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Style At Home: Hollye Jacobs Of The Silver Pen

Written by on March 20, 2012 in Lifestyle, Style At Home - 26 Comments
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How would you describe your personal style?
Compassionate, warm, engaging and elegant.

“I love mixing traditional decor with contemporary art. This sitting area is a fun anchor at the end of a long hallway. The floors are from an 1860s barn in Pennsylvania.”

How would you describe the overall feel of your home?
Warm, cozy, inviting, whimsical, nurturing.

“A home’s entry is the gateway to the rest of the home. It is the first opportunity to welcome guests and make them feel welcome and warm. Seeing books when I walk in the front door always puts a smile on my face!”

Do you have any items in your home that hold special significance to you?
Two years ago, we were evacuated from our home due to an ominously close fire. This evacuation forced me to identify the items in my home that hold significance to me. After my husband, daughter and dog (all of whom aren’t really “things”), the items at the top of my priority list are (in order): family photos, legal documents, four 1st edition books by Emily Bronte, a porcelain tray that belonged to my great grandmother and a porcelain Boehm rabbit that belonged to my grandmother.

Where do you find inspiration for home decorating?
You mean in addition to Glitter Guide? Home decor inspiration is omnipresent! In Summerland, the community next to Santa Barbara, there are gobs of beautiful, interesting and unique antique stores. I love meandering through them. Reading good old-fashioned magazines also inspires me. Architectural Digest is AMAZING right now!  I also love House Beautiful and Elle Décor.

“This is my office where I write my daily blog, The Silver Pen. My inspiration board holds images of family, friends, fashion, quotes and drawings by my daughter.”

Why do you think it’s important to find the Silver Linings in life?
Silver Linings are what provide hope, comfort and inspiration in the midst of difficult (and sometimes horrendous) circumstances. When I was as sick as a person can be, no matter how rotten I felt, no matter how grim my days were, I could always find Silver Linings to lift me up. I continue to look for and find Silver Linings every single day.

How do you sparkle?
Being with my family and friends always makes me sparkle!

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  • Jolie Jouel

    Love her shoe closet, organized by color…so chic!

    joliejouel.blogspot.com

    • Hollye Jacobs, The Silver Pen

      Thanks so much, Jolie!  The color organization makes it easy to know where things are …and fun to look at (at least I think so!).

  • http://www.whatyoufancy.co.uk/ el {what you fancy}

    Wowzers, she’s a beautiful person with a beautiful home… I couldn’t be more jealous of her pool!
    ~el

    • Hollye Jacobs, The Silver Pen

      You are so kind. Thank you El!

  • SarahPickell

    Wow! what an inspirational and strong woman! and I agree…her shoe closet is fabulous! 

    • Hollye Jacobs, The Silver Pen

      Thanks so much, Sarah!  I really appreciate it!

  • http://throughalenz.com/ Alenzi13

    What an incredible woman – Such an inspiring post – Thanks Glitter Guide!

    • Hollye Jacobs, The Silver Pen

      Thank you for your lovely note!  I really appreciate it…and thank Glitter Guide as well!

  • http://twitter.com/LCVintageJewels Lindsay Van Cleave

    Wow! Thank you for sharing. Such an inspiration. I can’t wait to read your blog. My Mom passed away this year from a long battle with breast cancer so it’s a subject very close to my heart. 

    • Hollye Jacobs, The Silver Pen

      Thanks for your kind note, Lindsay. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. FBC. FBC. FBC. Take good care!

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joan-Sullivan-Fitzgerald/100000473051782 Joan Sullivan Fitzgerald

    Very Chic Hollye. You are an inspiration get your self on Oprah.

    • Hollye Jacobs, The Silver Pen

      Thanks so much, Joan!  You are too kind!

  • Kate {Something Fabulous}

    Such gorgeous photos, and a beautiful home! I really enjoyed this post – very inspiring and uplifting. And oh that closet… j’adore! x

    Kate {Something Fabulous}http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

    • Hollye Jacobs, The Silver Pen

      Thanks so much, Kate!  I really appreciate your kind words.  

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  • Nrsmere

    & whenever she is sad she can roll around in her over priced shoes, bags, & clothes.  Poor thing!!

  • Laurrenwelch

    What a beautiful, strong, inspiring woman! I so enjoyed this piece. Keep up the great work, Glitter Guide!

    Laurren 

    • Hollye Jacobs, The Silver Pen

      Thanks so much, Laurren!  I appreciate the kind words and agree that Glitter Guide does great work!

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  • DaphneOP

    beautiful shoe closet!

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  • Amberly D’anna

    Her garden and shoe organization are beautiful (as well as her!)! I’ve got to try juicing…it looks great!

    Amberly,
    http://www.asliceofglam.com

  • http://www.aprilsharman.blogspot.com/ April Louise

    I really like the way you have stored your shoes, just how I imagine to store mine one day :) beautiful home and cute outfits.

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