My wonderful client, we will call her Lady L, contacted me a few weeks back and was wanting some help with a re-design of her lovely home. She had painted her main floor and was wanting a fresh set of eyes to put everything back together. So fun!
L is very special to me, and she's a repeat customer. So I was eager to get to her place and see the dilemma. You see, L has the most gorgeous collection of family heirlooms you have EVER SEEN. Not to mention, L is a wonderful historian. She knows the precious stories behind each special unique piece. She can date some of her heirlooms back over 500 years!
The sheer thrill of searching L's basement for pieces to tie into her rooms, gets me every time. As we uncover each collectable, L tells me in detail, the story behind her treasures.
One gorgeous silver pitcher catches my eye. L explains. Her Grandfather was a physician during the great depression. A family brought a sick loved one to him, needing the doctor's care. Having no money, families often paid with valuable items. The silver pitcher was this family's only way to purchase his services. The pitcher is inscribed with an 1800's date. Oh the story! Can you imagine? My inner history buff was squealing! How amazing. To have history like this in one's own home! I truly appreciate all of these amazing stories.
L brings me an old pharmaceutical scale that belonged to another loved one. It's marbled top shows it's unique age. One of her relatives was a pharmacist long long ago. The scale measured delicate tablets and tinctures. Aren't you just dying? I'm in the coffin over all these epic stories! And y'all know my love affair with antique scales.
Well. Enough talky talky. I'll let you all enjoy her before and after photos. Keep in mind, my consult was after the paint job.
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Below is the after tour. Thank you to Lady L for allowing us to post your beautiful home on the blog! What a wonderful day I had. Decorating with your treasures is such a joy for me!
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Love Y'all! Ashley