Loft Makeunder

The East Village loft of designer John Derian was a makeunder project and not a makeover. His desire to keep the original patina of the place is evident in the walls and floors of this former garment factory. Rather than taking the typical approach of removing and replacing the old he has done a fantastic job of lightly restoring and even leaving certain elements that give this loft such character. The antiques and art in the living room are what I really love..

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with: Mod Vintage Life, Savvy Southern Style

Via: New York Times

Vintage: Pastel and Cream

This lovely Victorian cottage is decked out in old pinks, vintage treasures and draped in gorgeous light from the tall windows. Each room has so many unusual and interesting finds that I can not stop looking at the details to see how this effortless styling was created. Some of my favourite parts of this home are the slipper pink chair in the sitting room, the tall lamps on either side of the mirror and the bed in the child's room! So different and fun for a kids room don't you think?

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Via: Light Locations

White Beachy Cottage

This adorable cottage looks like it should be on the beach with trails of sand coming in on wet feet! White from floor to ceiling with touches of colour the house has a wonderful relaxed feeling. Things I am loving are the simple sheet thrown over the couch as a slip-cover, the gorgeous beamed ceiling and the pretty grouping of mirrors on one wall and antlers on the other! The kitchen is great with rough wood cupboard doors and open shelving over the counters. Really just perfect..

Enjoy!

Trudy

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 via:Beach House Studios

Interiors: White Rooms

The gorgeous home (from the latest issue of Est Magazine) of architect and designer Eva van Dongen and Freek Tromp, was once inhabited by two notorious doyennes of the red light district in Amsterdam. No signs of its history is evident in these beautiful and spare rooms filled with light. White furnishings and walls contrast the wide planked dark floors to great effect. What a lovely peaceful space for this young family..

Enjoy!

Trudy

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 linking with: Sunny Simple Life, Mod Vintage Life

via: Est Magazine

Inspiring Workspaces

I am always finding great workspaces that inspire me and I have decided to do a little office refurbishing in my own space. My office is in my home and even though it is very pretty there is way too much furniture going on in there. I am going to have to redo the room to be more efficient and organized. I have files in boxes, samples laid out on the bed in the room (a tempting place to have a nap on long days) and fabric in plastic bags.

I want to do one wall as an inspiration board. I have seen a few good ideas of how to do this simply and easily (check out the idea of creating borders with removable tape). I also want a more beautiful and stylish chair than I have currently and two gorgeous hanging pendant lamps above the desk. I have two barn lamps that I think will look really great.

I have shown you a few offices before (here) but below are a few new photos that I love and that are sure to give me the inspiration I need to get started!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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via:Decor Dots, Rachel Brooks, Visual Supply, Jeanne D'Arc Living, heltenkelthosmig, Room of Creativity, trendenser.se, blogs.babble.com

Cool in the Hamptons

Two years ago I spent a week in Southampton and I loved it. Our little hotel was not far from the beach and I can honestly say it was one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to. The waves, the homes along the beach, the sand and the open space was amazing. The town was lovely and the people so kind and easy going! I was dying to see the inside of so many homes as they all looked wonderful as does this home. Built in the "saltbox" style and right on the water this house mixes soft ocean blues with white to create a gorgeous beachy atmosphere..

Photos: ERIC JOSJÖ

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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 Linking with: Rooted in Thyme, From My Front Porch to Yours, Sunny Simple Life, Mod Vintage Life, Savvy Southern Style, The Dedicated House, Timewashed, No Minimalist Here

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via: Skonahem

Modern use of Wood and Brick

Beautifully designed home that keeps light flowing with windows all around the house and skylights on the ceiling. A mix of white walls with brick keep it from feeling too cold and the wide planked wood floors add to the warmth. All the fireplaces are double sided to continue the open plan throughout... very interesting use of space and materials I would say..

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Via: Bo Bedre

Inspiration in White Goes Pink!

With Valentine's Day around the corner I thought Inspiration in White this week should go PINK! I do love pale pink and it is of course a Shabby Chic favourite but I can not say I have any in my home....none, not one thing... which is too bad because there are so many great ways to use pink and to add that little bit of femininity to any space. Check it out..

 

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Via:houzz.com, 3.bp.blogspot.com, houseandhome.com, whendecorating.tumblr.com. timzou.tumblr.com, CoastalLiving

Shabby London Home

This home in London is so pretty and filled to the brim with shabby decor! There are many interesting corners in this house and not one is empty but decorated to the max with accessories....mirrors, frames, books, candle holders and plants....whew! I love the two living rooms that are attached and the family room that is adjacent to the kitchen. Lots of cozy couches in this house to curl up on!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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via; Shoot Factory

Decorating with White - Victorian Charm

This San Francisco Victorian style home underwent 10 years of restoration but the effort was definitely worth it! What a beauty.....check out the moldings and the many lovely details in the decor of this home. 

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with: Savvy Southern Style , Timewashed, French Country Cottage, The 36th Avenue, A Delightsome Life, Shabby Art Boutique, My Romantic Home, The Charm of Home, Jennifer Rizzo, Common Ground-Do,

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Via:House Beautiful