The 5 Best White Sofas!

About 6 years ago I bought a Montauk sofa and chair slipcovered in white heavy cotton. I loved them then and I still love them now. Before that I had Ikeas white slipcovered sofas but I was ready to invest in something better and more durable and I am so glad I did. The quality is fantastic and if I get tired of the look I can always redo the slipcovers. 

If I were to replace my sofas today I would probably buy the Dream sofa from ABC Carpet and Home. They are amazingly comfortable and have a slightly more modern look to them....less shabby chic than the Montauk. My other favourite is the Ghost sofa designed by Paola Navone. Stunning look but less comfortable than the Dream sofa from ABC Carpet. 

Take a look at my picks for the 5 best white sofas and tell me your favourite!

 Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, A Delightsome Life, The Dedicated House

Ghost Sofa from Paola Navone - ABC Carpet and Home - $4295.00

Pure Dream Sofa - ABC Carpet and Home - $5495.00

Montauk Lounge - Custom Sizes - Prices vary based on order

Portabello Sofa - Shabby Chic Couture - $3660.00

White Linen Sofa - ABC Carpet and Home - $2595.00

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

 

Freshly Styled

Ohhh I just love this house! The contrast of the dark frames around the mirrors in the living room against the white floors and ceilings. Very comfortable, fresh and casual with a swing in the dining room no less! A pile of hats at the front entry ready for a sunny day is just a part of the wonderful appeal of this very pretty house.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! I am in beautiful British Columbia this weekend visiting my mom and it is really warm and lovely here. 

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

 via: Greige via Skonahem

Country Retreat

 

This is a really super country retreat in South Carolina that two couples bought and renovated with great style. A fun kitchen and with super cool lights that follow a bit of a them throughout the house. I was looking for a new lamp for my bedroom today and came across some lamps with this rope not only around the wire portion of the lamp but also wrapped around the structure of the shade and it was so gorgeous! In fact they had many styles with this sort of treatment that I thought would be a great addition for a more rustic look. I also like the wire and metal coffee tables in the living room. My favourite room in this home is the screened in porch....I would love something like this during the summer months! 

photos: Alec Hemer

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, Common Ground Do

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Country Living

photos: http://alechemer.com/

Interiors: White on White

Simple and chic white on white decorating in this home in England. All of my favorite elements including pops of colour with a mix of vintage, barn and Swedish style. Take a look at the child like art throughout the home that adds a really whimsical element and a touch of humour to each room. When I see a home like this I remember the importance of layering different white and cream colours into the space to ensure you have depth and don't forget about different textures as well.

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: No Minimalist Here, A Delightsome Life (Hey I was featured here. Hop on over to take a look!), The 36th Avenue, French Country Cottage, The Charm of Home, Common Ground-Do, Rooted in Thyme, My Romantic Home, Sunny Simple Life

Via: 1st option

Humour in the House

This is such a fun and cheeky home! So eclectic with fun pops of color and those little messages they have put around the house...a good reminder not to take life too seriously! You gotta love those lockers as well! So cute for an entry..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

 via: Boligplus

Raw and Refined

You may have seen a few of these photos from Daniella Witte's apartment on Pinterest or Tumblr but I myself had never seen the whole home until today. Daniella is a photographer and her keen eye is clearly evident here in her own space. An industrial style that manages to feel very refined by combining rough surfaces with cozy furs, black and grey with warm woods. 

Don't forget to enter my Giveaway! There is still time! Enter HERE!

 Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Via

Vintage Dream

I have so many blogs I visit regularly and they vary so much, going from modern Swedish blogs to French country blogs by wonderful bloggers in the US. (see my list on the first page to visit other blogs I love) One blog I have really admired is lille vildand at lillevildand.blogspot.no. The wonderful home of Jannicke, that is featured in most of the posts is so beautiful and the use of white throughout is so well done!  Take a look at this photos and go and take a look at this blog...

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Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

all photos: lillevildand

Linking with: Savy Southern Style , Timewashed, A Delightsome Life, The 36th Avenue, From My Front Porch to Yours, French Country Cottage, Shabby Art Boutique, My Romantic Home, Redoux

Inspiration in White - Chairs

Okay I am having a "chair" moment....or a "seating" moment actually. I am working on a project and am redoing some chairs and I am seriously obsessed with finding the right shape chair and the right fabric. I have been looking at chair after chair and I really love the old slipper chairs but can not find an old one to redo. I am also loving daybeds but did not find one of those either but found a chaise longue instead that has a similar look. I am having it redone now and will post the results when it is done. I have used some of the photos below for inspiration...

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

 via: hviturlakkris.blogspot, andrewmartin.co.uk, timzou.tumblr.com, moderncountry.blogspot.com, miss-elvin.blogspot.com.au, princessgreeneye.blogspot.com, lambertnyc.blogspot.com, vintage-house.blogspot.com

 

Gingerbread House

I love this Gingerbread house in Sweden. The lovely intricate carvings on the exterior make this a storybook house that is warm and welcoming! The interior of the home has very light wall paper in many rooms that just adds to its charm!

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Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Via

Linking with: Mod Vintage Life, The Dedicated House, Rose Chintz Cottage, Savy Southern Style, The Vintage Farmhouse, The Charm of Home. Common Ground-Do, French Country Cottage, Shabby Art Boutique, Rooted in Thyme, Jennifer Rizzo

I was featured over at The Dedicated House. Go on over and take a look!

http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.ca/2012/11/make-it-pretty-monday-week-24.html?showComment=1353382863436

Giveaway and Ceramics Shop Open!

This giveaway is now finished. Thanks to all!

I have so much to celebrate today so I am going to do my first Giveaway! 

First of all The SHOP is up and running and my ceramics are for sale on the site. (This weekend until Monday Nov. 12 (12 midnight EST) shipping is included for North American customers!) VERY soon I will have furniture and home accessories up for sale on the site as well.

 

Second I hit 2000 likes on Facebook! I think that is another good reason to celebrate.

And last but most important I get to share all of this with YOU! I can not tell you how much I appreciate your comments and support. I feel I have a community of like minded friends out there and I truly love it!

So....

All you have to do is:

1. Subscribe to lookslikewhite through my Network Blogs, Bloglovin or by email.

2. Leave a comment on my website below.

3. Like my Facebook page

4. Post this giveaway on your Facebook page.

The Prize is of course a piece of lookslikewhite ceramics! This is a white platter that is about 16" long and 6.5" wide. It has a white glazed front and a natural, unglazed back. (spoon not included) I will ship anywhere so go ahead and enter. The giveaway will close on Friday, Nov. 16th, 2012, at midnight EST.

Thank you all again!

Trudy xx