When I return from a trip away
I know I'm home
when I arrive at my front door.
On either side of the entrance
I've hung a sweet wreath
and nailed to our door
is this plate with the words
BIENVENUE
french for welcome.
In the front hallway is a
large bookcase
full of 'old friends'
books that belonged to my dear father.
They sit happily in these
old brass ended book ends.
I consider all these treasures
to be part of my
welcome home committee!!
Today I'm joining Mary of
Little Red House
and
Bernideen of
Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
Lovely to see you here dear friends
I'll be over to see you soon
in the meantime
be kind to one another
hugs and love
Shane ♥
A special welcome with all treasured books. Books are friends.
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful! The sign is stunning and so rich with texture as are your father's old box! What a welcoming home!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to make certain that your arrival home is filled with delight and beauty.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love all your welcoming "friends," especially your father's books. What wonderful treasures! Thanks for sharing your inspiration, Shane! xoxox
ReplyDeleteThis is very welcoming! I am so happy you linked to "Open House"!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I enjoy travel, both for work and for pleasure, there is nothing as wonderful as walking through the door of "home."
ReplyDeleteI really should get a "bienvenue" plaque...
Bises,
Genie
Your front door says 'welcome' in the very best way!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely collection of images, and wonderful to have them as a welcome in your home. The blue weath is just beautiful, and I would also love a Bienvenue Sign - very elegant!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful wreaths greet you when you return home. I love all of your lovely touches, and those books are beautiful. Now I will wander through your beautiful blog.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Hello Shane
ReplyDeleteThere's something about old books that draws us to them and your father's collection is a nice way to remember him.
The welcome sign on your door is very elegant, as is the wreath hanging from a fleur- de- lis.
Judith
Hi Shane,
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing quite like coming home and having all the things we have lovingly collected over years to welcome us back..
Thank you dear one for the thoughtful and sweet comments you have left me these past few months..I adore your comments.
xoxo
What a wonderful welcome committee you have! And I anticipate the rest of your 'home' is equally lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful Welcome Home committee to greet you my dear. When I walk into my house it is the smell that greets me and I know I'm home. That sounds peculiar when I read it back but I hope you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteEveryone's home has a different smell. if I shut my eyes I'd know I was in my daughter's house for instance. perhaps smell is not the rioght word. Perhaps I should use perfume but it isn't the perfume you buy in a bottle.....
I'm rambling again.
Keeep well, and hugs xx
Your welcome-scenery is really inviting. Coming home is always so important. Our children think we only go on a holiday to come back and enjoy our home.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time!
Magdalena
I love your special welcome home committee when you walk to your door and then through your door. I'm your newest follower *_*
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post !!!...welcome home !!...love Ria...xxx...
ReplyDeleteHi, Shane.
ReplyDeleteI love wreaths! You have a beautiful and welcoming entrance with the antique sign and the books.
I also loved the photos below of New Zealand. Gorgeous.
Thank you for your visit.
I agree, there is nothing quite like arriving at home and entering the peace and comfort it contains. I love that your dad's old books are there to greet you.
ReplyDeleteLoving your front door welcoming Shane. It is so nice to have something of your Dad's...those sort of things just have a way of making you smile and best of all, it stays with you throughout the day..
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a lovely weekend Shane...
Jeanne xx
Dearest Shane, a very lovely welcome home, it is!
ReplyDeleteThe wreaths looks so beautiful, and that iron sign sayes it all, my friend.
Also your fathers books ,greeting you when inside, is a wonderful treasure to have, and to save.
I wish you a very happy and wonderful week end my lovely Shane.
Hugs and love, Dorthe
I love books around a home - that set of pink bindings is really lovely, and having your father's books is very special Shane.
ReplyDeleteToday I've started my cleaning big time - more cleaning out and organizing first, then the big
Spring clean which is really necessary after being gone so much!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving comments on my recent trip posts dear - I have lots more to share. Antarctica was truly amazing and I'm so blessed to have had the chance to see this wild and pristine place.
Happy weekend......enjoy each moment.
Hugs - Mary
You have placed such lovely things in your entrance to welcome visitors and you must say 'Home Sweet Home' when you arrive there. We've been thinking about a welcome porch for some time and you've given me some ideas! Happy weekend to you and your loved ones!
ReplyDeleteMade me want to go and make a welcoming effort with my front door. x
ReplyDeleteHi Shane,
ReplyDeleteYou have such an inviting and welcoming entrance. It is nice to get away, but even better when you get home.
a very special welcome-love it
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to get welcomed! Love it. Your new follower...xoxo marissa
ReplyDeleteHi Shane,
ReplyDeleteNice post, I feel welcome! I love to show my treasures too.I enjoyed your comment today on my post at Rustique Gallery. Yes, most people here have garages, too! I just happen to live in an old hardware/home building store, which has lots of pavement around it, but no garage space. My brother lives here too and has used the one garage/barn as his welding business space. So, alas, I have to shovel out my car and clean off the frost every cold morning! Hope you are enjoying your summer!
hugs,
Sherry
Lovely items to welcome you home. I saw on someone's blog the other day that you had won their blog party giveaway, but I forget where. Anyways, congratulations! :) Wishing you a wonderful week. Tammy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great welcoming committee...your books look so wonderful in their bookends. Your father would be well pleased to know that his treasures have become yours.
ReplyDeleteHi Shane,
ReplyDeleteI always feel the same, great to go away but even nicer to come home again.
Your home looks very inviting and can see why you love to return home.
The wreath and the Bienvenue sign are lovely also love all the old books and how precious that they belonged to your dear Father.
Wishing you a wonderful week
hugs
Carolyn
Your front door's design is really so nice. Such a wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteah what a lovely place to come home to ... your father's books are just brilliant = such treasures!
ReplyDeleteoxo