A-Frame House Love

I have a thing for A-frame houses. I don't know if it's the vintage vacation house vibe or my memories of seeing them tucked away in lush wooded spots back home in Ohio... Anyway, I think they're pretty cool. I just felt like crushing on A-frames tonight, and sharing them with you. Enjoy.

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Happy Weekend!

I hope you've been having a lovely weekend. Mine has been just perfect. I don't want it to end! 

Today is my birthday, and I've been so spoiled... tiramisu mousse cake, blue willow china, chocolates, a garden visit in the hills, sweet cuddles from my little boy, delicious dinner cooked for me by my wonderful man, and a new computer. I feel so blessed.

Here's some eye candy for you, to bring you some happy daydreams....

Cartagena, Columbia

 Abany Bauer

 fresh farmhouse

 pinterest

 pink champagne granita

 casamidy

floralls

 donut and cotton candy pastel rainbow cake

 Ralph & Russo Couture SS 2015

 Vogue Australia

 the every girl

 mad about garden design

 The Telegraph

Zsa Zsa Bellagio

 pinterest

photobucket

 dustjacket attic

Carved coral necklace via Lang Antiques

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fresh & lovely rooms

I'm in love with the look of light, airy rooms with pops of colour and fun patterns, especially leafy and floral prints juxtaposed with geometric prints, with some vintage and boho touches. A few wooden pieces here and there add a warm, earthy element to a space. I also love the freshness of greenery in a room--even though I'm not much of a greenthumb myself! It's such a liveable, laid-back look. I'm going for that kind of style in our lounge-dining open-plan space. I just need a couple more fabulous pieces (and fewer toys scattered everywhere!), and I think it will be getting there. These rooms are totally inspiring me today. Hope you'll enjoy them, too.

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A Chic Manhattan Haven

This effortlessly chic and comfortable home in Manhattan is entirely the work of home-owner Ali Cayne, the restaurateur behind Haven's Kitchen, a restaurant, event space, and cooking school specializing in seasonal, sustainable food, in New York City. She trusted her own style instincts when selecting the colours, furnishings, and artwork for every room. Wanting more balance in her family and work lives, and seeking to lower her carbon footprint, Cayne decided to combine her home and office spaces in a move to the West Village. She didn't want to miss out on anything going on with her five children, or her work. As you can see, she has created a beautiful home for her family, with elegant, light-filled rooms. She even grows her own vegetables and sunflowers in her family's rooftop garden. I'm sure this family spends many an enjoyable moment together in this lovely home.

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