Vintage Home

This wonderful 1820's cottage was redone in natural colours and vintage and French finds. This home just brings out all of my love for worn painted furniture and rustic decor! I love the different shades of grey on the walls and the pale pastel colours used in touches throughout the home..... I seem to be having a thing for pastels this week...and what about the incredible beamed ceiling! Oh I could go on and on..the column in the living room and the statue beside makes such a great corner display. The ironstone bowls running down the dining room table and of course the chandelier....ah yes. Super styling everywhere you look, every table has a little vignette that is incredibly well done. At the end of it all is a little tea house, formally a chicken coup, that sits in the garden....just perfect.

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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via: Better Homes and Gardens

Danish Delight

Beautiful summer house in the Danish countryside totally redone in gorgeous white decor. So many cute details like the Smeg fridge, the collection of jars and bowls on the kitchen shelves and the pretty purple accents throughout the house. The balcony is sooo sweet with the lamps and comfy relaxing spot with lots of cushions. I mean other than the little bit of an accent this is really a white on white home from floor to ceiling....but with the different textures and varying whites it feels really fresh I think. 

Take a look at homes with Danish design HERE and HERE....

Enjoy!

Trudy

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via kotivinkki

Inspiration in White: Hats in Decor

Some of the most fun styling I have seen is when hats are used in decor. Naturally they are often placed in the entryway on hooks and are thrown there very naturally...other times they are really used as decor like in the dining room in the picture below. I don't just like them because of what they look like, although they look great...it is more what they represent. It makes me think of being outdoors, being in the sun, rain or even in the cold when you see a warm wool hat as you make your way into the house. It is really about warmth, fun, and style! They give a wonderful, natural feeling to a room and of course they are super practical to have hanging around!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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via: Honey Pie Living, seaofgirasoles.blogspot.com, minlillaveranda.blogspot.nl, ihanuuttaarkeen.blogspot.fi, mlkbttl.com

Pretty Pastels

I am really crushing on all the pastel colours I see on Pinterest these days! So great in a white room for a bit of subtle contrast and mixing all of the different pastel colours together looks so great. I especially like the brighter yellow with the pale green and pink. I have a very pale blue bedroom with neutral tones and white and I really love the softness of the look but it is really the only room I have a bit of pastel in my house. It would be simple to add though in a table or a lamp and I think it would pick up the look of the room especially if you keep it to a modern look. Of course pastel and shabby chic go together and always look great but shown as it is below is very new and fresh!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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via: Pinterest, husetvedfjorden.blogspot.be

Open Spaces

Such a pretty home from Veranda Magazine featuring open spaces and gorgeous white decor! This great room has a living room, kitchen and dining room all in one large space. Now this does pose some advantages and some disadvantages but personally I love an open room like this.

My kitchen and dining room are all open with the living room closed only by a small wall, so basically it is a pretty open space. Now when I cook (swearing while I mess up a meal) it is open for all to see. I am possibly the messiest cook around..so this means pots and pans everywhere (disadvantage) but I can cook and chat with the guests at the table and not miss out (advantage). They can also come and stand by the island and help and chat as well (advantage). There is more light in all parts of the room (advantage) but finding any alone space is a bit harder because no matter where you are someone is not far away (disadvantage)......mmmm...so what you think? Do you prefer an open space or closed rooms?

Enjoy,

Trudy

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via;Veranda Magazine

Black and White Scandinavian

So love this Scandinavian apartment! So inspired that I can see doing this in one of my clients homes. The couch is just perfect. Modern but still comfortable and the coolest of lamps beside it...also the coffee table is just so perfect! I would love to have one of these cross blankets from Pia Wallen... they are really beautiful don't you think?

Hope you are having a great week. Check out these Scandinavian beauties HERE and HERE..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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via: My Scandinavian Home

Inspiration in White: Textured Walls

There is something about textured walls that I really love...I am not talking about the old fashioned sponge painting here..I mean the "Hey look I tore the wallpaper off the wall and I like it" kind of texture! The rough feeling of old paint, brick, chipping wood, torn wall paper and peeling plaster.... contrast that against chic, sophisticated furnishings and lighting.

In the photos below the walls are shown with shabby chic, industrial and French style and they look amazing in every picture. Now of course you have to have the right type of home...but does it have to be a really old home? Can you achieve this look in...say a new industrial loft? Of course you could and it would be amazing! Take a look and let me know what you think?

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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via:Pinterest

Beautiful Bedrooms

I am thinking of redoing my bedroom or at least moving things around and freshening it up a bit. I have been looking for inspiration and I always come back to rooms that look very much like my own room now! They all seem to have this romantic feel with a large fabric headboard and a large chandelier over the bed. I like to keep the bedroom simple.....not too much furniture and certainly not much color but it needs to be pretty and feminine.

I really do love my bed...it is super comfortable...because I started with a really good mattress and a really good pillow. Like all great rooms you have to start with good basics first and then dress it up from there. I think maybe adding new bedding may be just what I need to freshen it up, perhaps a new crisp white linen cover would do the trick....new rug and maybe a new dresser....in the meantime it is great fun looking for ideas!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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via: Lonny Magazine, cat-arzyna.tumblr.com, breadandolives.tumblr.com, yshop.nu, yshop.nu

 

Retreat in the Orchards and Vines

This amazing and beautiful home sits between Orchards on one side and vineyards on the other.  Originally three cottages dating back to the 1890's, Orchard Keepers as it is called,  has been lovingly restored into a beautiful four bedroom home that is for rent. Situated in South Victoria..that would be in Australia...this stylish house has got it so right in the decor and design..wow! So many things to love here..Simple, cozy, neutral tones, natural fabrics and textures..check, check check..Love the picture with the book pages and the wonderful wood throughout. Check out this other gorgeous home in Australia...Hope you are having a great weekend!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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via: Est Magazine

Fashion and Decor

 

 It seems to me that the clothes I like best are very often a reflection of the houses I love. They are all neutral tone, kinda loose and comfy and, more often than not, have a shot of blue for good measure. I love grey, white and camel together and homes that have those tones really speak to me. I don't actually wear a lot of denim or have any in my home but I like what denim represents....a relaxed mood and natural fabrics. I am really finding there are some great fashions this fall so it should be fun dressing for the season. I am still hanging onto the summer mood but am getting more ready to pull out some sweaters after writing this post!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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via: Pinterest