First Impressions

Most houses have potential.  Finding the right eye to uncover the possibilities is the key.  Architect Ross Piper accomplished just that for this Atlanta cottage.  

Before:

After:

My favorite part: the rear exterior.

The porch really unifies the entire back of the house.  I would LOVE to do something similar in my back yard. 

For more pictures and all the details visit Southern Living. 

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"There are moments when one has to choose between living one's own life, fully, entirely, completely - or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands." ~Oscar Wilde 

Splendid Summer Home

Take a gander at this beautiful Nantucket home by Matthew Sapera Fine Homes.

Classic whitewashed shingles.  

Love the paneled walls and ceiling in this all white living room with dark wood accents. 

Continued the neutral color palette in the foyer.  

More of that fab ceiling.

LOVE. 

You can never go wrong with classic navy and white.

Simple details like arched/rounded doorways and built-ins have a big impact.

Simple and serene bedroom.

Grass between pavers make makes me smile.

Cheers!

Elizabeth

“The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea.”

~Isak Dinesen

Lovin'

This black and white striped porch ceiling! 

(Found this via Pinterest, but not sure who to give design or photo credit.)

This kitchen by CWB Architects.  The tile, cabinets, floors, stove, pocket doors, light fixture, dining table in the center of the room - I LOVE it all!!! To tour the rest of this amazing home click here. Thanks to Erin at Elements of Style for sharing!  

Anything chartreuse.

chartreuse necklace 

chartreuse skirt

chartreuse chairs

chartreuse fabric

Abstract oil paintings by Yangyang Pan. 

"Spring Garden"

Prints and originals of her beautiful work are available on Etsy. 

Fabulous fashion and attention to detail. 

Brian Atwood via

The spectacular Corinthian Club. If you have a few moments to spear take a virtual tour of this Glasgow  gem. 

Balloon shades.

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Stephen Shubel's chic fisherman's cottage via Habitually Chic 

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Vacation homes and ghost stools. 

Design by Munger Interiors

Dorthy Draper inspired design.

Visit Atlanta Homes Magazine to view the incredible inside. 

Cheers!

Elizabeth

“I don't want to make money, I just want to be wonderful.” ~Marilyn Monroe 

The Gray House

Whew... last week was anything but paradisaical. Thankfully we are safe and fared no major damage. The dawn of this last week of summer recess is meet with high expectations.  Thus far the weather is exceeding the forecast and my vacation read is a page-turner.  

No week would be complete without some decorating decisions.  First on the docket is a paint color for my mom's bare brick house.  The freshly repainted white trim, black shutters and black front door should complement the foremost contender - Benjamin Moore's "stonington gray".  Below is the look we wish to accomplish.

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Cheers!

Elizabeth

“The color of truth is gray.”  ~ Andre Gide  

Blue Doors

A front door is like a first impression.  It's essential to be alluring and well kept, yet demure enough as to not overshadow what lies beyond the threshold.    

Images via Pintrest

I would love to know what's behind any of these doors.  For years, my dream is a version of robin's egg blue front door.  The following four are my top choices of the bunch.  Take a closer look...

While the door itself is not blue, the glossy black door and turquoise trim is a killer combo -Kristen Buckingham's store

My all-time favorite blue door (from OKL)

A-MAZ-ING! via Apartment Therapy 

Entrance to the store Blue Print.  Wait until you see what's behind the door...

I love to hear from you.  What color is your front door?  Any favorites? 

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed."  ~ Henrik Ibsen