A Writer’s New Oasis | Home Tour with Celia
We are revisiting a past home tour in celebration of the upcoming 4th and Gill annual neighborhood tour of homes and secret gardens on Sunday April 30th from 1p.m.-6p.m.. HYD is delighted to be a sponsor of the event. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see some really beautiful historic homes and gardens in one of downtown Knoxville’s oldest neighborhoods. You can find more info and purchase tickets here. Celia’s home is one of the homes you will be able to tour in person along with six other homes, two historic structures and 8 private gardens.
Today’s home tour is a lovely 1920’s Victorian cottage. Home owner and aunt to HYD’s Taryn, Celia, recently relocated to Knoxville from the San Fransisco area and has wasted no time making her lovely house a home. With a curious mind and an itch for adventure, Celia has created an eclectic haven and home base. Celia spends her time exploring Knoxville, writing, and making memories with family. After owning and running her own business in Silicon Valley for 14 years, Celia moved to the lovely 4th & Gill neighborhood to spend her retirement years writing and learning a new city. Celia is quick to say that writing helps her let go of things and has saved her in hard times. We are so excited to be able to share a peak inside her wonderful home with you!
Over time, Celia notes that her style has become more sophisticated but also more liberated. Mixing different styles of things together like adding the Bingo Lamp that she found in an antique shop into a more modernly decorated room is one example. Some times the most unexpected combinations are the best.
Celia especially loves ceramics and textiles and uses them throughout her home in inspiring ways. Her desire for all who come in is that they feel welcome and that curiosity is encouraged.
Asian tea pot collection
Shelf with treasures collected from traveling. A plate from Spain, treasured cook books and other beloved items.
Celia’s bedroom has a zen quality to it. With a goal of creating a peaceful space, she used colors and decor that have a calming effect.
Of all of the items in her home, Celia treasures her pictures the most. You will find photographs of family and friends in almost every room in the house.
Master bathroom
Original mantels and fireplaces have been lovingly maintained
Dining room hearth
Mixed media collage by Joann Ugolini , Porch painting by Kathie Odom, black and white lithographs by Philip Michelson, and die cut roller coaster by Zannah Noe
As a lover of travel and a writer, Celia’s home is full of pieces she’s collected from her adventures. She pays attention to what places are famous for. The linens on the front door are from Venice and she used a Tibetan blanket as an area rug in her dining room.
Guest bedroom
Thanks for touring Celia’s unique space with us. What spaces and pieces were your favorite from this lovely home? Post a comment with your inspiration!