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  • Beach House – Decorology’s obsession this week

    Beach House – Decorology’s obsession this week

    Beach House Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

    Yay!  Our much awaited OBX vacation is almost here.   And after spending this past year working and taking care of a 3-year-old and baby, I really, really need a vacation.

    How does a week at the beach house or at the lake house sound to you?  I wouldn’t need anything this fancy to get my fix, but it is beautiful.

    Warm sea air and ocean breezes on this beautiful porch would be an amazing way to spend the evening.
    2 images above via DecorPad

    A beach house should be bright, open, and airy.  To better integrate it into the beach setting, opt for natural materials like sisal and jute.  White and blue is a fresh clean palette the makes a not to the ocean.

    At this beach house a neutral palette with pops of orange make the space more energized.

    Notice a trend? A lot of beach houses use a lot of white, and slipcovered furniture makes for easy sand removal!

    Even in the bedroom we find natural elements in the form of a sisal rug.  The decorative pillows remind me of the colors of shells.

    4 images above via Chango & Co.

    Daybeds are a great idea for beach house decorating.  I love the freedom to nap or read whenever I want on vacation.

    This beach house bedroom is light and airy.  The linen curtains allow ocean breezes through the space.
    2 images above via The Iron Gate

    This kitchen is amazing.  I like that the island is a different color than the cabinets, it really warms up the space.  The pale blue subway tile backsplash is amazing too!
    via Kelly Nutt Design<

  • Inspiring Architecture: Poetry of Place book review

    Inspiring Architecture: Poetry of Place book review

    Poetry of Place is one of my favorite books of the year, hands down.  Perusing the book is like taking a tour through some of the most beautiful homes and properties I’ve ever seen, and the photography makes the escape complete.

    “Poetry of Place: The New Architecture and Interiors of McAlpine (Rizzoli 2017). Continuing the story from his best selling first book, Bobby McAlpine picks up where he left off delving into the heart’s longing for home and breaking the rules of traditional architecture, harvesting what is true to tell your own story.”

    Poetry of Place

    Below are some of my favorite moments from the book, but trust me, if these speak to you you have to see them all.

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    Poetry of Place
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    “This volume features the recent projects of McAlpine, one of the country’s most highly respected architecture and interior design firms, renowned for its timeless houses exemplifying the charm and elegance of traditional and vernacular English, American, and European styles blended with a modern sensibility.” – Amazon description

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    From Tudor style homes to wooden lakeside homes, the book features twenty homes with the projects explained by Bobby McAlpine.

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    Houses featured include a Tuscan-style horse farm, a Colonial revival, exotic Florida beach house, and a European manor house.

    Poetry of Place I know I don’t really have to do any convincing when it comes to checking out Poetry of Place, the beautiful spaces speak for themselves.  You can pick up Poetry of Place wherever books are sold.

  • Beach House Inspiration: Decorology’s obsession this week

    Beach House Inspiration: Decorology’s obsession this week

    Beach House Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

    Unfortunately we don’t have a beach house, we aren’t even looking at beach house rentals this year, and we don’t even have a vacation planned.  And after spending this past year working and taking care of baby, I really, really need a vacation.  So for now, I will just have to settle for beach house eye candy.

    How does a week at the beach house or at the lake house sound to you?  I wouldn’t need anything this fancy to get my fix, but it is beautiful.

    Warm sea air and ocean breezes on this beautiful porch would be an amazing way to spend the evening.
    2 images above via DecorPad

    A beach house should be bright, open, and airy.  To better integrate it into the beach setting, opt for natural materials like sisal and jute.  White and blue is a fresh clean palette the makes a not to the ocean.

    At this beach house a neutral palette with pops of orange make the space more energized.

    Notice a trend? A lot of beach houses use a lot of white, and slipcovered furniture makes for easy sand removal!

    Even in the bedroom we find natural elements in the form of a sisal rug.  The decorative pillows remind me of the colors of shells.

    4 images above via Chango & Co.

    Daybeds are a great idea for beach house decorating.  I love the freedom to nap or read whenever I want on vacation.

    This beach house bedroom is light and airy.  The linen curtains allow ocean breezes through the space.
    2 images above via The Iron Gate

    This kitchen is amazing.  I like that the island is a different color than the cabinets, it really warms up the space.  The pale blue subway tile backsplash is amazing too!
    via Kelly Nutt Design<

  • Beach Houses: Escape to the beach

    Beach Houses: Escape to the beach

    Beach Houses

    Summer is finally here!  We have a week vacation planned for the beach, and it can’t come soon enough or last long enough.  I figured I’d tease myself by finding some beautiful beach houses!

    via Gentside

    via Gentside

    I don’t even need a fancy house, just give me beach front.

    via Pinterest via Photography Heat

    via Photography Heat

  • Antique Furniture brings beauty, character, and history to these interiors

    Antique Furniture brings beauty, character, and history to these interiors

    Antique Furniture

    Antique Furniture – does anything add character to a home quite like it?  I suppose that’s debatable, but I am instantly drawn to old pieces with a penchant for craftsmanship and history.  Another HUGE appeal that I don’t think is broadcast enough is that there is not potentially harmful off-gassing!

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    Beautiful hardwood floors and mouldings make this furniture and decor shine.

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    Antiques don’t mean stuffy or traditional, there is a lot of antique furniture out there that is modern even for today’s standards.

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    A desk so gorgeous sitting down to answer emails will seem like a treat…maybe.
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    antique furniture

    Believe it or not this dining room is in a beach house.  How clever is using these leather benches for table seating?

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    Holy armoire…and wallpaper.

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    All images via 1st dibs

  • Beach House – Decorology’s obsession this week

    Beach House Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

    Unfortunately we don’t have a beach house, we aren’t even looking at beach house rentals this year, and we don’t even have a vacation planned.  And after spending this past year working and taking care of baby, I really, really need a vacation.  So for now, I will just have to settle for beach house eye candy.

    How does a week at the beach house or at the lake house sound to you?  I wouldn’t need anything this fancy to get my fix, but it is beautiful.

    Warm sea air and ocean breezes on this beautiful porch would be an amazing way to spend the evening.
    2 images above via DecorPad

    A beach house should be bright, open, and airy.  To better integrate it into the beach setting, opt for natural materials like sisal and jute.  White and blue is a fresh clean palette the makes a not to the ocean.

    At this beach house a neutral palette with pops of orange make the space more energized.

    Notice a trend? A lot of beach houses use a lot of white, and slipcovered furniture makes for easy sand removal!

    Even in the bedroom we find natural elements in the form of a sisal rug.  The decorative pillows remind me of the colors of shells.

    4 images above via Chango & Co.

    Daybeds are a great idea for beach house decorating.  I love the freedom to nap or read whenever I want on vacation.

    This beach house bedroom is light and airy.  The linen curtains allow ocean breezes through the space.
    2 images above via The Iron Gate

    This kitchen is amazing.  I like that the island is a different color than the cabinets, it really warms up the space.  The pale blue subway tile backsplash is amazing too!
    via Kelly Nutt Design<

  • Escape to the beach

    Escape to the beach

    Winters in Maryland the past few years have not been typical. Cold, windy, and wet seems to be the theme. It just has me thinking…why don’t I live in a tropical climate?

    via Gentside

    via Gentside

    I don’t even need a fancy house, just give me beach front.

    via Pinterest via Photography Heat

    via Photography Heat

  • Beautiful White Coastal Retreat

    Beautiful White Coastal Retreat

    Imagine a weekend where it’s just you, a pile of books you’ve been wanting to read, or that blank journal for 2013, and this gorgeous coastal cottage…

    Enjoy your tea or coffee on the patio below

    …not a bad way to spend a weekend, right?
    via Boligmagasinet

  • A no-fuss beach house that’s relaxing and beautiful

    A no-fuss beach house that’s relaxing and beautiful

    The beach is my favorite place, and I haven’t been to one in over two years. If I had any beach house I’d be there now, but this one would be especially nice. It’s not your typical blue and white, seashell adorned coastal dwelling, but a chic and modern take that is still laid back.

    White walls with the gorgeous glossy floors is so refreshing and pretty.  Gloss floors are easy to clean, too!

    The owner chose pink and turquoise over the traditional blue and white.  I think turquoise and pink are a refreshing change.

    I imagine the owner has reasons, but I would hang some artwork or a pretty chandelier in the bedroom, and use the same hardwood floors as seen in the dining room.

    What do you think?

    Read and see more at Adore Home

  • How about holiday in a charming English country estate

    How about holiday in a charming English country estate

    Well, maybe not this year, but getting a glimpse inside these gorgeously decorated homes for rent is still a treat.

    The “Treverra House” in Cornwall, is one of my favorite for rent by Perfect Stays.

    I like the sparse, neutral way the house is decorated.  I think it makes it easier to relax and unwind.

    What do you think of the harlequin armoire?

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    I think the image above is from a different property they manage – isn’t it charming?

    The view is so gorgeous and the room so light-filled.  If I lived here, I would probably end up bringing my laptop and papers to the table and work from there…

    You can see pictures of all of their properties on the Perfect Stays site.

    via Perfect Stays