Thatchy...

I love curb appeal just as much as I love the interior - in fact curb appeal gives you a hint of what is to come!  

Check out these funny, whimsical, thatchy homes from around the world:

The above two images are from the Palace of Versailles - Marie Antoinette's little getaway from the main palace located near the Petite Trianon.

all images via Flickriver

Don't these images make you smile?!

Who wouldn't want to be like Marie Antoinette and have our own 'Petit' getaway?

Best wishes to all of you!

Heilberg Cummings Design

Came across another favorite design team!  

Heiberg Cummings Design aesthetics are based on conceptual ideas of design.  

I love how they take each concept as something new, unique and inspiring; each concept is never a reproduction, it has is own feel and taste but you know it came from the minds of Heilberg Cummings!
I love these images of the perfect cape cod beach home:

all images via Heiberg Cummings Design

Happy New Year everyone!!!  

I want to thank all of you who made this year extra special for me!  Thanks for your support and friendship!  Much love to you all and I hope you have an abundant 2012!!

Cozy...

Well it's that time of year again where all I want to do is sit in front of the fire with hot cocoa.

I love these soothing, cozy rooms - they encourage one to have a clear mind while de-cluttering the senses.

all images via Pinterest

I love these color combinations: nautical whites, chalk, ice blue, silver birch, stainless steel, chrome, gunmetal, gustavian gray, black truffle, gray ash and pewter colors.  They compliment the monochromatic perfectly.

"Monochromatic is the easiest scheme to achieve as it is based on one color, which is adjusted by adding white to lighten or black to darken, producing a tint or shade respectively."

-David Oliver, The Paint Library

I hope you're all having a wonderful week!

Inspiration...

I've been rummaging through the internet to find inspiration for our new home.

Our next home is more whimsy and will have more of an unpretentious character.  There is something I love about cheerful disorder - where family and friends can come over feeling relaxed and at home.
If you noticed my post on Brambles and Blossoms, here Lisa sells the perfect one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces to create that perfect, easy to live with space!
Below are some favorite images I collected from Pinterest showing the perfect rooms with unpretentious character:

I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday!

Sarah's Cottage...

There is a new show coming out on HGTV called Sarah's House, featuring Sarah Richardson and her country cottage!

Below are images of her neutral inspired cottage.  I love how she incorporated neutral elements along with vintage treasures.  It's a cheery summer home:

all images via Country Living

Check out her new show Saturday evenings!

I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July!