Color Soiree: Creamy Whites

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This gorgeous cottage is set in a historic and enchanting section of Sonoma, CA. It is owned by an antiques dealer which explains all of her gorgeous furnishings. I just love how a house transforms into a reflection of one's personality within the right hands.  I don't know about you, but I have my bags packed in case this cottage ever goes on sale. I'm ready to buy it fully furnished. The Sonoma Valley location certainly doesn't hurt either!

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Color Soiree: White & Green

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We have some rain heading our way this weekend so I may have to get my green indoors. I love a painted bookshelf. Isn't it great how such a small splash of color makes such a big statement? So true in fashion as well. Little additions like red lips, colorful shoes, or a bright handbag can completely change an outfit.

Anything interesting in your life this weekend?

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Color Soiree: Simply Blanc

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Boston has certainly had it's share of cold rain recently, but I'm not complaining... most of the snow has disappeared which means Spring is ready to swoop in anytime now.  I'll take these snow white interiors over real snow any day!  Can't use just imagine that gorgeous banister all decked out with greens during the Holiday season?  I love the New England feeling to the kitchen, it's very typical of some of the older farm houses in this region....  it calls for fresh baked blueberry muffins, (this is the BEST recipe)! 

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Snow White in the 7 Decors

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The heck with dwarfs.  If  I were Snow White I would want 7 decors.  They would be named, Happy,
Bash-approved-ful, Doctored Up, Doped Out, Sleepy Haven, No-Grumpy Zone, and Nothing to Sneeze at!

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Etsy Meets Decor

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Naomilynn's stationery is so cute, that I thought it would be perfect for an Etsy Meets Decor post!
Have you entered my giveaway yet?  You could win two sets of whichever stationery grabs your fancy.  Two winners will be announced on the 6th.
Hope your week is off to a lovely start!

Chic and Plush

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Oh, wouldn't that first room be divine for a small New Year's soiree?  There is nothing better
than sinking into a comfy velour sofa for some delicious conversing with that interesting someone.
We have not made any New Year's plans made as of yet, (yes, thank you again Mr. Flu... you can leave now)!  How do you plan on ringing in the new year?

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Swan Lake

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Natalie Portman is always stunning and graceful, so it seems only fitting that she was chosen to portray
a ballerina in the upcoming Black Swan.  These graceful interiors are just as elegantly
orchestrated.
Black Swan is a psychological thriller which promises to keep you on the edge of
your seat.  Are you looking forward seeing it?

Whites

Different white hues from the Swedish paint brand, Alcro.

Emma's Design blog has posted these cool promotional images from a Swedish paint range called Alcro. They are releasing a new collection of white paint hues which is ideal for all the great white Scandinavian interiors that I admire.
Photographs via Emma's Design blog.

White Christmas

While I am one for color, there is something to be said for a snowy white Christmas theme.  So clean,

crisp and lovely.  The decorating at our home has begun full force.  We started on Thanksgiving, (it took tremendous restraint to even wait that long).  Every home looks more beautiful adorned with greens and twinkling lights.  Have you started decorating yet?

photo credits: 1) la-belle-vie, 2) minlillaveranda, 3) tumblr, 4) that girl in pearls, 5) my home

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Color Soiree ~ Black and White

Happy weekend!  What do you have on the agenda?  Our short break from college tours has resumed again, (luckily today's tour is only an hour away ~ the perfect distance if you ask me.  It's a good feeling to know you can get in the car and be there the same day if you child needs you.  I'm working on cutting the strings... it's tough).   So what do you have planned?  I wish my day consisted of carrying home that Chanel bag with some lovely goodies tucked inside! xo

photo credits: 1) blanco winter campaign, 2) sweet home style, 3 + 4) this is glamorous

{Interiors} White Done Right

Photo credits:  1) Miss Wallflower (tumblr), 2) paonote_room 269 (tumblr), 3) Concept blanc (tumblr)

Wow, it's Wednesday already! Is it just me or is this week flying by?

How gorgeous is that model in white lace?  She is stunning with

her hair pulled back, love her smokey eye and nude lip too.

I definitely love the use of color but these images make me long for

a blank canvas of white! 


On a side note... I was having some difficulties w/ my page loading and
realized it was due to the Kernest Font I was using that was hosted by
Kernest.  Sorry for any inconvenience.  I tried embedding a special
font for my titles/sidebar titles so I would love if you would tell me
whether or not the special script is showing up on your computer in my
titles ~ thanks! xo

Recycle, Restore and Re-use.

Before - waiting for its pick up by my joiners.

After - now a bedside table and extra bedroom storage.

This piece of furniture was previously a retail shop fixture. Back in the day, I was a Visual Merchandiser for fashion and homeware brand, Country Road and while working there they replaced all their fixtures with new ones. I brought this one (it was called the 'incubator' by my colleagues) and it has been floating around through different family member's homes until I had a place for it. By the time I picked it up, it was in a sorry state - the veneer was peeling off on the top from the hot sun. I knew this would be a handy piece so I got my joiners to re-use the base and replace the top. It looks much better now and I love it in the crisp white.

Photographs by Charlotte Minty.