Cloiseau...

I can't tell you how excited I was when I found more images of one of my favorite homes in Provence called Cloiseau!  This home has so much raw energy - everything about it screams South of France!

As you're looking through these images - notice the small detailed antique pieces, the lamps, side tables, wall decor and light fixtures.   The home is not filled to the brim with furniture, which makes it that much more soothing and relaxing.  It goes to show that a few great pieces go a long way!

all images via Living Agency

What is it about this home that gets me excited for Spring?!!

Provencial homes are known for bringing the outside in; they're also about the country and the simple life lived well.

The Indoor Shutter... Brilliant!

Many of you know Brooke Giannetti with Gianetti home design!  

Both Brooke and her husband Steve are drawing up their beautiful dream home out in the country!

I can't tell you how much fun I have had looking at images and sketches of this soon to be amazing home out in the country... my dream!

My husband and I have our home on the market for the same reasons!  We are planning on moving to a charming little town called Midway; it's about fifteen minutes from Park City, Utah and has so many wonderful outdoor opportunities for our little family.

Brooke has posted several images of brilliant ideas, one of those ideas is using true authentic shutters inside the home:

via Desde my Ventana

via Chateau en el sur de Francia Deleuze

via Desde my Ventana

via Desde my Ventana

via Mary Bairstow

via Chateau de moissac

These shutters add so much warmth and character while at the same time letting the perfect amount of light in when needed... what do you think?

Hope you are all enjoy your Spring Break!!

Spring...

I found so much enjoyment as I sat out in the sun flipping through my Cote Sud Magazines yesterday!

The images of Provence with its fields of lavender and sun drenched country sides filled my soul with excitement for Spring!

I love carefree simple living!

More Inspiration from Provence!

One of my favorite weekly activities is hanging with my aunt Christie while our kids swim at the pool.  While trying to keep a close eye on our kids, we drool over images from our favorite magazines!

Simple moments with family and loved one's can be such a blast!  It's what I live for!

Christie... I love ya!!

Here are some of our favorites:

All images via Cote Quest

I hope you're having a wonderful week!