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French Country Fridays 65: Savoring the Charm of French Inspired Decor

ByLory Bernstein May 3March 31

Welcome to French Country Fridays 65, a place to celebrate the charm of French inspired decor!

It’s been a super busy week, so if I didn’t get to respond to your comments yet, don’t worry. I’ve seen them all and I’ll try to reply soon! And all will be entered in the Giveaway… 🙂

So what have I been up to? Well, besides blogging, yesterday was a pretty significant day for me. We closed on the sale of my parents’ house, the very same house I grew up in. I’ve been asked by many if it was an emotional day and I’d have to say not really. As my brother and I walked out of our childhood home for the last time, I looked at the empty pots on the front porch and thought, ‘without dad’s geraniums in the planters, this isn’t my childhood home.’ We closed the door and never looked back.

Brooklyn (where I grew up), like childhood, is a place you carry with you. It doesn’t depend on walls and doors. It’s much more intangible. And that part was coming home with me.

Let’s take a look at what my friends are sharing this week.

Maison de Cinq | How to Decorate with Antique French Bread Boards

Shabbyfufu | Traditional French Coastal Style Barstools

Cedar Hill Farmhouse | Working with Vintage Linens

Designthusiasm | French Country Office Decor Ideas

Edith and Evelyn Vintage | French Chair Makeover

French Country Cottage | 5 Favorite Summer Mantel Stylings

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11 Comments

Daphne says:

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I care for my 95 year old mom soon to be 96.when the Lord calls her home we plan on selling..
I hope I can close the door and walk away to…my husband with the help of his family and friends built this home..it has been a gathering place for every holiday and birthday for thirty years,lots of good memories. . On the bright side we will be living closer to our son and grandchildren, we are looking forward to that a whole new chapter in our lives..
Love your blog always look forward to each one. ..
Thank you Daphne
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  Thanks, Daphne! Look at it this way, you will always have the memories. Even if you stayed in the house, the past events are still memories. So you may as well be closer to your kids… 🙂
Sharon Doenitz says:

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Love your blog and look forward to it every day .
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  Thank you so much, Sharon!!
Margo says:

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The day I closed on the sale of my mother’s house was traumatic for me. I went alone with my attorney. Between the time my mother passed away and the sale of the house I lost my only brother as well. It was crushing beyond words. Even though I had been married more than 30 years at the time, I felt all alone. It took ten years of therapy to get over the loss of my mom.
I am glad that you are strong enough to handle this transition without the pain that it caused me. I’ve enjoyed your many posts and can relate to many of your experiences with taking care of your parents’ affairs. Good daughter!
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  Thanks, Margo! And I’m sorry you had to go through that pain. I wouldn’t say there’s no pain for me, but it’s tied more to the loss of my dad, than the loss of their house. And I do feel like I don’t have any unresolved feelings. I just miss him… 🙂
Joanna says:

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I think with all the work you had to do to get your family home ready for sale, you probably feel relief to put that behind you.
I believe our parents are in our hearts, not in their home, nor their resting place. I carry my mom with me. She passed twenty years ago but I still miss her, miss our talks and her sweet face.
1. Lory at Designthusiasm says:
  
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  Absolutely 100% true, Joanna! My mom is still alive but has dementia, and dad was living in an apartment closer to my home before he passed, so I’ve been cleaning out their home for well over a year. I knew it would be easier to do while he was alive and he actually helped us a lot, by telling us where everything was… 🙂
Cecilia from Georgia says:

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I know you must feel somewhat relieved that your parents home is sold. Brothers are so special and now both of y’all can move forward. God Bless you and your family.
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  Thank you, Cecilia! And yes, we are quite relieved… 🙂
Daphne says:

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Thanks Lory…you’re right, we always have our mimories, i can make new ones with my grandkids..close the door, don’t look back look ahead,,