This weekend we traveled a couple hours to visit my in-laws for a few days. We always have a great time with them; one big happy family just hanging out, eating good food, putting together puzzles, and playing cards. And the boys LOVE seeing their grandparents, aunts and uncle, and their cousins whom they don’t get to play with very often. Another reason why I like visiting (although I have to keep an extra eye on my boys so they don’t get too rambunctious) is looking at all of my mother-in-law’s Victorian cottage-style decor. Step inside their house and you’re practically transported to a bygone era of simpler times; treasures are abundant wherever you look. She has amassed a collection worthy of any antique gallery. With her permission I’m sharing a few photos of some of her decor with you today; I hope you find it as lovely as I do! (Please forgive me for the picture quality- I left my camera at home so I had to use my cell phone.)
Spring has decided to show up earlier there than where I live; I just love the color of this tree in their front yard.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my in-law’s Victorian home decor as much as I do, every time I visit!
Jen
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Tara @ Suburble says
Okay – I LOVE that yellow towel rack that she has in the kitchen (that’s the kitchen, right?). And the busts of the women? Those are awesome!
Your mother-in-law has great style. It must be so much fun to visit! Although, I can understand why you’d have to reign in your boys. I’d be nervous with my little ones there as well! So many things to touch (and potentially break)!
Kristin says
Love the sugar and tea containers! I tagged you in a post on my photography page. Hope that’s ok.
Keep up the awesome work!
K-
Adrianne says
Oh, it’s gorgeous right down to the bathroom!! I think this is my favorite in-law post ever, LOL. And that tree IS amazing.
Kirsten @ One Tough Mother says
LOVE her style! Gorgeous! I love that it’s been put together over time, not just thrown together all at once. You can tell each piece was chosen with care. Thanks for sharing!
Jen says
Yes, the towel rack is attached to the side of her kitchen island- and those aren’t even all of the busts! It really is a great collection!
Jen says
Me too! 🙂
I couldn’t find the post on your photography page… are you complementing me for my awesome cell phone picture-taking skills? lol
Jen says
Thanks Adrianne! I love that bathroom too, they just redid it within the last year or so. Definitely dreamy. 🙂
Jen says
I agree Kirsten, it’s an amazing collection that has been accumulated over many years. Glad you enjoyed it!
Debbie-Dabble says
I love your decor as I too am a Victorian at heart!! I have now liked you on facebook, subscribed for emails and added your blog to my blog roll!! I hope you will stop by and visit and consider following me too….
Hugs,
Deb
Patti says
Hi Jen,
This is my first time at your blog, came over from the hop. LOVE your MIL’s gorgeous home!
From the first picture to the last I was hooked. Her head vase collection is amazing!
We’d love to have you share at the linky party.
Hugs,
Patti
Jen says
Thank you Patti! I just stopped by your party. Thank you for inviting me over to share.
Marie says
Hopping here from Adorned From Above. Loved the pictures.
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