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{kristina c by leo krumbacher for grazia germany via fgr}

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vintage style and pastel colors

 

 

 

 

I'm inspired by this home full of pretty colors, light turqoise, pastels, white wood floors, natural wood pieces and simple decor. Feels light & spring like.


photos from Real Homes, Feb. 2009

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Christmas, simply decorated

Love these simply decorated rooms that rely on evergreen sprigs, garlands and trees to carry the Christmas decor. Not too flashy and blends in lovely with the calm, white painted furniture. Sweet and simple. (photos from Country Home, December/January 2007)

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colorful & summery scenes

Country Living UK July 2007

 previous two photos from Joanna Henderson

Though in no particular grouping or arrangement, I liked these vignettes because they capture the summer feel. The past few days in London have not been so summery, but today seems like a turnaround! I love laid-back and relaxed sunny rooms that look like they could have come from a country home. (top three photos from UK Country Living, fourth photo from Living Etc.)

The last three photos were from the April/May issue of Lonny magazine, from Deborah Lloyd's home in upstate New York- that was my favorite feature in this issue!

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Relaxed and bright country style

I recently discovered the German magazine "We Love Living." I love it- from cover to cover, the photos are inspiring and filled with sunlight. The slight problem is that I can read about 4 words in German! It has hardly detracted from my enjoyment of the articles, strangely. I'm sure other readers can relate somewhat to enjoying foreign language magazines solely for the photos? The first home featured is the home of Christina and Lars Durling. I'm not sure where it is, other than it's in the country. I find it summery and cheerful! (photos by Ulrika Ekblom/ Linnea Press June 2010 we love living)

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A converted farmhouse home in Provence

This wing of a farmhouse was converted to a home in Cap Canaille, between Cassis and Marseille (which, as the highest maritime cliffs in Europe, looks absolutely stunning). What I like most about converted farmhouses are the proportions and the interesting shape of the spaces that have to be transformed into something liveable. (photos from House and Garden Sept. 2009)

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Ina & Matt: a Dutch design team

This one below is actually a birth announcement. Click the photo to see it larger.

I do enjoy seeing what designers from other countries come up with because they start from such a different vantage point than my own. I was introduced to the work of Dutch design group Ina & Matt on this lovely blog.  They are Ina Meijer and Matthijs van Cruijsen, architects and designers who have created and designed everything from barns in the country to restaurant concepts to corporate events and birth announcements.  Their style is relaxed, primitive/country and colorful. Check out some of the spaces they've designed on their site to see more.

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