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Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?

206 replies

Believers · 28/12/2022 18:29

Not including family and pets!

We've had threads like this before and I love seeing what we all love.

I can't decide between 2 things so I'll cheat and add pics of both. The sideboard is much bigger than it looks and, sadly, I think I will have to sell it when I move. And the table was one of a pair, but ds sat on the other one and (unsurprisingly) it shattered into a million bits.

Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?
Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?
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Hexapod · 30/12/2022 18:30

Blossomtoes · 30/12/2022 18:00

My mum’s chair that I had reupholstered and a cushion my oldest friend gave me. Just looking at them makes me happy.

Beautiful! Do you know where the cushion is from? Would make a perfect gift for one of my friends! Thanks!

Believers · 30/12/2022 19:44

LibertyLily · 30/12/2022 17:35

Some beautiful objects, rooms and pets ❤️

I'm struggling to choose mine. Ahead of Christmas we (almost) completed an arduous DIY renovation of our living spaces (floor to be done in the New Year), so I think those are definite contenders, particularly as they contain many treasured objects such as my favourite rug. Also the autumnal coloured portrait in our dining room. And the original Art Nouveau peacock mirror we bought on ebay a few years ago which I love.....

I love the mirror over your sofa.

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Blossomtoes · 30/12/2022 19:50

Hexapod · 30/12/2022 18:30

Beautiful! Do you know where the cushion is from? Would make a perfect gift for one of my friends! Thanks!

Thank you. She had it made for me using a picture I posted on Facebook. I’ll see if I can find the picture for you. Here you go.

Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?
Hexapod · 30/12/2022 19:53

Thank you, Blossomtoes!

CosyCapricorn · 30/12/2022 20:02

ReginaPerrin · 29/12/2022 20:50

@CosyCapricorn I’d be asleep within 5 minutes in that room, it looks so cosy. It’s lovely.

Thank you @ReginaPerrin 😊

CosyCapricorn · 30/12/2022 20:04

readingismycardio · 30/12/2022 08:59

Beautiful living room, and how I love your username! Amazing! Capricorn here too Flowers

Thank you @readingismycardio fellow Capricorn ♑️
I love your username too - if only it were true! I am proud that I have read 35 books this year (over my 24 target!) but I couldn't run for the bus 🙈

foxlover47 · 30/12/2022 21:07

@bloodywhitecat I love your wallpaper and the beautiful hare picture :) lovely memories for you x

LibertyLily · 30/12/2022 22:13

Believers · 30/12/2022 19:44

I love the mirror over your sofa.

Thank you @Believers - along with many of our decorative objects and furniture it was an ebay find. It's made from fibreglass and we think it originally came from a film or stage set.

terriblepotato · 30/12/2022 22:25

Oldraver · 29/12/2022 13:04

I've got a few bits of furniture I love, not everyone's taste but whatever. This unit is late 60's early 70's with a sewing machine inside. I'm also in love with my new ice bucket etc

I have this exact same one! Yours looks lovely compared to mine. It needs stripping and re-oiling.

Oldraver · 31/12/2022 09:52

terriblepotato · 30/12/2022 22:25

I have this exact same one! Yours looks lovely compared to mine. It needs stripping and re-oiling.

Does it have the machine still inside ? I've not really used mine (as have others) but my OH says it unusual to find them still there (he's a sewing machine mechanic.

I love that the top is one piece and folds down so you never know what it holds. Later pieces didn't have this 'extra'

terriblepotato · 31/12/2022 10:09

@Oldraver yes it does and it still works! I also have a little plastic drawer with accessories in it, but I'm unsure if this would have come with the original unit? It was saved from my MIL's neighbours house when he died. They were going to take it to the tip Shock

Oldraver · 31/12/2022 19:04

terriblepotato · 31/12/2022 10:09

@Oldraver yes it does and it still works! I also have a little plastic drawer with accessories in it, but I'm unsure if this would have come with the original unit? It was saved from my MIL's neighbours house when he died. They were going to take it to the tip Shock

I don't have any insert and the key is missing but it's still lovely

Santancrap · 31/12/2022 19:24

Not very presentable right now but my lovely table!

if you burgle me please take my washing🤪

Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?
katseyes7 · 31/12/2022 19:44

My beautiful Venetian wall plaque.
The love of my life bought it for me when we went to Venice, a very long time ago.
Suns, moons and stars were 'our' thing, the first Valentine present he ever gave me was a sun moon and stars toe ring. I was 15. I've never taken it off.
That plaque is one of my most precious possessions, besides his photos and letters.

Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?
OldHouseLover · 31/12/2022 21:31

My pink sitting room! Summer & winter views. It makes me happy every day.
My sideboard

Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?
Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?
Please can we have a thread to show pictures of our favourite things in our houses?
Theheartmustpausetobreathe · 31/12/2022 21:48

katseyes would you feel up to saying what happened to the love of your life ?

Believers · 31/12/2022 23:18

Oldraver · 31/12/2022 09:52

Does it have the machine still inside ? I've not really used mine (as have others) but my OH says it unusual to find them still there (he's a sewing machine mechanic.

I love that the top is one piece and folds down so you never know what it holds. Later pieces didn't have this 'extra'

Its not very clear in my picture there's a sewing machine on my sideboard. It was my grandma's and I can remember her using it - I've never tried it.

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Believers · 31/12/2022 23:19

Santancrap · 31/12/2022 19:24

Not very presentable right now but my lovely table!

if you burgle me please take my washing🤪

That is indeed a lovely table, complete with lovely snacks :)

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Believers · 31/12/2022 23:22

katseyes7 · 31/12/2022 19:44

My beautiful Venetian wall plaque.
The love of my life bought it for me when we went to Venice, a very long time ago.
Suns, moons and stars were 'our' thing, the first Valentine present he ever gave me was a sun moon and stars toe ring. I was 15. I've never taken it off.
That plaque is one of my most precious possessions, besides his photos and letters.

That's lovely kat. Is the love of your life still in your life?

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Believers · 31/12/2022 23:26

OldHouseLover · 31/12/2022 21:31

My pink sitting room! Summer & winter views. It makes me happy every day.
My sideboard

I like that shade of pink - what is it?

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OldHouseLover · 31/12/2022 23:29

@Believers thank you. It's farrow & ball 'calamine'

CrazyBiscuits · 31/12/2022 23:30

Weather vanes I've just found that painting in a thread by the artist asking peoples opinions- are you the artist? Its lovely.

CrazyBiscuits · 31/12/2022 23:31

Weathervane1 I meant.

Judelawsnanny · 31/12/2022 23:49

Gorgeous 🤩 all of them. Everyone's houses are so chic and tidy, I feel a bit useless in comparison

Furries · 31/12/2022 23:52

Judelawsnanny · 31/12/2022 23:49

Gorgeous 🤩 all of them. Everyone's houses are so chic and tidy, I feel a bit useless in comparison

Don’t worry, am pretty sure we all crop our pictures to hide the chaos just outside of the frame! Well, I know I do. I find shoving shit behind a door helps massively 😂

Happy New Year.