I have a wonderful friend and client who I met years ago when I had a booth, selling fresh cut flowers at the Rockford, MI farmers market. Annie loves a house full of flowers and she would not only purchase, enjoy and rave about the flowers that I grew, but she would also share stories, smiles and sweetness every time she visited us at the market.
As the years rambled by, I was able to decorate for her daughter's wedding at the family lake home, enjoy occasional coffee dates and shopping excursions, and hear of the emotions that accompany empty nest syndrome (which I can relate to more now that my oldest child is a senior in High School).
I also have the gift of being able to decorate the lake home at Christmas time, in anticipation of the annual company Christmas party that is held at Annie's home. As Annie and I work together placing some new and some well loved decorations throughout the home, stories still fly, laughter rings out, and both Annie and I come to the end of the process feeling richer for the friendship that continues to evolve.
These first 3 photos were taken at my house, before I took flowers to Annie's...
Outside photos...
Corner of kitchen...
Downstairs family room...
Newly painted bedroom...
Newly remodeled great room...
Annie hired
Gallery Interiors of Rockford, MI to begin transforming the home. Phase One included the foyer, great room, staircase, and master bedroom. Their work is beautiful and they added their finishing touches to the mantle and staircase decor. I can't wait to see what Phase Two will include.