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

xx

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

Vintage Industrial Mix

This former country store was transformed into a very interesting home for this lovely Swedish family since 2008. They loved the fact that it was large, unusual and quirky and I have to agree! So quirky and certainly charming as well. I would say it is still a work in progress but is full of so much potential. They have a wonderful mix of industrial and vintage styles with a lot of Swedish style thrown in which we all know I love!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Lovely Life

Linking with: Redoux Interiors, Sunny Simple Life

Lonny- Soho Loft

This gorgeous loft in Soho was designed by Jarlath Mellett a former clothing designer. Mellet says he approached the design of this loft from a fashion standpoint paying close attention to fabrics and even the stitching details. Using a mix of vintage and modern pieces and mixing wonderful textures make this space feel like it was put together over many years. Keeping to neutral tones the designer was going for an earthy and romantic feel and I think he achieved it!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Easy Eclectic

This is such a cute eclectic little home with chandeliers of all sorts hanging together, black and white tile mixed with wood and painted floors and wonderful vintage touches everywhere! I really love the little dustpan sitting against the wall in the first photo as if that was just where it was supposed to be. No pretension at all in this little house...just as it should be..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Raw and Refined

You may have seen a few of these photos from Daniella Witte's apartment on Pinterest or Tumblr but I myself had never seen the whole home until today. Daniella is a photographer and her keen eye is clearly evident here in her own space. An industrial style that manages to feel very refined by combining rough surfaces with cozy furs, black and grey with warm woods. 

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 Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Lonny - Sag Harbor Retreat

I have shown some great homes from Lonny before and this one is no exception. A home in Sag Harbor that is a wonderful mix of history and modernity keeping it super fresh and interesting! Love this simplicity of the master bedroom. Take a look.. 

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Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

all photos; Lonny Magazine

Paris Factory Loft

I had seen one of these pictures on Pinterest and found the rest of the photos very recently. I love when that happens and I get to see the whole home. What I like about this is the big letters in the kitchen area and the loose, eclectic decor. I can imagine a young couple or students living in a space like this. Check out the barn lamps above the kitchen counter!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Inspiration in White - Cushions

I am making cushions for a project right now and I am finding so many ideas I love I thought I would share a few for Inspiration in White this week. There are so many fun ideas to add that extra something to any room with a few well chosen cushions that add just the right bit of color or pattern. Take a look...

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Via:notonthehighstreet.com,dreamywhitesonline.com, lereperedesbelettes.com, lamaisondouce.canalblog.com, etsy.com, 25.media.tumblr.com, Atelier de Campagne 

Linking with: Mod Vintage Life, Rose Chintz Cottage, Savy Southern Style, Timewashed, Someday Crafts,

My Romantic Home

Inspiration in White - Mirrors

There are two items in home decor that I go weak in the knees for and one is chandeliers and the other is mirrors. I have many of both in my home and am always on the lookout for more to add to my collection. Here are just a few that I would love...and yes there is a theme going on here...

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Atelier de Campagne, e-mag Deco, capecodcollegiate.tumblr.com, House of Bliss, Tumblr

Linking with: French Country Cottage, Savy Southern Style, The Charm of Home, Shabby Art Boutique, Live Laugh Rowe

 

 

Inspiration in White - Lonny Magazine

I used to love the magazine Domino and was so sad when they stopped publishing a few years back. I even wrote to the publisher to express my dismay (which is not something I would normally do) but I could not understand how they could possibly close production! When Lonny the on-line magazine was started by one of their editors (Michelle Adams) I was one of their first followers as it really has a similar feeling to Domino. I am always super inspired by their ideas and the interviews and of course the beautiful interiors. I have picked a few photos from various issues to share with you for the Inspiration in White this week!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

All photos: Lonny Magazine