Fun Holiday Gifts

I have seen more than few gift guides this season and I am a bit late on mine but I thought I would throw my ideas into the ring. There are so many fun things to give when it comes to unusual and interesting gifts so here are my choices for a few gifts to give this Christmas!

     Bird Scrap Journal- Sadie and Olive                  Moose Blanket - Interior Addict                             

   Pillows - The Willows                                             Mini Stockings - Dreamy Whites

  Bon Appetit Napkins - Splendid House                    Bird Cloche - Luckets

West Elm - Rocking Birds                                     West Elm - Etched glasses

                Mercury Glass Candle - lookslikewhite                      Perfume - Joya Studio 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx 

Inspiration in White - Christmas Tables

I am starting to think about how I will do my table this year for Christmas Day when the family comes over. I always do an all white table (of course) but this year I really want to add something different. I am not sure what that will be ( I will take a picture so you can see what I decide) but I want to add red or bring plants instead of flowers onto the table. Anyway, I have been looking for inspiration and I thought I would share with you what I found.

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: Savy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home

 via: Country Home, Dreamy Whites , Purple Area, Shelterness

Stone, Wood and White

This home of Atlanta based designer Bill Cook is not for the faint of heart. Filled to the brim with his collection of odd and beautiful objects, the home can feel inspiring and overwhelming at the same time! Beautiful details in the design of the home balance the feeling of luxury and comfort and certainly stir the imagination of guests that come to visit. The mix of stone and wood is certainly cozy and comes from the area surrounding this interesting home..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Atlanta Homes

Light Filled Studio

A former barn this property has been converted into a studio for photography. I have often seen these images on tumblr and absolutely loved them. There seems to be such a relaxing feeling to this location and it would make a wonderful spot for a full time home!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via:Foster House

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

Cable Knit Ideas

I was looking for some cushions for one of my clients and I was seeing cable knit cushions everywhere! High end and low end alike, heavy cable knit was in every store and it looks so cozy for this time of year I am tempted to buy some for myself! I started looking around on different websites as well and do you know how many things are made with cable knit in mind? Take a look at just a few ideas...

Love this little drink cozy from Natalias Studio.

Very pretty cable knit scarf from Happiknits.

Cable knit throws from Pottery Barn.

Cable Knit carpet from Alan Ward.

Arteriors Cable knit ceramic vases from Homescapes.

Cozy hot water bottle cover from Etsy.

Beautiful cushions from Restoration Hardware.

Cute knit floor cushion/chair from Zillalia .

Cable knit lamp from Buubok.

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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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

Inspiration in White - Holiday Doors and Windows

I love these windows and doors (and a couple of blackboards ) with a beautiful touch of green in a wreath or a bunch of pine boughs. It is so easy and fun to add a touch of the holidays with a wreath hung indoors or outside. Add a bow, some pine cones and a few berries and voila! So many creative folks out there!

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: Timewashed, A Delightsome Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, The Vintage Farmhouse,      French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home

via:restylesource, French Country Home, Dreamy Whites, hannashantverk, niagaranovice, Shine Your Light

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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

xx

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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Mixed Chairs

I saw these photos recently and I was very inspired by the mix and match of chairs around the table. I thought it was so great to have this mix of modern and vintage chairs around a wooden table as you see in the first photo. I have two styles of fabric chairs around my table but I really like when it is mixed not just in style but in color as well. For a more vintage style home it could be natural wood mixed with white painted wood and taupe or cream fabric chairs as well or a mix of metal like the second photo. Here are a few ideas for of how to get this look...

The modern Eames style chairs can be found in white at Interior Addict.

The Tolix chairs can be found at Renovation Hardware.

The french style chairs are also at Renovation Hardware. I just love the mix of fabrics and the bench is so beautiful.

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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