Weekend R&R

Happy Friday Everyone!  Today's post was delayed because we have some remodeling going on in the house and the internet connection got messed up.  However, here I am as the week comes to a close.  :)

First of all I wanted to send out a heartfelt THANK YOU to those that were so kind to leave a comment and/or send emails in support of my decision that I posted about yesterday.  I really, really appreciate it.  Your perspectives meant so much to me, reassuring me that following my instincts was the right thing to do.  So...Thank You.

We have a very low key weekend ahead...hopefully we won't be working too hard on the never-ending house do list; rather just resting, relaxing and maybe a bit of Cinco de Mayo festivities.  :)   In light of R&R I thought a few images along those lines might be nice. 

via

I could sit here forever, as long as someone kept bringing me yummies on a tray that looked like this...

via Lonny Magazine

OK maybe I'd better get up off the couch once in a while and enjoy that sea breeze up close.  Maybe I'll wander over to these benches...

...and ponder this inspirational thought:

That's so true, isn't it?? 

I'll be back on Monday with some exciting news about Linen Haus!

Colorways: Beautiful In Blue

Here is my current round up of blue rooms that I think are really gorgeous.  I know some of these have circulated in blogland already, but hopefully some will be new to you and provide some inspiration!



El Mueble

Many beautiful elements in this room caught my eye - the arches, the side table and of course, the art...it reminds me a bit of Gaugin...

Suzanne Kasler

A beautiful traditional interior with mint julep cups - one of my faves.

 

Beautiful art...

 

Tom Scheerer

I know this room doesn't have a lot of blue, but that cobalt color is so striking

 with the brown.  And that bench!  I love it.

 

via home bunch new england home magazine

tobi fairley

I had a blue kitchen once but it didn't look good like this one...

 

palm design group via enchanted home blog

 

via a la mode

A beautiful room with the appeal of Fall.

via domino magazine

via house of turquoise

sarah tuttle via decorista

palm beach australia

I am loving all of the coral in this living room!

SFA Design

martensen jones

Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday!

Subtle Beach Inspired Decorating Ideas

Below are a few rooms I have come across lately, or re-discovered, that evoke a beach feeling without being totally over the top.  For me that's the perfect reminder on a rainy Summer day - and we have had a lot of those in Munich this Summer!

Interior Philosophy

Meg Braff

Georgia Carlee

mabley handler

Gold and Adler

Better Homes and Gardens

Elle Decor

Traditional Home

via Cote de Texas Blog

I am slightly obsessed with beach inspired interiors.  You can read my post about decorating with coral here and my dream beach house here.

 

What's your favorite way to bring the beach home with you?

A Touch Of White Decor

I have the color white on my mind today, so that inspired a few of my favorite images that are based on white...enjoy!

Lynne Nigro

Choosing white for a housewares piece means that the design will really stand out! 

A traditional, and absolutely lovely, use of white.

I love the hints of nautical with the sea accents, as well as

a bit of colonial through the asian-inspired blue vessels...gorgeous!

via Sketch42 Blog

I used to think that black and white was too stark but my opinion

is definintely shifting...especially when I saw how amazing these super-dark

chevron floors pop against the white walls.

Ralph Lauren

Of course Ralph Lauren gets white right, pairing it with these gorgeous blues... 

White with mostly neutrals and a pop of color - gorgeous!

This is one of my all-time favorite images...

It combines many of my favorites in decor:  the silver lamp for some classy traditional element, the buddha for a bit of exotic global influence and the sea...

Caesarstone

I have been eyeing this white caesarstone for a while now...I don't know what it looks like in person but I like what I see online!

Carol Reed

You can't go wrong with beautiful textured white linens!

Books, Books Everywhere!

Hi Everyone!  Sorry I have been MIA for a few days.  My sister is visiting from the US so we have been out and about enjoying Munich and beyond! 

I'll be back in full swing this weeked but until then here are some ideas for using books in all styles of spaces.  We all know how personal and beautiful a space can be when it is filled with books but I continue to be amazed at how versatile they can be.  No matter what your design style is or what type of space it is, books just plain "work".

Here are a few rooms that make this point beautifully for some new inspiration, spanning a variety of styles:

{via Velvet Moss Blog}

 Bohemian...

{Courtney Giles}

Upstate Chic...

Sophisticated Santa Barbara...

Ethnic...

European...

Simple...

Coastal...

Feminine...

Eccentric Intellectual...

{via Enchanted Home Blog}

San Franciscan...

Casual...

{Elaine Griffith}

Classic...

Mid-Century Modern...

and Traditional.

I'm sure there is more but these are a few examples to start with!
What is your favorite way to use books in a space?

If you'd like to see more about decorating with books, look here, here, and here. 
I also posted about reading nooks - you can find that here.

Designer Envy: David Jimenez

A few photos from one of my favorite designers:  David Jimenez.  I love how he combines traditional with a bit of modern and some high and low design solutions. 

See what you think...