Cool in the Hamptons

Two years ago I spent a week in Southampton and I loved it. Our little hotel was not far from the beach and I can honestly say it was one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to. The waves, the homes along the beach, the sand and the open space was amazing. The town was lovely and the people so kind and easy going! I was dying to see the inside of so many homes as they all looked wonderful as does this home. Built in the "saltbox" style and right on the water this house mixes soft ocean blues with white to create a gorgeous beachy atmosphere..

Photos: ERIC JOSJÖ

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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 Linking with: Rooted in Thyme, From My Front Porch to Yours, Sunny Simple Life, Mod Vintage Life, Savvy Southern Style, The Dedicated House, Timewashed, No Minimalist Here

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via: Skonahem

Inspiration in White Goes Pink!

With Valentine's Day around the corner I thought Inspiration in White this week should go PINK! I do love pale pink and it is of course a Shabby Chic favourite but I can not say I have any in my home....none, not one thing... which is too bad because there are so many great ways to use pink and to add that little bit of femininity to any space. Check it out..

 

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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 Linking with : Mod Vintage Life, The Dedicated House, Savvy Southern Style, My Romantic Home

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Fashionable Home

This is the home of Swedish fashion designer Naja Munthe. Again, the simplicity of the furnishings and colour palette are perfect. Some things that really jump out at me as great ideas are the low hanging pendant lights over the coffee table as well as the glass panelled windows that create the entry into the dining room! Stunning...I also love the wall of books in the dining room. Very original home.

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with : A Delightsome Life, French Country Cottage, The 36th Avenue, Shabby Art Boutique

Via:Mad and Bolig

Danish Style

This cool loft in Copenhagen really sums up the Danish style for me. Clean lines, natural materials, modern but still with a warmth that comes through the textures used throughout the loft. Really gorgeous..

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with: Savvy Southern Style

via: The Guardian 

Creamy Traditional Cottage

What really strikes me about this lovely traditional home in the English countryside is the wall colour. I love this shade of white! I have a colour like this in my home and it can look anywhere from very white to creamy yellow depending on the room and the time of day (the paint is Mayonnaise from Benjamin Moore). I painted the ceiling white and the moldings a different white (but with a glossy paint) and this plays off the wall colour beautifully. A touch of black here and there to anchor the room and you have a great looking space like the one below...

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with: My Romantic Home

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Elegantly Styled Loft

The loft of Wolfgang Behnken, creative director at Young & Rubicam, is a beautifully elegant space. Most rooms are very simple with minimal furnishings but nothing is done without thought. Each piece is part of his many collections that not only include furnishings but books and art as well. The library is full and disordered but he insists that he knows where each book is and that he can easily find what he is looking for...a true artist himself I think....

Enjoy!

Trudy

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 via: Elle Decor Italia

Interior: Black and White

This beautiful fisherman's cottage, totally decorated in black and white, is currently owned by an interior designer and an architect. They took this once run down beauty and completely renovated inside and out and newly landscaped the surrounding land as well to take advantage of the garden as much as possible. New furnishings combine with antiques and found objects to create a warm and inviting home for this couple. I love the relaxed feeling in this home...simple, classic and a great place to invite family and friends...

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, Timewashed, A Delightsome Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, No Minimalist Here, French Country Cottage, Shabby Art Boutique, The Charm of Home, Jennifer Rizzo, Common Ground-Do, Rooted In Thyme, Redoux, My Romantic Home

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Neutral Territory from Lonny Magazine

This month Lonny has a wonderful spread on the home of antique dealer Kaye O Toole. Each day as I look at all of the beautiful white homes I put on my blog I am constantly reminded of why I love white decor so much and this home does it again. It is very neutral in tone but it is the combination of many whites, creams, greys and pale blues that gives it such warmth and texture. The furniture and accessories throughout the home are just exquisite and unusual, collected over time. Kaye lives steps away from her antique store which I will show a bit of tomorrow. I love her kitchen with the white jars on the island and her bedroom with the incredible canopy bed looks so romantic and comfortable. Just a lovely, inspiring home..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Lonny magazine

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Brown and Black Decor

Love the colouring in this brown, black and white home. The colour flows from one room to the other creating an environment that is easy on the eyes and makes a great statement. It features wonderful accessories with great cushions, artwork, and cool lamps. Very comfortable and livable..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Via: Skonahem

Linking with: From My Front Porch To Yours, No Minimalist Here, French Country Cottage, Shabby Art Boutique, My Romantic Home

Inspiration in White - Cozy Spaces

It is so cold here in Montreal right now and we have two feet of snow in the front yard! I am sitting at my computer in a big cashmere sweater with my housecoat overtop trying to stay warm (yes we have a well heated home but there seems to be drafts everywhere!) All I can think about is getting into a cozy spot by the fire or under a blanket so I thought I would share with you a few cozy spaces that I like..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: The Dedicated House, Rose Chintz Cottage

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