Serenity In The Garden

I don't know what's up with me lately...I am drawn more and more often to outdoor designs rather than interiors...I don't recognize myself!  I promise this blog won't turn into a gardening blog (no one would want that :)), but I do love a beautiful exterior as much as a beautiful interior....just not the maintenance!  So put practicality aside and dream with me...

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 Wouldn't this be a heavenly place to spend an afternoon?

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I love the Scandinavian slant to this little space, but could easily see this as a view of Puget Sound...serenity at its best!


 And bringing a bit of the garden inside is always beautiful...

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Simple and beautiful!

Luxury In The Bath...

Here are a few bathrooms that I think are just lovely!  Enjoy!

I love the idea of a separated (ahem) toilet, but this one strikes the perfect balance in my book, letting in light and adding style.  

Don't miss that great (Hungarian?) sign above it, too.  I wonder if it's the real thing from their famous bath houses...  I didn't do that when we were in Hungary but I'm so glad I did in Munich and Istanbul!  Don't miss it if you get the chance.


Bringing onyx to the bath as a form of art - wow!

Modern lines, with great zen like detail in that lacquered table and the built in faucets.

I'm really digging those lights too.

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What a luxury to have enough privacy so that you can have a big window overlooking green space like that!

And do I spy, with my little eye, a petrified stool?????  Is everyone copying me??  :)


Unique, eh?

What a cool surprise for your guests to have this as the pedestal for that amazing sink!



Loving the clean, fresh feeling in this bath!


Let's not forget the original luxurious bath - in Bath, England - we have the Romans to thank for that "design".  It's a fantastic destination even without the actual bath!

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Green...

All of these spaces - indoors and out - have a touch of green for fresh energy.  Take a look!

Decor by Mother Nature (almost).

An interesting room, no?

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Have I ever shown you guys my antique French fermenting bottle?  I found it at my favorite antiques market in Munich one morning and I LOVE it.  It's sitting in my kitchen window now next to all of my herbs.

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If you'd like to see more rooms with a touch of green, you can view my "Green Energy" post here.
What do you think of green accents -- or more -- in a room?

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Who Needs Amsterdam...

...when we have the beautiful Pike Place Market flowers right here in our back yard?  I snapped a few shots recently while at the market.  And, lucky for me, the visitors that we took there to see the market on this particular day kindly treated me to a beautiful bouquet!

Don't get me wrong - my trip to Amsterdam just over a year ago was fabulous, especially the flowers, but I am so very grateful to have all of this beauty nearby!  

What is your favorite spot to get beautiful flowers?  
A special market or in your own backyard perhaps?

(More) Beautiful Hallways

I have more added to my collection of beautiful hallways...I posted once before about them here.  

I guess this could qualify as a foyer too but either way it looks great!

Not fully decorated yet (I think) but great beginnings!

LOVE that art and the soft colors...

How do you like to dress up a passthrough space?

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