Saturday, November 9, 2013

A ROOM WITH A VIEW




This is a beautiful time of year to look out my windows! The farmland and trees are ablaze with autumn color! My living room is bright and has an ever changing view, thanks to my windows and french doors!

No wonder I have such a hard time choosing paintings for this room... what could compete with the view just beyond my windows...







But there is another view too....


Here is what I can see from my family room looking through the french doors into my living room.









Let's peek in...







I love this view of the living room and I have never shared it before.

Can you see me taking the picture from the french doors?

The tree that sits outside this window is a sugar maple... it looks gold in this picture, but it is really a bright salmon! My favorite!









Here is a shot, again standing in the french door threshold.









I find myself spending more and more time in this room as it inches towards completion! It's the best place in the house to curl up with a good book!










That is... if I can keep my eyes from wandering off the pages of my book to dance around the view outside!








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33 comments:

  1. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsNovember 9, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Breathtaking…I could not leave that room…my entire main floor looks out to the back…to the trees of beautiful color…love this time of year…Yvonne…the room is stunning!!!!…Have a wonderful weekend enjoying your view and precious family!!

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 9, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Simply beautiful, Yvonne. Enjoy the weekend.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 9, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Wow ~~~ Love it ~~ and the clock in the mirrow too

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  4. YarletteNovember 9, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    I love your living room. I would be spending a lot of time sitting in that room . Wish I had all your beautiful windows. Great job decorating Yvonne

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  5. DawnNovember 9, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    All your views are beautiful, inside or outside the windows. Your rooms are so put together and magazine worthy, Yvonne.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 9, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I just love your post..Jane from WV

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  7. AnonymousNovember 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I am in love with that picture. Do you happen to have a name or an artist that created it.
    It would be perfect in my family room.

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableNovember 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM

      David Kessler is a local artist from Washington DC. I have quite a few pieces of his. Here is more info:
      http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/06/curlacue-chest.html

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  8. Sally @DrinkingFromMySaucerNovember 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love this room. Every time you post pictures, I just pour over them. It is the perfect combination of furniture, accessories, and artwork! Beautiful.

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  9. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 9, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    SO beautiful. I love sitting in my living room now too, because of the SUNSHINE and warmth that envelops me. The view isn't great but the room is cozy. I didn't fully appreciate my view in the old house:( Your living room is gorgeous. LOVE that garden seat, have never seen one that color! XOXO

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 9, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Such a beautiful view, Yvonne! I love all your windows and doors that allow you to have all this great natural light and view of nature. I do miss having all my rooms with windows in our old house.

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  11. KathysueNovember 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    ONE word, GORGEOUS!

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  12. Tablescapes By DianeNovember 9, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I love coming over to see your Beautiful home I could not leave that room. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Diane

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  13. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeNovember 9, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Ahhh the splendid colors of fall....such a delightful view from your beautiful living room! Enjoy!!

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  14. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    So luvly!!! I miss the changing colours... Here in Florida, we do not have that. I miss the Northern East Coast at this time of year.
    Hugs, Gee

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  15. KarenaNovember 9, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Oh Yvonne everything is so beautiful this time of year and your views are stunning! PS Where did you get the little round table with mirrored top...just what I need.

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  16. Shannon FoxNovember 9, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I can see why you love it so! And there is nothing like curling up in your favorite spot at the end of a long day and enjoying the fruits of your labor. It's beautiful!

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  17. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Stunning view both inside and out!!

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  18. The enchanted homeNovember 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    That is so picture perfect, what a spectacular room you have created!

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  19. Laura @ duke manor farmNovember 9, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Dear sweet yvonne, can I just move in?

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  20. SplenderosaNovember 9, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Nirvana. Heaven. Perfection.
    So Yvonne.
    xx's

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  21. Pamela GordonNovember 9, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Your living room is so pretty and bright with the lower sun in the sky. You have lovely views through the windows and garden doors. I didn't realize your family room adjoined your living room. I always think this is a great idea if one entertains a large crowd as they can spill over into the adjoining room. Beautiful! Blessings, Pamela

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  22. PatNovember 9, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Yvonne,
    Amazing views from your room, dear friend!!!
    I often miss the Sugar Maples from the other side of the Prairie. . .
    I had only to close my eyes to envision exactly what you were able to view.
    That same image came into view in my mind's eye!!!
    This room is stunning gorgeous!!!
    I appreciate how you've taken your followers through the entire process.
    Creating a home is truly an evolving process!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  23. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 9, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    What a stunning view, Yvonne! Both, inside and out! Your living room is gorgeous!

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  24. Katherines CornerNovember 10, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xo

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  25. AnonymousNovember 10, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! So very inviting and peaceful! I wish we had sun shining here! There is a foot of snow!!!
    Take care!
    Terry

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  26. SharonNovember 10, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    That is a beautiful room!! Could you tell me what color of paint that is on the walls?
    Thanks!
    Sharon

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  27. Sandra LeeNovember 10, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    How peaceful is this!

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  28. Doreen@foxdenrdNovember 11, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Sugar maples are just about the most beautiful tree there is. Your living room is stunning! The architecture is just beautiful, and of course, your decor choices impeccable!

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  29. Natalie@London Self Storage companyNovember 11, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    I liked the way you have elucidated the things to decorate the room and ideas illustrated with the help of images.

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  30. Sharon @ mrshinesclassNovember 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Gorgeous room. Gorgeous views.

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  31. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    love what you did to the room...have you thought of a jute rug larger than the one you current have even with a design in black or just plain...thought it would tone down the boldness of the current rug to continue the flow of the subtle natural tone you have created which is quiet lovely...truly love the room but I would choose a simple rug as your attention is drawn directly to the floor where you have the most color displayed

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  32. Dylan hardingNovember 18, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Nice interiors & beautifully decorated room.

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