Inspiration 1.27

I'm convinced there are few things in this world cozier than romantic English cottages....

1. UK Homes & Gardens 2. and 3. Tom Scheerer
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Inspiration 10.26 (Emma Cassi Styling)

As promised, here is a little peek into some of the styling work Emma Cassi has done (many of the photos are actually from her own home). Per usual, everything has that distinctive British style -- clean, homey and warm (even with all of the white).

I seriously think they pump something into the water here...

Love: Stuart Gardiner Tea Towels

I have discovered so many amazing product lines since I've been over here in the UK, and can't wait to fill you in over the coming weeks. One line that especially caught my eye, were these awesome --and educational-- tea towels from Stuart Gardiner. The seasonal food calendars are especially clever.

Wondering why I would consider the 'drop scones, not bombs' towel, educational? WELL, apparently:

"Drop Scones are a type of small pancake originating from the north. ‘Scone’ is pronounced as per ‘gone’ and not as in ‘cone’. Say it that way and you're quite wrong."

See? You learn something new everyday.

Inspiration 10.12

Going to try to feature as much British design talent as I can in the next few weeks. New discovery, Emma Lee Photography, certainly fits the bill.

conversion experience

   

This home and work space is a converted church, built in 1867, in Wiltshire, in the south of England. Love the beautiful exterior, and the fact that it doesn't anymore look like a church on the outside. Inside, there are a couple of areas- the bathroom with the huge glass window, for example-  that look quite modern for an old church conversion. In the main room, they've retained the main "churchy" feature, which is the balcony. Cool! (photos: Antony Crolla, World of Interiors May 2010)

colorful & summery scenes

Country Living UK July 2007

 previous two photos from Joanna Henderson

Though in no particular grouping or arrangement, I liked these vignettes because they capture the summer feel. The past few days in London have not been so summery, but today seems like a turnaround! I love laid-back and relaxed sunny rooms that look like they could have come from a country home. (top three photos from UK Country Living, fourth photo from Living Etc.)



The last three photos were from the April/May issue of Lonny magazine, from Deborah Lloyd's home in upstate New York- that was my favorite feature in this issue!