Needing a Little Nantucket Style?

I have always been drawn to the Nantucket style and the old soul this particular island has.  Building codes ensure that new construction blends with the old, making nantucket one of the most charming locations in my opinion.  

I have to say... I am caught between two worlds.  I love the country style of Provence equal to that of the old cape cod/nantucket style.  To solve this problem, I mix the two!  These beautiful styles carry an old fashioned charm.  Colors that are slightly off, and pieces of historic furniture that show wear and tear to me are relaxing and timeless.  My favorite colors in a home are weathered pale browns, warm creamy whites and soft greens and blues with a hint of gray here and there... nothing to me is more calming.

I hope you enjoy these beautiful images of Nantucket:

 This was an old school house turned into the perfect beach cottage

This would be my ideal Nantucket home... right in the heart of town!

The perfect decor in a charming window on a beautiful September day!

... notice how all the homes blend perfectly

... loving that weathered zinc-top table... I want one!

Look how they painted the old cupboards, and they look perfect!  Everything is so soft and simple!

... my favorite vietri dishes!

crisp... clean... timeless

all images via Country Home and linknantucket.com

Are you now a Nantucket fan?

I hope you all have a wonderful week!!

Fun Beach Homes

One of my favorite things to do in California is to walk the charming streets of Corona del Mar, Newport and Laguna beach.  

My husband calls me the peeping-tom, because at night I love to walk streets and look in each home to see how they have decorated.  Half the fun is seeing how embarrassed my husband gets while I drag him around. 

We eat at our favorite restaurant "Five Crowns" for dinner and then after stuffing ourselves we take our "peeping tom" walk.  To create a better view, here are some pics of homes in Corona del Mar during the day:

Charming french inspired home.  I love how the neighborhood has a mix of old world and cape cod charm.

Charming cape cod home... I swoon over eyebrow windows.

I find this home so fascinating!  I have been watching this home go up for years, I still believe they are finishing... what a project!

Sorry for the terrible picture, but I had to add this beautiful colonial style home.

Here are some fun homes in Balboa:

French quarter style home.  This home in person is magical!

Here are two different angles of my favorite home in California.  The slate roof added so much texture and dimension and to top it off, this boat was in front of the home:

... I almost went up to the front door and asked if I could move in

That stucco with the steel windows is so elegant and timeless.

I love this beautiful home, look at the sweet couple in the front maintaining their yard.

Another gorgeous colonial style home.

... no details are missed

Have a wonderful week!!