The kitchen and keeping room are located in an open space adjacent to the great room. The kitchen has a cheerful, whimsical vibe thanks to painted tiles in the backsplash, more MacKenzie-Childs décor and even drawer pulls shaped like fish. A second dining table, surrounded by painted chairs, provides additional seating in the space. With a fireplace, leather seating and a TV, the keeping room allows the family to entertain and cook at the same time. Also located on the ground floor is the master suite, which has a small screened porch overlooking the backyard. The master bathroom was renovated recently, and the focal point is a collection of 16 antique botanical pressings hanging above the bathtub. The botanicals and most of the prints in the house are from Arceneaux Gallery in Homewood. The second floor is home to a large entertainment room, their daughters’ bedrooms and John’s office. John works for Olympus Corporation, and the Fraziers’ oldest daughter, Haley, also joined the company after she entered the work force. While the Fraziers’ daughters are grown, they still visit the home often, and their rooms have barely changed since they left. Haley, 26, lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Kendall, 24, returned to the Greystone area and is the owner of Magic City Cheer and Tumble. MacKenzie, 21, is a student at Auburn University. Although John and Donna have considered downsizing, they decided against it because they love the memories created in their home and the friends made in the Greystone community. For Donna, the strength of those friendships was illustrated several years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Greystone community sprang into action, bringing meals to the family, driving her to and from treatments and looking after her daughters. “It was just amazing,” Donna said. “This community is just really very caring, very giving of their time.” CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A guest bedroom features a funky bedspread and whimsical chandelier. A writing desk sits in the master bedroom. Donna uses antique lighting throughout the home. The sitting room welcomes guests into the home.
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