The Polohouse

2.26.2011



If you love equestrian style decorating like I do then you are going to love this blog. I was thrilled when Alison left a comment on my blog because that led me to hers and her exquisitely decorated home which used to be a barn.  Alison is a designer and sells antiques. Oh, how I wish I lived close
to Chicago. Here are just a sampling of photos of her beautiful home The Polohouse.










                                                         Love the old brick floor.




 Check out her kitchen. This was the first photo I saw when I came to her blog and I gasped!






I don't want to give too much away. Please go check it out for yourself. Lots of eye candy and she will be sharing a lot more. I look forward to more posts.

Thanks, Alison for letting me share your blog and home.

Be sure and say hi to Alison at The Polohouse.

Enjoy your weekend,

KIM
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38 comments:

  1. Sarah2/25/11, 6:26 PM

    Kim, thank you for introducing us to this blog. I could definitely be encouraged to cook in a kitchen like Alison's. I'm off to visit as soon as I hit publish. ~ Sarah

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  2. A Vintage Vine2/25/11, 6:38 PM

    Thanks for the heads up on this blog! Look forward to a visit!

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  3. Anonymous2/25/11, 6:42 PM

    that red plaid chair with wheels on it just stole me heart away.... :-)

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  4. Calypso In The Country2/25/11, 6:43 PM

    Beautiful pictures - that kitchen is amazing. I will check out her blog. Thanks for the introduction to it!
    Shelley

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  5. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home2/25/11, 6:48 PM

    I love equestrian decorating also...I'm going to visit her blog to see more...THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING...

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  6. Town and Country House2/25/11, 6:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Kim. This house is gorgeous, and you are right, the kitchen is gasp-worthy! Have a great weekend!

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  7. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces2/25/11, 7:23 PM

    This home is beautiful...I LOVE that kitchen, too...off to visit!

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  8. Unknown2/25/11, 7:32 PM

    Kim I love your blog! The pic are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing them. Luv-Loretta

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  9. Miss Merry2/25/11, 7:40 PM

    Thank you for sharing this gorgeous home with us. I don't know if I like the paneled ceiling or the brick floor the most - and that kitchen - so glamourous!

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  10. AntiqueChase2/25/11, 7:51 PM

    Ooooohhhh, heading over!!

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  11. Pamela2/25/11, 8:03 PM

    Oh I love it!!! It is so Ralph Lauren and I love Ralph Lauren!
    I'm going over now to visit!
    Thanks Kim!!

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  12. Nita Stacy2/25/11, 8:42 PM

    Gorgeous! I'll be going right over. I love seeing a variety of homes. This one is so different than most. Seems like a lot of the same style is shown on the decorating blogs so its nice to see someone marching to a different drummer.

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  13. miruku 2/25/11, 8:49 PM

    Alison's home is so beautiful. Oh yes i love the kitchen!

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  14. countrycharisma2/25/11, 9:03 PM

    Kim, thanks for sharing the Polohouse. Her home is gorgeous, and I will go over to her blog and see more. We are redoing our house and I am switching the living room and dining room. It is an historic home so the rooms are the same size, and one of the fireplaces is in the dining room, which also has natural dark beadboard high ceilings. We are equestrians, but I have never done a room with the theme, so I thought that would be the perfect room for my new decor. Her room was so inspiring. So glad I got to see it!

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  15. Rose H (UK)2/25/11, 9:57 PM

    Ooh, thank you Kim - I'm just heading off over there for a good look around :-)
    Have a great weekend!

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  16. Debra @ Life in a 320 square foot home2/25/11, 10:27 PM

    So beautiful - very inviting! Thank you for the invitation!

    PS The package is on the way :)

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  17. Andrea2/25/11, 10:31 PM

    wowzers. Major kitchen envy. I think it's very cool that you're introducing us to all these blogs!

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  18. Alison @ The Polohouse2/25/11, 11:01 PM

    Dearest Kim,

    How can I thank you for sharing my new little blog with your faithful followers!?
    Oh my heavens, I am blown away at the magnitude of your word. I am speechless, really! Thanks so much for your post and for sharing.
    I have to think of something REALLY nice that I can do for you.
    :)
    Maybe a nice equestrian trinket for your lovely sitting room with the horse theme???
    I'm working on it.
    THANKS again.
    You're the best!

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  19. NanaDiana2/25/11, 11:34 PM

    Well, You can be sure I will pop over and check that out. Hmmmm...Chicago is NOT all that far for me! Thanks for the blog review.

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  20. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here2/26/11, 12:07 AM

    Kim, Thanks for the introduction. What a fabulous home and that kitchen...wow!!
    xo,
    Sherry

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  21. Sanctuary Home2/26/11, 12:55 AM

    You're right, I love her style! Thanks for introducing us to a great new blog. That's what I love about bloggers...sharing the love!
    Susan : )
    http://sanctuaryhomebysusancooke.blogspot.com/

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  22. Pondside2/26/11, 12:55 AM

    What a beautiful place indeed. I've visited the blog before - it's almost unreal.

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  23. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage2/26/11, 1:12 AM

    Are you sure her name's not Mrs. Lauren? Too fab for words!

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  24. Karen thisoldhouse2.com2/26/11, 7:38 AM

    Oh Kim, how absolutely beautiful - that kitchen is incredible. Can I have a do-over? Will go visit her blog now -

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  25. laxsupermom2/26/11, 8:45 AM

    Thanks for sharing these pics of such a lovely home. I'm off to check out her site.

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  26. PAT2/26/11, 9:06 AM

    I have been browsing Alison's blog quite a bit lately. Absolutely gorgeous, home. Wonderful authentic style!

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  27. Ann@A Sentimental Life2/26/11, 9:12 AM

    that tartan plaid chair is to die for!

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  28. Tanna2/26/11, 9:12 AM

    I second the gasp!!

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  29. Beverly@southernhomesweethome2/26/11, 12:08 PM

    Kim thanks for sharing that post.. gorgeous kitchen..I recieved this nomination and wanted to pass it along to you.. the Stylish Blogger Award for such a wonderful blog! I think you have such a captivating blog.. love everything about it. If you choose to accept the award, you can read about how to do it at http://southernhomesweethome.blogspot.com/2011/02/award.html
    Hope you are able to accept this award and pass it along! Have a great weekend.

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  30. Babs2/26/11, 12:13 PM

    Kim, Thanks for the introduction to Alison's blog. I adore the English/Ralph Lauren style and her home is stunning. Tartan everywhere... it's doesn't get any better than that.
    Thanks also, Kim, for your kind comments on my new blog. It's been fun and challenging getting it started. Hope to see you around town. Babs

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  31. An Oasis in the Desert2/26/11, 12:22 PM

    Thanks for sharing this blog, Kim. I, too, gasped when I saw the kitchen. Seriously, WOW! I'm not much into horses, but I can appreciate their beauty & that style of decorating. Do you watch the show American Pickers? They just did a recent episode where William Shatner & his wife contacted them to locate some specific items for decorating the office in their Tennessee country home. They wanted everything to revolve around horses & derbies, etc., as they have long been raising & loving horses. The American Picker guys found some amazingly awesome things & the finished room looked great. It was just what the Shatners wanted.
    CAS

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  32. Honey at 28052/26/11, 1:19 PM

    Thanks for the introduction. Her home is so beautiful! O-o-oh that kitchen.

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  33. Olive2/26/11, 2:04 PM

    You are spot on Kim, that kitchen is eighty-eight kinds of awesome.

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  34. Leo 2/26/11, 3:18 PM

    Love her kitchen. And her golden retriever too!! Such a gorgeous home.

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  35. Kathysue2/26/11, 3:52 PM

    Gorgeous, Delores from Vignette Designs would love this I am sure with all the tartan plaids, KS

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  36. ~Lavender Dreamer~2/26/11, 4:12 PM

    How beautiful...I'll go visit her blog! Thanks! ♥

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  37. SHERRY HART2/27/11, 7:53 AM

    Kim...I saw her blog a while back...and I can definitely see her style as yours...her kitchen is totally to die!

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  38. Divine Theatre2/27/11, 10:22 AM

    Yipppeeeeee! We're neighbors!
    Thanks for the "heads up"!

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