Decorating For Summer With Urns

I think it's safe to say that Summer is here!  Yes, I'm ignoring that the solstice is still in our future - I'm talking about the mood and the feel of Summer being upon us...do you feel it, too? 

To follow on from previous posts about using urns in decor in Fall, Winter and Spring, here are my favorites for Summer:

via Cote de Texas Blog

HausDesign Blog

I took this picture when we were in beautiful Copenhagen last Summer...

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How pretty would this be on a kitchen or bathroom counter?

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Charlotte Moss

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 blueeggbrownnest.com



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I hope you enjoyed this post!
Thanks so much for reading.

Linen Haus Is Live!

Happy Monday Everyone!  Hope you all had a great weekend.  It was gorgeous weather in Seattle.  I went for a run this morning (long overdue) and enjoyed some beautiful views of Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains.  What a stunning view!   

I also did some prep work on setting up Linen Haus on etsy.  It was long overdue and I am so excited to finally make it a reality. 

I am pleased to announce that Linen Haus, my online boutique, is live! 

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I have more tweaking to do but I just couldn't wait any longer!  Many more products will be added in the next couple of weeks, but here is a sampling of what is already on the site:

Please stop by and take a look when you have a minute.  I'd love your feedback!

Do You Speak Espangolette?

So today's post is focused on a small detail with big impact.  I have seen this beautiful, unique type of locking system and just adored it every time.  Maybe I've just been living under a rock and you all knew already, but I finally discovered what it was called!

It's called Espagnolette and I am in love.

These locks are the kinds of details that we design-enthused folks notice, don't you think?

I find it to be so graceful in an old world kind of way.

Here they are, used in the Canadian House & Home Princess Margaret showhome from last year:

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And here is another example that I just saw in a store window yesterday:

Z Gallerie

We are working on a family room remodel design now, and I'm very tempted to use them. 

 

What to you think of it?

A Touch of Romance...

I know that I have missed Valentine's Day by a mile, but I couldn't resist posting some of my favorite design ideas that are romantic year round!  Enjoy these indoor and outdoor settings that I find particular charming, feminine and enchanting:

Wishing you a romantic weekend.  :)

Sources

More French Decorating Ideas

I had so many beautiful French inspirations to share that they couldn't all fit into yesterday's post.  So, here are a few more that will probably leave you with the feeling that you need to add "a shopping trip to Paris" to your Christmas list.  However, I always find that when I travel I want to bring home housewares, and those don't fit very easily into a suitcase.  What's a girl to do?  ;)

Lovin' those double towel racks...

It doesn't get any grander, does it?

 

Are you ready for the trip to Paris now?  :)

Sources and more French Decorating Ideas can be found here.

Ooh-La-La: Oh So French!

I had something else in mind for today's post, but after going through my favorite blogs (and discovering some new ones) this morning, I came across some really beautiful french-inspired ideas.  So, I took that as a sign and put this together instead:

via Boxwood Terrace blog

Elle Decor

francoisandco

Wisteria

via Roses and Rust Blog

via color outside the lines blog

via Savvy Southern Style blog

postroadvintage.com

I have more ideas than could fit into one post, so more is on deck for tomorrow. 

Au revoir!