A Delightful Home Tour ~ 1

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Well Hello Friday, and I am tired. For the last two weeks, I have been so busy! With me learning my new role and still trying to keep tabs on my current one it has been very hectic, but I have been down this road before. Yesterday I shared how I would be taking half of the day off to attend the Indiana Decorators’ Show House and Gardens tour! I loved every minute of it. First off I had no kid and no husband, yes! 

Secondly, I was doing something that I love… going to a historical home and looking at beautiful decor. It was a wonderful 2 hours that I got to spend alone and it was so worth it. I will be sure to do it again next year and do it alone. Let me share some of the rooms!

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

This is the home as I walk up the driveway. This home is called the Columns on Meridian and was built in 1930. It is 5,536 feet on the main and upper levels and 2,110 square feet in the basement. 

 

 

 

As you walk in you see this beautiful door and flooring. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley

 

This was the living room. I don’t know the details, unfortunately. I did notice the beautiful Hermes throw in the piano chair. This room was decorated by Audrey Studley of Kittle’s Design Studio. 

 

 

This was the sunroom. I wasn’t a fan of the tropical wallpaper but it brightens up the room. The name of the wallpaper is Urban Nature AF440 and provided by Ukuta Lafayette Interior Fashions. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Then I walked into the dining room and saw all this beautiful blue and white china! 

 

 

And these gorgeous chandeliers that are original! They have been with the house since 1930! And did you see this beautiful tablesetting?

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

I wish I knew the sources for everything. I keep searching my booklet for the information but can’t find it. 

 

 

This room was my favorite. It was decorated by Rosalind Brinn Pope of Pope Interiors. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

The chandeliers are original but this insert is not. I do love it. It gave the room a much more custom feel. 

 

 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley

 

Then you walked into the kitchen which was updated. I love the huge island and the paint color on the kitchen cabinets. I believe it is called cotton ball by Benjamin Moore or it could be Tarrytown Green. 

 

 

Lots of color!

 

 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

And of course blue and white are throughout the home. I actually love this faux peony arrangement. Well I hope you all have enjoyed this half of the tour. I will share the rest of the home and another favorite room of mine on Monday. If you follow me on Instagram you may get a sneak peek of it sooner. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and don’t forget about the boutique’s Mother’s Day Sale! Use code MTDY25 for 25% off of your order! 

 

Thanks for reading! 

 

3 replies
  1. Ms. Tracey
    Ms. Tracey says:

    You just do need time to recoup and rejuvenate yourself by doing the things you love. What a magnificent home. I adore doing tours like that. The tablescape reminds me of Tina from The Enchanted Home. I’ve got an order from her that is soon to ship lol I’d like to visit Monticello and The Biltmore. When I was young we went to The Rhode Island Mansions tour where we saw The Breakers which is the Vanderbilt home. It was so cool to see Gloria’s childhood things and her bedroom. I recall walking into her playhouse which was a real house just made miniature. If you ever get to that part of the country, please go do the tours. The homes were awe inspiring. It’s a lot of walking. I think it 5 or 6 mansions that you tour. We ended with a New England Seafood Boil for supper on the pier. Sounds like you had a lovely day. Thank you for sharing Mrs Shockley 😊🌷

    • mrs.sshockley
      mrs.sshockley says:

      Hello Ms. Tracey,
      That is exactly what the tablescape reminded me of! It looks just like a “Tina” table. I would love to know what you are ordering from her. I haven’t ordered any blue and white pieces yet. I find mine cheaper at HomeGoods. I love the Biltmore! We’ve been there twice already. I could go again and again. I have been dying to see the Breakers! I want to do those tours alone with no kids!

      • Ms. Tracey
        Ms. Tracey says:

        From Tina’s shop I have a navy wicker bed tray on the way and my nesting mixing bowls arrived. I love them so much. High quality and beautiful. I’m also getting one of the tulipiere vases as well. 🤩

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