After: A Library and Meeting Space

You all may remember the work I have been doing with my hometown church, Hawkinsville First United Methodist, over the last few years. 

While they've been undergoing a large capital improvement, I've been aiding in updating and designing the spaces for the members of the church. 

It's been a magnificent labor of love, and I have enjoyed helping them in any way I can.

You guys may remember the parlor story from a few years back.

Click here to read more about that:

http://bellissimoandbella.blogspot.com/2010/10/special-renovation.html

And the bathroom renovation too:

http://bellissimoandbella.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-commercial-project-before-and-after.html

And a recent family christening which shows the flowers I did and a peek into the scantuary improvements:

http://bellissimoandbella.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-christening-lunch.html

Now, the latest reveal is a handsome, functional library for the church staff, members of the congregation, and committee meetings. 

I absolutely love the way it has come together, and am thrilled to have been a part of the updates.

We took an unused Sunday School space and made it a haven for the members of the church to check out the church's collection of old books, hold meetings, and get a little work done. 

The super-talented guys over at Cannon Woodworks really brought my vision to life for the exquisite bookshelves and window seat. 

I chose an iron orb chandelier to hang from the center of the room, and complemented it with the oil rubbed bronze library lights along the tops of the bookshelves. 

A white cottage style table with slip-covered parsons chairs at the heads stands in the center to provide space for meetings. The matching pair of built in shelves on either end of the room give plenty of room for a church's book collection. 

The fuchsia oriental style rug was a donation from a generous church member, and I pulled from the shades of chocolate, fuchsia, and aqua in the rug in choosing the window treatments, cushion, and pillow fabrics. 

An antique framed rendering of the church now hangs in the library over additional seating provided by a linen settee flanked by two turquoise ceramic garden stools. 

A few more shots around the room:

A few close-ups of the gorgeous built-ins! 

And a shot of the cutest photog assistant ever! 

After: A Library and Meeting Space

You all may remember the work I have been doing with my hometown church, Hawkinsville First United Methodist, over the last few years. 

While they've been undergoing a large capital improvement, I've been aiding in updating and designing the spaces for the members of the church. 

It's been a magnificent labor of love, and I have enjoyed helping them in any way I can.

You guys may remember the parlor story from a few years back.

Click here to read more about that:

http://bellissimoandbella.blogspot.com/2010/10/special-renovation.html

And the bathroom renovation too:

http://bellissimoandbella.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-commercial-project-before-and-after.html

And a recent family christening which shows the flowers I did and a peek into the scantuary improvements:

http://bellissimoandbella.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-christening-lunch.html

Now, the latest reveal is a handsome, functional library for the church staff, members of the congregation, and committee meetings. 

I absolutely love the way it has come together, and am thrilled to have been a part of the updates.

We took an unused Sunday School space and made it a haven for the members of the church to check out the church's collection of old books, hold meetings, and get a little work done. 

The super-talented guys over at Cannon Woodworks really brought my vision to life for the exquisite bookshelves and window seat. 

I chose an iron orb chandelier to hang from the center of the room, and complemented it with the oil rubbed bronze library lights along the tops of the bookshelves. 

A white cottage style table with slip-covered parsons chairs at the heads stands in the center to provide space for meetings. The matching pair of built in shelves on either end of the room give plenty of room for a church's book collection. 

The fuchsia oriental style rug was a donation from a generous church member, and I pulled from the shades of chocolate, fuchsia, and aqua in the rug in choosing the window treatments, cushion, and pillow fabrics. 

An antique framed rendering of the church now hangs in the library over additional seating provided by a linen settee flanked by two turquoise ceramic garden stools. 

A few more shots around the room:

A few close-ups of the gorgeous built-ins! 

And a shot of the cutest photog assistant ever! 

A Christening Lunch

A few weeks ago, we attended a family christening in our hometown. My husband's first cousin's baby boy, Grayson, would be dedicated in the church where we grew up. 

I write about this church a lot. It means so much to us, as my grandparents and husband's grandparents were members, our parents and all of our siblings are too. Not to mention most of our aunts, uncles and cousins. 

It's extra special because we were married there 5 years ago. ;)  

I have also been working on several projects there that you guys may remember. 

The ladies' parlor dedicated to our grandmothers.

The ladies' powder room.

And coming up soon, the library.

Anyway, this time, a Griffin family christening brought us to our hometown church for the sweet celebration.  I was tickled to be asked by David's Aunt Vicky (grandmother to baby Gray) to do the flowers for the sanctuary. 

A shell insignia graces the baptism banner, and I only thought it apropos to use a shell as the container for the display too. 

Bridal wreath, or spirea, served as the base, with oak leaf hydrangea from my yard as the flower filler.  Popcorn tree pods gave a nice spill in the front and as a garnish along the base of the shell. 

After the service, we headed to Aunt V's for lunch, and for me, to take in her lovely house which always leaves me inspired and loving it more. 

(Side note: My bridesmaid's luncheon was held here too!)

This gorgeous floral cross graced her front door. Truly, it was breathtaking. 

Soft and sweet, with cream roses and baby's breath. 

Her tables were set with blue and white, baby's breath and hydrangea, and antique linens and silver. 

Here are a few details around her home. 

There's that beautiful baby boy - the man of the hour! 

Hope you enjoyed this post: a little bit of floral arranging, a little table scape design, and a mini-house tour...all in one! 

Happy Friday Bloggers!