... I Want One!

How many of you have a charming little garden?

When I saw these beautiful pictures - all I've been wanting lately is to create a beautiful garden!

I want my kids to learn how to maintain a garden and to work outside more, rather than sit in front of computers and wii games!

I grew up on a farm in Montana and all I did was eat out of my Grandpa's garden and chase chickens around...  I have the best memories living on a farm... I miss them.

Hopefully my kids someday will be able to experience the same.

... Here's to living the simple life!!

This summer I'm going to take a little more time to live in the moment and enjoy the simple pleasures of life!

I wish you all a wonderful week!

A Whitewashed California Beach House!

Carolyn Espley-Miller designed this beautiful beach home in California!

Many of you know I'm obsessed with the clean, soft look of white.

White creates the perfect pallet foundation for cape cod, Gustavian/Swedish, French and Belgian decor.

Thanks to House Beautiful, we're able to enjoy this perfect dreamy beach home!

... notice how Carolyn incorporates the feel of a cafe' in Paris

Such a simple but beautiful entryway!  The little details pop!

... It's all in the details!

This bedroom mantel is made from a wooden French window frame from Lucca antiques.

... incredible!

Notice the barn doors with their original seafoam color make up the bed's headboard.

Nothing I love more than large comfy sofas and vintage dhurrie rugs!

I hope you all have a wonderful week!!