OPEN HOUSE: Anna’s COLORFUL Family Home
I once had a local reporter call to ask me for a Kansas City house that was full of COLOR. Without hesitation I gave her the phone number of one of my favorite friends and clients, Anna.
Like most colorful souls, Anna has no idea how spot-on her style and taste really is… I always love my trips to her house so that she can share all of her new treasures with me. There is always some little vintage knick-knack ~ an old pair of spurs, a Mexican rug, or a quirky new pair of earrings. It is my JOY to style these treasures and contribute to Anna’s COLORFUL Family Home.
All of these pictures are from a couple of weeks ago when we had our annual Holiday Decorating session…
When you walk into Anna’s home the first thing you see is the “wall of crosses” in their amber-colored hallway. I love it so much that I have made my own “wall of crosses” in our basement. This is a wonderful collection… I can add to it whenever we go on a vacation, or to commemorate a big event, and it also offers up an extra dose of FAITH which we all need.
A couple of years ago Anna and her Hubby added this family room to the back of their home. The stone fireplace adds some funky, rustic personality to the space. And, of course, the turquoise wall color is yet another testament to Anna’s willingness to play with a bright palette. The chair is one she ordered from Cactus Creek, and the canvas poster is Double D Ranchwear, from Ann’s Turquoise.
This is a heavy iron frame that Anna found at a sale and supplied with a mirror. For Christmas decor we added a vintage lariat bedecked with red bells.
In the family room there are glass doors that lead to the sun room. The vintage rug above the doors was a find in an Arizona market. For the Holidays Anna displays the terra cotta ornaments that her sister made for Christmas one year. What a great craft idea for next year’s gifts!!
The leather bench is from Will Wyatt’s Cowboy Couture. The bell-shaped rawhide lamp shade, and the iron lamp, are also from Cactus Creek.
Moving on to the formal dining room ~ turned music room. It is here that Anna’s son practices guitar and also where they made space for a grand piano {a family piece that her parents restored 45 years ago}. The unconventional coral walls add energy to the space, while the vintage rugs and textiles carry on the eclectic vibe that makes Anna’s house so much fun.
The wall hanging is a vintage saddle bag textile that Anna found in Arizona. The angel was purchased at the fabulous KC retailer, Curious Sofa.
The dining area {painted the same striking amber color as the entryway} boasts paintings of Anna’s kiddos. The talented artist is Anna’s friend Mike Savage. On the table is a rustic collection of Mother Nature’s finest, including the massive California pine cones purchased from Vintiques {Anna’s favorite new shop located in Kansas City’s River Market}.
Also in the dining area is a Chinese Sideboard featuring a collection of tin Mexican candelabras from the antique malls & flea markets that Anna frequents.
In the center of these is a “Mini Shrine”. This is one of my favorite pieces in Anna’s house ~ on the back it says “Tin – Santurio de Chimayo 1922 Holy Dirt Room” ~ the artist simply signed it “G”. The tin came from the roof they had to replace on the Holy Dirt Room. {The Holy Dirt Room is located in the back of the chapel, the Dirt floor is said to deliver miraculous cures ~ Read more about Santurio de Chimayo HERE.}
On the wall hangs two Reverse Glass Paintings, one found at an estate sale, the other at a Santa Fe Flea Market.
On the coffee table in the front room is a collection of red & green, plus elements inspired by nature, that was arranged for the Holiday Season. The iron cross is Jan Barboglio, and the red drum is from an antique store in Atlanta. The perfect composition…
Thanks Anna!! xoxo, Fancy
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