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Welcome to my home!

Well, to be more accurate, this is the home we lived in for 20 years while we brought up our kids. It was the setting for very special memories and went from a barely decorated home with some empty rooms, to an over-stuffed family home that suddenly didn’t feel big enough.

We did construction adding a new kitchen and a master bath, as well as converting a sunroom into an indoor library. There were other updates while I developed my styling identity.

I was never even close to being done, but once the kids moved out, we chose to move to a home better suited to our new lifestyle.  You can see links to our current house tour at the bottom of this one.

We’ve been out of this home for several years, so even at its most finished point it seems dated now, but in order to see where my design sense evolved from, I thought it would be interesting to include it here, among our house tours.

You’ll see a lot more color here than in my current home and a more traditional interpretation of French Country decor. But you can also see many of the same elements I still favor, from gilding to crystal, floral to white linen, antique silver to chippy patina and of course many of the French style furniture pieces I still own.  

Enjoy the tour!

French Country front yard
Front Entry and Foyer

French Country home

French Country entry

French Country entry foyer

French Country entry foyer

Living Room

French Country living room

French Country living room

French Country living room

Dining Room

French Country dining room

Kitchen

French Country kitchen

French Country kitchen

Family Room

French Country family room

French Country family room

Family Room | Family House Tour | Designthusiasm.com

Library

Library | Family House Tour | Designthusiasm.com

French Country library

French Country study

Powder Room

French Country powder room

Master Bedroom

French Country master bedroom

French Country master bedroom

Master Bath

French Country master bath

master bath remodel spa tub with teacup and candles

Guest Room

French Country guest room

Main Bath

French Country bathroom

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Click to here see Part 1 of our new house: Townhouse Tour | Part 1 | Main Floor

Click here to see Part 2 of the new house: Townhouse Tour | Part 2 | Upstairs

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  1. sheila lyon says

    Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I am continually blown away by the beautiful rooms that you share. You have a way to make something I would pass without a glance all of a sudden be on my must seek is out immediately list. I love the way you put such unexpected touches in place and we cannot wait to see what you will show us next. Really enjoying all of your posts. Thanks so much, you are a delight!

    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Monday, November 9, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Sheila!! It means so much to me to know the work I do resonates with others… 🙂 You made my day!

  2. Robertta says

    Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    I have the same love you do,french country,English manor. A great mix of the things we love of both.

    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Friday, March 25, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Yes, I’ve been a fan of both for years… 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!!

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