I found this "keeping room" sign in a shop in Pendleton and thought it would be perfect for the center beam of the room. When I researched the meaning of a "keeping room," I learned that it was often a room with a fireplace or a hearth. Often, it was off of the kitchen. In our house, the living room is off of the kitchen. This keeping room is on the lower level of the house which was added to the original home at some point.
Here is Milo, investigating the "new room." Doug painted the room in the paint that I picked out - "toast," and I took it from there.
Buckeyes from Kathy R's neighbor's yard. Pine cone candles that were gifts from my daughter, Laura.
The valences are from the kitchen of my former house. I am also using a throw rug that I had in the kitchen. The burgundy works well, don't you think? The table is a family piece that was my great- aunt's. The rocker was a Road 40 find - I think that I paid $45. for it. Isn't that great?
3 comments:
I think your little Keeping Room turned out so cute. The fireplace and hearth looks so inviting. Love the buckeyes.
THIS IS OUR ROOM!!!!! :)
I love it Cheryl~~and I can't wait to "keep" with you again in it!
Love to you~~Me
I love what you have done! So warm and inviting!
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