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!

A little eye candy to brighten up your Monday

Mondays...blah. Especially when it's getting so cold out! It makes it so tough for me to crawl out from under the covers when I'm toasty warm. Hopefully these chic homes with a nod to the traditional can help brighten it up a little?

The beam above the window adds a nice rustic touch without being too "look how rustic I am."

Love the nooks for spices by the oven

Cappuccino maker!

I like the look of raw linen and canvas like they've used on the bar stools

This kitchen has such a 17th century Dutch air to it - even without the Vermeer

The rooms below are from another house -

A home office with gobs of natural light! Looks nice and tucked away.


Love the retro classic chair. I also like that this room, though it has modern retro elements is still most obviously lived in. Nothing is too precious. Evidence of human, and canine, life can be seen on the shelves, the coat rack, etc.


In this room I like the large prints on every wall, and of course, the lounge. I'm a sucker for a reading nook!

via Southern Living

Lovely kitchens that will inspire you

Once the weather gets chilly we spend even more time in the kitchen baking up warm goodies. So I thought it'd be appropriate to post some kitchens which get me excited for the upcoming cooking/baking season - even though I primarily just eat the food - and someone else makes it. All of these images are from our dearly departed Domino.



What do you think of the back splash and counter?



Interesting wood paneling...yay or nay?

so bright and cheery - perfect for muffin eating in the morning

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 Decorology-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

Reader question - Help source a paint color

Kimberly took a liking to this photo below, which I posted awhile back. She wanted to know the cabinet color.

After checking at the original source - this gallery in House and Home, I believe the cabinets are custom, so I thought I'd find some close options, and open up the question for you guys incase someone had some better ideas, or is even able to source the color!


Benjamin Moore had a lot of lovely options close to the cabinets - sweet daphne is fairly close.

2 chips above found on Benjamin Moore's virtual paint deck


Glidden's "Celery Sticks" is also close.
via Glidden

The below from Sherwin Williams are also good matches. Sherwin Williams, by the way, has a really great "virtual room" section on their website which lets you test colors on their photos or yours. I found their virtual room site better than many other paint company's.

6418- Rural Green

6417 - Tulepo Tree

6416 - Sassy Green

0014 - Sheraton Sage

Another great giveaway! Country Color by Judith Miller

I have another great giveaway for you guys this week. The book, Country Color is chock full of many GORGEOUS color photos. The style is country, but with a provincial quality too. I think I'll let the photos speak for themselves. How do you get your hands on this beauty? Just leave a comment on this post telling me what color you're loving these days for walls (any color - doesn't have to be "country"). You can also email me at ashley@decorologyblog.com to enter. The drawing closes on November 30th, at noon eastern time. I'll announce the winner shortly after. Good luck!