Welcome to the 1st Annual BooMama Blog Tour of Homes! I can’t wait to see all of your posts and pictures - so in the spirit of the festivities, here are some snapshots of La Casa de BooMama.
You’ll have to forgive this first image. Since I’m at my parents’ house, I had to crop a picture of the outside of the house so that only the front door was showing (trying to protect my family from The Ring of Thieves, of course). But when I finally got it cropped on Daddy’s unfamiliar software, it turned a little smaller than I’d planned. You can get the idea, though.
This is our den - where we do all of our hanging out, TV watching, and some of our very best napping.
And then our master bedroom - with all shams, drapes, and throws made especially by Sister. She’s a talented one, she is.
The kitchen is pretty self-explanatory. It’s where we, you know, cook. My favorite thing is that the pantry door is covered with Boo’s artwork - which makes it functional AND decorative. You can’t see the rest of the cabinets, the refrigerator, or the breakfast area, so just close your eyes real tight and let your imagination run wild. :-)
And then, over in the corner of the den - the place where all the bloggy magic happens. With “magic” being a bit of an overstatement…but a whole lot of typing goes on in that chair after the little one goes to sleep.
Upstairs is A.’s room, his playroom / guest room, another guest room and a bath. It’s his little sanctuary up there, and it felt weird to me to post pictures of it. So, again, just close your eyes real tight…. :-)
And now that you’ve seen all I have to offer…SKEDADDLE. :-) Lots of great posts to read - and don’t forget to comment on them!
Remember, when you enter your link below, link to the specific Tour of Homes post - not just to your blog in general. We wouldn’t want anyone to get lost as they navigate their way through this new bloggy territory.
Happy tour travels to all! I’m so glad - and so grateful - that you’re sharing your homes with all of us. I can’t wait to stop by for a visit.
Rebekah says:
First, thank you so much for hosting this in the midst of life’s challenges. I pray it’ll be a nice heart lifter for ya!
Second, love your house! I am so NOT domestic so I always love to see people’s homes which are decorated so tastefully. Your’s is absolutely beautiful!
November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
Katherine says:
Wow - this is incredible. What a fun way to get to know everyone! Thanks for being such a gracious hostess.
November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
the says:
Your front door is Sooo inviting, just makes me want to come in for a visit. And the master bed…oh my goodness, I have bed envy. It’s beautiful! A gorgeous home, thank you for sharing. And THANKS for organizing this great bloggy event. May it be a blessing to you, and all who participate!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:19 am
grafted branch says:
O.k….I’m leaving a comment because your page told me to. ;)
July 28th, 2006 at 6:20 am
grafted branch says:
Oh! And yeah…your home is gorgeous!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:21 am
Trisha Yonekura says:
Yeah, I made it as one of the first!! Looking forward to all the fun!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:21 am
PEA says:
What a beautiful home you have and I’m so thrilled with this idea of the Tour of Homes!!! Thank you BooMama for making it possible for us to all visit each other’s homes:-)
July 28th, 2006 at 6:22 am
Jennifer says:
You have a beautiful home! Great fun, this little tour you’ve set up.
July 28th, 2006 at 6:26 am
Sue says:
Your home is so warm and inviting!
Thanks for hosting this :-)
July 28th, 2006 at 6:28 am
Nikkie says:
You have a beautiful home! I love how you decorated the door to your pantry with Boo’s artwork!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:28 am
HolyMama! says:
I’d love to take a nap there! Gorgeous, and i love how inviting your home is in all of those pictures!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:29 am
joeinvegas says:
Pretty place. I love the big bed. I was talked into this by Deana, who posted first but I got here to list first.
Thanks for doing this.
July 28th, 2006 at 6:33 am
Shannon @ Rocks In My Dryer says:
Your house looks JUST exactly like I knew it would. Lovely!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:33 am
Susanne says:
Beautiful and so inviting! I love the color in your kitchen! What is the name of that color (and brand). Thanks for doing all the work for this!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:34 am
Addie says:
Holy Crud! I clicked over and thought, well I’m not going to be the first name. Sheesh! What are we crazy women doing up so late at night, just breathless to post pictures of our homes on the internet! :-)
And your house is very homey! But I already knew that. :-) I didn’t know sister was so talented though. I really think that Sister is someone I need to become BFF with! I could definitely use her, I mean connect with her. Did I say “use” out loud? Oops. ;-)
Thanks Boo!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:39 am
chappyswife says:
Beautiful, as I knew it would be. Can’t wait to see everyone else’s!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:43 am
bluepaintred says:
im typing my post fo the tour of homes as I type .. this.. uh nevermind, in an hour or less it will be up!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:46 am
Pastomac's Ann says:
Beautiful bedroom - that bed - wow! Love the brick steps up to the front door.
Thanks for setting this whole tour up BooMama.
Praying for you, still (& E and her boys)
July 28th, 2006 at 6:52 am
Lauren says:
Oh Boo your home is just beautiful and so warm and inviting, it matches your personality to a tee. Love it, can’t wait to visit one day! :)
July 28th, 2006 at 6:58 am
Keb says:
I’m adding my images right now. Give me 12 minutes. Then let the tour begin!
July 28th, 2006 at 7:00 am
melissa stover says:
your home looks beautiful. i’m glad you decided to go ahead and do this. i wondered if you would be up to it. take care.
July 28th, 2006 at 7:09 am
Val says:
Yee har! That auto link thingie worked! Thanks for this great idea. I’m off now to visit other people’s homes.
July 28th, 2006 at 7:09 am
Jennifer R. in Mississippi says:
Love your home, boomama… everything is so beautiful and tasteful… just love it!
July 28th, 2006 at 7:15 am
Tess says:
I love the chair where the bloggy does its thing! My recliner, when reclined, puts my laptop right at perfect eye-level and typing comfort. But alas, the wireless signal that I occasionally poach from my neighbor is poor there. So I hook up to my own modem on the desk. :) Thank you so much for all your hard work on this project! Looking forward to the other open houses.
July 28th, 2006 at 7:16 am
Faith says:
Just how i pictured it. Very lovely and inviting. I’ll be right over, just let me finish msking this tea!
July 28th, 2006 at 7:19 am
Meagan says:
Wow…beauuuuutiful home, so warm and inviting. Thanks so much for sharing! I can’t wait to see all the other homes!
July 28th, 2006 at 7:35 am
Mommy Off the Record says:
Wow, love your home. Just beautiful. Looks like it was professionally designed.
July 28th, 2006 at 7:58 am
momrn2 says:
Great home. I love the colorful artwork on the door!! Thanks for hosting this. I am up way too late tonight… for this!!
Oh, it’s going to be so difficult to get up for work tomorrow, let alone going!! At least it’s Friday!
July 28th, 2006 at 8:06 am
Jenny in Queensland says:
Dear Boomama
I have been a silent luker for a while and this idea has de-lurked me !
LOL I hope you don’t mind, but 1st thing tommorrow I will join in. I too love my home and feel so fortunate and blessed to have a place like it to raise my children in. Thankyou for having such a great idea!
Jenny
July 28th, 2006 at 8:48 am
OldOldLady Of The Hills says:
Loved this post! Mine will be up shortly, my dear…I don’t know how to do some of the code stuff so I’;m going to put a link to your blog at the top of mine. Hope that is okay!
Oh this is fun!
July 28th, 2006 at 8:51 am
Mrs Blythe says:
Wow what a beautiful home, covet, covet! Thank you for sharing :o)
July 28th, 2006 at 8:59 am
Tanya says:
Loved your home. So glad you decided to go ahead with it. I’ve posted a tour of my little place also.
July 28th, 2006 at 10:29 am
Jen says:
I like your kitchen. I am looking at kitchens alot lately since we are building a new house, and yours is nice. Thanks for hosting the “tour.”
July 28th, 2006 at 10:39 am
Janice says:
IT is after 2 in the morning. I definitely have a blogging addiction. The day got way too busy and what is a blgger to do - pull an allnighter! I mean it is Boomama’s Tour of Homes - this is a BIG deal!!! (I also had another post I was working on too.)
LOVE your house. Your front door is soooo wonderful!
I love seeing where people live - this is so fun already!!! I can’t believe how may people are already on the linky - you are bigger than the Beatles.
Now - since we have seen your house - even you bedroom for goodness sakes - don’t you think we should get to see your face a little more?!?!
Love ya girl - you ROCK!!
July 28th, 2006 at 10:40 am
Horizon says:
You have a lovely home Boomama- love the decor!! Homely also. Thank you for the snazzy link up on this post- clever girl!! :)
I know you’ve been having a hard time lately and think your a star to have gone ahead with this tour of homes.
July 28th, 2006 at 10:48 am
Tammy-Kentucky Gal says:
I just want you to know you have a beautiful home and heart…thank you so much for going ahead and doing this while your heart was breaking for you dear friend…I will always remember it!
:-D
July 28th, 2006 at 11:06 am
Jennifer, Snapshot says:
Beautiful–I love that front door, and maybe porch?? I have to say that I saw nary a toy or “real life” as you indicated might be the case. Beautiful kitchen–like an old farmhouse where everyone can gather. Thanks for the idea, the work, the encouragement by your example to try to get around to ALL of them–for everything.
July 28th, 2006 at 11:40 am
Mrs. Shannon H. says:
Thank you so very much for being such a delightful host!! Your Tour is off to a wonderful start. Your home is warm, inviting and beautiful! Love your comfie chair for blogging bliss!!
{{still praying for you all}}
July 28th, 2006 at 11:44 am
Bev says:
Hope it was okay that I posted a tad early; I actually went to bed and got over 7 hours of sleep - ahhh the bliss of it all. Loved seeing where you guys spend time; made me want to curl up on that sofa and chat away. Cant wait to visit all the others - thanks for the work you did to make this happen. Hope its a light-hearted fun for you too. xoox
July 28th, 2006 at 11:49 am
Autumn says:
Your home is so beautiful. Thank you for hosting us. This is so much fun!
July 28th, 2006 at 12:10 pm
Jane says:
Thanks for hosting this, and what a beautiful home the host has!!!! This was a great idea! Love, love, love your front door!
July 28th, 2006 at 12:19 pm
Deana says:
Your home is beautiful. I can see we have some of the same coloring tastes. Your living room rug is gorgeous.
July 28th, 2006 at 12:56 pm
beth says:
What a pretty home! I also agree that your front door is amazingly inviting - just makes me want to wander right in.
Thanks for doing this - it’s a lot of fun!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:08 pm
Chatty says:
Beautiful home!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:10 pm
chris says:
When I grow up I want my house to look just like yours! ….Oh wait…I’m in my 30’s….
:-)
Love your taste Boomama. Thanks for letting us inside.
Chris
July 28th, 2006 at 1:18 pm
Rebecca says:
I love your living room rug. And your bed! And your kitchen!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:19 pm
Stephanie says:
Thanks again for hosting this. What fun! Your house is beautiful!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:23 pm
Jodi says:
You have a beautiful home!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:29 pm
Kelley says:
Your home is so warm and cozy — I love it! And, I have front porch envy! Thanks for setting this up. I can’t wait to go visiting this afternoon while my girls nap! Come on over to my place too…I’m at #62.
July 28th, 2006 at 1:29 pm
Karla says:
Wow! Look at ALL the homes I have to tour today!! So much fun! =)
Thanks for hosting this (and thanks to Carol and Shannon for the sugesstion)! =)
Come on over to my house & have a quick tour! =)
July 28th, 2006 at 1:33 pm
Karla says:
Whoops. I believe that would be a “suggestion”. I’m so excited about all this, I guess I forgot how to spell there for a second! ;)
July 28th, 2006 at 1:34 pm
Samantha says:
Thanks, BooMama, I was just introduced to you and jumped right in with the Tour of Homes-great fun-I can’t wait to see everyone’s and BTW yours looks beautiful, warm and inviting!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
Sheri says:
How fun! I plan to particpate tomorrow…as my camera is somewhere over the North Eastern United States right now.
July 28th, 2006 at 1:43 pm
keri says:
thanks for hosting the tour!! your home is so inviting! love your front porch….looks like a southern home should! :)
July 28th, 2006 at 1:46 pm
jettybetty says:
Thanks for being such a gracious hostess–I am joining in!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
Brenda says:
Your home is as lovely and inviting as you are. Love your green kitchen! This is so much fun. Thank you for hosting!
{{{hugs}}}
July 28th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
Chickie says:
The tour was a great idea!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:54 pm
Barb says:
Lovely. Everything about your home says, “Ya’ll just come right in and sit down.” My favorite? The artwork on the pantry door. That child is talented!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:57 pm
denise says:
Can’t wait to see everyone’s Tours. This was fun…thank you so much for the idea, and for hosting it!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:06 pm
Shalee says:
I’m pretty sure that you have a guest you that I need to use…
Love your house, especially that inviting den. I could see playing Sorry or Uno on the floor in front of the fireplace. Very warm and inviting!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:11 pm
Jeana says:
Holy cow! There were over 60 at 6:00 this morning! Go, girl!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:11 pm
udandi says:
Thanks for hosting this! I love your kitchen’s layout and artwork :)
July 28th, 2006 at 2:14 pm
Jan says:
Lovely home. Lovely idea–the tour, I mean. Thanks for hosting!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:14 pm
Jo says:
You have a beautiful, inviting front door! And a beautiful home. ;-) Thanks for the great time!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
Maggie says:
Beautiful home!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
owlhaven. says:
How fun!!!!!
Mary
July 28th, 2006 at 2:28 pm
Sarah says:
Boomama, I already love you; now I love your house! I could SO live there:) (Just think of the blogging insanity that would happen, with both of us in the same house!!)
I didn’t put a picture of the oh-so-cozy couch upstairs, but it’s got your name on it next spring!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:29 pm
Laura says:
Your house is so beautiful! I love the rug in the den :) Thanks so much for putting this together. Off to “visit” more homes…
July 28th, 2006 at 2:35 pm
Claire says:
I miss having a porch… and a kitchen made for more than one butt. Someday!!
Lovely house Boo.
July 28th, 2006 at 2:42 pm
Randi says:
Thanks for hosting this! I think it is going to take a LONG time to visit all these links, but i will try my best!
I have been enjoying your blog and your most recent posts have brought tears to my eyes. It is so good to be reminded to appreciate the people around me since we don’t really know what life has in store for us. You and you friends family have been in my thoughts and prayers.
July 28th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
Robin says:
It may take days or weeks, but I will make it to everyone’s home. Love your pics!!!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:00 pm
Ellen says:
What a beautiful home you have! Thanks for hosting this Tour of Homes! Can’t wait to visit everyone’s blogs!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:03 pm
Geekwif says:
I’m in! I’ll stop by to see your lovely home and leave a proper comment later. I’m at work now…can’t take time.
July 28th, 2006 at 3:04 pm
Maria says:
I love your kitchen!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:10 pm
Kori says:
Your home is beautiful - I especially love your den. It feels so warm and welcoming. I love this tour of homes! I kinda feel like I am eavsdropping on all of you since none of you know me but I found this blog through Lisa Whelchel linking to Sarah’s blog. Boomama - your heart is beautiful and I have been blessed by your blog!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:12 pm
Laura says:
I am not quite sure why it says “delete link” by my name… the first one did not work, so I deleted it. This one does work as far as I can tell :) Anyhow, please do not delete me!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:16 pm
Kim in MI says:
Thanks for “hosting” this, it’s been fun. :)
July 28th, 2006 at 3:23 pm
kelli says:
I love you house, and I’m tickled with the wway this whole thing came together!!!
Of course, I have to run out a get a new leash to upload everything- mine seems to have run away.
I Love your pantry door and big comfy Blog chair (does that make is a “blair”) the BESTest!
Hugs- Kelli
July 28th, 2006 at 3:23 pm
Kim from Hiraeth says:
What a lovely home! Thanks for the invitation to visit.
It will take me quite some time to visit but I am determined to visit each and every home!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:27 pm
J. says:
Excellent!
So fun seeing where everybody hides out.
Blogger is NOT letting me upload pics at the moment, and since I’m leaving for the weekend at 1pm, I’m not sure I’ll be able to post mine.
What a bummer…
July 28th, 2006 at 3:30 pm
Sandra says:
I am just in LOVE with your bedroom…..that bed, that’s the one I want LOL
Love your whole house, thanks again for hosting this Tour of Homes, I have my coffee ready and I’m dying to go visit everyone :)
July 28th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
Nancy says:
Your home is gorgeous. You should be in the business! I feel like I would be so comfortable in there too.
I love the front door. Is there room to sit out there too?
Thanks so much for doing this. I’m having a ball touring. As you can see by the response, it is a big hit!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:38 pm
Pass the Torch says:
Your home is lovely! I’ve decided it would take me a month to make my home blogger-presentable;)
Maybe next tour!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:49 pm
Michelle-This One's for the Gi says:
I love, love, love your house!! Thanks for doing this, Boomama.
July 28th, 2006 at 3:56 pm
Renee says:
Your front door is so welcoming as is everything that follows once you get in. I bet that leather chair sees lots of MSU games along with blogging.
Thanks for all your hard work!
July 28th, 2006 at 4:15 pm
Kelli says:
What a beautiful home you have!! Your front entrance is so inviting and I LOVE your bedroom. The colors you have chosen throughout are just lovely.
Kelli and Grace (8 years old)
July 28th, 2006 at 4:17 pm
Chris says:
First time stopping by. I am very interested in the picture of the front of your house. Is that a stained glass window to the right of the door? I am learning to make stained glass and have just finished a window. I love looking at old designs and getting ideas. Could you post a pic of the “window” ? Or send me a photo via email. THANKS!!
July 28th, 2006 at 4:23 pm
Jaspenelle Stewart says:
I love the front of your home! Such a beautiful place to call home.
July 28th, 2006 at 4:31 pm
kaliblue says:
You have a very nice home. Thank you so much for sharing :-).
Have A Great Weekend!!
July 28th, 2006 at 4:44 pm
TOSPUBLISHER says:
That front door looks so inviting! You have a very lovely home. The pictures on the pantry door are definitely the best though.
-gena
July 28th, 2006 at 4:49 pm
Lorrie says:
I hope you don’t mind that I joined your tour of homes. I’ve been reading your blog entries, and you are an inspiration. I’m sorry for the events that you and your friend have suffered, but glad that you can turn to God for peace. I’ll be praying for your friend E. I’m bookmarking your blog…. you write beautifully. Thanks!
July 28th, 2006 at 4:55 pm
Zephra says:
Thanks for the wonderful idea
July 28th, 2006 at 5:03 pm
Karla says:
Okay. Now that I’ve had a chance to actually tour your house (rather than just running through to post my link)…Love it! Looks very comfy-cozy! Love the green on the walls! Love the artwork! Love the bloggy chair!!! =)
July 28th, 2006 at 5:16 pm
TC says:
I am doing this too, although my house is nowhere near as nice, beautiful, neat and tidy, and show-worthy as yours is.
July 28th, 2006 at 5:21 pm
Rebekah says:
Alright, BooMama, I’ve already posted on your beautiful home. I’m here this time to say - I’m having so much fun!!!
However, next year…please place a tip for those participating to find a sitter for the day…maybe even for the night so that we can be prepared for the day of sitting infront of the computer. My poor kids have been “on their own” for the entire morning - and I’ve just started! Hehe. Maybe we should block out a weekend?!!!
THANKS!
July 28th, 2006 at 5:28 pm
chappyswife says:
You know, Boomama, things are going too well right now, so I think that rather than rush through these ladies beautiful homes, I will take my time with this list over the next week or two, go slowly, check out their blogs, try to get to know some of them & take my mind off of things. I just wanted to say thanks again for this great idea. It has been great fun so far with more to look forward to. Hope you have a really good weekend. :0)
July 28th, 2006 at 6:12 pm
chappyswife says:
Sorry, I meant to say things are not going too well right now…
July 28th, 2006 at 6:13 pm
Marti says:
Hello, I had added my link and don’t see my name. Please add me to the home tour. Thanks!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:19 pm
OldOldLady Of The Hills says:
OH MY LORD!!! This list sure has grown since I was here earlier today…! FANTASTIC! BUT I don’t think I’ll be able to get to everybody today!!! (lol)
Thanks so much for your comment, my dear….Just let me know if and when you are coming this way….It would be great fun to meet you.
July 28th, 2006 at 6:33 pm
Annette says:
I’m not a “joiner” but I couldn’t resist this. This is the most fun I’ve had in a long time! Thanks for the idea.
July 28th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
Kristen says:
Beautiful home!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
GiBee says:
Love your home!!! So cute… I especially love your bedroom… And your entrance.
Gorgeous!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:36 pm
Jo says:
Beautiful! Just gorgeous. Love your decorating style. Thanks for hosting us!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:37 pm
Southern Girl says:
You have such a beautiful home and this is just the neatest idea! I’ve just put up my own Tour — y’all come by. ;)
July 28th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
Rebecca says:
OOPS! How did I mess that up?
July 28th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
Tammy says:
Love the front door! Thank you for the tour of your beautiful home and for presenting the idea!
I was late getting my tour posted today but stop by and see my humble abode.
Blessings!
~Tammy
July 28th, 2006 at 7:09 pm
Lindsay says:
I am sooo addicted to looking at all these great homes!
I love the fact that there are people from all over the world posting!!! AMAZING & GREAT idea!
July 28th, 2006 at 7:17 pm
chappyswife says:
Thank you for visiting me! Can you believe it? Double digit comments?! I was reading through some of your first posts last night, cracking up, & could not believe you did not have any (well, not many) comments! My how things have changed! Thanks for sharing the love, Boomama!!!
July 28th, 2006 at 7:18 pm
stephanie says:
This was fun … I’m looking forward to veiwing everyone’s over the weekend. :)
July 28th, 2006 at 7:26 pm
LAZY Blogger says:
This is just amazing! What a turn out and following you have here! THANKS! ~ jb///
July 28th, 2006 at 7:27 pm
Susan says:
Dear Boomama your house is just so so beautiful and thank you for doing this.
You don’t know what God is doing to me though this - I’ll it blog when I know.
God Bless.
July 28th, 2006 at 7:37 pm
allison says:
You have a beautiful, inviting, and cosy home. What a great idea this tour of homes is too!
July 28th, 2006 at 7:49 pm
Tricia says:
Hey there. Everyone has such beautiful homes, mine is really quite ordinary, but what the heck.
Tricia
July 28th, 2006 at 7:55 pm
Sherry says:
Thanks . That was fun.
July 28th, 2006 at 8:10 pm
Amy says:
LOVE your entryway and kitchen!! :)
July 28th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Katrina says:
Beautiful home! I especially love the front porch. Thank you for sharing…and for starting this wonderful Tour of Homes.
July 28th, 2006 at 8:17 pm
Sue says:
Wow, how very impressive to get the autolinking to work so easily!
I saw a link to this a few days ago, and then didn’t get around to commenting or taking photos. Then a couple of hours ago I saw a post showing someone’s house, and thought I has missed the boat… so I was very pleased to find this is ongoing. I rushed out and took photos after dark - since it’s evening here, just after 10.30pm as I type - so hope that’s oK. Thanks for a great idea!
July 28th, 2006 at 8:36 pm
Toni says:
Holy mackerel. The number of comments you have must be a record. OK. I didn’t want to be left off the tour — not that I can imagine ANYONE having the time to visit every single site. You’re going to, though, aren’t you? ;-)
Thanks for hosting, like the good Southern woman you are.
Your house is pretty much what I expected, which is a compliment. It’s lovely and open and inviting.
July 28th, 2006 at 9:09 pm
kenju says:
WOW, I didn’t know there would be soooo many people doing this one. Congratulations!
July 28th, 2006 at 9:29 pm
Dianne says:
This has been so much fun Boo-mama! So many lovely homes to look at, but it’s been especially nice to meet everyone. Your home is charming too!
Thanks for a extra special Friday.
July 28th, 2006 at 9:32 pm
Sara B says:
What an awesome idea…I love it. Your house is fantastic too. You wouldn’t believe what my imagination came up with for a fridge…you were there cooking for me and I never had to cook again…ahhh.
Sara B
July 28th, 2006 at 9:33 pm
Megan says:
I’m delurking to say thanks for hosting! I was going to participate too, but my family is so sick that we fled the premises to my in-laws for some new air to breathe…
Maybe I can play another time…
July 28th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
Carol says:
Wholly Kow! This is one popular meme, my friend! I’ll try to get mine up tomorrow.
(Your folks’ house is gorgeous. Can I move in when you leave?)
July 28th, 2006 at 10:19 pm
Theresa says:
Your house is so inviting. I love your bedroom!
I’m so glad that you went ahead and kept the tour open. It’s been so much fun to see all the homes and get a little inspired for decorating some of the rooms that we are not finished with yet.
Blessings,
July 28th, 2006 at 10:46 pm
Lindsey says:
Thanks so much for hosting this for us! Your home looks lovely, and mine is posted on my blog!
July 28th, 2006 at 11:11 pm
Belle-ah says:
I love seeing everyones lovely homes and all the different tastes/styles throughout the country. Thanks for such fun!
July 28th, 2006 at 11:19 pm
Shannon @ Rocks In My Dryer says:
Holy cow, girl! Look at what you’ve started! I love it!
July 28th, 2006 at 11:20 pm
Diane J. says:
Whewww!!! Okay, I’m linked! Boy, I think I’m # 156. Good grief, girl, did you ever in your wildest daydreams think this would be so BIG?!? I think you’ve created a phenomenon, LOL. ;)
Off to make homemade chili and non-sweet cornbread for supper now. Have a great weekend, BooMama and Sister and family. :)
July 28th, 2006 at 11:30 pm
But Momma says:
LOVE YOUR TOUR OF HOMES IDEA! I love looking at houses and now it feels like meeting new friends! If I figure out what my two year old did with my memory stick, I’ll play along.
Long time lurker.
July 28th, 2006 at 11:35 pm
grafted branch says:
Hey BooMama. This is crazy! I average 30 lookies into my blog every day, but today, so far, I’m at 500!!!!!!!!!!!!
How about everyone else?
July 28th, 2006 at 11:38 pm
Pieces says:
Thank goodness it is the weekend so I will have time to visit all these great homes!
July 28th, 2006 at 11:40 pm
Sonia says:
Great idea BooMama!
Love this post!
July 28th, 2006 at 11:43 pm
Sonia says:
I BooMama,
I enter with my link, it’s work but show a message:(deleted link) and I don’t know why. Please, help me!
Thank you!
July 28th, 2006 at 11:47 pm
Becca says:
As if you didn’t have enough comments already, but I just HAD to to tell you what a lovely home you have. I LOVE your bedroom especially!!
Thanks for doing this roundup!
July 29th, 2006 at 12:25 am
sarahgrace says:
Thanks for all your hardwork in putting this together!
Your home looks lovely by the way!
July 29th, 2006 at 12:27 am
gail says:
What a wonderful idea to do, thanks for hosting it. Your home is beautiful & I enjoyed seeing it! Can’t wait to have time over the weekend to tour all the rest.
July 29th, 2006 at 12:30 am
Mountain Mama says:
I hadn’t planned to participate in the home tour, but I just left Diane’s and was so impressed I decided I have to do it too.
July 29th, 2006 at 12:35 am
Paulette1958 says:
Boomama I finally got it posted after all day! lol This was a lot of fun once I got past the stress of the posting. Can’t wait to see everyone’s homes. Yours is beautiful! It’s pretty much like I thought. Thank you so much for hosting this. It was so much fun!
July 29th, 2006 at 12:45 am
Wendy says:
Wow! I can’t believe how many people signed up. This was so fun! Mine is up. Thanks.
July 29th, 2006 at 12:55 am
Melanie says:
I love your porch and your master bedroom. Anything in toile is a keeper for me! Thank you so much for doing this, it has been so much fun and I’m not even 1/4 done.
July 29th, 2006 at 1:34 am
Kelli in Tex says:
What a great idea, thanks so much for getting this started. Love seeing all the different people and places. How about seeing everyones Christmas tree’s next???
July 29th, 2006 at 1:54 am
kj's muse says:
Thank you for arranging thiswhat a great idea! I love looking inside people’s homes!!
I have to admit I chickened out of participating myself, but I did blog about it, and included a couple of links to direct readers to the tour. Looking forward to seeing all the houses!
July 29th, 2006 at 2:02 am
Mysterious Lady says:
This great idea, I’m enjoying looking at all the homes! Not many visited me but that’s okay! I had to work today, so I’m just visiting everyone now!
Your home is just lovely gal!
July 29th, 2006 at 2:07 am
Leslie says:
Hey! I did it! This is really fun, thanks for putting it all together, Boomama.
July 29th, 2006 at 2:10 am
Tammy says:
I think I already commented on your beautiful home…but hey, I was wondering why I didn’t get many coming on by and realized I hadn’t checked in with my name! I’m the “other Tammy”…
Oh, brother, silly me!
July 29th, 2006 at 2:36 am
Heather says:
DANG!!! I NEVER expected to see so many!
July 29th, 2006 at 2:36 am
Dawn says:
What a great idea you had! I’ve really enjoyed making the rounds today. Thank you!
July 29th, 2006 at 3:05 am
dee says:
i can’t remember if i have already commented here to you or not, and am too lazy to look (there, I admitted it) but thank you!!!!! This was a wonderful idea. It’s so nice to see where the ladies I have begun to “meet” blog and live.
I don’t have the most exquisite home, but am blessed to have what I do and am very thankful and proud to share where I raise my babies. Therefore, I am glad to see that you posted about that - it’s not about what you have, but where you LIVE! :)
Your home is beautiful - love the master bedroom!!!!
Thanks again for the work you put into this Bloggy Tour of Homes!!!!
July 29th, 2006 at 3:22 am
marti says:
Your home is so beautiful! I love the front entrance. Thanks for sharing it with us all!
July 29th, 2006 at 3:36 am
Cheri says:
Thanks for all the work you put into this- it was so much fun!
July 29th, 2006 at 3:49 am
Brooke says:
I’ve enjoyed looking around!
July 29th, 2006 at 3:55 am
AJ says:
Thank for inspiring me to get off my butt and blog. This has been one of my favorite ‘tours” ever!!
July 29th, 2006 at 4:38 am
Alice says:
I finally made it. Even though it’s no longer Friday in Australia, at least it is in some parts of the world, so I just stole another time-zone….lol.
Thanks for suggesting this tour, although it will take me forever to look at them all!
July 29th, 2006 at 5:26 am
heather* says:
Mine is finally up. Your home is so pretty!
July 29th, 2006 at 7:07 am
J. Sarah says:
This is so much fun! Thanks for hosting–you inspired my first comment ever on the site of someone I don’t know personally ;-)
July 29th, 2006 at 7:11 am
Leslie says:
You have a beautiful home! Thanks for hosting the tour. It was lots of fun!
July 29th, 2006 at 7:24 am
across the baord says:
Thank You for hosting! Your entry way is so inviting!
Love your crown molding.
Love your blogging spot.
Love and Prayers for you at this difficult time.
Kim
July 29th, 2006 at 8:49 am
Jenny in Queensland says:
Dear BooMama
I have had so much fun doing this. You are right, I do need a babysitter to go through the list. Thankyou again for hosting this…
July 29th, 2006 at 9:01 am
laura says:
I doubt you know me but still i am shyly asking if i can join in.
my link is up. I’m sorry but I didn’t do any cleaning up because I wanted to be true how we live, with five kids, you might see a mess now and again. LOL
http://adventuresinjuggling.blogspot.com/2006/07/big-top-home-tour.html
this is a GREAT idea you have. Your home is quite lovely.
July 29th, 2006 at 9:42 am
Geekwif says:
What a beautiful home! The colors are so warm and inviting. That chair you blog in looks SO comfy cozy!
Thanks, BooMama, for arranging this whole tour. It’s been such a fun bloggy event!
July 29th, 2006 at 12:34 pm
terrible speller says:
THANKS this was a lot of fun!
July 29th, 2006 at 4:46 pm
cmhl says:
oh myyyyyyyyy. I am instantly blogrolling your site. this is the
best.
idea.
ever.
July 29th, 2006 at 5:15 pm
Mugwumpmom says:
Lovely home, and this tour was a great idea. Thank you for doing it, and congrats on how successful it has been. Off to look at more homes now.
You’re still in my prayers
July 29th, 2006 at 8:08 pm
Mombo says:
I hope it’s a case of “better late than never” at your place. Love, love, love your home. P.S. I just watched Paula Deen for the first time. I think I’m in love.
July 29th, 2006 at 8:36 pm
jenn says:
Your home looks so warm and cozy. Thanks for inviting us in!
July 29th, 2006 at 8:59 pm
Robin says:
I don’t know how I do it, but whenever I link with Mr Linky, it always says delete link next to my name. It does the same thing on Shannon’s WFMW. Anyway, I’m up. Will I be the last one? Hope so since it’s gonna take me a month to get through all of these.
R
July 29th, 2006 at 9:57 pm
Kailani says:
I’m not participating in this but I had to tell you what a beautiful home you have. It looks like something out of a movie!
July 29th, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Meredith says:
I love, love, love your front door! Your house feels very eclectic. I like that. To me, it means you are not afraid of what you like. I like how you said that we are all so blessed to have a roof over our heads and be able to participate in a tour. Blessings to you and yours!
July 29th, 2006 at 10:37 pm
Mamliscious (Jenny) says:
Boo-mama you can erase 208, and 209. I screwed up with my links!!! So so sorry!!This was so much fun!!!! Your home is beautiful!!!
July 29th, 2006 at 11:42 pm
Jenny (mamaliscious) says:
Okay I just proved I am an airhead!!! You can erase link 207 and 208…link 209 is working!!!!!
So sorry once again!!!
July 29th, 2006 at 11:57 pm
Carol says:
Okay, this is outrageous. Every time I come back to make a little more headway on the tour, there are like, 30 more homes added. At this rate, I’m going to be a very old woman and still not finish this tour. My grave marker will read, “Died Touring Blogger’s Homes” or something equally embarassing.
Is 210 a record number of linkies left at a single post? Methinks it must be.
Way too much fun, BooMama! Good one, Girl!
July 30th, 2006 at 12:24 am
Turtleheart says:
This is such a fun idea! Thanks for hosting the tour. You have a beautiful home, looking forward to seeing everyone elses’.
July 30th, 2006 at 7:00 am
panthergirl says:
What a wonderful idea!!!!
July 30th, 2006 at 1:43 pm
kate says:
BooMama, I am glad that I found your blog for one! I am also thoroughly enjoying this idea. It’s been so much fun to see how we all live differently, but most importantly, how thankful we are for what we do have - deeply rich in family more than anything else. I look forward to reading your blog and also to the Christmas idea…! Have a wonderful weekend. :)
July 30th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
mamachik says:
I love this idea!!! Thank you! And your home is lovely!
July 30th, 2006 at 5:24 pm
Cheryl says:
Not only was this a wonderful idea but you brought it all together so well. It has been so much fun, and a good kind of tired. But just as I think I’m closing in on them all, there are more added! The response is unbelievable. Maybe girls really do like to talk (blog)! LOL
Anyway, you have such a beautiful home. I love the way you have decorated, the style, colors….just everything.
Thanks again for sharing not only your thoughts, feelings and experiences but your home as well.
July 30th, 2006 at 7:27 pm
Karen says:
This is too fun!! I broke some rules as I only had afew random pics of my place-enjoy!!
July 31st, 2006 at 1:57 am
heather says:
I was a bit late but enjoyed this idea. It was fun to look around everyone’s places. You have a lovely home as do so many of the other bloggers.
July 31st, 2006 at 3:43 am
Grins says:
I’m here via KEB and am going to have to check out more of the posts. What a fun idea.
July 31st, 2006 at 5:07 am
Anonymous says:
Ooohhh..this is so much fun! I’m going to get my camera now…be back later to add my tour.
Stephanie
July 31st, 2006 at 10:07 am
Susanne says:
I know you have enough comments to read through, but I just wanted to say that I loved your home! I think your bedroom is decorated especially well…wanna come help me decorate??! Thanks for letting us tour your home, and thanks so much for starting this tour of homes! It was great to see homes from all around the world. I could look at the homes and see the love each woman has for her families.
July 31st, 2006 at 12:37 pm
Jessica says:
What a neat idea! We are still in the process of building our house but you can follow along on the progress at my blog…
August 1st, 2006 at 12:35 am
Cathy says:
BooMama, Thanks for arranging the tour of homes. Blogger wouldn’t let me upload pictures Friday, so my post is finally up now.
I really like your kitchen cabinets. When we get around to remodeling our kitchen, don’t be surprised to get an E-mail from me asking where to find some just like them!
August 1st, 2006 at 1:47 am
veg4me says:
Lots of fun, thanks!
August 1st, 2006 at 3:38 am
Jamie says:
Hi there! I am visiting Crouching Mommy Hidden Laundry’s blog. I love this idea! How cool. Also, I love the color of your bedroom. Ours is also a pale sage green. Your kitchen is awesome, too. OK…I’m off to house stalk…in a friendly way. :)
August 1st, 2006 at 7:22 pm
StephanieG says:
Beautiful home Boomama…thanks again for doing this. Even though I was WAY late putting my pics up, I’ve REALLY enjoyed looking at all the beautiful homes…
August 1st, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Sandy C says:
I am so glad to have found your blog and your Tour of Homes. I think it is great!
August 2nd, 2006 at 4:42 am
Carol says:
Your home is gorgeous. Thank you for doing this. I’ve enjoyed touring the homes.
August 2nd, 2006 at 3:25 pm
Tammie says:
Ran across your blog and liked this idea. Thanks!
August 2nd, 2006 at 6:57 pm
Kate says:
I played too!! Better late than never I guess :)
August 3rd, 2006 at 6:33 pm
Kim says:
I’ve added my website…I hope you will stop in for a visit!
August 4th, 2006 at 2:45 pm
Tara says:
I really liked this idea after seeing the home of one of the bloggers listed, so I had to go and do it too, although I have a studio apt and not a house, but it’s still my home :) cheers
August 14th, 2006 at 3:00 pm
Mandy says:
Hi! I’ve never been to your blog before, and I just happened to surf into this page, and what a great idea… I just HAD to try this!! Thanks! I really enjoyed browsing all the other homes, too!! :)
August 15th, 2006 at 4:26 am
marriage-101 says:
Hi! I saw this awhile ago but after my camera was stolen on our honeymoon, I had no way to participate. BUT I just got a new camera and posted my own tour. I tried to do the link thing but it looks as if I’m too late. Oh well. If you want, you can see it here: http://marriage-101.blogspot.com/2006/09/home-sweet-home.html
Thanks for doing this! It was a lot of fun.
September 6th, 2006 at 5:06 pm
Jill Thaxton says:
Lovely home. I just posted pics of my kitchen only. The rest of my house is a work in progress….
November 21st, 2006 at 6:25 pm
Kari C in FL says:
I am a little late, but I thought it was great fun and wanted to join in! Enjoy!
December 20th, 2006 at 9:46 pm
the sour kraut says:
I’m very late joining in. I love the idea so I just had to be a part of it. Hope you like it!
February 15th, 2007 at 3:11 am
Kate says:
I have no idea if you will ever see this comment at this point, as I am totally computer clueless, so I don’t know if ‘it’ tells you someone posted a comment from an old post or not…but I had to comment anyway. :o)
I am TOTALLY confused!!! I thought your husband was BEFUDDLED by ’stunt pillows’!!! And here you have a room full of stunt pillows and throws!! Why on earth was he so thrown by your mom’s stunt pillows and hiding of the functional pillows??
Also…did your FOUR year old really do those art pics?? On his OWN?? They’re pretty incredible if so…
Lovely home!
February 15th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
The 4 Sullivans (Kristie) says:
I love your blog and the Tour of Homes was a great idea. You have a gorgeous home. I added a tour of our home to our blog, but was to late to be added to the links. Thanks again for this great idea.
March 13th, 2007 at 9:47 am