Hi! I'm Alison from the Polohouse
and I am beyond thrilled
to be a guest blogger on Kim's
"My Favorite Room" series.
Thanks so much for having me
over today, Kim.
Today I am sharing my kitchen.
I wish I had "before" photos
of the room so I could really share
the transformation
that this space went through.
It used to have two peninsulas
and pale yellow pickled cabinets
from the 1970's
which were very "groovy"
and falling off their hinges.
The tiled counter tops
were terracotta with blue and
white painted tiles intermingled.
The floors were also terracotta.
It was high time
for a facelift when we finally
remodeled three summers ago.
Our home is a converted barn and stables
that had been built
for polo ponies and their caretakers
in the 1930's.
The kitchen is long and took the place
of 6 horse stalls on one side of the barn
when the home was converted
in the late 1970's.
We spend a lot of time living in this room.
And when we entertain...
well, people always seem to end up
in the kitchen --- probably the same
at your house too, right?
Thanks again, Kim,
for allowing me to share
my kitchen with you
and your blogging friends!
xox-
Alison
Thanks, Alison. You know I am ready any time to pack my bags and move in.
I am sure y'all enjoyed Alison's beautiful kitchen. If her blog is new to you please pop over there for a visit. Well, you may be there longer than that so get comfy first.
The Polohouse
The Polohouse
Hard to believe it used to be a barn! Beautiful is all I can say! Thanks Alison for sharing your beautiful kitchen, I will be stopping by for a visit, it will be the first time @ your blog.
ReplyDeleteThat is by far my favorite kitchen...a dream kitchen! I love Alison's decor and her Ralph Lauren-esque spirit. Her home is a fav of mine. Another great choice, Kim. Have a great weekend. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Kim
ReplyDeleteI've always loved her kitchen. It is soooooo pretty! Every detail has been thought of. It is truly magazine worthy!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Kim,
ReplyDeleteHer home is beautiful!!!!!Thank you so much for sharing!
xx
Anne
Thank you Alison! Your home is gorgeous and I have loved your kitchen since the first time I saw it!
ReplyDeleteOh Alison's kitchen is amazing! I love her floors, and that chande over the island is so unique!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! What a gorgeous kitchen! ...Thanks for sharing it Alison and Kim!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kitchen! It looks like my dream kitchen. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kitchen! And of course, the kitties are adorable. I've been following Alison's blog for awhile now. I think hers was one of the first I started reading. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteKim, What a great person to feature...Alison's home is beyond gorgeous..I just cannot imagine living in such a beautiful place. I just love seeing all the wonderful things that she does to her home...she is a terrific designer..I am such a fan of hers...and her grounds are as gorgeous as her home...I never tire of seeing that beautiful large kitchen of hers..that island is to die for, seriously!...Thanks for featuring her favorite room!
ReplyDeleteAlison...you know how much I just love your home and your beautiful decorating style!!..
Have a wonderful weekend Kim and Alison!
Unbelievably beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kitchen you've created, and how cool that your home used to be a barn!
ReplyDeleteKat
Thanks for fantastic tour!
ReplyDeleteGreat feature Kim! Not only is her kitchen one of my absolute favorites, but Alison is such a sweet person! I love her blog! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
This is such a gorgeous kitchen, I love everything about it. Stunning. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteAlison's kitchen is beyond gorgeous. It would be my favorite room too. Every detail and vignette makes me want a color look.
ReplyDeleteThe only words that come to mind "WoW and beautiful" and I love the brown and white transferware!
ReplyDeleteHi Kimmi! Oh, My Lord! Alison's kitchen is just amazing, isn't it? I could just live in that room. Poke down a mattress to sleep on and a potty - I'm good! ;)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Alison's kitchen is my dream kitchen. It is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love Alison and I love her kitchen. It's as wonderful as she is- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous kitchen! I totally love everything about it!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my alltime favorite kitchens, just gorgeous, Alison. LOVE those chairbacks!!
ReplyDeleteAlison's kitchen is stunning just like the rest of her home!! I love everything about it! Fabulous feature Kim!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous space with such an interesting past! Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteI have always LOVED Alison's style...and her kitchen is a dream!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the treat Kim. Such a luvly room.
ReplyDeleteAlison, your kitchen and i am sure the rest of your home is simply gorgeous.Thanks for letting me pop by.
Cheers, ladies. Have a wonderful weekend.
Gee
What a gorgeous room. The rest of the house looks simply beautiful, too.
ReplyDeleteThis kitchen is so beautiful especially the hardwood floors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAlison's kitchen is just so beautiful, Kim! Thank you so much for hosting these visits to people's favorite rooms. Wishing you a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteHave always loved Alison's kitchen and her blog is one on my "must read" list!
ReplyDeleteOh! Such a lovely kitchen!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alison! I'll visit you, I want to see the rest of your house.
A big kiss Kim and thank you, great choice! as all you are making for this section.
Besos for both of them! Silvina
I'm not a good cook, but I would certainly learn to be one in that gorgeous kitchen! I am going over to look at your blog now. Thanks for introducing her to me Kim! All the best...http://preppyemptynester.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteKim - Thanks for sharing this beautiful home!!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Kim, thank you for featuring Alison's kitchen. Polohouse is such a gorgeous abode. I love to spend time scrolling thought Alison's photos of her home. So much beauty and inspiration! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteOh...I love her kitchen.
ReplyDeleteKim, this was an awesome feature! Alison's home has long been one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing; and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you chose to feature Alison's favorite space as her kitchen is one of my favorites! Alison, you truly have a gift for creating such a warm, inviting and drool-worthy space! I love all of your vignettes and even more, love the history your stunning home has! Thanks for sharing, Kim!
ReplyDeleteKim this new series is GREAT!!! Alison's kitchen is remarkable.
ReplyDeleteKim, thanks for the introduction! Wow. I am so in love with that kitchen, I want to move in. It is so warm, so welcoming, so beautiful.. Now, off to visit Alison. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh my! I'm in heaven. This is so my style. I wish I could pull this together in my house! It's timeless, no trendy, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing Kim. I'm going to check out Alison's blog.
ReplyDeleteAlison, what a beautiful kitchen you have! I love your home and its history. What a dream it would be to cook in this kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing Alison's beautiful "to die for" kitchen!
ReplyDeleteKim, Thanks for sharing this beautiful room and Alison's blog. I am loving that light fixture over the island. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteI've seen lots of your spaces Alison, and I don't know if I could pick a favorite room. But it's easy to see the kitchen is the heart of your home and lovely. I think you and Kim have similar tastes and styles, both beautiful.
ReplyDelete~Bliss~
Thank you, Kim and Alison, for sharing. Now that is definitely a room to love. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteHer house is gorgeous, Kim. I am glad to catch up with her again.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous kitchen, Alison! I can see how you would love spending time in this space. I love how open it is and all the touches you've added, both functional and the decorative accessories.
ReplyDeletebeautiful Alison...i can't imagine cooking in that:)
ReplyDeletethe floors...love
it is so much work to get to that point isn't it?
we just refinished our original hardwoods..just two small rooms and wow!
enjoy your space...:)
thanks Kim for sharing her
xo
What a fabulous kitchen. You did an amazing job,I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love Alison, her blog and her GORGEOUS home! Plus she is the sweetest person ever. Her kitchen is ONE of her rooms that is my favorite. They are all spectacular. Great choice to feature her, Kim. Hope you both have a great weekend. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteI think Alison has one of the prettiest kitchens ever! She has exceptional taste and great collections!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Barbara
Dearest Kim!
ReplyDeleteI am so late in responding to this --- have been out of town on a buying trip for two days and without a computer!
Thanks so much for allowing me to take part in this fun guest post series!
You are such a great friend. Kim.
xoxoxAlison
Your kitchen is so beautiful, I can see why it would be your favorite room. Is that marble cutting boards on your island?
ReplyDeleteSo love the home and area. Wish I could move back to Illinois and purchase your home. But alas that’s not possible, so I’ll continue to drool over your fabulous home and dream .
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