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Fire Island Beach House

Fire Island Beach House

Photography by Lucas Allen Double quadruple love this Fire Island beach house. Isn’t it the perfect mix of funky and fresh? The house is an Alexandria Angle project, and full of quirky bright accents that pop out against white backdrops….

White Lake House

White Lake House

Photography by Jean Allsop The interior of this Lake Martin house is full of creamy whites and tans. Designed and styled by Tracery Interiors, it strays from the bad carpeting and moldy beds of typical lakehouses and straight into elegant.

Alys Beach House

Alys Beach House

Photography by Eric Marcus, via Houzz, Dungan Nequette, and Tracery Interiors. Panama Beach has some of the most beautiful beach houses, and this Antiquan villa is no exception. Designed by Dungan Nequette, a Birmingham firm, and styled by Tracery Interiors,…

Berkshire Beauty

Berkshire Beauty

The story of how two cottages became a 6,000+ Berkshire mansion is a little ridiculous for the average home buyer, but it shows the lengths a house lover is willing to go to when they fall in love with a…

Magical Venice

Magical Venice

Today I’m loving these dreamy shots of Venice by Eye Poetry Photography.

French Luxury

French Luxury

Le Domaine De St. Remy, a five-acre luxury estate rental in Provence contains two houses (plus pool and pool house!) with a total of  12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. It sleeps up to 24, making it the perfect setting for…

Oppède-le-Vieux

Oppède-le-Vieux

{photo by Santi} Isn’t this gorgeous house in Vaucluse the epitome of vintage French architecture? Gorgeous.

Country Home in Croatia

Country Home in Croatia

Designed by Rees Roberts and Partners, Villa San Spirito is just my style. Simple, rustic environment with a hint of modern furnishings. And the location? Perfection. Found via iDesign Arch.

A Tale of Two Cottages

A Tale of Two Cottages

{photography by Trevor Tondro for The New York Times} “Until about a year ago, Ms. Jacobs lived contentedly alone in a small San Francisco studio. Now she is cohabiting, sort of, for the first time since college. Mr. Pardo, a kindly,…

Turquoise Delight, part 2

Turquoise Delight, part 2

{Turquoise Mermaid Figurines by Sea Style} {Pretty turquoise bathroom from Poppy Talk, photography by Kim Christie, via EAD: Living} {Turquoise plate by Sweet Meas}   {source unknown via Pinterest and Elle Decor} {Turquoise Platter by Sweet Meas}

Turquoise Delight

Turquoise Delight

{photography by Honeysuckle Life} Turquoise, a color usually restricted to small doses in interior design, is so much more beautiful in nature. Wide open spaces mute the boldness of the color, and it fades to the most beautiful of blues….

Yellow Beaches

Yellow Beaches

{Miniature Beach Hut at Fort Walton by Klaire Warren} I’m convinced yellow was created specifically for beaches. It’s the perfect compliment to all those natural browns and blues. It fades to the perfect muted tone, slowly blending and matching itself…

Vases for the Vintage Modern Gal

Vases for the Vintage Modern Gal

The flower shops are filled with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and irises. All long-lasting blooms with sturdy stems, perfect for simple table and foyer arrangements. My problem is always finding something in which to display these types of flowers. Enter a…

Spring Inspired Thank You Cards

Spring Inspired Thank You Cards

I’m quite the paper addict, and thank you cards are the easiest stationery obsession in which to indulge. There’s a certain kind of satisfaction in sending out a freshly written card. Here’s a few thank you cards perfect for spring…

Spring Fresh

Spring Fresh

Switching out a few key accessories is a great way to change up your home for spring and summer. Change heavy winter drapes for lightweight summer sheers, and replace dark wool rugs with lighter jute versions. Choose a bright color,…

Bright Walls, Bright Ideas

Bright Walls, Bright Ideas

Confession: I’ve painted several different rooms aqua, yellow, orange, and pink. And while pictures of brightly painted rooms are so inspiring and interesting when viewed online, living in them is a different story. The most relaxing room I’ve had so…

Obsessed with Furniture Rearranging

Obsessed with Furniture Rearranging

I’m going to confess something that isn’t really a secret to those that know me best. I love to arrange furniture. To be more honest, I’m obsessed with finding the perfect furniture arrangement. This obsession is genetic, passed down to…

Crushing On The Organized Life

Crushing On The Organized Life

I recently stumbled on Etsy shop The Organized Life and knew I had to share. No matter how much of my life goes digital, I can’t escape a paper calendar for project planning and blog scheduling. I imagine I’m not the…

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Creating an Organized Spice Drawer

I keep a list of home projects I want to accomplish and ideas I want to implement in my head. Sometimes it makes it to paper. Sometimes it stays in my head for years. Having an organized spice drawer is…

Gray + Purple

Gray + Purple

The furniture refinishing spree continues with one of my favorite pieces. My sister-in-law found this in her new home and gave it to my father-in-law. He sanded it down, and then passed it on to me. If you need a reminder,…

Crushing on Ruche

Crushing on Ruche

Ruche, one of my favorite shops, is an affordable alternative to Anthropologie, offering cute clothes and goods at bargain prices.  Shopping there is all pleasure, and it doesn’t make you want to cry when you see the total price of everything…

Miniature Chest of Drawers

Miniature Chest of Drawers

After tackling the vanity and dresser, I needed a little project to complete before moving on to the next piece of furniture. At 11″ tall, this miniature chest of drawers satisfies the “little.” I picked her up for $9.79 in…

Painted Dresser and Vanity

Painted Dresser and Vanity

48 hours later, the vanity and dresser are complete! It’s the fastest project I’ve done, and I’m really happy with the results. I still have a few side projects to finish for the vanity. The color is this perfect black…

Image Credits (clockwise from top left): Ethan Allen, J. Tribble, Lillian August, Bernhardt Interiors

Choosing a Dresser Color

For the past few months, I’ve scoured magazines and blogs looking for the perfect painted or stained dresser finish. I had the hardest time because nothing really stood out as something that would look modern without being in danger of…

Image Credit: Inkello Letterpress

I Heart You (and Cooking)

The sweetest little recipe cards from Inkello Letterpress. For your kitchen based valentine.

Image Credit: Bureau of Communication

I Have Felt This Way Since I Was Born

Need to declare your love on Valentine’s Day to an unsuspecting friend or acquaintance? Enter an official Declaration of Romantic Intent. Cute+quirky=my favorite equation. via Brooklyn Bride. 

Valentine’s Day Card Kit

Valentine’s Day Card Kit

      A garland to hang in a locker or cubby. Stickers to place on an friend’s notebook. Confetti to glitter bomb an unsuspecting parent or friend. These are the things girls love. I made this Valentine’s Day survival…

Image Credit: James Merrell for Living, Etc.

White Chimneys and Weekends

In my fantasy world, I have a country getaway decorated with Hans Wegner Chairs, BTC pendant lights, wool blankets, and a fire built in a white chimney. Click here for more details.

Vanity Is A Good Thing

Vanity Is A Good Thing

My vanity is driving me nuts. I have the benefit of having an actual vanity in my bedroom, but the drawers are all unorganized, and the mirror is facing away from a window, so I can’t see well enough to…

Sweet Peach Design Blog

Sweet Peach Design Blog

I recently found Sweet Peach, a style blog that heavily features Southern businesses. Created by Pamela Berger, a television producer, it’s really a shining example of how perfectly blogs can work. The design and layout of the blog is beautiful,…

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