Interiors: Cool Beauty

This incredible house in Iceland is so cool with the icy white against the grey. I think if I was ever to get rid of my white walls, this is the colour I would do....as you know I love grey and I find the white pops so well against this colour. There are so many ornate touches with the carved mirrors, the crest on the fireplace and the gold on the bed. The mix is so well done, barn, French, Scandinavian..but it all works. The kitchen is simply sublime with the small settee, large mirror and the two side tables..LOVE it! 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with : Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, A Delightsome Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, The 36th Avenue, The Charm of Home, Common Ground Do, Rooted in Thyme, Redoux, Shabby Art Boutique, My Romantic Home

via: zsazsabellagio

Paola Navone Open Bedroom

I have shown this space before but never the bedroom portion of this incredible home of Paola Navone! I love how it is completely open to the rest of the home so you can see the dining room and kitchen from the bedroom.  The sink and bath are also open to the rest of the bedroom. Something you would have to get used to for sure however the room is really beautiful!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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via Elle decor Italy via Cococozy

Neutral Territory from Lonny Magazine - Part 2

Yesterday I showed you the wonderful home of antiques dealer Kaye O'Toole. Kaye's beautiful home is steps away from her amazing store. Take a look at it here.....I could move right in!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Via: Lonny Magazine

Eclectic Apartment Decor

The apartment of this young couple is exactly as it should be...young, fun and eclectic! Solid base pieces like the tufted couch are perfect to work off of (and are a good investment)...just add the creativity! Love all the Morrocan touches and the red floor in the bedroom and kitchen is fantastic played off the white walls !

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with: The Dedicated House, Savvy Southern Style, Timewashed, French Country Cottage, Jennifer Rizzo, Common Ground-Do, Redoux, My Romantic Home

via: Lovely Life

My 2012 Top Posts

It was only 6 months ago that I began my website and blog. Wow did that go quickly! Why did I start it? Well I wanted to share my love of home decor (and of course of all things white)! A passion I have had for many years and that I fulfilled one other time in my life when I had my own home decor boutique. I was lucky enough to help my clients decorate their homes with the treasures I had found and I am so pleased to be able to do that again as I move back into the design field.

My biggest surprise this year came from how much I love blogging and the reason is really because of you! I am amazed at the incredible support from everyone and love and read every comment that I receive.

Thank you for making the past 6 months so wonderful and I will continue to try to surprise and delight you through 2013. Let me know how I am doing!

Here are some of my Top posts of 2012!

My favourite post of the year was the Paris Home of Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier .

Greek Island Beauty with Paola Navone

This Creamy Cottage was a much loved post by me and you!

This lovely Gingerbread House...

And of course we all love Nina Hartmann's home and her books Vintage by Nina!

No year would be complete without a post on Shabby Chic!

And finally the most viewed and loved post was this beautiful Edwardian Cottage..

Wishing you the best for 2013! Health, success and happiness to all of you....

Trudy

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 Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, No Minimalsit Here, The 36th Avenue, A Delightsome Life, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home

Copper and Light Loft

I simply love this apartment of Tanja Vibe, the owner of a graphic design studio called All the Way to Paris. The simplicity of the loft all in white and the gorgeous pops of colour throughout really speaks to me.....and what about all of the lamps. These copper pendants are amazing and add such great reflection to the room! Perfect...

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with: Savvy Southern Style 

via: French by Design ( A really cute blog) 

Château pour Noël

An elegant chateau in France is the setting for this Christmas and oh what a gorgeous place to spend the holiday. Warm and inviting from the living area to the grand kitchen this home has been decorated in every room to perfection!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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 Linking with: A Delightsome Life (Hey I was featuredhere! go and check it out) , From My Front Porch to Yours, Savvy Southern Style, The 36th Avenue,

French Country Cottage, The Charm of Home, Shabby Art Boutique, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home. The Vintage Farmhouse, Rooted in Thyme

via. Maison et Deco

French Country Christmas

This beautiful 18th century farmhouse in France is the perfect backdrop to an all White Christmas. Lovely architectural details such as the paneled walls and beamed ceilings are well paired with the furnishings and accessories in the home. The sparkle of candlelight against the mirrors and the glass add warmth to this elegant setting. What a wonderful home to celebrate the season! Love it..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: French Country Cottage , Shabby Art Boutique, My Romantic Home, The Charm of Home, Redoux, Jennifer Rizzo, Common Ground-Do, Rooted in Thyme, At the Picket Fence, Timewashed, The Inspired Room, Mockingbird Hill Cottage, Mod Vintage Life, The Dedicated House, Sand in My Yellow Door

Via: Art et Deco

A Twist on Traditional

This gorgeous home has a very traditional style but is made new with modern and vintage furnishings. This is such a good example of mixing styles in the right way and creating a very warm and inviting space. I really love the pantry space near the stairs with a hit of red and the rough tiles and table. I also think the kitchen are is so well done alternating the modern counters with barn lights and table. A fabulous outdoor space is an added bonus for sure!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with : Mockingbird Hill Cottage, Sunny Simple Life, The Craftberry Bush, Mod Vintage Life, The Dedicated House, Rose Chintz Cottage, Cozy Little House, Savy Southern Style

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Swiss Chalet

This gorgeous chalet in the Swiss Alps is owned by a French family and is made to accommodate just that....a real family. In photo 1 we see the master bedroom made luxurious with furs on the bed and the carpet. The warm fireplace to the family game room dotted with bean bag chairs makes this space fun and informal even with its grand scale...and look at the location. Oh boy that would be a wonderful view each day for sure. Anyone for a hot rum!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Westwing Magazine