Serious Curb Appeal: Beautiful Homes

Residential Architecture

Enjoy the traditional/modern architectural play in these gorgeous homes'.

 It's what  that makes them so appealing!.

The modern mix here is hard to see; it's all in the details...

Lot of French influence in  these...

This tiny cottage is a favorite!

Have a Great Day!

xo

Valerie

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English, Dutch, American, French... Country Styles

Country Style is lovely, anywhere you look:

Elegant Country Style, Brazil

English Country

Dutch Country

Swedish Country

American Country

American Country - Prairie Style

~Check out the holes drilled to hold the wooden utensils!~

An Elegant version of French Country

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10 Unusual Ideas For Windows

Your head can ache trying to come up with creative ideas for windows. 

Inspiration is on the way with these simple ideas:

1- Make a window/window-sill garden:

2-Go Monochromatic:

3-Add Shelves:

4-Add LOTS of Shelves:

5-Go Industrial Chic:

6 - Add a Window Seat 

 7- And Go Country:

8-Go Vintage / Cottage:

9-Go Bohemian:

10-Go Classical / Traditional:

The ruffled curtains and the  wall-sized window with full-scale open shelving 

all across it are two ideas I'd love to try.

 How about you?

Have an awesome day~

xo

Valerie

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Well-Designed, with Comfort in Mind

Comfort in a Cottage

Comfort while savoring and sharing at a wonderful dinner party

Comfort in "Slutty Brownies" (recipe)

Comfort in being enveloped in the luxurious softness and calm of this room with a  view:

Comfort relaxing by the gorgeous pool after a good swim, 

sunning judiciously with sunscreen and umbrella shade.

Comfy Bedroom Oasis

Question:  Is this reality or just for show?

That beautiful teak and cane chaise looks tempting.

 But if I want to stretch out and relax, I probably 

would not pick the bathroom as the place to do that.

Design is surely about comfort and practicality 

in addition to the many aspects of Lifestyle that it covers.

Have a great day!!!!!

xo

Valerie

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Always Appealing: Cottage Details

Cottages are easy to love. 

The design guidelines call for a relaxed, perhaps weathered, and historied beauty. 

This includes antiques, flea market finds, bead-board, weathered items, simple curtains, 

relaxed lines, unusual finds, and  whimsical items.

These rooms have the Right Cottage Touch~

Oyster Shell Chandelier:

Braided rug:

I hope you enjoyed this little jaunt through cottage-y images. It is such a friendly, do-able style...
Have a great day!
xo
Valerie






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