Monday, April 25, 2011

Friendly Places - 2nd Edition

Hey y'all! Our second edition of "Friendly Places" takes us down south to the beautiful North Carolina home of my dear friend, Amy. Amy is the kind of girl I hate to stand next to because she's tall, thin, and gorgeous. But, she's also one of the kindest, sweetest people on the planet, so I can't hate her just because she's beautiful :) 

Amy, her husband and their 3 children relocated to NC, and built this wonderful home. They moved into it in August of 2009. Amy, who has a design degree, has always been attracted to dark colored homes and wanted something different than the surrounding houses. She tells first-time visitors to look for the "chocolate" house, and it's easy to find!

















Amy describes her home as "a work in progress." Aren't they all? She's shopping for art, adding to the landscaping, and decorating other rooms. I'm hoping she'll let us come back and "visit" again as she completes some of the other spaces. 

My favorite things about Amy's house: the front door (love the seeded glass), the gorgeous grasscloth wallpaper in the dining room, the soapstone kitchen countertops, and that great porch. I can't wait to be there in person sipping a glass of sweet tea! If you've been following my blog, I don't need to tell you that I love the carrara marble and bridge faucet in her master bathroom!

I would love to hear what you like about Amy's house. And, if you have any questions for her, please leave a comment.

Posted by Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home at 6:43 PM
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12 comments:

  1. MalloryApril 25, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful! I love all the white. Looks so fresh! Great colors!

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  2. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 25, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Amy's home is beautiful. I love the soft colors she used.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  3. Dorelly HerfordApril 25, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Can Amy come to my house, please??? It is gorgeous! Amy, if you are reading comments, let me know when you want to come to Atlanta!!!!
    Sister, we so need to talk!!! I am just really jumping in and saw the post from two back! HOLY COW you are going to be famous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so freaking excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We must catch up! xoxoxoxo Dorelly

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  4. SandyApril 26, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    So, there is a house in my neighborhood that I stalk that looks like Amy's. But, the lady has lime green trim and an orange door. Prettiest thing I ever saw. I know describing it doesn't do it justice! It is an amazing house, and so is this one!

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  5. molly susan strongApril 26, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    It is so anti-chaos looking. Hahahah. Thanks for coming by!

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  6. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Absolutely love the dining table and chairs. Any chance of finding who the manufacturer is???

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  7. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeApril 26, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Hi Robin... the parsons chairs were purchased many years ago, and she no longer has the information on them. The table is from Ethan Allen, modern glamour.

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  8. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Thank you! Just love the detail on the table legs!

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  9. RuthApril 29, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful! I love the way the blues and browns go together so well. Please give us more.

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  10. LaurenApril 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful! Where did you get the light pendant in the foyer?

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  11. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeMay 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Lauren, the bell jar pendant came from Pottery Barn :)

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  12. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetOctober 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Gorgeous!!!!

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