We’re a mother and daughter from North Carolina who know that home is one of the very foundations of life, that creating a space surrounded by things you love is one of the best ways to express yourself and find meaning.

Hi Dear Friends!! Summer is officially making herself at home in Cape Town and the best place to be in this Magic City of ours, is of course, outdoors!!! It made me want to visit some of the amazing outdoor rooms on my Pinterest Board ~ Outdoor Rooms! This luscious space was created by Tony Duquette ! I can see us having a tropical dinner here. How about those ginger jars? Are you taking it all in? Well, hop over here (click please) to see more of this designer, but be warned it will take a while to get through each room! While you look through those rooms, I am going to take my Bubbly and head down here... This might just be "The Mother of All "Outdoor spaces I have ever had the pleasure of drooling over!! Who needs to go home? Its all here!! Imagine how romantic this is at sunset.... For a bit of solitude and a good read with a cuppa...this little nook will do nicely, thank you! Autumn colours, and of course I am sold!! Add figs to the table, wine and bread and we have a party!! This setting is every inch "Me" I am putting this on my "Outdoor To DO" list!!! For my next home, I want a mirror outdoors, surrounded by a Ticky Creeper!! I have had my eye on the that console table for years and saw a similar one in a local store! Of course, I felt that I was scaling down and where would I put it??? But, voilà, problem solved!! Outdoors, of course!! And, of course we all love those altar candlestick lamps... Green and gorgeous! Are you looking at the lantern? Thought so! The contrasting grey conifers is a genius touch! Such an elegant space. More lantern love going on here... a tranquil space with trickling water... An open invitation to curl up with a pile of my favourite mags and to relax to the max....  I just adore the texture and colour of the stone and my Labrador, Smirnoff, will fit into the colour scheme perfectly! We are already snoring in acapella... Black and White and Trés Chic! A stunning chandelier is the focal point of this amazing room! A most swoon worthy setting indeed. Add a lantern, beautiful tables, stone, beams and a magnificent garden and we are in love! Evocatively Provencal and can you just dream about what's on the menu.... What an exquisite lil nook to snip and arrange flowers in, sit down with drink and admire your handy work... Before I post the whole Pinterest Board on Outdoor Rooms, hop over and peruse the rest of them for yourself! Live Well Veronica xxx Please let me know which one was your favourite in the comment box below... All images are from Pinterest

Hey everyone!! Last week sort of got away from me and I wasn’t able to get a favorite things post up, oops! I am back this week and hopefully you will be inspired by the images that I found! First, I have some exciting news!! Next week I will be away for a couple of...Read More »

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I'm killing it decorating the rest of the house, however, I'm struggling greatly with How to Furnish a Sunroom. Help! I can't be the only one who's stymied.

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These elegant conservatories, atriums, and sunrooms help homeowners celebrate the immediate presence of nature at home

I finished up a few marble-top tables recently. I think marble, vintage tables are so simple, but offer such class to a space. Usually you will find a wood base, which can be ornate or simple and then a cut of a Carrara or other white veined piece of marble on top. The marble is […]

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Completed in 2009 in Bogota, Colombia. Images by Sergio Gómez, Manuel Villa. The project, meant for a family house back yard in the suburbs, aimed at designing a small park or opened area where the young parents and their...

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Garnwerd is a small village near the city of Groningen (Netherlands) A beautiful village with many renovated houses built on a mount. This mount was necessary in earlier days to protect the people against the sea. Now they are protected by strong dikes.

Name: Isabelle Dahlin and Brandon BoudetLocation: Echo Park, CaliforniaSize: 1,250 square feetYears lived in: 5 years — Own What do you get when you mix an interior designer and chef under one roof? A lovely one bedroom English style cottage with incredible landscaping, an organic vegetable garden and a chicken coop! Isabelle Dahlin, owner of deKor, and her boyfriend Brandon Boudet, of Little Dom’s, have created the ideal getaway right at home in the hills of Echo Park.

Believe it or not, this is actually the very first Tanglewood conservatory! Who would have guessed that fifteen years later, everyone would still love it and comment about it as much as they do and think it's one of the best. It is one of our very favorites - along with many others.

We found the coolest swing designs ever. They are so creative and fun that you want them all. There are outdoor swing designs and indoor swing designs.

Varför göra en traditionell krans tänkte vi i år och gjorde en egen variant med klematis, pioner, hortensia, hundkex och lövkoja. Såhär gjorde vi! Vi köpte pioner, lövkoja, hortensia och plockade resten hos Strömma Farmloge. Vi började med att göra stommen av ståltråd. Sedan är det bara att börja vira fast blommorna med grön spoltråd. Vi …

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Entouré des célèbres jardins créés dans les années 1950 par Rosemary Verey elle-même, ce splendide manoir du XVIIe siècle comporte 18 chambres et suites, un cinéma, ainsi qu’un luxueux spa. Barsley House gardens have been made famous by Rosemary Verey. The Vereys have owned this Queen Anne house since he 1960's. The garden itself is not large, at around three acres, and consists of a number of styles from days gone by. Even Prince Charles has been captivated by it, and has had advice from Mrs Verey for his gardens at Highgrove - but the business relationship between the two has been reported in the press to have had its ups and downs! Rosemary Verey has written a number of gardening books, including "The scented Garden". She also designs gardens and gives lectures on gardens Costwolds calling PHOTOS : Mijkra on FLickr

Decorating small spaces is not as easy as bigger ones. But thanks to some creative designers and their smart furniture solutions, it is possible to make the most out of these places. You can add all the pieces of furniture that you need provided that you choose the right ones and decide on where to

Be gone with the beloved man cave and welcome a place of serenity and relaxation for women: The ultimate she-shed. Get inspired with she-shed decor tips and mor

When I saw these photos by Summer Ennis in Mobile Bay Magazine, I knew I'd found a soul sister! This beautifully inspiring ranch home belongs to interior and graphic designer Brittany Morgan who has s

Having guests over is great but sometimes we struggle to find that extra space or set up the perfect ambiance. Here are some ideas to improve your home that wil

The great thing about planning your own wedding is that inspiration can be found almost anywhere. Brides and wedding planning seem to be a...