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In the mood for grey today....

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While I'm not usually a rustic kinda gal, whenever I see a home with a high ceiling and exposed beams, something in me yearns to be there. Include a fireplace, give me a nice warm cup of cocoa, and I'd stay forever.
I'm really liking the look of a stained wooden ceiling with beams painted white--the reverse of the often-seen white ceiling with stained wood

Scandi Serenity

How do the Scandinavians do it? They just seem to have a way with pale soothing spaces, like this beautiful home, of Danish designer Hanne Berzant, who designs By Nord, a nature-inspired collection of homewares and lifestyle products.
In this home, I love the look of the pale wooden floors and crisp white walls balanced by a handful of darker pieces and creamy off-white elements. My

A manor house in Kent, England

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I have always daydreamed --and probably romanticized, the vision of living in a timelessly elegant house made of stone... like this gorgeous manor home located in Kent, England. 


I love the lounge, with its curved fireplace and antiqued mirror walls, on either side, and the wall sconces. The home's subdued colour scheme, with touches of green, deep purple, and grey-violet, is

A moment to relax...

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With the holiday season upon us, and Christmas just a few short days away, I'm sure many of you are feeling a bit stressed out (I know I am!). So here is a relaxing little space, to help take your mind off of the fervor of festivity that's going on.

Lucite Coffee Table Lust

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 family room of Deborah Needleman, former editor in chief of domino magazine***  Craig Van Den Brulle lucite mirror top coffee table
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I've got furniture lust. I have decided that the lounge of The Dream House must surely contain a lucite coffee table.
I love the way a lucite coffee table adds a useful item of furniture to a room,

Room Love: The Color Aqua

Calais Chandelier from Z Gallerie


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If I had to choose a favorite color for the home, I would probably say aqua. Serene, soothing, easy on the eyes, like a calm lake on a warm spring day... I adore aqua. "The Dream House" will definitely have its share of aqua, that's for sure! (That is, the home I am dreaming of...which, one day, I believe

Chicago Chic

The former Chicago home of Crystal Gentilello, of the style blog Plush Palate, and Rue magazine, just takes my breath away. The soft elegance of the space and feminine accessories throughout strike a perfect balance of luxury and comfort. My favorite flowers, pink peonies, are even on display! The pale pink and tan cushions on the white sofas add warmth, along with the gold accents.