Stencils in the dining room.
I made drapes for the Humble Bungalow dining room using this fabric by Sanderson.
There is a lot of dark wood featured in our tiny bungalow...
it's old growth Douglas Fir.
We use this china cabinet to hold our crystal glasses.
Bradbury and Bradbury period arts and crafts paper in the living room.
Repeated in the wee hall with the border
between the den, the bathroom, our bedroom and the dining room.
In the entry hall space that opens up to the living and dining rooms.
We opted for the border in the den.
The kitchen has the same border treatment as the den because they open up to each other.
There are wood cabinets in the kitchen in the same style that mimic the built ins in the dining and living rooms.
The living room of The Humble Bungalow.
Hope you've enjoyed this wee tour...
I needed to sit for a bit, and writing this post helped me rest up after a busy day of gardening.
I think I'll brew a pot of Mariage Freres tea that I purchased in Paris and sit on the couch and watch an episode of the Real Housewives of Melbourne.
My future Son In Law showed us how to record them and this show has become my latest "guilty pleasure!"
30 comments:
Your crystal collection looks splendid!
Beautiful pictures!
What beautiful fabric - color and pattern....
Your attention to detail and great "taste" combine to make an amazing interior.
Hope you enjoyed your Paris tea.
Such a lovely atmosphere in your photos. I’m curious, which room do you most use? We find that our open plan family/dining/kitchen is where we tend to be most of the time. I do, however, read in the living room if I want to get away from the T.V. Crystal seems to be making a return (never really went out here) and I adore the cabinet. Tonkath
So charming.
Just amazing.
My latest show is Poldark.
The weeding is making all the difference. I saw your pictures and it looks just wonderful. Also I love the new paint and the black pots and furniture.
I read in the living room and take tea there too...Mr. HB likes to watch the news and Netflix in the den off the kitchen...and after dinner we usually sit and watch some telly together.
Silver has fallen out of favour here...probably because of the polishing required but I still love it and have quite a few pieces.
The tea is very flavourful...rich. I sat back and thought back to last Spring and the highlights of the Paris trip...
Weeding is like cleaning house...no one really notices until you stop doing it!
I really admire the commitment you guys have made to honoring your house's heritage. And, that bunny slays me:). BTW, I cannot comment here, or on any Blogger blog for that matter, using Safari. In case you notice fewer comments, others may be experiencing the same difficulties.
Oh! I love it all Hostess! So beautiful and special. Thanks for sharing this.
I'm not having any difficulty commenting here with Safari.
One more comment. I LOVE using sterling silver, china and crystal. After living in Dallas for a long time with no other family members here, we have suddenly become the hub of the family. We have my mother in law here as well as a son and dil. Soon, my own mother will be moving here as well. I've instituted a new tradition--family dinners once a week (various days) in our dining room using fine china, silver and crystal. Ok--I'm the one who has to hand wash everything, but it is worth it. I'm loving doing it and using our pretty things. And hopefully, an example is being set (that being said, everyone can choose their own style). I just see it as a way of honoring our family and that they are worthy of special effort.
The woodwork is exquisite and I adore your stone fireplace. I'm sure you feel great satisfaction while looking at your freshly weeded beds.
Oh that lamp ! I too love the stone fireplace.
I am hoping the sell the house I am presently in and buy a "Sears" house in a town nearby. A little 2 bedroom Arts & Crafts style house .. fingers crossed !
From Margie in Toronto - as classic and elegant as I would have expected from you, and as one reader commented, you have truly honoured the history of your home!
I love to have friends for lunch or dinner and set a proper table with silverplate - and a few pieces of real silver and my crystal - since I bought it I've decided to actually use it!
your wallpapers are gorgeous as is your whole cozy bungalow. together with the garden it is such a beautiful home! x
Susan, I so respect that as I do the same thing! It's a lot of work but really brings the family so much closer together. Mine is usually Friday night, but sometimes Thursday evening or Sunday brunch. It is so enjoyable, especially for aging family members who can't easily mingle at a bigger party. Everyone around the table gives everyone equal footing and ability to talk. It's really brought my family closer together. Also, it's brought me a lot of loot as a few members of my family show their appreciation by supplying me with kitchen equipment! No complaints from me :)
I respect you and your husband for maintaining the integrity of this home's design! I'd be burned at the stake by the neighborhood because I'd have the whole thing painted white before the ink was dry on the closing papers! Your crystal looks beautiful amongst that dark wood. Makes it look even more delicate. Is it all one collection? Or a few pieces of many patterns?
I wonder what's happening with safari? Perhaps "The Bunny and the Glove" should do a post together sometime!
Oh that's reassuring...glitches seem to occur randomly so maybe it's been fixed.
Hand washing fine crystal, silver and china never bothers me either...I usually think about the highlights of the evening as i am washing and drying them before I put them away.
Stephen the crystal is a mix of several patterns. When I first got married in 1974 I wanted EVERYTHING to match and now after years of breakages and patterns that were discontinued I embrace the eclectic and mishmash of stemware.
I have not hosted many brunches in my home but I do agree that it's a delightful way to entertain especially for the elderly, many who are only permitted to drive during the daylight hours due to poor eyesight.
Bringing the family together...I LOVE that Stephen...there is usually one person in every family that keeps the siblings well fed and entertained and it sounds like you are doing a fabulous job!
Good luck! Would love to see some pictures...
If we don't use these lovely things why would we bother to keep them?
Besides they are so pretty and add a touch of elegance.
Thank you Janet!
I can hardly wait to see your cottage in the Country Living magazine.
Do you know when it will be published?
Oh Stephen...if Mr. HB "The Architect" was not on the scene I'd be wielding a paintbrush and painting the whole thing white too!!! Honestly. I adore all white interiors and think Janet's cottage could be my dream home!
THe crystal is a collection of several patterns. I started with one pattern but over the years we had breakages and now they do not make the pattern so i have had to add others to the mix.
You are right! Every family needs a commander, and it seems the commander is usually the cook. We joke that my family doesn't have a matriarch (my mom is much too sweet to firmly boss people around, as one needs to do with so many people), but we have a Gaytriarch. :) better than their other nickname for me: "Holiday Hitler".
Stephen..I must share a little secret with you...my kids call me the KItchen Nazi. I am not proud of it but I kind of "take over" and march to a rigid tune in the process of cooking and serving family dinners.
Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Very cool that it is on the Historic Registry and that you have kept the integrity of the house. I enjoy reading your posts!
Sarah in Michigan
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