Show Me State

Warning-this post contains lots of pics!!=)
I was recently in Missouri for a cousin's wedding.I stayed at my uncles lovely house-full of old pics she found at yard sales or thrift stores and many other lovely things..

 This one was my favorite one-the arches,old stone...LOVE!!

This pic is soft and romantic.The ladie's long wavy hair and dress are beautiful!

Rows and rows of old books are found in nearly every room of their house.

 Lovely chandeliers..

 Part of the lovely front porch.I wish I would have taken more pics.It looks so cozy and inviting.

I wanted to steal this old chest-I love me some chippy blue paint and old wood.
Now for some lovely wedding details in honor of Sir Gerald and Lady Abigail--

 The groom's aunt is a talented florist-hydrangeas and daisies always make me smile.

 The food was absolutely scrumptious-chips & salsa for appetizers and a Belizian entree which was Ricardo chicken,rice and beans and coleslaw.

 My lovely sisters (in pink)and cousin.

Here are the owners of the lovely house I told you about.Incredibly nice people-I am lucky to call them family.

A four generation pic-my grandmother,mother,Kobe and I.Excuse my slumped shoulders and the glaring sun.

We went to visit another uncle about 4 hours away from the wedding location.He had a lung disease.I am soo glad that we got to see him.He passed away on July 1.We just came back from his funeral early this morning.He will be greatly missed!Here are some pics of their lovely home-totally my style!!

 A walk in pantry just off the kitchen-full of vintage things.I'm in love with the built-in shelves and shutters.

 Did I ever confess my affair with farmhouse sinks and sink skirts??Well,now the secret is out.I dream of having a beauty in my own house one day.Or maybe 2 or 3..ok I'll stop now.

 Sunroom..

 Sigh..old things are the best.

 This garden shed and garden make me green with envy!=)Maybe some day I can raise beautiful plants.

Totally love this!!

We drove another few hours to visit two of my cousins.Their flowerbeds are just beautiful!!

Beautiful spotless garden

My cousin is a great self-taught artist!!She painted this picture last year.

And last of all a picture of the divine home-made soft pretzels loaded with cinnamon & sugar we ate one evening..what a great way to end the vacation!!