Lovely, fresh Scandinavian homes

These homes really speak for themselves. Effortlessly chic and pretty.The spine bookshelf really ads a modern look.I like the striped bed!via Skona Hem

An AMAZING home transformation

I'm jealous. Pure Style Home's Lauren Liess is only in her twenty something's and has her own interior design business, a family, and one adorable home! What's amazing is what she started out with only a year ago, and what she's turned it into. Check it out -Exterior beforeExterior afterEntry beforeEntry afterKitchen beforeKitchen after!!!More of the...

A beautiful mountain trail with the bluest river below

More pics from my summer in Europe! These photos are from the Cares Gorge walk, one of Chris's favorite parts of our trip this summer. Read more about it here. At 12km, it's quite long, and can get very busy during peak travel season, so go early or off-season. DEFINITELY wear some hiking boots and...

Some lovely eye candy for you

Say what you will about the quality of Ikea, but I do like to look through their seasonal catalogs for inspiration. I found their latest to be especially full of some lovely ideas. What do you think?

And the winner of the Gianna Rose Ceramic Gardenia & Jasmine flower-shaped scented infusers is….

Nuit! Nuit from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, congrats! This was the most popular Decorology giveaway to date with 88 entries! Thanks to all for entering!Nuit, please send me your shipping address asap so I can get you this pretty goodie!Email your address to ashleydecorologyblogcom.

Beautiful, serene photographs by Silke Zander

So beautiful...Love this one...All images property of Silke Zander

SUPER Glamourous French and Shabby Chic furniture

You'll love this shop I'm sure - Sweetpea and Willow, in Ireland and London, has so many gorgeous things I could furnish my whole house with their stuff!Okay - this bed. I LOVE that the opulent white wash frame is paired with a modest gray linen. Seriously I might have to get this bed one day.Isn't this...

A book that every DIYer, remodeler, and frugalista must check out!

HGTV's Design on a Dime Host Frank Fontana's Dirty Little Secrets of Design; I have to say I was very impressed by this book when I received it. Lots of decorating books have inspiring and pretty images, but this is one of the few rare ones that you actually want to read. It is packed with great...

Some great inspiration: Victorian Shabby Chic

Way too long ago a reader asked me for suggestions to create a "Victorian Shabby Chic" style. I'm ashamed that I'm just getting to it now - but better late than never?Here's what she writes:"...we are just starting major renovations on an old Victorian house (built in 1891). One of my challenges is that I don't want...

Pictures from my summer in Europe – the gorgeous lakes of Picos de Europa

If you love animals you'll love these photos! These photos are from the Asturias region in Spain; the Covadonga glacial lakes: Enol and La Ercina. Other than the breath taking views, what also made it for me were the adorable sheep and cows meandering around the mountains. All through the paths you could hear the cowbells...