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I think it's one of the most important rooms in a home. It is the first impression after all ;)
So true...... 
One of my favorite things about this house is the staircase. Isn't it beautiful?!
My birds are finally up too...... 
I think they'll like it here ;) 
Oh! ... and I'm finally happy with the bookshelves. They are always the hardest thing for me to decorate, but thanks to my sweet friend Heather I have them the way I want. Thank you "Fred"! 
Last, but not least I wanted to share the view out the window every morning when I visit you.... 
I love it too :)Thank you for all your sweet compliments on my last post! Now, back to work.....
hugs and love,
rue
PS... Hi Shelley!! (((hugs)))
95 sweet friends said...:
Very pretty.
~Love the sweet window. ;)
It's all sooooo beautiful-you have a gift and lots of love to give to old houses like this! Keep up the good work!
It's looking wonderful..I love your sweet window..looking forward to more.. hugs ~lynne~
It looks perfect. Like everything belongs where you put it. Like home...
Hi Rue,
The house is looking great. I love the staircase too. It's all so warm and cozy looking. God Bless you and your new home.
Hugs
'D'
Looking good!! You certainly have been busy. Enjoy the weekend and take a day off to enjoy.
Sally
It looks great! Your foyer is beautiful!
oh Rue its soooo beautiful!! You have got yourself a gem of a house. Makes me want to house shop and move!! The stairs are fabulous, the bookcases came out perfect too, love it all and can't wait to see more! xoxo
Well nobody needs to light a fire under your butt.
Your new home is looking great. As you have said it was meant to be. Waiting patiently for more.
CIao
Hi Rue,
Your home is just beautiful! How nice that you have shared it with us. Have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
I forgot to ask this with my last post....
I want to do sugar cookie cutouts with my daughter for V-Day. I want my frosting to look like the frosting you used on your Christmas cut out cookies. Any chance you would share the recipe??
:) Thanks! :)
What a beautiful foyer! You've done a lovely job decorating it. It looks very warm and inviting! Thanks for "inviting" me in! :)
Your foyer is perfect. I love the chest and the chair. I like the way you angled the rug too. It leads people in. :)
Your birdies in the stairwell are gorgeous. Bet you are having fun.
Hi Rue,
I love that window! It just makes the room and the staircase is gorgeous!!! You are really getting things together. I agree that bookcases are hard. We have that huge built-in and I can't tell you how many times I have tweaked it.
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
The entrance to your home and the furniture you placed there are so elegant, I love it!
So far - so good! You're on the road to a great start. ~ Robyn
Your foyer looks so welcoming. I love that window in the foyer!
WHAT A WARM, LOVELY, HOME. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO POST PICTURES. WE SO LOOK FORWARD TO THEM.
HUGS FROM MAINE
http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/
Its so great to finally feel at home!!! I adore that staircase too, beautiful....
xoxo,
Cathleen
Your foyer looks warm and welcoming Rue! The staircase is truly an attractive feature of the house. It's beginning to look a lot like "home" :-)
Enjoy your Sunday!
Hugs, Pat
It's lovely, Rue... You are lucky to have a large foyer. Love your sweet little window, how inspiring when sitting at your computer.
Now hurry and show us the rest of the house.
;-)
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Very pretty foyer...that staircase is fantastic. I like the way you arranged your birds...I have some bird prints that I just love, too. And I totally agree with you about arranging shelves...so hard to make them look right, but you and your friend did a great job!
Oh, Rue it is simply gorgeous, and so inviting!!! I love it ALL!!
Suzanne
Thanks for visiting and your kindness.
I always appreciate it.
Happy Sunday to you! :)
Very nice! I like the staircase too....Christine
Beautiful! I wish you lived closer and could help me with my hallway! You truly have an amazing gift!!
Your foyer is beautiful! I love the way you decorated it and the birds are gorgeous in the stairwell. The staircase is stunning! There are so many statements made by the character of that house. I can certainly see why you fell in love with it. And now you are making it a home. Nice work!!
Love the French music playing while I am looking at your new entry... it sets the mood perfectly for moi!
I love the birds on the stairway... I have nothing on my stairway... and I soooooo need something... hmmmm... you give me ideas!
Love seeing things coming together!
ENJOY your weekend!
Fifi
Yes it looks lovely and rue looking!
It's lovely. Very welcoming. I was so excited to see an update from you. I look forward to each of your posts.
I like it, it is becoming really cozy. I am so glad you are getting organized and comfortable so quickly. I needed 6 moths to move and settle down.
Love and smiles to you, Suzy
Oh be still my heart,it is simply stunning as I knew it would be when you put your magic fingers on it. When you collaspe every night you must have the biggest smile on your face.
Hugs,
CHris
Rue, everything you've done is absolutely beautiful, as we knew it would be.
I love your foyer and staircase, and your bird prints are the icing on the cake!
Your foyer says, "Welcome to our home, come on in" ... and what a gracious and lovely home it is.
Sincerely,
Janie
Oh Rue, everything is looking so gorgeous like it has been this way forever. I just love your birds flying up that beautiful stair case. Don't work to hard sweetie.
Hugs,
Sue
Hi Rue...This home was meant for you! I agree about the staircase being BEAUTIFUL...and nothing could look more perfect than your bird pictures there on the walls.
;-) Bo
You sure made me feel welcome when I stepped into your foyer. I just want to take my time and look at all of your interesting and pretty things.
And, that stairway is G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S!!!
Rue,
Your home is magnificent. I love the foyer, and those incredible windows and big fat woodwork are enchanting. Your birds look sensational going up the stairs.
As I pop by to see the progress, I can't help but think back to when you had fallen in love with that old home where you used to live. I thought how faithful God is, and look what He had in store for you all the while. This home suits you.
I am so happy for you Rue. What an exciting chapter with a brand new page and tons of promise.
As always your place is a joyful visit.
Blessings,
Karen
Glad you are getting settled. :)
Your happiness is contagious! :)
So beautiful!!
Rue,
I agree, the foyer is important, and yours looks great! I like where the birds are too. You have such a knack for this stuff. :)
Dear Rue, your foyer is the perfect entry to this graceful old home...and you are so right about the staircase - it's a showpiece as are the windows.
Did you have to paint any of the walls? I can't recall if you told us. The floor is so lovely and rich (pardon the pun) looking. The runner is placed perfectly ... I am so enjoying your progress. Be happy, dear Rue!
I am loving that window!!!You have done a great job. GO!! GO!!! GO!!!!!! Kathy
Okay, Rue... I'm officially in love with your foyer! It looks FABULOUS! Look at those bird prints on the stairway wall! They are PERFECT there, and I just love the warmth you feel upon entering... the rug angled, the chair, the tables, ALL! It looks warm and inviting... just like YOU!
And the bookcases are mighty snazzy and that window is the absolute bee's knees! :-)
Welcome home, Rue! I couldn't be any happier, not even if this were my own house!
Love you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
It's gorgeous Rue. I knew it would be.
Of course you already know, I love those bird prints and how you have them going up the stairway.
Your house is truly becoming a home.
Hi Rue,
I have visited your blog many times before and have not commented, but I just wanted to tell you that your new house is so beautiful and I have been having so much fun checking in and watching you turn your new house into a home! Enjoy!!
Hugs~Kelly
It looks fabulous!!!! WHat is your wall color in the foyer... I love it! It really highlights the window! You have such great taste!
Oh, Rue thank you so much for the beautiful chair in the corner of the foyer! I love sitting in the foyer and just feeling the beauty of the house. The color is absolutely wonderful! Oh how happy it all looks! What room are we working on next?
The foyer is just stunning...... and I adore that window..... the stairs ...... the off kilter of the rug..... it is just perfect......well done.... have you put it one RMS?
HUgs
Linda
You have the most gorgeous home, Rue! OMG, I love how you are decorating it. I'm sure this old house is feeling all the love and warmth inside and just 'beaming'!! (pun intended!)... Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage
Rue, it is gorgeous! I am so happy for you! Keep those pictures coming! Blessings, Nancy
Oh, Sweet Rue! How beautiful your foyer is! That window is amazing! You know, you just have a natural gift of decorating. Your things look as if they've always been in this house! I must tell you something, when we redid our entry I had remembered seeing someone's bird pictures going up the wall by the staricase. I was committed to doing the same thing and did just that. Now, I remember the'someone' was You! I hope you don't mind that I took your idea and hung my birdies up the wall by my staircase.
I'm hooked now and want to see more!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Loving the look and personal stamp you are putting on this house! Our now present Ohio sun must shine brightly into your new home through the gorgeous windows.
All the best, Sue in Dayton
Well, it certainly makes me feel welcome! It's lovely. You are making great progress, and I know you are enjoying your new home. I am so glad for you and your family. laurie
Hi Rue,
It looks lovely, very homey.
I love the window.
Kathy :)
Your foyer looks wonderful!!!
Love it!!!
Thanks for stopping by;-)
Warm Hugs from California,
kayellen
Rue sweetie, it looks like a beautiful home......and it FEELS like a beautiful home! Love that staircase, and the birds looks awesome up there! Have a great day!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Your foyer looks fabulous! I am sure it is feeling more and more like home. The staircase has so much character! I love it too!
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WOW what a great job!! I love your stairs too!! :-)
What a cute little sign!! :-)
Monica
You've done a great job. I love the bookshelves. Such personality to the way they're shaped/built. Yes, the staircase is magnificent. I'm glad you are finally "home."
Brenda
Rue, the foyer is just beautiful and so welcoming and homey.
You are a talented girl sweetie.
It looks fabulous. So welcoming and warm. I wish you and those you love just hundreds of happy years in your new home!
xo Lidy
Oh..those bookshelves look GREAT!
-sandy toe
Looks like it's starting to turn into a home instead of a house. Love the pictures going up the steps, very welcoming! I can't wait to see the rest of the house.
rue, EVERYTHING LOOKS WONDERFUL! I knew it would. I do love those stairs...I will be checking for more updates. I also entered the blog world. I don't have a clue what I am doing , but so far I am having fun. Mostly bloging alone...lol
Rue your home is just perfectly charming. Love what you've done to make it look like HOME already. Isn't it funny that God knew all along which house he had in mind for you? LOVE THOSE BIRD PRINTS!!! Please tell me about them, I've always love groupings of similar prints, and have many clippings from magazines showing this very way to display them.
Thanks for visiting rue! I wanted to tell you that I love that photo of you , just beautiful!
Wow, it looks amazing!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that staircase!!!
Rue, this looks sooo pretty and cozy but elegant too! I love love that runner; I've been looking everywhere for one like that!!! I'd spend the day lookin out that window; what a way to put you in a good mood everyday!!! This is so much fun to watch your progress! Have a great Monday! - Sincerely, Jeannette
Such a wonderful house - such a special HOME!! I love it so much Rue! Everything is looking beautiful and like it was meant to be - the birdie pictures are so charming there.. love it all!!
xo,
Kim
Your new home is lovely....I especially like the brid pictures up that beautiful staircase...You are very lucky to live in such a wonderful character filled house....Sue...the other Rue.
Rue,
Absolutely gorgeous!!! You are doing a beautiful job! Thanks so much for sharing your gift of decorating with us!!!!
Beatiful staircase and I love your bird pictures! They do look at home in their new place. It is fun to watch everything come together! :-)
You are doing a great job in your new home. I love it.
June
Hi Rue! I visited earlier, but I didn't leave a commnet because I was feeding my face! : )
Everything looks so wonderful... like you've lived there forever. So pretty, natural, and homey.
I
want
that
chair.
The windows are so gorgeous. Can't wait to see your entire office set-up!
Rue, you're back! Thanks for your sweet comments, too, & for the b-day wishes. :) I love your entryway and those sweet little pictures you have propped up! I hope you have a wonderful week & are able to get some rest. ;) Missed you! {{{hugs}}}
I love how you put a chair in there, and such a wonderful chair! I wouldn't have thought to angle the rug that way either but I really like it! You're doing great and I'm sure you must be exhausted.
Okay! How incredible that you have a FOYER! AND a beautiful staircase AND awesome built in bookshelves!!!!
It all looks soooo pretty. Have fun! What an awesome blessing a beautiful home is!!
~Liz
Well Rue...we are just "oh so proud!" We admire those that can take their own homes and whip them into shape! The bird prints are perfect there....just like they were ment to be!
At this point in the move....we'd still look like the living room photos below!!
LOL!
Happy week ahead!
I'm glad to see you enjoying your new home. I know how much you wanted one with character and this one really does have it. And, your decorating makes it special.
Rue, the house looks wonderful. I especially love the bird pictures-they look great there! I love that staircase also-it is phenomenal!! I'm glad you are getting all "nested" and settled in. Good Luck to you and your family!!
Lovely stairs! I have a huge foyer but the stairs are not as grand as yours:)
I love that lattice window in the foyer! It is gorgeous! Your house already looks so warm and welcoming.
Great job....I agree...the entry hall needs to be done as one of the first rooms in a move. It's the first area you see and it's what sets the stage for the rest of the house. Love you little framed picture re-do!
Just love the staircase as well, dreamy and your tablescape is perfect... i need help in that area (want to lend me a hand) hee hee
LuLu
Love the birds...love the foyer. That stair railing is so chunky and yummy....and that little window with the grid...PERFECT!
It's so pretty and I love your stairway too!
Hugs,
Cathie
Rue,
Everything you have done is just perfect. The foyer really speaks to me; that little Eastlake chair is just the perfect touch.
I am like you when I move...can't relax until everything is put away and the house "feels" like me.
Janet
SWOON. I.Love.Your.Staircase!!!!!
That window in your entry kills me. Just KILLS me. It's so charming!! And then the staircase is fabulous, too. I just love your new house and what you're doing with it--everything is already looking beautiful!
Hi Rue
Your home is looking wonderful. I am amazed at how much you've accomplished already!!
Hugs, Rhondi
Looks fantastic! I love that old chair.
Your bird prints remind me of a set of six that I scored at a yard sale this fall for $12. I intended to give them to a friend but I don't think she's into them (or so I am guessing by her lack of response for the last four months. ;-) I should totally do a blog post on them...They are *very* similar to the ones on your landing
Hi Rue, I have not been by in forever. I just stopped in to say hello. Your house is gorgeous. I love this entry way. I need to keep coming back to get great ideas from you. I love the way you decorate. Hugs, Kathi
You have the gift for vignettes, and vision for putting things together into interesting 'collections' of articles related by subject, color, theme and so on. Everything looks really beautiful, and I'm even enjoying your music selections. Terrific site. Can't wait to see your recipes!
It's autumn in the US midwest. The trees and burning bushes have turned and we've had a frost, so now it's Indian Summer. Right now there's a bit of sun but the morning's temp was quite brisk and probably rain is coming this afternoon. Perfect time for spiced cider or apple juice, a fire, and maybe molasses cookies. Mmmmmm.
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