White Vintage

Occaionally I see a picture on Tumblr or on Pinterest with no source and I often wonder what the rest of the house looks like. Sometimes I am lucky enough to come across the house when doing my research and this is one of those times. I had posted a picture on Facebook that I just loved. This is the shot below:

And I was lucky enough to discover the rest of the house to show you. What a beauty!!

This house is in the U.K. and is a great combination of Vintage with a dose of Scandinavian Style as well. 

Small attic sleeping space...

Finally the same room as the top photo but from a different angle. What I also realized is that these are two chaise longue from Ikea that have been pushed together. What a great idea! I have one of these and am tempted to get another to create this look. It is the perfect spot for a cup of tea and a book!

Enjoy,

Trudy

xx

Via

 Lovely Links: CommonGround-do, French Country Cottage, Shabby Art Boutique

Blogger Sunshine Award

 

I have to thank Tracy over at Soul Style for passing me the Sunshine Award. This award is given from bloggers to other bloggers “who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere.” I feel very privileged to be on the list of such an obviously talented and creative person as Tracy (and a fellow canuck to boot). Now it is my turn to pass to those blogs that inspire me...but before I do I am to answer a list of questions....oh, oh...here goes..

1. Favorite color – Well I think that is obvious no?? I am pretty much obsessed with white. Not only is my house white but my hair, my car, my dog, many of my clothes (if they are not white they are black or grey) and I would probably make all white food if I could but I like to eat too much to limit myself!

2. Favorite animal – Dogs for sure. I do love cats but I like pretty much all dogs that cross my path.

3. Favorite number – Oh this is too random for me. No favorites.

4. Favorite Drink –  I live with a Frenchmen so cappuccino is my drink but white wine would be a very close second (and some days first)!

5. Facebook or Twitter – Facebook for sure. I love seeing familiar names come up everyday. 

6. Good book or good movie – Do I have to choose? I love to read but oh I love a good movie..

7. My passion - My family and friends of course...... decorating, pottery, creativity, 

8. Giving or getting gifts – Giving but I Have to say I like getting too.

9. Favorite day –Well I am learning to live in the now so I have to say today.

10. Favorite flower – I love white hydrangeas...white lilies......white tulips...white roses....

Now for my list of wonderful blogs. I happen to love and follow everything from Industrial Modern to Vintage and Scandinavian Style blogs but I have a soft spot for French Country as you can see. So I have tried to include a little of each of the many that I love!! 

French and Sparrow

French Grey

My French Country Home

A French Touch

Daily Dream Decor

The Creeping Fig

Sweet Pea Home

Cabin and Cottage

Mias Interior

Breida with a B  - I know Tracy nominated you but I am still linking you cause I love your blog!

So, the rules again for the newly nominated Sunshine Award winners are as follows..
First, you should thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them. Next, answer the questions about yourself.  Then, choose 10 of your own inspiring bloggers and link their blogs to your post. Be sure to let them know that you are nominating them for the award.

Have a lovely week!!

Trudy

xx

 

Inspiration in White

Inspiration in White for this Monday is in or around the dining room. Take a look..

lookslikewhite ceramics

Enjoy,

Trudy

xx

Linked to: Savy Southern Style, The Chiffon Diary, Yours Truly, Good Morning Sunshine, Modamama, Living the Wifestyle, Allena Mistral, Cupcakes and Canes, The Dreamy Meadow, Dreaming of Dimples, At the Picket Fence

photos: Tumblr, Dusty Lu  (great blog - check it out!)

Barn Lamps

I am loving the look of barn lamps just about anywhere in a home (yes I have mentioned this before in another post).  I am seeing these everywhere in photos and this week I found some at a dealer I work with here in Montreal! I picked up four of them to sell and they are beauties! Take a look at some shots I love with barn lamps.

The ones I bought are just like this.

Have a great weekend!

Trudy

xx

Photos via: Tumblr, boligpluss.no, cucariera.blogspot.com, housetohome.co.uk

Bodie and Fou

  

If you do not know the company, Bodie and Fou, you must take a look at their website and blog. I am so inspired by their creativity and their approach to their business. The product they carry is really modern and mixes European design with French flair.

The two sisters, Elodie and Karine, are French but they built their business in London starting in 2005. On her blog Karine gives us a very personal and inspirational look at the building of the business that is Bodie and Fou and an intimate peek into her family life as well.

Take a look at some of the pictures from her home in London..

This is Karine with her husband and daughter.. 

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

All photos via: Bodie and Fou blog - from Milk Magazine

Beautiful Wood Floors!

There is nothing like a beautiful wood floor to add charm and warmth to a home. There are so many colors and finishes of wood to use now that you can find exactly what you need to suit any style of home. I have dark wood floors in my house and I love the contrast it makes against the white but if I had to redo my floors today I would make them a pale grey wood. I think it adds a bit of a rustic feel to any space and can combine easily with any style of home. Take a look at a few floors I like...

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Photos via: Isabel Lopez-Quesada, Jamison Howard, Kochamwies.pl, Atlanta Homes

Bodie and Fou

If you do not know the company, Bodie and Fou, you must take a look at their website and blog. I am so inspired by their creativity and their approach to their business. The product they carry is really modern and mixes European design with French flair.

The two sisters, Elodie and Karine, are French but they built their business in London starting in 2005. On her blog Karine gives us a very personal and inspirational look at the building of the business that is Bodie and Fou and an intimate peek into her family life as well.

Take a look at some of the pictures from her home in London..

This is Karine with her husband and daughter.. 

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

All photos via: Bodie and Fou blog - from Milk Magazine

Inspiration in White

Hello and Happy Monday and welcome to another "Inspiration in White" day. Some great storage ideas in these photos!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Lovely LINKS!!

Check out French Country Cottage here!

Fun vintage ideas at Common Ground!

Vintage Interiors blog here!

 Photo: Tumblr

Greek Island Home

This beautiful home is on the Greek island of Hydra. The light is so beautiful in Greece and with views like this I would never want to leave!

Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

Trudy

xx

photos by Michael Koronis for life & style via yazter

 

Via: Dust Jacket Attic

Wood with White

Take a look at this beautiful home shown in Architectural Digest this month. I find it perfectly combines white interiors and furnishings with warm wood to create an outstanding modern, yet cozy interior. This California home belongs to designer Jenni Kayne and her husband real estate agent Richard Ehrlich. 

Photography by Roger Davies

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Architectural Digest