Crisp and bright rooms

We had a bit of a heatwave here in Maryland this week so I thought a little cool off was in order.  The rooms below are perfect for hot summer days because they are light and airy, just like a crisp cotton sun dress!Love the spotty drapes.I always have my eye out for a large floor mirror for a...

Luxurious Showers

If only I had the space! Had to include this one even though it is not a possibility in my bathroom renos
What a great way to start the day than with a shower that would definitely wake me up and put in the right mood for the rest of the day... there is also nothing better than a shower after a hard day working at the farm!via franklyesotericvia bloglovinvia cutedecorvia decorpadvia bhgNo matter what your design style is, a luxury shower can...

What are the carpet trends for 2014?

silence carpet collection by bolon
Flooring was often seen as a secondary element of a home’s interior design. Home owners tended to give more importance to the other elements of a room, such as the furniture and accessories, and used a carpet simply as a floor covering. However, the trend is now to make it more of a focal point for a room rather...

Photographer portfolio Bethany Lynn Nauert – Gorgeous, livable spaces

The wedding was wonderful and we are back from our honeymoon!  It was all wonderful.  Before I start sharing the details with you we have a lot of loose ends to tie up and thank you notes to write.  In the meantime, enjoy the stunning rooms below...Love the gray velvet...Can't wait to get hardwood throughout my whole house!See more...

More from Greece: Interiors, Exteriors, and the Views

More of the beauty that is Greece, where Chris and I are honeymooning.  Enjoy!Beautiful, beautiful Balos...one of the beaches in Crete we're visiting. via Pinterestvia San Giorgio Hotel MykonosA hotel in Mykonosvia Pinterest Amazing monasteries perched atop rock formations.via National Geographicvia Pinterest via Flickrvia Pinterest via Bread and Olives

Glamorous, gorgeous, and unexpected spaces

Those blues and that pink?  Genius Less is more when you have a home with such amazing bones I would never pick that wallpaper, and I do not like zebra rugs, but all of these elements together are so pretty. Brick wall and an unashamedly girly bed? Love it.

More inspiration from Greece: A private house in Tinos

Here is a gorgeous home in Cyclades, Greece, on the Island of Tinos.  The architects set out to make the home symbolic of what the island represents - day to day beauty and simplicity.The home is 250sqm of living space with an open plan layout.  There are no cabinets, closets, or drawers in the interior, only built in nooks...

Amazing interior photography by Tracey Ayton

I haven't found a site that got me this excited in awhile.  These photos really make me look forward to decorate our house once the wedding mayhem is over!I need more carrera marble in my life.Absolutely gorgeous home office. LOVE.The couch, the coffee table - perfect. Gorgeous colors.Check out Tracey's site and amazing blog for even more amazing spaces! TraceyAyton.com

Inspiring white interiors

Used to be the pages of Decorology was always bursting with images of white interiors. While I still and probably will always love white interiors, my love of color has blossomed over time.  Nonetheless, I thought it would still be nice to pay homage to my first love, white interiors. Enjoy! 2 images above via Sweet Home StylesThis would...

Book Review: Decorate with Flowers by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring

The book Decorate With Flowers is just blooming* with gorgeous flower arrangements, color palettes, styling, and just good old eye candy.  If this book can't get you excited for spring, I don't know what will!Decorate author Holly Becker teams up with stylist Leslie Shewring to offer practical know-how and colorful inspiration for decorating the home with florals.  Blending their...