The Room Illuminated

Room 3 – Chris and Terry’s dining room (Adelaide, South Australia)

The print above the fireplace is 'Pumpkins and Onions' by Hans Heysen

The print above the fireplace is ‘Pumpkins and Onions’ by Hans Heysen

Brass horse harness decorations on the fireplace

These beautifully decorated jugs were op shop finds

Nice jugs! These were op shop finds

Terry was attracted to these horse prints, as they reminded him of similar images his Grandmother had in her own home

Terry was attracted to these horse prints, as they reminded him of similar images his grandmother had in her own home

This Swiss army knife has sentimental value, as it was worn by Terry's grandfather during his service in WW1

This Swiss army knife has sentimental value, as it was worn by Terry’s grandfather during his service in WW1

The 'fighting cockerels' sit centre stage on the timber mantle

The ‘fighting cockerels’ sit centre stage on the timber mantle

These rosary beads belonged to Terry's Mother

These rosary beads belonged to Terry’s Mother

Staffordshire cats on the right, pressed flowers which were 'borrowed' from Beatrix Potter's garden, during their travels around England

Pressed flowers which were ‘borrowed’ from Beatrix Potter’s garden, during Chris and Terry’s travels around England. Staffordshire cats on the right.

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6 thoughts on “Room 3 – Chris and Terry’s dining room (Adelaide, South Australia)”

  2. Coco on said:

    I’m fond of rosary beads myself, love the clock

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  3. Naomi on said:

    Another lovely room! We have the same wonderful horse prints though in old and battered condition.
    Keep up the good work Kate!

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  4. craig on said:

    Love it, Chris and Terry! This blog is great too.

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