I have a donkey named Daisy Mae and my summer home tour!
As they say in the South….Howdy!
I am so glad that you stopped by today. I have been waiting for you on the front porch with a large glass of iced tea ready to show you around Duke Manor. Sweet or unsweetened?
Ahhh Iced Tea……It’s pretty much the southern staple around here, along with some bug spray, particularly in the country where I live with my family, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 fish, pony, donkey and horses. And those are just the animals that I feed each day. Of course we have our share of snakes, rabbits, cows, chickens and deer. Those were the “extras” when we moved here 10 years ago and built our home.
Our farm also sits on a lake…I like to think of this swing as the time out chair…for me!
And this is Daisy Mae, my Pony Mule. She’s like a sweet little dog, and instead of barking you will be greeted with her sweet high pitched donkey sounds every time you come to visit.
Around Duke Manor there is never a shortage of conversation on the front porch or in the backyard spaces. With my summer song of Sweet Home Alabama playing in the background or the sounds of trickling water from our backyard pond, we can sit here for hours just chatting it up with friends, family or neighbors.
Since most of my time is being spent outdoors this summer, I have been slowly working on finishing up some projects in the house…well a lot of projects. So, excuse the mess and the just “peeks” into some of these spaces that are not totally finished. Some of these pictures are “never seen before today” and just for you.
Summer Mantel
Family Room
Living Room
Dining Room. I know I probably shouldn’t have showed you that, but that is exactly what you would see if you were standing in this room right now. Half painted walls and ceiling. Well that’s not entirely true…. I have since taken down the light and painted it too.
Rooms that I can walk into without having major anxiety ….
My Favorite Room
And finally my master bedroom that I just finished hanging curtains in this week. They don’t call it the lazy days of summer around here for nothing!
I sure do hope that you enjoyed the visit today and as we say in the South….
Sweet tea please, and in honor of Daisy Mae as we say in the North…. your house kicks asss.
Bliss
Always love visiting your home. 🙂
Love seeing your gorgeous home…I could spend hours there…and I'm jealous…I saw in the LR you have floor outlets…Love that! One day hubby is going to come home and find that I hired an electrician to do that because I'm sick of trying to find clever ways of hiding cords…
Thanks for sharing your home 🙂
I love seeing your home posts, Laura. 🙂 It's so beautiful and looks like a wonderful place to be.
I would love a glass of sweet tea and visit with you on that front porch! OMGoodness your home is beautiful!
Gorgeous home! Thanks for the wonderful tour……
G'morning. Sweet please Laura 🙂 Just luvly… I might have to stay a little while longer and visit your Daisy Mae.I feel my fingers itching to sketch.
Thanks for having me.
Hugs, Gee
I loved the tour and now I want a donkey. Think we could fit her in the van on our drive from Haven to NC?
I enjoyed the sneak peeks you teased us with, too that mantel is fab. And I'm loving the color in the dining room.
Your home is gorgeous and a testament to all your hard work.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Laura!…
What a beautiful home! I think my favorite is the porch. I am a porch stalker!!! Lol! Thanks for opening up your beautiful home for us!!! ~Christy
I loved the tour, you have a lovely home. Did you use gray paint in any of your rooms and would you mind sharing the paint shade. Thank you
Your home is amazing Laura!!
Your house is just gorgeous and my, my, my I would love to have that media room.
So pretty, thanks for the ice tea 🙂 Loved that front porch for sure.
Every time I see your home, Laura, I want to move to the country! Your pictures just show such a beautiful, peaceful place to call home. I adore your home and think it's beautiful even if it's not done! And really, is there such a thing as done?
I'm so glad you joined us on our tour!
Love your home and that big front porch just calls to me. Such a beautiful space. Hugs, Marty
Hi Laura! Oh, your home is so lovely and I love it that you're so real! 🙂 I'll be waiting to see the other rooms your pretty up too! Is it ever done? 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Everything looks so good and I can't wait to see it again in person. 🙂
Sweet tea with a splash of something, please, okay? 🙂 I always love seeing your gorgeous home … your breakfast area is one of my FAVES, and I just want to curl up on your denim sofa and hang out (that's after I catch a great movie in your amazing theater, AND go for a ride on Daisy Mae)!
It all looks wonderful, Laura. Loved getting some peeks at never-seen-before spots. Can't to see what you're up to in your dining room!
Laura your home is gorgeous!
Cynthia
Laura,
Oh to sit by your pond out in the country! What a perfect setting. I smiled throughout the tour of your home. I can tell you have added every special touch with a loving hand. I can totally see your personality in your home, now that is talent to be able to have your personality shine in your surroundings. Great job,
Kathysue
Just loved the home tour, Laura!
Just lovely!! I am determined to stop by someday soon!! UGA move-in is around the corner… 🙂
xo Heidi
I want to come over and be visited by Daisy mae! How sweet. Your home is always gorgeous. The front porch is my DREAM!!!!!!! I would LIVE out there and out back by the pind. Hopefully our deck, patio and ond will be started SOON!!!!!! I miss them at the old house. Have a beautiful week. Thanks so much for the tour! XO, pinky
You had me at the front porch. I could just sit all day sipping tea there! What a gorgeous home and gorgeous property. Love it all. ~Delores@vignettedesign
Beautiful! What a wonderful home you've made, I'm in love with your bedroom-those curtains and that ceiling!!
I need a time out chair like that! And forget about dogs – I need a donkey!
Sharing your gorgeous home on my FB page!
Kelly
So serene and beautiful! I just love your home… thank you for sharing 🙂
I just love you house! It has so much charm, and the outdoor spaces you have are AMAZING! Love it all.
Such a beautiful home and tour!! Enjoyed visiting!! 🙂
This may sound cheesy, but your home is just dreamy! I have always dreamed of sitting on my own front porch, farm animals and a pond. I love your bedroom!
Oh laura, it's absolutely gorgeous!! I always enjoy seeing your home!!
Lovely tour and home!
I always enjoy seeing pictures of your home! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us all!
-Shelley
I do believe I am in love with Daisy Mae! Now was that a surprise : ) You have style my friend! 🙂 sending tons of hugs!
Your home is just gorgeous, Laura! You have such a talent. Love your little farm and your outdoor spaces are to die for. I'm so excited to be a part of such amazing women on this tour!!
Hugs,
Jamie
Laura your home is just absolutely beautiful! It all looks so incredibly welcoming and I wish I could come have tea with you on your gorgeous front porch…sweetened please! 😉
Vanessa
Have my glass of ice tea right here with me. I may not get past your beautiful front porch, Laura. '-)
Loved my visit to your beautiful property, meeting Daisy Mae, and getting a peek into your wonderful home. Thanks!
Your home is beautiful, Laura! I am in love with that painted chest in the living room! Thanks for the tour!…hugs…Debbie
Laura,
I have decided I am never leaving your home lol! It is beautiful! I am all linked up with you and I have added your button to my sidebar so I can visit each day! Beautiful beautiful home!
Hugs,
Sandra
The Adored Home
Your home is so beautiful and serene, both inside and out! Your office is still one of my very favorites!! ~~Angela
Laura,
Thank you for your kind Southern Hospitality, dear one!!!
I enjoyed your Home Tour. . .love the Office & Master Bedroom. Such tranquil color palette in both rooms. Your out~of~door space is fabulous!!!
Fondly,
Pat
LOVE your home! Hilarious that you have a mule named Daisy Mae, because I have a blog named DaisyMaeBelle! Named after my 3 Southern girls, Daisy, Anna Belle and Lila Mae! Life to the full! Melissa
I wanna come watch a movie at your house! Love Daisy Mae and your front porch is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your home with us – it's beautiful.
You have such a lovely home!
Oh my goodness Laura! I love everything about your home!! So cozy and just stunning!! My boys would love your media room! I love it all!!
Wow, Laura! I so love your office space and your bed is gorgeous! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Your home is gorgeous! Everything is so tastefully done! It must be great living on a farm with a lake!
Oh my goodness. You have not only a beautiful home but a lovely property. I kind of want to move in 🙂
Laura, your outdoor spaces are just as incredible as your indoor ones! I am DYING to have a fire pit, but having one beside a water feature would be divine! What a wonderful place to raise your children!
Finally a house that is worthy to be shown in the Summer Showcase that doesn't disappoint. I am truly amazed at your design talents and I'm going to be your newest blog member!!! Thank you for displaying great design and sharing.
I'll take sweetened tea, please! And I just adore your home — inside and out (with sweet Daisy Mae!).
🙂 Linda
Love your beautiful style, Laura. (And looking forward to seeing you again at Haven!)
I enjoyed your tour — your property is beautiful. I especially like your office. And the front porch.
Laura, I just love your beautiful home and style.
I really enjoyed this tour – and look forward to more to come.
I shall now me whistling/humming/thinking about the theme song to Green Acres the remainder of the night, I just know it!
: – )
Good times.
WOW! I think your home is where most of dream about living our entire lives! You are truly blessed.:-)
Oh my goodness, that porch… swoon!!! Your home is so lovely Laura. I hope I get to visit some day in person. Smile.
Gorgeous absolutely gorgeous!!Come link up your post at my party Centerpiece Wednesday http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/07/centerpiece-wednesday-85-and-wrap-up.html
Karin
I love you home most especially your movie theater!!!! Thanks for sharing Laura!!!1
Laura, everything looks so incredibly BEAUTIFUL!! Love everything about your lovely home! Daisy Mae looks adorable too!
Have a great day!
xo-Lisa
Loved your home tour Laura! Beautiful style!
Love the name Daisy Mae! Would love to see some close-up shots of her. Your home is gorgeous and looks like a place I'd never want to leave. Can't wait to see your projects when you're finished. I have a few I've been working on too. Lovely blog.
Oh I would love to sit a spell and have some tea in your magnificent home. This post is so inspirational. I would love it if you would share this today at our WIW linky party. I hope you can join us! Thanks for hosting!
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
You have a lovely house, Laura. Thanks for showing us. I have the same chandelier you have in your living room in my bedroom. I was so happy to see it!
So peaceful, serene. Blissful.
Your home is really an extension of yourself and the life you create for your charming, lovely family.
I've seen bits here and there but to see it in a Tour is humbling. So much work and so much success.
Thank you for sharing,
Teresa