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My Tour of the Governor’s Mansion

December 16, 2015/2 Comments/in Travel, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

This past week my co-worker and I took a tour of our local Governor’s mansion. The tour was free and the butler that took us around has worked there for 40 years!!! It was a wonderful tour and I will be going back in the spring. They have a garden tour then. They take you on a tour of the grounds. There are magnolia trees, lilac bushes, lilies, roses and spearmint. I can’t wait! I am looking forward to seeing all the beautiful flowers and maybe learning something too.

Me at the entryway

The entryway chandelier

The chimney

Blue and white vases

But of course I must take pictures of the chandelier

Overview of the living room

The upstairs was blocked off. You can only tour

the downstairs.

The governor’s office

The dining room

Dining room chandelier

The hand painted mural in the dinning room.

Love the silver!

The breakfast room

The kitchen

The family room

Very cozy….

The outdoor entertaining space

The butler “Mr. Dexter”. He has been working here

for 40 years!

If you would like to tour the Governor’s mansion, see here.

(all photos via AHFE)

Our Trip to the State Museum

November 27, 2015/in Travel, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

Last week I volunteered to chaperon my daughter’s field trip to the Indiana State Museum. I was a bit nervous about having a group of hyper 5th graders to look after but I was looking forward to viewing some of the art work and spending time with my daughter.

The first 2 hours were left to us to explore the museum. We went all over. It was interesting seeing some of the exhibits. Especially, the exhibit dedicated to the 90’s! That hit me hard! They had a big-wheel on display and my kid just looked at me and said, “You rode one of those”? I thought, “oh goodness”.

I didn’t think I was old but now I guess I am. After we finished looking at “old stuff” we headed to the art room. They had some beautiful paintings on display. Below are a few of my favorites.

Summer Bouquet (1933)

by J. Edgar Forkner

Oil on Canvas

A Garden is a Lovesome Thing

ca. 1919

Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer

Blooming Redbud

Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer

1919

Chinese Things

1926

Edna Stubbs Cathell

Foggy Landscape

1895

John Elwood Bundy

When we walked in we saw this. Just beautiful.

What a good combination, Christmas and artwork.

photos via AHFE

My Tour of the Manor House Antiques Mall

September 18, 2015/2 Comments/in Travel, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

Everyone has ways to relax. Visiting antique stores is one of mine! I love looking at furniture! It is a great way to unwind and be inspired. The Manor House Antique Mall has been one of my favorites. They closed sometime ago and I was very sad. But this weekend I found out that they have re-opened at a new location!!! I was so excited. I had to take a trip….

I loved this chinoiserie inspired screen!!!

I really liked the bird prints.

Fantastic artwork

All of these milk glasses were $1!! I had to use self-control for this.

I loved the floral arrangements on the table.

I tried to get the clerk to sell them to me. I was not successful.

Photos via AHFE

My Visit to the Butterfly Floral Garden

August 28, 2015/in Travel, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

Having a whimsical garden has always been my dream. My husband and I have planted quite a bit this spring. We planted some lilac, hydrangeas, rhododendrons, peonies, lilies, gladiolus and dahlias. I have really enjoyed my garden this spring and summer. But it was nothing like the flower garden at the Butterfly Gardens here at our zoo.

Our friends were in town from New York and my husband and I decided to take them around our city. Of course Indianapolis is nothing like New York but we knew there were some excellent places to visit.

This was my first visit and I did not expect to see this gorgeous garden when we entered the courtyard. I was completely stunned! It was breathtaking to me…

The entryway….

The weeping willows were so majestic….

Yes, they were growing real pineapples!

This was one of my favorite spots.

The lily pads

Me enjoying the garden

(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

The Butterfly Garden

August 24, 2015/in Travel, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

Our friends came in from New York so we decided to take a trip to the zoo. We spent the whole day looking at animals and catching up on each other’s lives. But once we were finished with the zoo we decided to visit the Butterfly Garden.

I have never been here before so it was a nice surprise when we entered the giant greenhouse….

This was a giant butterfly covered in flowers.

The butterflies were flying everywhere.

This butterfly was huge

A butterfly mural

(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Antique Shopping in Belgium

July 15, 2015/in Travel, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

I love watching Youtube videos in the morning while I am walking on my treadmill. I recently saw this video from One Kings Lane. The co-founder went antique shopping with designer Bunny Williams in Belgium. It is absolutely stupendous! Enjoy the video.

Photo by Charisse Kenion on Unsplash

(video via One Kings Lane)

My Spectacular Visit to Restoration Hardware

May 6, 2015/in Travel, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

This past weekend my family and I took a small trip up to our fashion mall. I was shopping at another store when my husband called my cell and said, “You have to come to this store”! I journeyed up the stairs and then down another set of stairs and came to Restoration Hardware.

All I have to say is, WOW!!! Just look at my photos…..