Textures of Imagination...

These soothing colors with layered hints of turquoise are so dreamy.

I think when we use the monochromatic shades of black, white, and gray - they can lack that punch of strong color.  How these rooms are layered with their yummy monochromatic colors and hints of blues, greens and purples is soft, soothing and timeless!

all images via Aura by Tracie Ellis & 79 Ideas

Don't you love a non-fussy room?

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Not The Traditional...

I love walking into a non-traditional kitchen - It always leaves me inspired and thinking.

These images are so refreshing:

all images via pinterest

Hope you all have a happy Monday!

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Needing a Vacation?

Needing a mental time-out from all the hustle and bustle this time of year?  Well take a look at this beautiful place!  Perched on a hillside overlooking a beautiful lush valley lies this elegant hunting lodge called Le Relais de Roquefereau in the South of France:

all images via Le Relais de Roquefereau

This luxurious place is also located near the beautiful medievel city Penne D'Agenais  - home to many local artists and excellent restaurants.

... who wants to go?!

Happy Holidays everyone!!

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Thanksgiving Wishes...

I hope you all have wonderful plans for this up-coming Thanksgiving holiday!

I'm going to make more of an effort to embrace the moment and to also focus on things I'm grateful for!

all images via Desde My Ventana & Brown Dress With White Dots

Best wishes to all of you!!

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Chelsea Textiles

If you're a fan of Swedish antiques and don't want to pay the hefty price - you will love the company Chelsea Textiles.

This company has been known for their beautiful fabrics and textiles for over twenty years.  They have recently started creating their first collection of Gustavian furniture, and it's beautiful:

all images via Chelsea Textiles

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... Treasure Trove

I can't not tell you how much I love 18th century Swedish Antiques!  One of my favorite Swedish antique dealers in Atlanta is A. Tyner Antiques - here I was able to locate a beautiful Mora clock, which has been my favorite piece in my home.

I just recently came across a beautiful blog which has a treasure trove of beautiful images of 18th century Swedish antiques!  I can study this blog all day - it's call Master Henricks.  Below are some images from his blog, showing images of his beautiful collection of 18th century antiques collected from his home in the South of Sweden... enjoy!

all images via Master Henriks

Don't you just love the simple, soothing design and aesthetic of Swedish design?  Nothing to me speaks beauty more than the Gustavian period.

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