Nordic Holiday

Trudy Crane December 17, 2013

These lovely photos are from the home of Skonahem Magazine blogger Anna-Malen. I love the feeling of this home and how such simple looking Christmas decorations can look so good! She has added lights around the armoire and mirror and some twigs in a vase with a few decorations here and there. Have you noticed this year how many Christmas photos have twigs in a vase with decorations on them and mini trees in containers. I would say this is a real trend for this year. She has made her home looks so holiday season cozy with a little fur on the couch or chair and lots of candles. Perfect Nordic Noel!

Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home, The Dedicated House

Enjoy!

Trudy

via Skonahem

Inspiration in White: Rustic Christmas

Trudy Crane December 16, 2013

There are so many great ideas to create a rustic Christmas on Pinterest (you can follow me here)! I have decided to do this style in my home this year and I am super excited to try some of these. I love the rustic table using nuts, herbs, feathers and candles. A few great ideas for wrapping presents and making gift tags with greenery. I love kraft paper and black ribbons... and what about the gift of cookies in a jar. So cute, easy and fun! Here is a recipe you can use to fill your jars! Also, add some pine cones and twigs to a rustic planter and fill it with candles...instant rustic decor!

Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home, The Dedicated House

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home, The Dedicated House

via: Pinterest

White Country Christmas

Trudy Crane December 14, 2013

This beautiful home in the country has been lightly decorated for Christmas with wonderful greens and candles. Pretty flowers, the wreath hanging over the kitchen island and the bulbs on the window sill add just the right touch throughout the home. The silver decorated tree is the perfect touch in this white home...really lovely. Nothing overdone just simple beauty. Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home, The Dedicated House

via: Lantliv

Lights and Floors

Trudy Crane December 12, 2013

There are so many wonderful things in this apartment but there are two things I really love and that is the light in the living room and the carpet. I have seen these two things over and over in many homes over the past year and they work in a variety of decor but look best in modern or slightly bohemian space. The herringbone wood flooring is equally amazing as is the twin antique bed in the kids room.....very sweet apartment!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Designer: Michelle James

Trudy Crane December 11, 2013

This is the really incredible home in Brooklyn of lighting designer Michelle James. Once a fashion designer Michelle began the renovation of her brownstone in 2008 and what was a personal creative project turned into a career as an interior design consultant. During the renovation Michelle designed the many vintage style light fixtures in the home and her lighting collection was born. I find it so fascinating that this highly innovative and creative person has had such a varied career and yet it shows that in the field of creative work there are no limitations to what you can do!

So many gorgeous details in this home (including the lighting of course). I love how she has used the height of the ceiling to create drama with tall mirrors and the artwork in the hall. Simply beautful don't you think?

Photography by Nicole Franzen - (I follow her on Instagram. She is an amazing photographer!)

Linking with Common Ground Do, French Country Cottage

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, No Minimalist Here, Timewashed, The 36th Avenue, A Delightsome Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, Shabby Art Boutique, French Country Cottage, Rooted in Thyme, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home, The Dedicated House, Mod Vintage Life, The Charm of Home, Redoux

via: Remodelista

Inspiration in White: Potted Christmas Trees

Trudy Crane December 9, 2013

Originally we were going to go away for Christmas with my family out in British Columbia this year but as it turns out we have decided to go after the holiday instead so.....that means I need to think about how to do my decorating and my Christmas tree! I do the same type of tree year after year......yes I love it but I need some fresh ideas. I have been looking for inspiration and one thing I am sure of is that I am going to go for a smaller tree and use my olive pot as a holder. I feel like having a more rustic look this year and I think the pot would look great with a tree as you see in the inspiration photos. I also love the fact that they are so simply decorated. I always have the feeling to put more decorations not less, but these trees are so gorgeous I think I will try to go for a much simpler look. I will show when I am done!!

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Common Ground Do

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: Pinterest Xmas, Dreamy Whites

Interiors: Swiss Mix

Trudy Crane December 8, 2013

This home in Zurich was built originally in 1925 and was renovated recently to create this amazingly elegant and sophisticated space. Steve Gambrel, a well known American designer that had done three other homes for the same couple, did a beautiful job. I love how the space still manages to feel cozy and warm despite being so grand at the same time. The dining room is really outstanding. I like the shiny beams on the ceiling and the tiled and mirrored wall on one end of the room. The long bench is such a great idea in this room and allows for a lot of guests to sit at the table ....simply gorgeous!

Photography by Björn Wallander

Hope you had a great weekend! Linking With Common Ground Do

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: Architectural Digest

House Tour: Faye Toogood

Trudy Crane December 7, 2013

I love this video of interior designer Faye Toogood's home. So beautiful and her personal style is so interesting. What do you think? Rather special wouldn't you say? Hope you are having a great weekend!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Layered Home with Pottery Barn

Trudy Crane December 3, 2013

This is the gorgeous home of Pottery Barn Executive VP Monica Bhargava. Layers of textiles and decor fill each room brought in from her travels around the world and of course from Pottery Barn! I find it such an original space! Great mix of caramel colour with black and white throughout the home creates a unified theme but an incredible mix of pictures, lamps and home accessories keeps the eye moving from table to table, couch to chair. I just love the mix of lamps used in one space..not small lamps..really great oversized lamps! Finally take a look at the layered rugs in each room....Monica is a brave mixer of prints....check the zebra rug over the Persian rug. Perfect!

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: House Beautiful

photos: VICTORIA PEARSON - Check out her site as she shoots amazing interiors!

Inspiration in White: Etsy for Christmas

Trudy Crane December 2, 2013

As you know Christmas is only 23 days away and even though presents are far from my mind (I am one of those people shopping on Christmas Eve!) I know many of you like to be prepared (so smart). Presents may not be on my mind but Etsy is (check out my shop here) and if you are looking for original gifts this is the place to buy them! Everyday I see the most inventive and clever ideas that would make fun Christmas gifts. Here are a few new ones to add to your favourites....

Onstail

Love these cozy felt slippers in white of course!