At 9:30 am, my assistant Carol and I pulled up to the front of of "Bird Haven" for a long anticipated day! The house sits on a picturesque pond in the center of Yardley, Pa. Is that not an enticing name?! "Bird Haven" I love it.With clean, ironed sheets in hand, my trusty Rowenta tucked under my arm, and a spare ironing board I keep in my design studio, we arrived at our installation first thing in the morning. To my horror, yesterday's snow then rain had turned to pure ice! The entire circular drive and even worse, the steps up to the front door for delivery were rounded with ice and nearly impossible to navigate. Our three men delivery team wasn't too pleased with the scene either! We collectively went to work to chip away the ice, scrape, hammer. Nothing was helping the situation! (They laughed when I asked if my trusty super duper heavy duty professional hairdryer could come to the aid......). Not the best day for a whole house furniture delivery, for sure.
The delivery truck is opened. Let the fun begin! (Never mind those icy, treacherous steps..........)
Sizing up the situation......oh, dear!
Two of our trusty delivery men with good humor in hand!
Take a look at my ironed sheets as we began making the bed in one of the guestrooms. I love this headboard! This guestroom will be the more masculine guestroom. Check out the patterned carpet.
This great runner with perfect mitered corner leads up to the 2nd floor hallway, a favorite space. I love hallways that present like a room of its own. I designed painted awning stripes for the foyer, up the steps and down the quite large hallway.
Here is the upstairs hallway! The french doors open into an inviting room that will house 2 computer writing tables at either end of the room, facing each other. Small scaled chairs will gather family and friends for a cozy retreat overlooking Afton pond. Fabulous view!
I love this pair of French consoles flanking the entry to the study. Large art, or perhaps mirrors will reside above each in the future. Slightly distressed, these pieces add instant age to this interesting space. Love them!
That's just a small look at the story that is unfolding over the next few weeks. I'll keep you posted.
** What is your favorite room so far?**
