Magenta

If you like white ceramic with a dash of chalkboard you'll go mad for the Magenta Home and Entertaining line available at Nordstrom. Below is a sampling

   

Adorable breadbasket

"Take Note"

White Pear Measuring Cups 

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Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets the best of the argument."
Voltaire 

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

Over Here

While it appears I've fallen off the face of the earth, I can assure you the opposite is true:  life is moving at warp speed.  Lately stress monopolizes my Covet du Jours, yet I am hopeful the near future holds lots of exciting opportunities.

Is your life in high gear as well?  Take a gander at this ethereal apartment, by Kelly G Design, and feel the stress melt away.

To view more images of this gorgeous space click here.  

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"In the middle of a difficulty lies opportunity."

~Albert Einstein 

Fantastic French Kitchen

If this were my kitchen I would sleep in it.

Crystal chandeliers above the espresso stained island - just the right amount of glamour.  I also adore the range and glass doors.

Exquisite white cabinetry and open shelving. 

The limestone herringbone back splash is perfection!  

Please visit designers Julie Charbonneau's website to view more of her classic French designs.  You are sure to be inspired!

Cheers!

Elizabeth

“They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds.”  ~ Winston Churchill   

Casual Friday: The New Carrera?

White kitchen cabinets with Carrera marble countertops... classic!  It's the signature style my favorite kitchen designer, Christopher Peacock, is known for.  In fact, the picture below inspired the remodel of the kitchen in our first condo.  It was beautiful! At the time the we had no children, so I ignored all the warnings that marble stains.  After just two months, even with excessive caution, I noticed a few faint stains.  That infuriated me.

The following are pictures from Christopher Peacock's splendid kitchen via Traditional Home

I admire how understated the space is.  Not intimidating at all.

While I love this timeless look, it's becoming a bit predictable. So, I've been searching for a suitable alternative and I may have found it... .gray-blue Cardosa limestone.  Thank you Christopher Peacock  and Traditional Home for introducing me to this beauty.  The elegant stone would look fabulous paired with light gray, pale blue or white cabinets, don't you agree?   

I looked high and low and I was unable to find other kitchens with these countertops.  Maybe that's a good thing.  If you have any images, please share.  

Happy Weekend!

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Good luck needs no explanation."  - Shirley Temple