If Walls Could Speak-THE BALCONY

I am a person that believes that every room has a story and everything in your home means something to you.  As I take you through my home, I want to share with you my story and the story of some of the items in my home.  As simple as they are, they seem to have a memory for me or perhaps it was the "thrill of the find" that made it special.

Let's start with the snowman since he is the first picture and I don't as of yet know how to alter things. 

You may think that I have a snowman up because it's Christmas or it's winter, but you would be wrong.  He is up year round along with other winter elements in my home.  He reminds me of my favorite season:  Winter.  I love winter and all that it represents.  Warmth, yes I said warmth, family, holidays, delicious foods and crackling fires.  There is something about the slower pace of winter that brings me comfort.  I love heavy quilts on my bed and hot chocolate for no other reason other than it's O.K. to drink some because it's cold outside.  I love watching the T.V. and praying right along with my kids for a no school day!!!  BTW, home school families DO NOT have snow days so it's been extra nice for my boys. 

 Now to the next picture:

This is our brand new flooring and balcony railing that we just put in and it came out wonderfully.  I'm not a decorator or designer so I was very afraid that the combined elements may not work together but I am very pleased with how well it turned out.

This is our accent wall on the opposite side of the railing.  It was painted a faux leather-look by Janie Keeling several years ago and I love that it blends so well with our wall color.  The painting was purchased at an estate sale for $25.00.  It was done by local artist Mel Cox in 1966 and has been in my possession for many years.  I honestly don't think that it's very good but I have always loved that he was from Oklahoma and was depicting, obviously, the Chisholm Trail.  It's a keeper for me.

My Queen Anne sofa table was purchased for $40.00 at The Emporium.

My horse!  When I was 16 I rode and showed Hunter-Jumper horses.  They were my passion and life.  My mother purchased this figurine for me on my 16th birthday and it has been proudly displayed in every home that I have lived in since.  Thank you Mom, I will always cherish it.

This sweet picture hangs above my snowman and yes, it's there year-round as well.  This print is actually an old Sunday School lithograph from Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Some women at the church were cleaning out a closet and started to throw these away.  Another woman said they may be worth saving and her and I began to dig through them.  I kept this one and have another one in my home, as well.  I love the 1950's children playing in the snow-notice the one that looks like a young Marilyn Monroe.

My western elements throughout my home.  I love Oklahoma and am proud of my heritage.  Here is a horseshoe sconce which hangs beside my painting.

You have seen my balcony and I hope to add more pictures of my home as time allows.  Please come again to read about more of my stories.  Walls only speak if we are willing to listen and hear.

This just added:  I had to show you the real reason we love our new balcony floor.

  Hit it kids!