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Here's a little visual journey of what I would LOVE my new (yet to be found) home to look like. I know my place won't be perfection when I find it. (my budget alone will dictate that) but when it's done, I def. want to use black and white details on the exterior as a starting point. Wonderful outdoor seating spaces will also be a must! |
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Hello, Hello! I apologize for the silence, I was taking a much needed mini-vacation to the Caribbean! (ahhh love it there). I'm officially back to reality but I'm still dreaming a little. I've decided that for my semi-retirement in about 27 years I'd like to own a little villa some place. I'd be very happy if it looked a exactly like this. I would of course extend an open invite to family and friends! It would also be for rent when I wasn't escaping for a couple of months during the winter!! A girl can dream right?? I'd better start my "cottage account" today! Hope your winter is going well, it feels like Spring is just around the corner in Boston today! This beautiful "cottage" is located in the Bahamas and is by designer Tom Scheerer. (I think it may even be his vacation place). I'm sure you've caught a glimpse of it before but it's amazing, so I thought I'd share it again. I love all Tom's "beach" projects. |
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| Limed wood perfection! |
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| Paloma posted my dream home today! See the description and more visuals on her "Dream Home" series via her blog La Dolce Vita! Enjoy! |
stealing a moment in a warm sunny place..It's about this time of year {every year} that I start to get the winter blahs.....I love the retro feel of the pink umbrella above. In fact I love almost all of Santa Barbara Designs umbrella's..
I would love to have a beach bungalow in a place like the Bahamas someday! I imagine my space would be fresh, clean and "under decorated". {think Tom Scheerer's beach spaces} {isn't day dreaming fun?}
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Images: Robert Stilin, Domino, ?, House Beautiful, via Design Sponge, ?
I'm so excited to share this month's recommended book. It's Weekend Retreats by Susanna Salk; Rizzoli. Every home featured is unique in it's own way. There is truly something for everyone. The photography quality is beautiful as well. I'll file this one under "day dreaming". Enjoy!! Here's a peek at the prettiness inside...
Photography: Paul Costello {I just love this image} 
Photography: John Gruen
Photography: James Merrell
Photography: Don Freeman
Mom and Dad, I'm' thinking we need one of these in Vermont! {Don't you agree K?}
Photography: Michael Mundi {previous two images}
Photography: William Abranowicz {previous two images}
Photography: Simon Upton {previous two images}
Photographer: Oberto Gili
If you're a regular reader of my blog, I'm sure you'll recall my multiple mentions of the desire to someday build a home. I of course have a "dream house style file" that I add to on a weekly basis.. Maybe I'm onto something, how does a weekly What's in the D.H. Style file post sound? In any case, I came across the beautiful creations of Backen Gilliam Architects via Under a Paper Moon. {a fabulous blog} last week. I love the clean style, farm house inspiration, and welcoming facades. I do want a bright and airy home, so I may have to tweak some of the covered porches a bit. Enjoy!
