Your Favorites: The Long and Short of It

A quick response to yesterday’s post. First of all, I am so glad you guys liked it. It was definitely out there for me, but also something I really wanted your opinion on.

Second, I don’t think I articulated one particular point very well. And that is that I really love personal posts. Its how you get to know the blogger. No one ever read my blog until I started to get a bit more personal. What I don’t like is people being on their soapbox. Using their blog as platform to preach. Really irks me.

Basically, most of us are coming from the same place. A blog isn’t that fun unless you know a little bit about the person behind it. But a blog also isn’t the place to force your personal opinions. Agreed. Thanks for sharing all of your thoughts with me, I so appreciate hearing from you all.

And now onto the regularly scheduled posting.

Today we have Jessie from The Long and Short of It sharing her favorites. This series never gets old for me. There are so many talented bloggers out there with gorgeous homes, and I feel very lucky to be able to share some of them to you. Jessie has such beautiful, colorful, southern style. And don’t you love that her yellow lab made it into a picture? He should be friends with Maverick.

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Favorite Room: 

 My favorite room is our entry way. I put my favorite lamps in the entry way so they are the first thing you see when you walk in. The garden stools are great when I need to add some extra seating to a room.  The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality and a warm welcome in the South. 
Favorite Textile:
 My favorite textiles are in my formal living room.  I had a pair of my mom’s old wing back chairs recovered at Furbish.  The floral pillows are my favorite fabric of all time. 
Favorite Art:
 I am obsessed with these neon prints.  Also, they are special to me because I picked them up on my  honeymoon in Belize this summer.  
Favorite Piece of Furniture:
 I found this chandelier at an estate sale. It was disgusting when I brought it home. I spent a weekend cleaning all the crystals. It ended up being so worth it. 
Favorite Miscellaneous Item:
 I found this decanter in a thrift store. Gold polka dots make me happy!

39 comments

  1. Beautiful home, Jessie! I LOVE the floral fabric you have on your chairs … its gorgeous and I must know where to find it! Your art from Belize is special too! I literally just posted about items I brought back from our honeymoon in Thailand!

  2. completely agree with you about how to divulge personal sentiments on the blog. when things get too preachy its hard for me to keep reading.

    on another note, that polka dot decanter is unreal!

  3. gorgeous prints! that is a great tip to keep your eyes open on vacations for art in your home! Im headed to Tulum Mexico in ten days and I will no doubt be looking for art now because of you! Thank you

    Your entryway and gorg chair are to die for.

    xo
    Patty

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