Farm Fresh

I was searching for concept inspiration the other night, when I came across this house located in Sonoma, CA. It's a modern interpretation of a barn by Walker Warner Architects. 

I could handle a weekend or two here right now.

Beach Bungalow

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I'm having trouble focusing on work today. It's especially difficult after spending the weekend on the water south of Boston. It's amazing what a beautiful view and the smell of salt air can do for the soul. This is my favorite time of year. I can only dream of having a little bungalow on the water someday. I don't need a big house,  just one near the ocean. I love this fresh, crisp bungalow featured in Architectural Digest. The white walls, sculptural furniture choices and limited color palette are beautiful, notice all the amazing rug choices! I love each and every one! Happy Summer!! Happy Tuesday! Good luck getting back to work.

Inspired - Wood Ceilings

I love the warmth wood ceilings add to a home. I am especially drawn to lighter shades of wood. It's so important not to forget your "fifth" elevation when designing a room! I always address the ceilings when working on client projects.



I love Lee Kleinhelter's simple, graphic spaces. I wonder if she'll be relocating from her city dwellings anytime soon, I always enjoy seeing her latest projects!



Isn't this ceiling gorgeous? House Beautiful

Painting the wood white creates a crisp and clean look!

Images: Traditional Home, Pinterest, Lee Kleinhelter - Cottage Living {oh how I miss that magazine!}, Pinterest,
Elle Decor, HB, Pinterest, HB, Pinterest, Cottage Living, House Beautiful

Room of the Week 7.21.11

I love the pickled walls and floor in this image. Everything about this space conjures up thoughts of lazy summer days away from home! I'm heading out to Nantucket in a couple of weeks! I can hardly wait, but I will, because June just disappeared! I LOVE the summer.

Summer Love

This is the time of year I begin to plan my summer trips. No, I don't have a "mind boggling" home like interior designer Ramey Caulkins' summer getaway. {pictured above} I am however fortunate to know a few people that are kind enough to open their homes to me. Perhaps someday I can extend an invite to them!! Ramey's home is a beautiful mix of color, texture and pattern. It's relaxed and modern but offers enough granny charm to keep it inviting. Ramey layered a number of Sister Parish fabrics throughout her design. And that green dining room?  Gorgeous! {Color in dining room: Green Bounty, Pratt and Lambert}

Images: Coastal Living and Little Willow Blog {very cute btw}

Winter Wonderland

Welcome Home! Seriously? can you imagine? I am sure this place is going to be ALL over blog land but just feast your eyes on this haven. It's a vacation home none the less of the mother - daughter design trio M Elle Design.  Everything about this "rustic - chic" enclave is perfection, right down to the plaid on those benches {above}.  This home beautifully combines rustic elements with the right amount of "not too cutesy"warm + cozy. It's so inviting without being too back woods of Idaho overdone! I love it, and would be happy living in 1/4 of the space ALL THE TIME! Nice job ladies... 

Images: Elle Decor, Photos: Miguel Flores-Vianna. Other images: MElledesign

Off to enjoy...

open fields, lazy days, frosty beer, home cooked meals, outdoor fires + family..I'll return on Friday - Have a great week!

images: Jose Villa, via the little big house, flickr, Camilla at Home, Laura Resen, Domino Scan by Shelter, Jose Villa