My favorite table is about the only piece of furniture I have sold in my entire life. I just could not see it as "Floridian", but I wish now that I still had it. All these pictures are pre-digital, at least seven years old. Wish I had better for you, Stellaa, but here is my table:
I have no idea of the style, but its warm cherry finish and casual but elegant style suited me. We bought it from the owners of our first home as a married couple. I bet the sellers never thought it would travel to Australia and back. This is the dining area in Aussie home #3. This picture does not do that space justice, unfortunately.
The table held center stage in Aussie Home 2, my favorite of our three homes and three apartments rented over a two year period...long story.
This photo taken from the French Doors looking out toward the estuary, focused toward the front door and staircase. The landlords left behind their piano -- I loved having it during the holidays.
The great exchange rate in the late 1990's allowed me to splurge on the one thing that Aussies did "collect", which was fine china and crystal. The economy offered me something I would not have considered otherwise. We had to entertain my husband's fellow executives -- a lot of pressure landed on me during those times. :( ;) Above is a Sunday brunch set-up.
Another benefit of the thriving economy and the ex-pat assignment was the fact that I didn't have to have a job while in AU. Indulging the opportunity to be a stay-at-home-wife without kids, during the days, I took floral art courses to bring additional color to my favorite table top.
Festive for the holidays
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I would have thought that was something out of Better Homes & Gardens!
As for what is "Floridian"? What the heck is that, anyway? I'm in Florida, but I live in a cave. ;)
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I think I am probably about 25 years older than you, or at least close to that. Also, this home we lived in while in Australia was EXCEPTIONAL by all standards. We were only renting it, it would have been totally out of reach, even with the strong dollar. Probably about $850,000 US, about $1,200,000 or better AU.
So, the architecture alone could have been out of House and Garden -- very easily. Funny thing is that it was a very traditional home and my fairly country traditional furniture looked nice in it. When the owners came back, and invited me over for book club, the entire home was redone in an Asian theme. Just like Gary said, it would be nice to go back, but in this case, I think utterly impossible!
I really like your style, Jodi -- eclectic was my preferred style until at least age 35. I still enjoy it, just am more "matchy-match" now...not sure that is for the best?!
Gorgeous flowers Lisa and love the rainbow, but then, look next to my name here...of course, I do.
Glad you liked it Stellaa. I do like to entertain, even if it stresses me agead of time...;)
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My mother didn't have a lot of patience for me when I tried to help her in her floral shop. I was only eleven at the time, so probably put together some clumsy arrangements. I guess as an adult, I still had the desire to create as she did. We cannot help indulging some things that run very deep within us!