This is a stunning living room. I love so much about it! {source unknown}

ditto :: {what I would steal from this space}:

1. I love the conversation areas! 2 wing-backs. 2 slipper chairs. A long, Hollywood sofa. Plus an ottoman that does double duty. All working together. All close enough for a good chat. All lined up like pretty maids all in a row. This sings to my inner need for symmetry.
2. Back to the ottoman. Why not have an ottoman parked right next to your coffee table? You don’t have to pick between having one or the other.  This particular ottoman is a stunner: thick and wide and inviting. The perfect place to stash an extra photo album or an extra fanny.
3. Regal white trunk/coffee table with gigantic chrome urn. Maybe the word practical does not come to mind…. but it is a lovely balance. Love how the urn echoes the urn lamps that flank the sofa.
4. Cafe au lait. Mocha. Chocolate. Cream. Creme. Milky. Coco…… How can you go wrong with colors like that?
5. That sofa. is. to. die. for. So glam. It beckons one to much reclining. Milky cream velvet… hmmm; hope there is a stain protector on that.
6. Long, fantastic mirror that runs the height of the windows and was installed to match the window-frame tops.
7. Minimal Pattern. Now, don’t get me wrong; I love pattern. But why not have a room that takes a break from it? The only pattern in this room is found on the floor {poor cow} and the subtle striping on the wing-back chairs. Yet…. there is plenty of:
8. Plenty of Texture. Tufted velvet. Animal skin. Wide-beam wooden floors. Ceramic, chrome, and glass smoothness. Textured white storage trunk. Nubby Tweeds. 

{Country Living}

{Architectural Digest}

 {Soleburytwp.com}

{Soleburytwp.com}

as permanent as an earthly thing can be.
grounded.
solid.

There is a loyalty in an old stone farmhouse.

Fieldstone Hill whispers to me: I am here to stay. And I say:
me too.
{darlene}

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The room was livable, but we knew that would not last for long. In fact, we have a funny story of when I was pregnant, Hubby and I were sitting on the couch in this addition. A strong wind blew across our home, and a huge chunk of ceiling tile flew out and landed on our laps! {pictured: the front of the ‘log’ addition}

When it came time for our renovation process, we met with several architects who specialized in historic renovation. We sighed knowingly at the fact that 3 of them, on separate occasions, referred to the addition as “unfortunate.”
{pictured: the rear side of the addition, with a steep deck staircase. The stairs and the sliding glass door that you see were used by previous owners as their main entrance!}

{pictured: the inside of the ‘log’ addition; previous owners. I took this picture when we first looked at buying Fieldstone Hill}

{pictured: the inside of the log addition; previous owners. The split door that you see here has now been restored to its original state, and has returned to its original function as the side door of the home.}

After :: Here is what the right-hand side of Fieldstone Hill looks like today:

In the photo above, you can still see the tar where the ‘log’ addition once was. You can also see our new addition behind it. We have hopes of adding a side roof above the concrete slab, and having a lovely side-porch. {I will be sharing stories of our entire design and renovation process. Hopefully to share good ideas!!} 

Williamsburg, VA has its own decorating influence for the Christmas season, based on the natural greenery and fruits that were available during Colonial times.

This home displays only greenery and pinecone wreaths. Understated beauty. How beautiful is that fence?

And the creativity options are endless. This display, highlighting an historic transom, is just breathtaking. It would look beautiful on any type of home.

Nothing says Colonial Christmas like an apple swag.