Romantic spaces and places
What better day to bring on love and romance inducing imagery than today - Valentine's Day.Pinterest via Pinterest via Domino Boutique Hotel 20° Sud, on Mauritius Island east of Madagascar A tent like this would not feel like camping. via PinterestZakynthos Island, Greece via PinterestI don't know how doctored this photo of this road in Ireland is- but...
Kitchen Remodeling Inspiration
Is your kitchen in sad shape? Well, the amazing styles and variations of Cliq Studios Kitchen Cabinets will definitely inspire you to at least think about taking the first step to giving your kitchen the TLC it deserves. If you aren’t able to remodel right now, or are happy with your kitchen, then just sit back and...
Quiet, beautiful moments…
We all could use some, to decompress, relax, and remember what it is all for. I am tremendously grateful to all of my readers - it is you - your comments and support, that keep this going. Have a wonderful weekend!all images via Paul Raeside.com
A charming and magical lakefront, mountainside village in Austria
The village of Hallstatt, in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, was an amazing day trip Chris and I took while we were in Austria. The village is built almost vertically onto the mountain, and seems as though it might almost slide into the lake.Hallstatt has some amazing history, which explains the village's precarious perch: "...this secluded...
My curtains revealed and an introduction to The Loaded Trunk!
My curtains are finally finished! Some of you might remember this post awhile back when I asked for suggestions for curtain colors after we moved into our new apartment in Chevy Chase, MD.Before: After: The curtains the apartment came with were drab and heavy. Our couch had to stay, and is an olive-colored suede, that depending on...
Glamorous and eclectic -homes with the best of both worlds
Mixing glamorous and eclectic is not an easy pair to resolve, but I'd say these spaces were beyond successful...Bold jewel toned walls and furniture take the earthy elements in the room, like the raw wood shelf, up a notch on the glamor scale....Here, the mod lines of the credenza look good with the Asian pedestal table and birdcage because...
Frantic Friday …deep breath
Holy cow where has this week gone! I still have unfinished project due today that could definitely use a few more days... A little serenity for you and wishes for a wonderful weekend! via Pinterest2 above via Pure Green Living2 above via TradHome
Tired mind? Keep your bedroom light and airy…
Ugh. I went to bed with a migraine and woke up with one. Nothing but time in bed can give me relief, but deadlines loom, so this bedroom eye candy will have to do...Keeping a bedroom light, both literally and emotionally, help me feel calm and restfulvia Gatherings Magazine Great light in this bedroom, and the mirrored closets...
House Tour: The golden age of Hollywood, a glamor girl’s dream…
Home feeling a little lackluster? This space by Sarah Gilbane should inspire some ideas for adding a little glam back in your home...The glossy stripes on the wall add glitz, while the grasscloth on the ceiling warm the space up a bit...The pendants are feminine, but not too girlySome garden stools add a bit of Chinoiserie to the...
More from my European summer 2010 trip..Regensburg, Germany, and Salzburg, Austria
Yikes! It's been a long time since I've posted images from my Summer 2010 trip around Europe, and I still have a lot to go! Today I'm sharing some pics from Regensburg, Germany, and Salzburg, Austria. Unfortunately it was raining most of the time we were in both cities, so our pictures aren't that great. ...