Thursday, August 11, 2016

A Decorating Friend Once Removed

You know those friends of friends? They are friends with your friends but somehow you don't really know them? Well one of those friends once removed is a decorator who just completed renovations for two of my friends. Her work is so beautiful I thought you would enjoy seeing it.
Tracy Frye is the Frye part of DrakeFryeHome. This dynamic duo has done some truly amazing work for ,I'm sure, some very satisfied customers.Have a look

Their style is both charming and timeless.






Truly lovely!


And on another 6 degrees of separation note, Tracy and I both lived in Fairview for many years. Our children attended the same school and 1 of each of our children graduated at the same time. Now much to my amazement and delight I find that Tracy has moved to the same historic district as my new house! That's right. She lives down and around the corner from my new abode!

Stacey and Kitty do you remember seeing her home on the Holiday Tour of Homes a few years back?
Her home is truly sophisticated cottage which in my opinion is really hard to do. Tracy nails it!











Can you say shiplap?



It's all breathtaking isn't it?

I think when I move in I'm going to take a basket of muffins over and ask her to be my for real friend nothing removed.
PS Tracy's husband has a cute food and travel blog you can check out here


It's Thursday and that means TOHOT!


Also sharing at Make It Pretty Monday

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19 comments:

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

She is a great decorator! I love those rooms. Her house is cute too!

Stacey said...

Oh girl, it's meant to be!! You'll have to become great friends with her. Your paths have crisscrossed in too many ways. It's fate!

Preppy Empty Nester said...

What a fabulous house! Love every inch. I could have used her when I lived there. Have a great weekend!

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

Oh my goodness, Lisa, yes, taking a basket of muffins is a great idea! However, my friend, with your fabulous taste, and your bright and sunny disposition, I think she'll be bringing you the basket of muffins!! Thanks for sharing all the great pictures. I always love getting inspired.

Laura said...

Covet, covet!
I love every photo-
Your friends of friends are wonderful Lisa-
like YOU!

thepaintedapron.com said...

Love those dreamy chandys!
Jenna

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Lisa, Just stunning and so well done. Thanks for sharing. Love the touches of dark woods with the neutrals. xo

Saleslady371 said...

She's lucky to have you for a neighbor and "real" friend. I like her style and the way she introduces the blue into the soft color scheme. Just beautiful!

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

You are absolutely right! That is a friend to make for sure! Her work is beautiful!! I guess you need to get on those muffins...stat!

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

How nice to have a talented decorator live so close by! What a sweet cottage....just love the shiplap!!

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

What an eye she has for detail - just lovely.....you better get "baking"!!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Gorgeous gorgeous rooms...Loving the architectural details too.
So great that you now live so close to each other!

Pam Richardson said...

A great decorator for sure, love all the details! Fire up the oven! Pam @ Everyday Livng

Stephanie said...

You are right, dear Lisa, the style is both charming and timeless. I could look at these photos for hours as each room is truly stunning.

Happy weekend to you. Hugs!

Kathryn Griffin said...

Lisa, her work is gorgeous! The chandy's are amazing! Sighing. Thank you for sharing. And, thank you for the visit and sweet comment at The Dedicated House. Feel free to share this post at my Make it Pretty party which is still live. Here's the link if you want to check it out. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/08/make-pretty-monday-week-187.html Have a happy weekend! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

Michelle said...

Hi Lisa!!! So happy you're still here. :)). I adore every single one of these pictures. *sigh*. What an amazing decorator. Hope you have been well! I'll probably be posting today or tomorrow. Lots of love and hugs!

Angelina at Petite Haus said...

What gorgeous eye candy! Just found your blog from make it pretty Monday!

Kathryn Griffin said...

Wanted to pop in and let you know that you are one of the features at the Make It Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's bash! http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/08/make-pretty-monday-week-188.html Have a happy rest of the week! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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