Heart n Home

Library at Iowa State Capitol

I wanted to share a room at the State Capitol that I don’t think I had ever been in before. There are certain areas that you need to be escorted by a representative or assistant. So maybe I never have been in there. But the moment I stepped in…I was taken to another land.

I mean…seriously gorgeous!

Check out the ceiling. The inner 8-year-old-me wanted to grab a “Nancy Drew” book, blanket, and lay down on the floor so I could stare at this!

And those railings!!! I mean serious beauty. I have to say the way the books are “color coordinated” (yes I know that they are law books and in series) just sends me over-the-moon!

The spiral stairs are so elegant! Only the librarians are allowed on them.

And the view to downtown Des Moines from the library’s windows.

This is the end of my tour of the State Capitol – where do you find beauty in unexpected places?

With Adult Eyes…

I remember being young and going through Iowa’s State Capitol. It was big and pretty. I even recall going through it with my hubby and our 7 year-old son. I just remember them.

So when I went down this year to speak in front of the House Agriculture Committee, I went with designer’s eyes. I was in awe of the beauty. I took pictures every where the majestic building took my breath away.