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!

The Perfect Mix!

This home with its hints of Gustavian and Southern French design, is the perfect blend of the old and new.  I can't help but to love the clean and simple aesthetic throughout all the rooms... especially the kitchen! 

When one thinks of Swedish style, we often think of white and blue-hued images of the Gustavian period.  

All I can say is there is nothing I love more than someone having the confidence to mix the old with the new, while keeping a simple balance.

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do:

all images via El Mueble

A New Find!

I came across this gorgeous Scandinavian blog today entitled Min Lilla Veranda.

Her taste is incredible!  

I have always been a huge fan of Sweden's innate sense of style.  

Marie's blog shows beautiful images of her darling home and things that inspire her.  Every detail is enchanting!  If you love pale distressed colours and light-suffused interiors mixed with the perfect find, you will love Marie's charming blog.  Below are some of my favorites... enjoy!

Go check out this beautiful blog!

Have 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!!