1. When it comes to my family and home, I am a traditionalist.
2. My favorite all time magazine is Traditional Home - of course.
3. I am a sucker for Christmas.
4. The best issue of Traditional Home is the month of December... the Mother Month of all Traditions. The whole issue is a beautiful trip through Christmas, decor, architecture and 'tradition'. Last week I shared with you the Besser family home in Chicago with A Beautiful Chicago Christmas. If you missed it, please go back and enjoy the tour.
Since it really is difficult for me to choose just ONE beautiful home from the December issue to share, this week I offer you Kelly and Matt Shuert’s
The English Tudor-style house was inspired by the traditional architecture at the nearby Cranbrook
A simple lighted garland embellishes the outer edge of leaded glass panels that frame the front door.
The living room’s fabrics are elegant but also practical. To determine if they could withstand family wear and tear, the designer spilled red wine on them to see if they would be easy to clean.
They passed the test.
A long, narrow mirror borrows its linear pattern from the lines created by the mortar between the stacked stones of the dramatic fireplace.
Hickory Chair dining chairs covered in a zebra-patterned fabric offer a modern contrast to the Royal Crown Derby dinnerware.
Stained a rich, dark brown, the paneled library and its leather furniture exude a woodsy feeling. A red-and-brown-patterned rug adds color.
The family room is the setting for a second Christmas tree, decorated with Kelly's extensive collection of Christopher Radko ornaments.
Holiday
In the master bath, a chandelier spotlights a dramatic tub, made in Peru
“We wanted the girls’ bedrooms to take them straight into college and work as they became young women,” says designer Lucy Earl. Daughter Sydney
Gabby’s purple bedroom has a subtle soccer motif. Both girls worked with Earl on their spaces. “We wanted them to reflect their personalities,” the designer says.
Son Hunter’s room is brightly colored in more boyish stripes and has artwork that demonstrates his interest in airplanes.
