The arts and crafts style home of an artist and musician

It's always nice to get a look behind closed doors of artists' homes and workspaces - I always want to know the secret of their inspirations!The home below belongs to artist/musician Kurt and songwriter LoriTwo rooms in this home are dedicated to artistic endeavors - the front being fine art, the back being music.Album covers and other arty treasures...

More from my summer in Europe – enchanting Siena

Siena was not originally on our schedule to visit this summer, but we ended up being able to squeeze it in one day. It's a laid back, charming Tuscan city with an amazing sense of history.You can click on each image for a bigger version.The famous Piazza Del CampoYou can read about Siena here.Church of San Domenico on...

Take your pick: Living rooms for every taste and style

Along with your bedroom and the kitchen, I think the living room is one place in the house that should be a reflection of you - and be comfortable and beautiful. Hopefully one of the images below will provide some inspiration:A simple and cozy country living roomvia Ideal HomeA family friendly, flea market style living roomBHGElegant and feminineHouse...

Chic interiors inspired by the one and only Audrey

We love Audrey Hepburn. She seemed so effortlessly chic and sophisticated. From Charade to My Fair Lady, her movies are style icons unto themselves. Who can forget the "little black dress" in Breakfast at Tiffany's or the black and white extravaganza of the races in My Fair Lady? Audrey Hepburn's personal style was equally feminine and elegant with modern...

A most pretty little space

I've yet to loose my sense of wonder at beautiful interiors, but even more so when the space is small! As some of you know, I work from home, and live small, so I'm always on the look out for great small spaces that serve as both live and work space. I think this apartment, owned by...

Rooms for sweet slumber

For some reason I have not been sleeping well lately. I wake up feeling anxious but I'm not sure why; so needless to say I'm a bit groggy. Maybe if my bedroom looked a little more like these I'd sleep easier...Love the quiet, clean design of this bedroomvia Home Sweet Home Great morning light...via Country LivingNeutrals can't...

A fabulous house tour with modern and vintage twists…

This is the home of Jess Loraas, a photographer and competitive show jumper, based in Calgary.I love the clean, simple lines to everything - but it doesn't lack "prettiness" which I also like.One day I must have a home office as efficient and beautiful as this one. Believe it or not, it's in her guest room...SO pretty! ...

Modern interiors in ancient homes

I LOVE old, historic homes. The character, the charm, the history, and the quality of craftsmanship far surpass the cookie cutter houses most of us have to settle for. What I also love is to see how people of today integrate modern technologies and furnishings into houses built long before those technologies were ever dreamed up.PS -...

A super easy DIY that makes a great Mother’s Day gift

The new home networking site - Link My Home, was awesome enough to publish my post today on turning a Mason jar into a soap pump. Link My Home connects home owners globally to chat, share inspiration, and buy/sell - check it out.Below is my post and DIY ...

O M G – Best house tour ever!

I don't know how to make your Monday better, because if this house tour doesn't leave you high off the beauty I don't know what will. It is simply gorgeous.The house is registered for film and photo shoots - so no one actually lives here. Still, it's beautifully done. Seriously, I would consider giving my left...