Everything Is Better at Mom-Mom's...
I should say "everything is better at Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop's. I love my parents home, it's far from shabby, pink or vintage and it's not the home I grew up in (my brother bought it years ago, so it's still in the family!) but their lovely cottage home with a traditional style is a feast for the eyes and comfort for the soul. The kids love going to visit, which is convenient since they live 5 minutes away! A place where they are able to do anything (Mom has a sign hanging that says so), eat anything, stay up late, my girl can play with Mom-Mom's doll collection and rummage through her closet and jewelry, and little man can sharpen his pool skills on the pool table in the lower level with it's nautical themed entertainment area. I thought I would share some spots and give blog love to two of my best supporters and most favorite people in the world! So Mom if you are not on the golf course and reading here... this post is for you ~xo
Her sign to remind the kids
Her favorite picture of my girl, with a picture of me at the same age
Love this perfectly crackled table!
The view from the loft
The lower level entertainment area
Mom's "Memory Quilt" that goes in her suitcase on every trip, so family is always "wrapped" around her!
Just lovely! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Robyn | August 29, 2007 at 01:13 AM
Tara...so sweet! You are so lucky to have your parents live so close! They have a lovely home...
Priscilla
Posted by: Sweet Remembrance | August 29, 2007 at 01:48 AM
Your parents home is so lovely~cozy & welcoming, just like they must be! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree my friend! I love traditional decorating~ very warm & elegant feel to it. That quilt is PRECIOUS. Your mom & dad have wonderful taste!!!
Posted by: tutts | August 29, 2007 at 03:10 AM
How nice to have your parents near by. What a lovely home. I especially love the idea of the memory quilt.
Penny
Posted by: Penny - Mosaic Artist from Lavender Hill Studio | August 29, 2007 at 08:33 AM
What a beautiful lovely home. I love the photos of you and your daughter at the same age, that's very sweet. Hi Tara's Mom!!
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | August 29, 2007 at 10:01 AM
wow! that picture of you and your daughter at the same age is AMAZING! i love it! thanks for sharing...blessings!
Posted by: ashley | August 29, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Had to laugh at the pic of you and your daughter - the resemblance is uncanny! People always say that my daughter and I look so much alike - they call her my "mini-me"! lol
Beautiful home... :)
Posted by: Joy | August 29, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Lovely post! Your parents home is beautiful. My tiniest granddaughter calls my husband Pop-Pop. She will be three next month. Don't know why she chose that name.
Pat
Posted by: Pat | August 29, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Beautiful home. I love that quilt. How special it must be to her to go on every trip. :)
Posted by: Sara Duckett | August 29, 2007 at 06:10 PM
Your parents have a lovely home! I think it's sweet that she brings that memory quilt with her when she travels.... that's such a "mom" thing to do!
Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany | August 29, 2007 at 06:59 PM
. . .grandparents are the best thing about childhood!!! I have such wonderful memories of my mom's grandparents. My dad's parents died when I was just a toddler, so I don't remember them. But oh, the weekends with Gramps. Never, ever forget them!! Sneaking us to the bakery without Grams finding out (Gramps was diabetic and ate donuts with us!) Staying up late and drinking ice cold milk out of those famous aluminum glasses. Wonderful!!!
Posted by: Sheryl from Michigan | August 29, 2007 at 08:41 PM
Tara ~ Your parents home is wonderful ! I am amazed at how much you look like your daughter in that picture !! Oh my goodness !!!
Posted by: Lori | August 29, 2007 at 09:16 PM
I FINALLY got around to Blog commenting, and of course had to say that everything on yours is just as darling as you are Tara. Keep up the fabulous work~xo, Janet
Posted by: Janet~Shabbyfufu | August 30, 2007 at 06:25 AM
It's so nice to have your parents so close to you! Their home is lovely. I loved the quilt. How neat for your mom to take it with her on her trips. Such a neat idea.
Hugs,
Jan
Posted by: Jan | August 30, 2007 at 05:00 PM
I need a Mom-Mom too! Can I come over and do anything I want? Please!
xo
fifi
Posted by: Fifi | August 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Tara, What a wonderful post! You are blessed with your wonderful family...we are so blessed to come from such loving parents.
This is a good reminder of how I want to be when (sigh...I'm totally ready incase my girls read this!) I become a Grandmother or Mom~Mom!
wishing you a fun family weekend!
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | September 01, 2007 at 08:36 PM