Is everyone ready for another beautiful Home Tour this wonderful Sunday morning? Let’s head toward the south (well it’s south for me here in NJ : ) and visit Shirley in North Carolina. She is the oh so talented and creative force behind the blog Housepitality Designs where it is all about the hospitable home and casual elegance.
First things first…meet Shirley!
This is one talented lady! She spent 20 years in the healthcare business and then decided to retire early and chase her dream and passion…decorating! She was encouraged by friends… family and many others … so she decided to obtain the credentials she needed. She then opened I.R.I.S (Interior Redesign Industry Specialists). Life then changed a bit…Shirley and family moved to North Carolina…Grandma had to be close to her new granddaughter. There the beautiful couple built a new home that has kept Shirley very busy as she got very involved in the whole process. Lucky for us since all of this led to her opening her creative and amazing blog…sharing all kinds of decorating advice…tips and projects with us.  Just a heads up everyone…she is CRAZY for Christmas so I for one can’t wait to see what she has in store with her wild holiday decorating skills!
She does have a great tip for everyone…Shirley decorates to make her happy…the kind of decorating that makes her smile when she walks into the house…you know…that ahhhhh…I’m home feeling. A great rule of thumb to follow for sure!
 Shirley says…“I have a “dark cherry” kitchen….not in vogue today…but one day, I shall convince my friend Kim (Savvy Southern) to paint my island…I threaten to kidnap her and hold her hostage for a few days…”
 Just when I thought that a ceiling could not get more gorgeous and amazing…I walked into the Master Bedroom…deep sigh…just incredible!
Shenita says
Thanks so much for sharing the tour of Shirley’s beautiful home! I have enjoyed her blog from the very beginning; and she just continues to create such a beautiful and inviting home! Can’t wait to see her holiday decor this year!
andrea says
Hi there Shenita! So nice to meet you. I am so happy you enjoyed Shirley’s feature…she so deserves it…She is a beautiful person and she has amazing style and a gorgeous home…and the heart to match! Hugs and here’s wishing you and yours a wonderful day!
Stacey says
Absolutely love Shirley’s style and her beautiful home.
andrea says
So glad you enjoyed it Stacey! It is some home isn’t it : ) hugs!
Vada says
This is lovely. It not a cottage,it’s a mansion. I am on a fixed income so I can’t even relate.
andrea says
Hi Vada…it is a one in the million homes and I am aware it is not a cottage…it is just a nickname that we use here at the cottage market : ) It’s very lovely and so much fun to look at all the creativity. I can dare to dream myself : ) I wish you nothing but the absolute best and sending hugs your way.
Martina says
I LOVE Shirley’s beautiful home and blog!! She’s a sweetheart! Awesome tour!
Anne@DesignDreams says
You could not have picked a sweeter blogger to feature! Gorgeous home, fabulous lady – great choice Andrea!
andrea says
Hi there Anne! It is always so wonderful to see you!!! How goes it up there! Hope all is well! Shirley is a sweetie for sure and a gorgeous home…I give it a WOW! : ) hugs and hope to talk with you soon!
Karena says
I adore Shirley! Her home is so inviting and full of warmth; filled with finds that reflect her loves!
Thank you so much for featuring her!
xoxo
Karena
Feature: “House Proud”
andrea says
Hi there Karena…thanks so much for dropping by and you are so right…the home is so full of warmth and oh so inviting…like I said…all I needed was a cup of hot chocolate and I could spend a day looking out the living room window : ) Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful day!
Kris says
Oh Andrea,
Shirley was a great choice. I love Shirley she is one of the warmest and sweetest bloggers. Her heart is as big and beautiful as her home and style. Gorgeous home.
Kris
andrea says
Hi there Kris! Thanks for dropping by and you are so right…Shirley is a real sweetheart…I have only known her for a week and it seems like 10 years!!!! : ) Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful day! : )
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Andrea..thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for featuring me today. This is such an honor to be among the amazing homes featured in this series. Have a wonderful day!
andrea says
You are so welcome my friend! You deserve the buzz and attention and PLENTY MORE of it!!!! You are fabulous …your blog is amazing and your home…well…it speaks for itself!!!! But your granddaughter is the best of all!!! : ) Sending hugs!!!! Talk to you soon : )
Sandra White says
Love her home and she is such a sweet nice blogger. Always a joy to see what she does.
andrea says
Hi Sandra! How are you! Thank you so much for dropping by and so happy you enjoyed Shirley’s tour! She is a wonderful lady with an incredibly warm and beautiful home! I can’t wait to see what she comes up with during the holidays…I think it is going to be a WOW : ) Sending hugs and warm wishes!
Gee says
Oh!! Shirley’s home is just luvly… and warm and welcoming.
andrea says
Hi there Gee! How are you and thanks for dropping by! : ) Shirley’s home is sure warm…welcoming and lovely!!!! : ) So glad you enjoyed the tour! Sending hugs and wishes for an amazing day!
Mary Feguson says
I must say that Shirley’s home is amazing, simply beautiful. All the beautiful details makes you feel so welcome and comfortable. She is one lovely lady. Thank you so much for sharing her beautiful home with us.
Mary
andrea says
Hi there Mary! How are you! So nice to see you today and so glad you enjoyed the tour through Shirley’s gorgeous home! She is one wonderfully talented lady with a heart of gold!!! Sending hugs and wishes for a great day your way! : )
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
She is one of the nicest blogger in all of blogland and her home is what dreams are made of. Absolutely stunning. Thanks for the tour. Hugs, Marty
andrea says
Hi There Mary! Nice to see you today : ) I love hearing such wonderful compliments about Shirley…warms my heart and soul…we need more people like Shirley!!! Can never have too many loving and giving people! You are so right…her home is what dreams are made of : ) Hugs and wishes for all things good!!!
kelly says
Shirley’s home is absolutely gorgeous! I think she has done a great job with all of the little details everywhere. For one thing, aside from the pretty décor, her house is great all by itself! I would love to have all of her porches. I’m happy to say that I’ve had the good fortune of meeting Shirley in person and she is just as nice as her home is pretty.
Patricia Krank says
Shirley’s home is so amazing. I think I could spend hours there just looking at every little detail. Thank you for sharing her home with us. I’m glad she directed us over to your site too. I’m looking forward to spending some time perusing your great blog! Blessings to you, Patti
Cindy says
Shirley’s home is gorgeous! So many beautiful touches and so warm, cozy, and full of Southern charm! Always a pleasure to tour…
Blessings,
Cindy
Linda says
How nice of you to invite us in to see so much of Shirley’s home at a single glance. She has been very generous to allow her blogland friends in.
Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design says
You picked a lovely person and home to feature. Shirley’s home is so charming. Love that photograph with the snow in the back yard. It really is a home that everyone would love to have and to spend time in.
Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Absolutely breathtaking! I adore Shirley and her beautiful home! She certainly has a style a cut above! Everything is picture perfect! Thanks Andrea! You really shared a winner this week!
BTW… some “cottage”!
Lorraine@MissFlibbertigibbet says
Shirley is such a sweetheart! I was so happy to finally meet her at Haven in August! her home is a reflection of her warm personality and caring spirit! Thanks for sharing Andrea!
Mary Alice Patterson says
Shirley’s home is gorgeous, and she herself is just as lovely!
Mary Alice
Mary says
Shirley is a sweetheart, thanks for sharing her home with us, I never tire of seeing all her beautiful details!