Designer Home

I really like Rue Magazine and the latest issue has got some great homes and ideas.

This months feature is on designer Caitlin Flemming. The home that she decorated below is actually the home of her mother and their collaboration was obviously a labour of love..and great taste. So simple... but the pieces! The gorgeous mirror in the living room, the armoire in the dining room and of course the amazing antique bed (I am afraid I would have to paint that bed white. I featured a really similar bed on Facebook in white and it is to die for!).

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: Mod Vintage Life, Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home

Mora Clocks

You all know my love of Swedish style.. the simple way the rooms are arranged, the white palette and the delicate design of the furniture.

I have a particular obsession with Mora Clocks and have been searching for one for many years. Mora clocks were traditionally made in the town of Mora in Sweden and began production in the late 18th century and continued to be made right through the 19th century. They are essentially a grandfather clock and have wonderful varied colours and shapes. Some even have a kind of crown or ornament on the top of the clock.

There are really none to be found in Quebec or at least it is very rare but I hold out hope that I will one day have one in my home, in fact I have just the spot!

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: Sunny Simple Life , The Dedicated House, Shabby Art Boutique, A Delightsome Life, The 36th Avenue, Redoux, Jennifer Rizzo, Rooted in Thyme, My Romantic Home

via:housetohome.co.uk,zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com, inredningsvis.se, theessenceofthegoodlife.blogspot.com, 

swedishbluedoor.co.uk, DreamyWhites, vintagemorrhar.blogspot.com

Inspiration in White - Candles

I love candles and have many glowing around the house daily. I prefer floral fragrances but in winter I tend to go with a more woody scent. I love mercury glass containers but what I am really looking for is simplicity in the look of the candle. Here are a few ideas for you to buy as gifts (these are so cool because you can personalize them or find one for Valentine's Day that is just around the corner) or for setting a mood at home...

These are Tina K candles....so pretty. 

Have you seen these gorgeous Izola candles?

Superb Tom Dixon candles in brass, silver and copper .

 

Tea candles from Martha Stewart that you can make yourself. 

And of course lovely Mercury Glass candles from lookslikewhite shop. These smell so good!

Love Tocca Candles. Very feminine in look and in the fragrance.

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Bright White

Pretty bright white and light filled Swedish home that has so many great elements. Loving the view from the living room into the dining room and black and white sitting room. The modern kitchen and black and white tile in the bathroom are perfect!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: Mod Vintage Life, The Dedicated House, Sunny Simple Life, Savvy southern Style, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch to Yours

via:Skonahem

Vintage: Pastel and Cream

This lovely Victorian cottage is decked out in old pinks, vintage treasures and draped in gorgeous light from the tall windows. Each room has so many unusual and interesting finds that I can not stop looking at the details to see how this effortless styling was created. Some of my favourite parts of this home are the slipper pink chair in the sitting room, the tall lamps on either side of the mirror and the bed in the child's room! So different and fun for a kids room don't you think?

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: French Country Cottage , Shabby Art Boutique, The 36th Avenue, The Charm of Home, Common Ground-Do, Redoux, Rooted in Thyme, From My Front Porch to Yours, My Romantic Home, Jennifer Rizzo, The Dedicated House, Sunny Simple Life

I was featured over at French Country Cottage and at A Delightsome Life! Check it out!

Via: Light Locations

Shabby London Home

This home in London is so pretty and filled to the brim with shabby decor! There are many interesting corners in this house and not one is empty but decorated to the max with accessories....mirrors, frames, books, candle holders and plants....whew! I love the two living rooms that are attached and the family room that is adjacent to the kitchen. Lots of cozy couches in this house to curl up on!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

 Linking with: Mod Vintage Life, The Dedicated House, Rose Chintz Cottage, Sunny Simple Life, Savvy Southern Style, Timewashed, French Country Cottage, The 36th Avenue, A Delightsome Life, Shabby Art Boutique, My Romantic Home, The Charm of Home, Jennifer Rizzo, Common Ground-Do, Rooted in Thyme, From My Front Porch to yours

I was featured over at French Country Cottage! Check it out!

 

via; Shoot Factory

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

xx

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

via:atcasa 

Rustic Country Christmas

This creative home has so many interesting displays and uses each element in a new way that Christmas decor never looked so fun! From the hats displayed on the wall in the form of a tree to the framed wreath on the stairway I am inspired to try some of these super ideas in my own home!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

 Linking with: Sunny Simple Life, Mockingbird Hill Cottage, How Sweet the Sound, Savvy Southern Style, The 36th Avenue, From My Front Porch to Yours, French Country Cottage, The Charm of Home, Common Ground-Do, Shabby Art Boutique, My Romantic Home, Jennifer Rizzo

 Via: Houzz

Inspiration in White - Christmas Tables

I am starting to think about how I will do my table this year for Christmas Day when the family comes over. I always do an all white table (of course) but this year I really want to add something different. I am not sure what that will be ( I will take a picture so you can see what I decide) but I want to add red or bring plants instead of flowers onto the table. Anyway, I have been looking for inspiration and I thought I would share with you what I found.

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: Savy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home

 via: Country Home, Dreamy Whites , Purple Area, Shelterness