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Blaire Burdette resides in Florence, South Carolina, with her husband Bradley and their daughter, Gainsley. Blaire is the owner of Pieces for You and Your Home at 1228 Celebration Blvd. in Florence.
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By choosing a neutral paint color throughout the house,
For Blaire, home truly is where the heart is. “We have
Blaire adorned each room with colorful accessories. “That
started our family in this home and have watched our
way if I wanted to change something, I wouldn’t have to
daughter Gainsley take her first steps here. These are
repaint the walls. I love color in my artwork and in accent
memories that we will hold in our hearts forever. Home
chairs and pillows. ” Her favorite room in her “new” home is
should be a place where you feel safe and comfortable. My
the kitchen. “When we remodeled, I knew I wanted a clean,
home is all of those things to me.”
fresh look, and it is just that. I love the modern and elegant
Although it’s no longer as quiet around the house since
look of an all-white kitchen. We didn’t have room for a kitch-
Gainsley’s arrival, Blaire and Bradley are blessed to have a
en table and an island, so I chose a marble island to serve as
home filled with even more joy and laughter. “I used to have
my table, and I’m so happy with that decision. We also added
to have everything in its perfect place all the time, but I’ve
a window seat for extra cozy seating. This is where we relax
found that spending time with Gainsley is more important
and hang out. The kitchen was very important to me. I love
than making sure everything is in its place. Our daughter
entertaining and everyone always seems to gather in the
has certainly changed things around our
kitchen, so I wanted it to be my dream kitchen!”
house! I wake up every day and can’t wait
Several pieces of furniture in Blaire’s home belonged to
to see her. Every day is such a blessing
family members of hers and her husband Bradley’s. These
with her in it. I don’t know what we did be-
pieces not only bring flair to their home, but they also hold a
fore her. We are a true family now and she
lifetime of family memories from long ago. A pair of lime green
makes our house a home.”
wingback chairs not only add a pop of color to her dining
Blaire is anticipating Thanksgiving, as
room, but they also hold a special place in Blaire’s heart, as
fall is her favorite time of year. “I’m thank-
they belonged to her great aunt. “I remember them being in
ful for my family and for being able to
her living room. Growing up, I always loved them. Every time
spend to the holidays with them. This is
I look at them, it makes me smile.” Other family heirlooms
our first holiday season in our house, and
include their dining room table, china cabinet, tea service,
I can’t wait to decorate and have family
secretary, and game tables, all of which belonged to Bradley’s
over. There’s nothing better than family
mother and grandmother. “I also have my grandmother’s
gathered around the table for the holi-
candelabras in my dining room that I cherish deeply.”
days!”
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NOVEMBER 2015