Wednesday, August 25, 2010

A little bit of home comfort...


So, my brother is here, and, as with all visitors from the UK, he very kindly agreed to be my pack mule and bring me some English delights across the pond!  I'd definitely say that my style has stayed true to my home country in that I try to create an English country cottage here in New Jersey. Unfortunately, the style that I yearn for is most definitely European, which often means an over exaggerated price tag here in the States. Trying to circumnavigate these budgetary and geographical restraints, I patiently wait for sales in the UK and ship to my mum's back in England, with the mindset that they will eventually make it to the US...  This does mean that I torture myself when I come across items that are just too large to be passed off as regular luggage.

Anyhoo, the worst part of this whole buying process is the waiting... waiting for a visit from a family member or my annual trip to the UK... I'm in home decor purgatory... imagining where I'll put my new purchases once here in NJ... Sometimes, I think that this shopping limbo is just not worth it, and I should just try a new look for our home... But, these thoughts soon disappear when my bubble wrapped goodies are handed over...


With this past visit, my brother carried this Union Jack cushion over with him. I brought it to sit on the shoe box by the kitchen back door. I recently read an article in the UK edition of The Times, stating that Union Jack emblazoned home accessories were soooo last decade... I hate following fashion fads or being told what is 'in' or 'out', so I brought this anyway, to remind me of home and make me smile. What's wrong with a bit of patriotism anyway?

Do you have any patriotic home accessories?
I know that some of my followers have left their home country too, and was wondering whether their decorating style reflects that of their homeland or, is it just me?

8 comments:

  1. So pretty, it looks perfect there! Have fun with your brother!
    I tried the get clean on my wood floors and it worked perfect!
    XO
    Kristin

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  2. You hold on to that Jack Union cushion! It's more than trends, it's your memories of back home, that's what count, isn't? I have some Dutch items in our house, you need little reminders from your home country.
    Have a good night,
    Maureen
    x

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  3. Sorry Laura, I mean Union Jack.... It's pretty late already here... Night!
    Maureen
    x

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  4. hi you- am back from gorgeous france....not yet had little audrey draw the lucky gal to get the yummy french pack in the post...but just wanted to catch up and have a read with you whilst doing all things domestic after a holiday!!
    this post -love the union jack- and don't give a flying hoot what anyone else has to say!
    we have a rock in the shape of australia that we found on one of our travels at some beach- it goes with us everywhere- all the houses we have lived in...& i always take a huge australian flog with us no matter where we live s well...we often hang ours up here in lytham for australia day...sports events etc...out the big old lovely window over the front door!
    i love your cushion...& the box!

    on your last post- that gorgeous oar....paint it and stencil it...the lovely things about husbands is they can't *see* what we see...he loves it now- he will love it more when you have worked your magic on it....

    nice to be back and catch up with you...
    melissa xx

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  5. ...how on earth can anything honoring one's homeland ever be "so last year"?!!those people may know about the "decoration" of houses...but they have no clue about making a home...i love your cushion...and blog

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  6. I left my homeland (BC) 16 years ago (sniff, sniff) and now I find myself seeking things that bring my growing up home to my home now. I don't decorate by trends either but by what feels like home. Home is comfort and love and joy and peace so whatever you need to bring in to create that is what makes it home! My kids love the stories that go with the things in our home too.
    Blessings! Karen

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  7. I just found your blog : ) I love this post - we are waiting 'patiently' for my in-laws to bring to us in England: a fitted sheet for our American sized bed, LLBean backpack, and boxes of grits and StoveTop stuffing. Oh, Reeces Peanut Butter Cups too!

    XO
    Laura

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  8. We all hate to wait for things especially when we are really excited to get them but it's usually well worth the wait.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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