A bright and airy home filled with reclaimed beauties

This home is gorgeous on it's own - but discovering that it's filled with reclaimed furnishings and architectural elements makes it even prettier.

Love the table with the mid-century chairs. 

Such a pretty workspace!

I'd love to have a sliding door like this one day

can't go wrong with a crisp, clean white bathroom

via Pure Green Living

Different and inspiring: Awesome Kitchens and Dining Rooms

GORGEOUS

Amazing floors, and I love all the artwork displayed in the kitchen

A nice mix of industrial and traditional

how awesome is the dining room in the library?

all images above via iVillage

another kitchen with a lot of art displayed...and I love the dark wood
via Pinterest

gotta love that "pop" of color the green dresser adds
via Adore Home

Super cute and charming kitchens...

So not all of these kitchens are tiny cottage nooks, but they aren't the glossy granite and marble monstrosities you'd see in the high-end home decor mags either. Most are modest and give me hope that no matter how small the kitchen in my future rental, I can give it some charm and make it work for me...

Some vintage stools add coziness and floor to ceiling cabinets and creative storage solutions makes this small kitchen clever

via Kitchenisms

 

The green dishes are too cute

via Pinterest

via Kitchenisms

adorable coastal kitchen
via Kitchenisms

would love to have me a proper pot rack one day... this island is amazing too
via Kitchenisms

even a galley kitchen can be beautiful and functional!
via Kitchenisms

...amazing butcher block island
via Kitchenisms

 

2 more small but pretty kitchens from House to Home

Pure kitchen bliss...

I'm just gushing over these kitchens...

white subway tiles...classic but never boring...
via Lonny Mag

Wow...never seen a counter curve around the windows like that
via House Beautiful

This kitchen has classic good looks but the rug really makes it great for me...
via High Gloss Magazine

Great island with all that storage...

2 images above via Eric Roth Photography

amazing fireplace..

2 images above via Elle Decor

Another clean and classic beauty
via Adore Home Mag

So, tomorrow morning I am flying back to the states after living/working in Spain for the last 4 months, so I won't be posting -- have a great weekend!

Country chic inspiration and DIY ideas

Now that I'm back at my parents' farm after my travels, and surrounded by all things rustic and country, I thought I'd dig through my picture folders and share some country interiors


Like the ceramic collection. The metal light fixtures keep this kitchen from being too kitschy country.
via House Beautiful


The three images below are all of Tony Shalhoub's house. I like how down to earth it is.


Such a relaxing bedroom

What do you think of the photos displayed on the sides of the stairs?
via Country Living


These are two cute ideas - take the back of an old chair and turn it into a towel rack, or take a ladder and turn it into shelves. What do you think?

via BHG

I'm back from Europe - with a book giveaway!!

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be able to post on a regular basis again! The trip was absolutely amazing and I promise to share pictures of my boyfriend and my 9 week journey - but first I have to do some photo organizing. I thought I'd welcome everyone back with a book giveaway, Mark Montano's "Big-Ass Book of Home Decor." You can see samples of the book in my review post from May. To enter the giveaway just leave a comment telling me your favorite place (city, country, etc.) you've ever traveled, and why if you wish. Or you can email me your favorite place. The giveaway will be closed next Tuesday at 12am EST. Good luck!

And now, to warm up a bit - I thought I'd just publish some good old Office Furniture-style eye-candy. It's great to be back!



via Apartment Therapy


What do you think of the open backs of these upholstered dining chairs


I like the "living" room feel of this bathroom.
via House Beautiful
Love the pink flowers and eucalyptus on the window sill
via NiKreationS

via Chico Deco

via House to Home

Lots of Kitchen inspiration!

I've been cooking a lot more, and therefore spending most of my evenings in the kitchen. I don't know if my cooking will ever get better - but atleast I can make my kitchen a little tastier!



Love this clutter-free, retro kitchen.

Small herb pots on the counter are a favorite of mine



The lamp on the counter is such a charming touch. I love the cabinets, too.

via House to Home

If you don't have an island - just retrofit a small dresser or console with a few hooks and whatever else you'd need on hand.

via BHG