Today I had the pleasure of having lunch with two very good friends. Friends who I have trusted in helping me choose, I guess you could say, the house that we purchased last year and I only saw for the first time on July 4th. A little over a year ago my daughter and I came to look at houses knowing we would be moving back to Connecticut, but we did not see exactly what we were looking for. This time I wanted an old home and within walking distance to the town/train. We went back to California and the following week my husband and son were in NYC for work and then heading to a tournament in Cooperstown, NY. Anne called to say the perfect house had come on the market. I said, “Great, Brent’s in the city, I’ll have him swing by on the way up to Patrick’s tournament.” Photos were emailed back and forth, lots of questions which made no sense to anyone but me…and we bought it.
My friends arrived with flowers…Now our little house is filled with blooms. I also found my new candle from Mary Ann, Classic.Casual.Home. It’s the Laguna candle from Voluspa. I love it!
I adore this mix of white and lime green flowers…and they really do arrange themselves in this Jonathon Adler vase.
I’m a little late to the party, but I’m linking to SmallButCharming.…Jane always has fresh blooms and now kittens!
22 comments :
Love the black wall Annie!!! xo Ashlyn
Annie,
I am so happy you are posting more photos of your house! I love getting little peeks of your new home. Keep them coming.
xoxo
Annie, you have already made your house a home.
Wow, you’re all moved in. Everything looks beautiful and serene. Love the white hydrangeas.
I can just smell the wonderful aroma your new house must have, I love all the candles and flowers!
Every time you remind us that you bought a house you never saw, I am amazed at how brave you are. These glimpses are lovely. Really beautiful. And candles and flowers make my heart sing!
It is so good to hear you are already having friends come over to your new home. Your flowers are pretty and spotting the black wall is a sure sign you are settling in!
I hope you will think of So. Cal when you light the candle. Your flowers are so so pretty. I just clipped some pink roses from the front.
Flowers and candles really make it feel like home.
I am also loving the glimpses into your new (old) home…and of course, love everything I see! And the black wall is fabulous! It might even inspire me to be brave and do something similar. Hope you are all settling in and enjoying your new surroundings.
Everything looks absolutely gorgeous Annie, your style is impeccable x
Everything looks gorgeous, Annie! LOVE the wall color!
Oh, Annie! I love all the peeks of your new home in Connecticut, it looks so inviting in such a short time!
You already look so settled in and what lovely vignettes you shared with us. Hope you’re not suffering too much with this hot and humid weather.
xxoo
C +C
Your home is beautiful! It looks as though you have been there for many years. Congratulations to you!
keep this story going annie. it is fascinating to me. your home already looks like you’ve been in it for years. love the blackish paint too. wanna see more please!
hi Annie!! “Welcome Home!” I didn’t know you had arrived back East! So excited for you. Your home already looks loved and lived in. What lovely friends and neighbors you have there.
joan
I am touched you had the time to link up to the party that never ends.
and I’m only 5 or 6 hours away now, of course we wold have helped!
But it sounds like we’d want your sister too for a true laugh filled work weekend.
Your house is looking lovely.
More please.
xo Jane
Somehow that house seems so perfectly suited for you….and those blossoms and with friends like that….what more could one ask for.
Welcome to the hood.
pve
Hi Annie! The light in your new home looks amazing! I can’t wait to see more. I hope you’re loving it over there!
XO,
Amber
Welcome back to the east coast Annie! How is it being back east? I’ve lived outside of Philadelphia my entire life, so east coast has always been home to me. I’m really looking forward to the fall here – it’s my favorite time. If you’re ever in or around Philly let me know!
How funny…I just repinned the top image this morning. Lovely!
Hi Annie, I was on holidays in August for FITH! I am loving the flowers. You take beautiful photos. Sinead