Lovin' A 4 Poster....

Whether its a modern or traditional style, I am so in love with 4 Poster beds! They are so romantic
and you feel as if you are in a cocoon sleeping in one. If you choose the canopy version, I love how you can change it up and hang drapery around it, to close yourself off from the world or not and stick to just the 4 post version to keep it cleaner looking. Definitely keeping this style in mind when I'm ready to purchase a bed!! Have a great weekend!!!

~m

A Taste for Tufting...

I have such an adoration for tufted furniture, I have an ottoman and a sofa that are tufted, and I absolutely love the look. For some reason I am always drawn to furniture with this style. Its history goes back to the 17th century, which is probably why I love it so, I have such an affinity for this time period of decor, and incorporate that century in my decorating without even meaning to. Enjoy these tufted beauties!!

All images via Google

~m

To Karate Chop Or Not To Karate Chop......

That is the question......I have been passionate about  the karate chop for a long time....then one day decided NOT to do the chop and I loved the effect!! It felt so much more relaxed and less uptight and lately I've really been trying to relax my decorating a bit, I want people to feel more relaxed in my home than unable to sit on my sofa! So as of a little while ago, I am a reformed karate chopper!! Hoping this can last....haha... heres a few photos of the chop and no chop!!

Chop

No Chop

Chop

No Chop

Chop

No Chop

~m

White on White....

White: the perception of what is evoked by light...even the description of White is pretty!! I love white in rooms and clothing, so clean and pure, no? I'm not huge into color, tending to stay more towards the greys, blacks, and whites. When I see white rooms in magazines, I am immediately calmed. I wouldnt be able to do an ALL white room, because I love the extreme contrast of black against white and the softness of the greys, plus it isnt exactly practical with a family. But I AM inspired by white rooms, for sure. Heres a few photos I found of the lovely white.......

~m

If I had a Summer Cottage....

If I had a Summer Cottage I would stick true to myself and go with some black, but also add a LOT of white, a bit of color with a throw, a rug, summery candles, and a bunch of wildflowers. Need lots of books, reading is a Passion of mine, and a few rustic elements to make it easy to take care of. One day....maybe....

Even without having a summer cottage, try incorpoprating a few summery elements into your decor, which is what I will do this summer to give it that getaway feeling. Its tends to feel like that anyway with the towels drying everywhere from our beach days and BBQ'ing and lots of summery meals! Just enjoy your summer eveyone and Happy Monday!!!