My Favorite Things: Limestone

Hi Everyone!  Hope you had a great weekend.  

Today's post is about one of my favorite materials:  Limestone.  My love affair with it continues.  You may have noticed that theme when I have posted in the past about exteriors but today I bring you a few other examples, inside and out.  Enjoy!

What a stunning room divider!

Ah...courtyards!

Isn't it lovely??

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Cozy Up By The Fire

Hi Everyone!

I hope you're all doing well.  I haven't been posting as much lately - the start of school and getting everything underway has really distracted me!  But, the dust is settling and I hope to be blogging more often going forward.  Now on to today's post!

As the weather turns cooler here in Seattle I am looking forward to experiencing our first fire in our new home.  (yes, I still call it our new home even though we've been in the house for six months now.  :))   

I think I'm a bit over-excited about this event but all of you can probably understand!  :)  Along those lines, here are a few of my favorite fireplaces.  I hope you can find some inspiration that you love!

Formations 

Thomas Callaway

This is what's in front of my fireplace now.  
It's an old section of fences that I bought an antiques market in Munich.
I love the rustic touch that it adds to the room.

Formations 

 

Such interesting lines on this fireplace! 

I guess you can tell that I lean toward an oversized stone fireplace mantel.

What's your favorite style?

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Ideas For Styling Shelves & Vignettes

The hardest part of a room design (but also the most fun) is adding those finishing details that make it truly special and unique.  Here are a few beautiful ideas for styling vignettes and shelving that may help you out.  I know I got some great ideas!

Great detailing on the inside of that shade!

Great tips found here!

I love it when the vignette is layered in front of artwork...

Another great use of art...in front of the shelves!

Love those brass knobs!

What's your best tip for styling a great vignette?

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Window Boxes: Lovely Ideas!

There's something so romantic about a window box - don't you agree?  I have fond memories of geraniums spilling out over all of the window boxes in Bavaria during our time there, not to mention throughout Europe.  


Um, I would never proclaim to be a gardener, so there are no tips here on how to plant them (sorry), BUT there are some fun and creative ideas in here for some unique planters as well as some great inspirations for what to plant.  Enjoy!

I particularly like this look - no flowers - all of the drama comes from the various leaf shades.

An interior window box -- why not?

Perfect for north facing, shade loving spots.

Window boxes don't just have to be on windows.

How great is this with a topiary?

For a less traditional look, shelving and brackets is a great idea!

Succulents - always in fashion for me.

These were new to me and I really love them with simple repeating lavendar in those rustic terracotta pots - wow!

Another version - looks like the same window - a great tailored look which I love too.



Customize it...

How neat is this?  Christmas or Hannukah - fill your window boxes with bottles and candlelight!



A little different and so quaint for a cottage or lake house!



A gorgeous, timeless look!

You can take a little happiness with you wherever you go!

Happy Day!