Scandinavian Design... A Favorite!

I have always been drawn to Scandinavian design!  The Scandinavian's have taken a sophisticated, European, non-hard-edged approach to design.  I love the perfect combination of old and new:

... simple, soothing and clean

Have a wonderful Saturday!

A New Find!

I came across this gorgeous Scandinavian blog today entitled Min Lilla Veranda.

Her taste is incredible!  

I have always been a huge fan of Sweden's innate sense of style.  

Marie's blog shows beautiful images of her darling home and things that inspire her.  Every detail is enchanting!  If you love pale distressed colours and light-suffused interiors mixed with the perfect find, you will love Marie's charming blog.  Below are some of my favorites... enjoy!

Go check out this beautiful blog!

Have a wonderful week!  

A Whitewashed California Beach House!

Carolyn Espley-Miller designed this beautiful beach home in California!

Many of you know I'm obsessed with the clean, soft look of white.

White creates the perfect pallet foundation for cape cod, Gustavian/Swedish, French and Belgian decor.

Thanks to House Beautiful, we're able to enjoy this perfect dreamy beach home!

... notice how Carolyn incorporates the feel of a cafe' in Paris

Such a simple but beautiful entryway!  The little details pop!

... It's all in the details!

This bedroom mantel is made from a wooden French window frame from Lucca antiques.

... incredible!

Notice the barn doors with their original seafoam color make up the bed's headboard.

Nothing I love more than large comfy sofas and vintage dhurrie rugs!

I hope you all have a wonderful week!!

Fresh, Fun and Timeless

  I love beautiful, fresh, clean, timeless, white kitchens!  

White is so versatile, not only does it make a space feel larger, it also makes other features be the star.

For those of you who love the white kitchen... here is a little inspiration for your day:

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I had to add this image of these beautiful vintage glass bottles.

I love the way they're displayed with the fresh flowers!

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.... so which kitchen best describes you?

I have to say I'm a little torn between 8, 6, and 5

Have a wonderful week!

All images are from Country Living