Restored Home in Australia

Had a good weekend? Hope so! Now it's time for a new house tour.

Built at the turn of the last century, this restored home is located in a small town on Waterfall Way on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It takes us back in time even though there are some modern pieces among the antiques.

The garden was influenced by the work of designer Paul Bangay.

An elaborate old aviary now serves as a cat bed.



















Photography by Sam McAdam
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Color Inspiration: Easter Pastels

Country Living is full of beautiful Easter decorating ideas for your table settings and holiday fun. The wire basket egg holder is precious!!

photos and links: country living

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Country House in Spain

There really isn't much to tell about us moving to Peru, but since some of you asked, here it goes!

I'm from Argentina but I've been living in Brazil for 6 years now. We moved here because of my husband's job and now we're moving to Peru for the same reason. I'm not quite sure how long we'll be living there but it will be between 3 and 5 years and then it will be time to move to another (unknown!) country. I'm surely going to miss Brazil as it's one of the most beautiful places one could wish to live in, the people, the weather, the incredible vegetation, so many things... but we have to move on and I know we'll be happy in Peru, too.

So, enough about me, now, and on to show you this simple but inviting country house in Spain. Enjoy the tour white I go box and weigh some more books!


























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How to Choose a Paint Color

Why is it so hard to choose a paint color for your room? Probably because there are more choices than ever now.

I put together a list of resources to better help you make your decision.

Decorating ideas: Paint colors

How to pick paint via Real Simple

Martha Stewart - Choosing a Paint Color

25 things to know about paint via Better Homes and Gardens

The best trim colors ~ NOT cloud white via Colour me Happy

Kitchen Color and Painting ideas via Country Living

Pantone 2011 color of the year: Honeysuckle

Related: A punch of color

Bright Ideas ~ Bold Color in Foyer

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Beautiful Living Rooms

While I was thinking about where everyone would sit in my living room for the Super Bowl, I was inspired to see where others gather, hang out, and enjoy each other's company. These living rooms are certainly inspiring with wonderful decorating ideas.

bright bold and beautiful via house beautiful, bright bold and beautiful

via apartment therapy, house of turquoise via gorgeous shiny things,

real simple, country living, coastal living

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Valentine's Day Inspired - Heart Patches

I think I have a sweater in need of some elbow patches, and aren't these the cutest? If you are a crafty DIY -er, pick up some of these heart patches.

Don't forget your loved ones this year ~ Send Roses

mjtrim.com via Country Living

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Old Farmhouse in Spain

Good morning dear readers! Let's celebrate it is Friday at last by visiting this summer house located on the island of Mallorca. With stunning views all around this modern rustic style farmhouse has been restored preserving its original structure.


Stone walls and old Spanish terracotta roof tiles for the exterior.


A stone path flanked by rose bushes and other plants leads to the house.




Modern lines for the sanded wooden furniture in the dining area of the porch.


Bamboo lining between wooden beams for this ceiling.


The living room flows into another sitting area that used to be an open porch. Window panes were placed in the archways.








The kitchen and dining room share the same area.








Sitting area in the master bedroom.


A soft palette, linen curtains and natural wood in the master bedroom.

Wishing you all a happy weekend. See you tomorrow, sweeties!
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