Book Signing in Waverly, Alabama

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Last weekend I attended a book signing/reception for a new book by Marian Carcache held in a beautiful home in Waverly, Alabama, owned by my friend Nadya.

Southern homes are unique entities in the old house world. Each one has a history and distinctive style that is just not found anywhere else.

I wanted to share some pictures of this lovely house with you I snagged during just before the reception.




The porch is a perfect place to sit and just relax.



Living Room






Dining Room




Antique Needlepoint Fireplace Screen



A Bed Room






One of the Bath Rooms



Back Bed Room





Kitchen



A gorgeous old re-purposed hutch.



Local flowers to be used for table decorations.


See how perfect they are?





Beautiful chandy in what I call the Little Back Room




And I can't leave out the star of the show, Marian signing books on the porch.





Pat


Comments

  1. LinaNovember 17, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Love the house!!!

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    1. Hidden MagnoliasNovember 17, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      Thank you for reading. Yes, it is a beautiful home and the owner has really worked hard to furnish it with period furniture.

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  2. Latane BartonMarch 14, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Being from the south, myself, I am fond of old homes. lived in a couple inmy lifetime. Will check out your blog, hope you'll visit mine.

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    1. Hidden MagnoliasMarch 15, 2016 at 3:57 PM

      Thank you for reading. Old houses are unique and I think it takes a unique person to live in one.
      Would love to read your blog -- what is the name of your blog?

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    2. Hidden MagnoliasMarch 15, 2016 at 3:58 PM

      Thank you for reading. Old houses are unique and I think it takes a unique person to live in one.
      Would love to read your blog -- what is the name of your blog?

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