's designer, Debi Davis to show us a gem of a house! 

This is truly stunning and I personally could move right in without changing a thing!

I've always wanted a wide foyer! Ours is entirely too small and it's one of those things we thought we would always go back and "fix"! But, when all is said and done…who wants to go through the hassle of having workers and dust, etc…in your house for months? So it gets put off!

This house truly personifies everything I believe in when it comes to a re-model. As the 7th family to live in this beautiful home, I think they sought the best council…and it came out to be a true masterpiece! 

I wish I had known Debi when we were tearing down and re-modeling our house that we are in now!

The best piece of advice I could ever give someone building or renovating a home would be to do the things you don't want to go back and re-do! Give up some of your 'curtain budget', don't fret over having all of the furniture in…but PLEASE…do the things that give the house it's "bones"! It's character! I promise you that you will not regret it in the end!

By the way, I'm in love with the pair of mirrors flanking the fireplace as well as the pair of demi lunes!

The soothing color palette and subtle changes in texture only help to accentuate the pieces of art deco glass that the homeowners collect.

I really love this arrangement in the middle of the table…we are always searching for a great container to be able to use for Holiday Entertaining, etc…this one is beautiful!

I also love the fun arrangement of sunflowers on the spacious island! 
This kitchen truly says, "Welcome"!

Oh, what a dream come true it would have been to have grown up with a bedroom like this! 
It's just stunning and truly speaks to me!

However, this Master Bedroom is screaming at me!
 I LOVE it! It's gorgeous in every way!

I hope you've enjoyed this 'Wednesday's What If Post'! How fitting that as I sit here and write it I am about to leave for my sister's birthday dinner! You do remember…she's my fun sister that always had a great "What If" for every situation growing up and still does it today! She makes me laugh…she is my hero! I sure hope she enjoys her birthday!

If you want to read the article on this beautiful home in it's entirety you can read it HERE! I think it's definitely worth it!!
By the way, I had totally forgotten that my first What If post started with Charles Faudree! A sweet customer was in today just bragging away about what a great speaker he was at their Antiques and Garden Show in Omaha, Nebraska! Sure wish I could've been there to hear it!

Wonderful Wednesdays…..and "What If"s?"

When we were young my sister's favorite thing to do was to think of "what if's"! 
You know…scenarios that really weren't true…but if they were…"What If!"
"What If", I would hear my sister Andrea say and off we would go!

It was a childish but fun game that often got us in trouble! Fits of laughter, etc that were usually inappropriate at the time! But as grown ups we often play games of "What If" in a totally different light don't we?
 We play out our dreams in our minds and sometimes still say,

"What If?"

So today, what if I could choose a designer…any designer that I could hire for my home? Who might it be?

This Wednesday…What If I chose ….

Charles Faudree! 

We certainly have the same taste in dogs!

 With Razzle and Rosie, I think we would get along just fine!

He is such a distinguished looking gentleman!

With impeccable taste, that's for sure!

So often I have an image of his interiors as a certain style for luxury Mountain homes in Cashiers or Highlands,

But I have a strong suspicion that his well recognized, signature style carries right on over to luxury beach homes,

Elegant, but understated homes….

And to "everyday" homes in general!

I know we share the same love of antique collections!

like transferware and majolica,

and creamware

and a penchant for bamboo! Another big love of mine!

And quite simply, a love of all things beautiful!

It's not often that I find someone that I know deep down has that same kindred spirit of home equals style equals beauty equals luxury...

But with Charles Faudree….why would you expect any less?

It's really always fun to dream and think about the "what if's" in life!
What if Andrea hadn't had the dream of Hannah Kate? 
What if I hadn't had the dream of Mulberry Heights Antiques?
"What if" you could pick a designer for the day to make your design dreams come true? Who would it be? I'm glad I'm starting off with Charles Faudree….wonder who or what it will be next week?
Hope you have a wonderful, fun week exploring the "what if's" in your life!