Christmas, simply decorated

Love these simply decorated rooms that rely on evergreen sprigs, garlands and trees to carry the Christmas decor. Not too flashy and blends in lovely with the calm, white painted furniture. Sweet and simple. (photos from Country Home, December/January 2007)

Inspiration 12.14

Adoring the combo of black, white and rustic woods in these kitchens. So perfect for cold winter days.

Images from Belen Imaz, Desire to Inspire, Pieter Estersohn for Elle Decor. Discovered on Interior Wonderland

Inspiration 12.9

How great are these wooden countertops, although I wonder how they would stand up to use? I am not a tidy chef...

Has anyone seen this before?

Inspiration 8.17

Why, yes, don't mind if I do...

via White Trash Beautiful

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!

My Favorite Farmhouse Vintage

Vintage shopping on Etsy just doesn't get much better than Old Crow Farm, a shop consistently bursting at the seams with amazing upcycled finds ("we rescue cool junk" is their tagline).

I've blogged about my love for them before, but some of their latest offerings just take it to the next level. The photography of the items alone is cool enough to buy.

Inspiration 6.22

Leaving Aix-en-Provence this morning, and thinking I would love to sit down and write at this little country desk from Marie Claire Maison. On to St. Tropez!

Relaxed and bright country style

I recently discovered the German magazine "We Love Living." I love it- from cover to cover, the photos are inspiring and filled with sunlight. The slight problem is that I can read about 4 words in German! It has hardly detracted from my enjoyment of the articles, strangely. I'm sure other readers can relate somewhat to enjoying foreign language magazines solely for the photos? The first home featured is the home of Christina and Lars Durling. I'm not sure where it is, other than it's in the country. I find it summery and cheerful! (photos by Ulrika Ekblom/ Linnea Press June 2010 we love living)

Inspiration 6.1

Perfect industrial meets country chic kitchen...

via VT Wonen; Think Decor (quickly becoming a new favorite decor tumblr.)