More Rustic Decorating Ideas

The chill has really set in now in Munich - Fall has officially arrived!  That has only increased my need to cozy up at home and light more candles!  :)  Since that is top of mind, here are a few inspiring images:

A walk in the forest, followed by a roaring fire like the one above and hot cocoa have been on our agenda so far today.  Now I'm off to snuggle and read books with my little ones.  I'll be back on Monday!

Sources and more rustic decorating ideas can be found here.

The Romance of Lanterns: Part III

Thanks for all of the great comments about how much you all love lanterns - glad to hear I'm not the only one that has fallen under their magical spell!  :)  Here are a few more - you can read the previous posts here and here. 

An oversized lantern is so bold...loving the ivy growing too...

The terrace from the movie set of It's Complicated...love that bench too!

 

This is a bit unusual and I like it.  I like the combination of the lantern, the columns and the pergola covering.

This house was love at first sight for me - the lanterns, the symmetry and the oval windows really got me!

 

The interior from the movie house of "It's Complicated"...I really love this house!!!

A grand, European feel...

 

Very traditional and lovely...nice sight lined all the way through, also.

 

My ideal front door.

 

Understated European elegance at its best, I think!

So french!  To me this is ideal romanticized version of Europe...

Horchow

I'd really enjoy these asian-inspired pagoda lanterns!

Traditional Home

The lanterns blend so beautifully with those rustic beams. 

And, what about that clock???

I'd love to hear about any favorites!

Happy Friday everyone!!!

Santa Fe Style

Today I started looking at homes from the incredibly beautiful artist enclave of Santa Fe, New Mexico.   Admittedly all of these images aren't from homes in Santa Fe, but they all fall under the same spell of this gorgeous asthetic:

The rug, the lanterns, the simple adornments and of course THAT CUPBOARD. 

Love the steps and the rounded corners on all of the walls, and the alcoves...

The colors are so vibrant!

Although this room is pretty empty and appears to be staged for a sale,

I liked this modern, cleaner take on the design...

This room and the next one are from a beautiful boutique hotel, The Inn of the Five Graces.

I like all of the turquoise elements in the room above, which Santa Fe is known for.

Pretty amazing ceiling, right?

Another "clean" version of Santa Fe style.  Notice all of the great art...I would think my design preferences couldn't help but be heavily influenced by all the incredible talent!

A collection of rakes?  They get credit for being original!

That chest at the foot of the bed is lovely.

I don't think I'll ever live in New Mexico - although you never know what the future holds!

If I do, I'll hang some chilies just like this...

Santa Fe in the Fall...gorgeous!

 

Have you ever been to Santa Fe?

I'm ready to hop on a plane - it would be the ideal girls' weekend destination. 
I've got it:  We can have a blogger conference there!
Who's free next week???  :)

 

 

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