WELCOME to another fabulous at the picket fence…Parade of Homes Home Tour!
We are so honored to have our friend, Yvonne from Stone Gable, with us here today!! She has the most amazing style and design sensibility! Her house is always so warm and inviting….just like Yvonne herself! We had the privilege of meeting Yvonne at the Haven Conference this year and it would be an understatement to say she was one of the most genuine, kind and warm ladies we’ve met! It’s a privilege for us to share a peek into her gorgeous home with you today!
//WELCOME TO STONEGABLE//
Hi! I’m Yvonne and I’m so thrilled to be part of the At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes and getting to visit with all of you here today!
StoneGable is a farmhouse inspired home we built 18 years ago. It sits among the bucolic farmland of Lancaster County Pa… the heart of the Amish country. This land is rich in history and deep in tradition.
//LIVING ROOM//
In making over my living room I wanted a room that was on the formal side but very comfortable. The old living room furniture was pretty but not conducive to plopping down to read a book or have a nice chat.
This furniture is comfortable… and stain resistant!
Both very important when you have light colored living room furniture!
//DINING ROOM//
This is a room that mixes the old and the old!!! Don’t you love giving old pieces a second decor life? I sure do!
I was most excited about updating this room!
Getting rid of my 18th Century Mahogany tables and chairs was out of the question… so I painted the chairs and reupholstered them. What a job!!!!
//KITCHEN//
Truly the kitchen is the heart of my home. I love love love to cook and entertain, so this is a kitchen that get tons of use!
It has a real modern farmhouse feel.
Say HI to Earl! He is the guardian of my kitchen!
Aprons are a part of my “uniform” around the house!!! This is my “summer apron collection”! Don’t you love this fun dish hook? I got it at Luckett’s a few years ago.
//FAMILY ROOM//
I like to call our family room… cozy! That’s code for… boy is it dark!!! Taking pictures of this room is a bear!!!! I don’t think I have ever tried to get a shot of the whole (well, almost whole) room. This is a first! Do you have a room that you are always and forever will be changing and rearranging? This is mine!
I have plans to knock out the exterior wall and add tons of windows. The older I get the more I need light! But that project is down the road a bit.
This room is not done (surprise!)… keep an eye out for some big changes in the fall!!! Hint… hardwoods and painted furniture!
//J & J GUEST ROOM//
The J and J stands for Jacquie and Jon… this room was my sweet daughter’s bedroom. It was the very first room we worked on after Jacqueline got married.
Out went the pink and frills and pom-poms. We replaced her girly room with a serene bedroom for any guests… and of course our very favorite’s… Jacquie and Jon.
//BACK PORCH//
When the weather is tolerable you will find me out here puttering around my potting bench.
I hope you have enjoyed visiting StoneGable and will come back often….I post everyday about American Farmhouse Living!!!!
My door is always open to friends… old and new!
THANK YOU Yvonne for sharing your beautiful home with us! Stay tuned next week for another fabulous bloggers home…we’ll give you a hint…her blog has the initials…SSS. 😉
Thanks for joining us for our PARADE OF HOMES!
PS...the winner of the $300 Pfister Faucet Giveaway is:
KRISTEN CADWALLADER
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Good morning sweet girls! Thank you for such a lovely and unexpected introduction! I must tell you that I will forever remember the first time we met! It was like a Homecoming! You two were certainly one of the brightest highlights of Haven!
I really am in awe of your talent but not surprised by your success! I am so honored and pleased to be AT THE PICKET FENCE today! BIG HUGS!
Hello! Love the tour of your home and it is beautiful. Just realized you are in PA. I am in Harrisburg with my son until Wednesday. We are attending the National Rabbit Breeders Convention at the Farm Complex. We are planning to visit Lancaster on Monday for viewing Amish Country. I can’t wait… Well also have to visit the Hershey Factory. Love your blog. Blessings, Myra
big fan of Stone Gable and I always love touring her beautiful home!
Love Earl! I need an Earl in my kitchen. I actually need a cook, but I will start with an Earl. Where did you find him?
So fun! I think you need a post dedicated to Earl!!! Now I am stalking him! XO, laura
What a GORGEOUS home…..so inviting and charming! Thanks so much for sharing! I really enjoyed the tour and look forward to visiting her blog often now :o)
~Des
Love Yvonne and her style…she needs to write a book on entertaining:-)
Thanks for featuring Yvonne and StoneGable. I am a HUGE fan of her effortless looking elegant farmhouse style.
Hugs, Gee
Hi sweet sissies! Oh, I just love Yvonne’s most gorgeous home! She can do no wrong in my book – she decorates, she cooks and she is a great photographer.
Be a couple of sweeties,
Shelia 🙂
I just love this home. I’m a huge Stone Gable fan and Yvonne is just as beautiful as her home. I loved meeting her at Haven this year. Best, Sarah
Yvonne is always an inspiration!! Great feature, girlies 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!!
xoxo, Andrea
I LOVE visiting Yvonne’s house!! Thanks for the tour!
You have highlighted one of my favorite homes! Yvonne has such amazing taste, talent, and is such a sweet lady! Gorgeous through and through!
Blessings,
Cindy
Ladies thank you so much for featuring Yvonne!
Every time I see room in her home she has made changes and added even more warmth & comfort.
In addition she is so darn talented!! I would love to have her help me with my mahogany dining chairs!
xoxo
Karena
2013 Designer & Artists Series
Yvonne is a master…her home is picture perfect, every inch is spectacular and can you imagine how great it must smell with all of those delectable scents wafting through the air of all those yummy things she magically whips up! She is one inspirational dynamo!
I always love taking a tour of Yvonne’s gorgeous home!!
Wonderful ladies! ..and who can resist Earl? Yvonne’s hoe is gorgeous and I love her farm house kitchen!
I could be right at home in this house, absolutely beautiful, with loads of comfort and charm!
Wonderful tour. Such a warm and cozy home. I could move right in!! Thank you for sharing this.
I love Yvonne and her blog. Thank you for sharing her home with us today. I’m happy she directed her followers over to YOUR blog. I’m off now to do a little browsing. Blessings to you girls, Patti