O M G - Best house tour ever!

I don't know how to make your Monday better, because if this house tour doesn't leave you high off the beauty I don't know what will. It is simply gorgeous.

The house is registered for film and photo shoots - so no one actually lives here. Still, it's beautifully done. Seriously, I would consider giving my left hand for this house. And I'm left handed.

ps - you can see a larger view by clicking on the image



















Well ? What do you think?
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Calming and Serene - Start your weekend off beautifully

Just thought I'd share a little peacefulness - it's been a gloomy, hectic week and I hope everyone can find some rest this weekend.

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Stunning. two images above via Gemma Comas Photography


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Manor in France

Good morning Friday, good morning dear readers.

Light Locations is a photographic location agency providing beautiful, inspiring lifestyle locations to the film/TV and photographic industry. One of their featured properties is this magnificent residence in France which dates back to 15th Century. It is called Manoir des Rosiers. If you like period homes with rustic floors, stone walls, marble fireplaces, antique furniture, exposed beams, well the works, then this post is dedicated to you.




This foyer is gorgeous. The floors seem to be original and I love the Mora clock.


The petite glass cabinet won't last long on the small table with rickety legs! Look at the hand painted wood settee!


My grandpop used to have a glass dome clock like the one on the mantel.




I would have straightened the lamp shade. Look at that trunk! Beautiful!




Bathtub and washbasin in the bedroom. Typical of old homes.
















Yet another tub in a bedroom.






All images from Light Locations.

Home Renovation: We Have Begun

Our third floor renovation project has begun!

We are adding two bedrooms, a full bath, and a "lounge" in the center.

Rather than waiting until the project is finished to show "before" and "after" shots, I decided to take you along the journey with me from beginning to end. I am excited to work with Jeff Graeber of Graeber Homes l.l.c., to make this third floor a beautiful space to live in!

The first step was adding the three double dormer windows.

Ahh... let the afternoon light shine on in!

Mike Laroche and his team are amazing and

their attention to detail is perfection!

We are off to a great start.

Stay tuned. This room will be transformed into Beautiful Living!

Spacious Attic in Madrid

Two apartments in one. The owners bought the apartment next door, tore down the dividing walls and made this spacious home. Of course they had quite a lot of work to do. The ceilings had to be lowered in some of the rooms to level them and the whole flooring was changed.












Two sitting areas were created in the big living room. Two original Dutch barrels as coffee tables.


The painted wooden floors appear in every room (except the bedroom), even in the kitchen and bathroom.





I like the bedroom with the exposed beams but I think that chair belongs by the pool!



All images and information from here.