Painting the Roses White: There's No Place Like Home

Since both my husband and I grew up on the West Coast of Canada in Victoria, B.C. I find myself missing the ocean, beaches, and fresh air! Honestly, the MOMENT Nathaniel is released from the Army we will be packing up our caravan with all our carnies (pets) and heading home.

To get me through these endless days with the dry air, mountain-less horizon and subzero winters, I decided to create a space devoted to my favorite place on the planet.

This area all started with my favorite piece furniture in our home...it's the dresser that Holly reinvented! I was SO happy to get to be her very first customer. It's such a beautiful piece!!

I want to share with you one of my favorite areas in our house...it's my homage to home. I call it Ode to Victoria.

This area is right behind our dining table...right next to the kitchen.

I got the capiz chandelier from Home Depot

Hurricane Lanterns from Home Sense (on clearance)

Wooden wall medallion spray painted white (Home Sense)

Painting is a Robert Wood reproduction

So now whenever I feel the slightest bit homesick...I can look at my Victoria vignette and smile :)

18 comments:

JessicaSeptember 24, 2009 at 3:15 PM
I love it Becky! It is like home :) All you need is a picture of me haha. I have some really cheesy grad ones, I'll bring you a framed one when I come....kidding.
Great job once again
Xox
RosieSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:16 PM
How gorgeous, what a precious space to have in your home!
JodySeptember 24, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Hi there, love checking out your blog. it's one of the few i have bookmarked. love what you did with your living room makeover too.I was inspired recently to start my own blog along the lines of DIY, shabby finds, and home renovations.

Jody
UnknownSeptember 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM
What a pretty space!
Jacey Autumn PhotographySeptember 24, 2009 at 8:49 PM
♥ SO BEAUTIFUL ♥
UnknownSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:39 PM
GORGEOUS Rebecca! I love how that wooden rosette turned out~ And that painting is seriously drool worthy!

I am currently counting down the hours (sometimes even minutes)until our shopping trip on Saturday!
BrendaSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Beautiful. I love the painting, the colors are beautiful.
AmandaSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Rebecca, I know all too well what it's like to miss the oceanside and all it's beautiful sites. My heart belongs by the sea. :) That dresser? Favorite one by Holly. Ever. What a beautiful creation by you.
AnonymousSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Love your little touches, like the hurricane lanterns!
Freckles ChickSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:18 AM
HEL-LO lovely! I would totally move into this nook. Now I have this strong urge to add Victoria to our list of "Must Travels".
High-Heeled Foot in the doorSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:08 PM
I love it! Holly's piece looks right at home there. Love the lighting of course. I swear the your Home Depot is much better than mine in the states!

Have a great weekend!
AnonymousSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Everything looks so elegant! You really have great style...

Have a great weekend,
Aimee
Brakes and GasSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:54 PM
What a gorgeous "cove" in your very own home! I am currently reading Anne of Green Gables aloud to E while she nurses (I do realize that she is not old enough to understand it yet!) but that book, combined with your inspiring space convince me more than ever to plan a trip to Cananda! Simply beautiful!
Hello Lover...September 26, 2009 at 1:15 AM
Thank you so much for your comment on my blog. I had never seen your blog before, but I really love it already. I think it will be my Sunday night project to make it through the whole thing. I really love this dresser - its gorgeous! And I absolutely adore your hairpieces - they are beautiful. I'm jealous of your talent.

What is your decorpad name?! I love being able to link people on decorpad to their blogs!

Thanks again!
UnknownSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Love it! Especially that fantastic piece of art.... I've been eyeing that same capiz chandy for months now, and am happy to see it in a "real" space.
- Danielle
Pretty Little Things for Home & LifeSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Love this vignette! Wish I had enough space for a gorgeous dresser in our dining room!

Love the colors in the painting! Looks great!

I have the same lantern from homesense! Gotta love thir clearance aisles!
RebeccaOctober 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Thank you everyone:) I'm really glad you guys like it! Nathaniel is not too fond of that Robert Wood Print for some reason...weird considering he loves the ocean too.
Hello Lover- my decorpad name is Robrien1....not very unique lol! Just the first part of my university email address....I wasn't feeling very creative that day I guess :P
AlanaJuly 2, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Rebecca I love this. So reminds me of home. My grandma had the same picture and I didn't take it because of the frame, you did a great job. I have the same dresser. Holly did a wonderful job with it.

Just so you know I smile EVERYTIME I read one of your comments you left for me!!! Thanks for stopping by to say hello :)