Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ward-Meade Mansion and the Little Girl's Room







It's wonderful Wednesday and I am visiting the Little Girl's Room from inside the 1870's Ward-Meade Mansion located in Topeka, Kansas.
OLD PRAIRIE TOWN is built around the mansion. The grounds are groomed so nicely and the entire place is well taken care of. I wish sometimes I had a full time Gardener, Butler, Housekeeper, Cook and Estate Manager...pardon me.



Since I was once a little girl myself...I fondly stood at the door of the room and admired the items displayed for others to see. The delicate clothing hanging, the dolls, the dainty dishes...all inspired me to use some of the same decorating ideas for HomeHaven. When the time comes that I can, I will see to it that each room in my home has something in it that adds some character.


When touring the mansion, I felt right at home.
The ambiance of this place was comforting.
I felt welcomed.
Shouldn't all homes be like this?



Glad you are visiting me today.



I really enjoy blogging and hearing how you are. God bless and may this Wednesday be delightful.


~Deanna~



Next week I hope to share the Master Bedroom with it's Abraham Lincoln Wallpaper.
Pleasant Dreams!

4 comments:

Artist at the Old Stone House said...

Dd,

I would like to go back when i can enjoy the tour. It was so horribly hot and humid that day, and of all the dumb things I wore a shirt that was primarily polyester.

Thanks for posting the girls room, I missed it because I ended up taking butterfly out and we sat near the fountain so grampsy could cool down.

Great pictures. I did like the fact that the docent was not hasty and allowed time for picture taking.

Rg

Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...

What a sweet room! I love the wallpaper and the bed with quilt is dreamy!
Thanks for sharing photos of this wonderful house! I can't wait to see more!

Linda said...

There is a little girl inside of every woman. At least that is how I feel.

In my last house I had a "doll" room. It had an attic storage place that I made a playroom, and I have a zillion memories from playing u there with each of my grandkids over 20 years.

Loved the pictures. Hope you are feeling well today my friend.

Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

Mimi said...

HI!!!!
I love all the old cute clothes, such detail. The room is just so fun even for today, so can you imagine the little girl who grew up having all of that back in that day???
WOW, I need to google who lived there and their wealth source!!!
have a good day
hugs sweetie,
jamie

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