C'est si bon!

This beautiful mas with its rough stone facade and soft hued shutters give off the perfect authentic charm of an old building that has survived the centuries!  

 I love to come across these perfect, blissful homes that captivate and inspire me on every level; just another reason why Provence is a favorite!

... loving the tile!!

Notice above how they placed it up the wall in the kitchen... dreamy!

... don't you just want to sit in that chair and soak up the sun?

all images via emag deco

The Perfect Mix!

This home with its hints of Gustavian and Southern French design, is the perfect blend of the old and new.  I can't help but to love the clean and simple aesthetic throughout all the rooms... especially the kitchen! 

When one thinks of Swedish style, we often think of white and blue-hued images of the Gustavian period.  

All I can say is there is nothing I love more than someone having the confidence to mix the old with the new, while keeping a simple balance.

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do:

all images via El Mueble

More Inspiration from Provence!

One of my favorite weekly activities is hanging with my aunt Christie while our kids swim at the pool.  While trying to keep a close eye on our kids, we drool over images from our favorite magazines!

Simple moments with family and loved one's can be such a blast!  It's what I live for!

Christie... I love ya!!

Here are some of our favorites:

All images via Cote Quest

I hope you're having a wonderful week!

Maisons Cote Sud

I was flipping through the French magazine Maison Cote Sud and I came across some gorgeous pictures of homes/rooms in Provence.  As you all know, this magazine has been around for twelve years and pays tribute to the Mediterranean and Provence region.  It has been said that the contributors are among the most important photographers and interior designers around.

My husband was laughing and shaking his head while he watched me sigh and giggle at every picture.  He said, "You're obsessed..." I absolutely agree!

via Cote Sud

What a gorgeous door; I'm curious if that is Bouvet hardware?

via Cote Sud

via Cote Sud

via Cote Sud

Can I just live here forever?!  The pale matt tones of the Provencial/Gustavian elements create the most perfect and restful mood.  I love this room.

One word of advice... If it's in your budget, the smartest thing you can do is to invest in a French vintage chandelier.  Everyday it will bring you happiness and joy!

via Cote Sud

Eclectic but beautiful

via Cote Sud

So elegant and rich.  Those rich colors together are beautiful.

via Cote Sud

The perfect office space, and that table with those cabinets...

Sigh...

Via Cote Bastide

via Bout Du Monde

via Cote Sud

via Italian Living 

Have you noticed how the French are able to perfectly combine unexpected elements that create soothing and beautiful rooms?  It's the unexpected I like; they are true artisans.

via Cote Sud

Old planked floors combined with industrial shelving and Belgian linen...Sigh

via Cote Sud

Notice the funny sconce on the wall.  Someone thought..."That's cool, I'm going to make it work."

Job well done!

via Cote Sud

via Cote Sud

It looks like they pushed two bed's together.  The ceiling is amazing!

via Cote Sud

via Cote Sud

Loving the diamonds on the door, and that floor... incredible

via Cote Sud

I have a huge obsession right now with lanterns and vintage chandeliers!  Coupled, they create so much interest.

via Veranda magazine

via Cote Sud

I find this picture so beautiful and interesting...

via Cote Sud

via Cote Sud

via Cote Sud

The rock is the perfect back drop for the soft linen bed.  Are those barrels as bedside furniture pieces?  Once again... totally unexpected, but I love!

via Cote Sud

The editor in Chief of Cote Sud said, "'The good life' comes easy in Provence; it charms, captivates and inspires, not only by its traditions and culture but also by its rich colours and extraordinary quality of light.  We have discovered their interiors, beautifully restored, reinterpreted and imbued with new life. 

It is a region of diversity and surprises, enchanting in its simple, intimate charm."

I am leaving to Newport Beach, California and won't be blogging for a week.  I look forward to blogging about all of my favorite shops and homes.  Hope you come back next week and check it out!