Nestled in the midst of the forests of Normandy, France is the elegant and romantic Château de Morsan, one of the few remaining folies in France. It was originally built around 1760 as a hunting lodge by the Marquis de Morsan, a confidant to Louis XV, for the King’s visit. The architect was Ange-Jacque Gabriel […]

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Nestled in the midst of the forests of Normandy, France is the elegant and romantic Château de Morsan, one of the few remaining folies in France. It was originally built around 1760 as a hunting lodge by the Marquis de Morsan, a confidant to Louis XV, for the King’s visit. The architect was Ange-Jacque Gabriel […]

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Get here a large view! Mespelbrunn Castle is a medieval moated castle on the territory of the town of Mespelbrunn, between Frankfurt and Würzburg, built in a remote tributary valley of the Elsava valley, within the Spessart forest. One of the most visited water castles in Germany, it is frequently featured in tourist books. The first precursor of Mespelbrunn Castle was a simple house. The owner was Hamann Echter, vizedom of Aschaffenburg, a title which means that he was the representant of the ruler the prince elector archbishop of Mainz Johann II of Nassau at the castle and town of Aschaffenburg. On May 1, 1412, the prince elector bestowed the „Place to the Espelborn" to Echter, who constructed a house without fortifications in the valley close to a pond. The Echter family originates from the Odenwald region. Their name presumably means "der die Acht vollstreckt", the executor of the ostracism. These times, the Spessart was a wild and unexploited virgin forest, used for hideout by bandits and Hussites, who spoiled the regions nearby. Therefore in 1427 Hamann Echter, the son of the first owner, began to rebuild his father's house to a fortified castle with walls, towers and a moat, therefore using the nearby pond. Only the "Bergfried", the round tower is a reminiscent of that time. The following generations changed the defense structures to a representative manor-house, mainly build in the style of Renaissance. Today's appearance primary is the result of rebuildings, made between 1551 and 1569 by Peter Echter of Mespelbrunn and his wife Gertraud of Adelsheim. Most famous member of the family was Julius Echter, prince bishop of Würzburg, who founded the Juliusspital, a hospital in Würzburg in 1576 and the university of Würzburg in 1583. In 1648, the last member of the family, Maria Ottilia, Echterin of Mespelbrunn, married Philipp Ludwig, of Ingelheim, member of a family of barons, later arose to counts of Ingelheim. By permission of the emperor the name of the Echter family was saved, because they were allowed to merge their names to Counts of Ingelheim called Echter of and to Mespelbrunn. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Thanks to my dear friend Michele with Hello Lovely Inc, I was able to come across one of my all-time favorite books called Summers In France! If you are into the charm of the French country side - you will love this charming book by Kathryn M. Ireland! Kathryn brings a tumbled down farm/farmhouse glamorously back to to life, adding the perfect hints of bohemian country style! What's so unique about this book is its relation to a personal scrapbook. Kathryn celebrates summer living and entertaining in the French countryside. Nothing seems more charming to me than the beautiful, fun-filled Kathy and her vision of Summers In France! I highly recommend this book and also go check out Michele's blog - she's always cutting edge when it comes to interior design and lifestyle!

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Get here a large view! Tarascon, sometimes referred to as Tarascon-sur-Rhône, is a town and commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, in the south of France. Tarascon is located 23 km south of Avignon and 20 km north of Arles, on the left bank of the Rhône River. On the other side is the similarly sized town of Beaucaire in the département of Gard, région of Languedoc-Roussillon. Directly opposite each other and connected by several bridges, Beaucaire and Tarascon effectively constitute one town. The construction of the current castle of Tarascon was started in 1401 by Louis II of Anjou, after the previous castle was destroyed. The construction was continued by his first son, Louis III of Anjou, and was completed in 1449 by his second son, René I of Naples. Thus, the castle is often referred to as le château du roi René ("King René's castle"). It was turned into a military prison in the 17th century, until its acquisition by the state in 1932. It stands right on the banks of the Rhône opposite Beaucaire Castle, and near the Collegiate Church of St Martha. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If you like a place to nap or read that has a wonderful cozy-cave feeling, the alcove bed is for you.These beds are natural space saving solutions because they usually occupy corners or other "not the most practical" parts of rooms. Alcove beds are a very beautiful and also quite popular type of bed. This is surprising especially since alcove beds can't be bought. They have to be built and custom-made. The thing that separates these beds from your average curtained bed is the fact that they're more fully enclosed, as opposed to standing in the middle of a room. Typically, they have three sides closed in by a wall, with the open side covered with a curtain. I have an alcove bed in my old home and love it....except for the fact that it is hard to make the bed when you are surrounded by three walls. That is the only drawback and I feel obligated to give you all the facts so you can make a good decision. Just make sure that your bed looks great even if it is unmade.You can do this by using beautiful sheets and voluminous layers of beautiful bed dressings. Some are classic, others modern, but they're all great and cozy beds. If you are looking for some inspiration on designing your own alcove bed, take a look at the creative and beautiful ideas in the images below and start creating. digitalgallery.nypl.org In France it became fashionable to place beds in alcoves, The alcoves were usually decorated with lambrequins and side curtains held back with rope cord or rosettes. tumblr.com picasaweb.google.co... Alcove beds provide an elegant yet cozy appeal. zoearcher.tumblr.com apartmenttherapy.co... They can be as elaborate as your style dictates. google.com The placement of curtains can give an area an alcove appearance. www.elledecor.com 25.media.tumblr.com a-l-ancien-regime.t... wakeupfrankie.com This looks like a place I would like to curl up in with a good book. ourhouseinpictures.... Alcove beds are sometimes called cupboard beds. monpompadour.tumblr... omnia--vanitas.tumb... Thomas Jefferson's bedroom featured an alcove bed which he adopted from France after a visit. He could access his study from one side and his chambers on the other. splendidsass.blogsp... linxy-zn.tumblr.com This is a different but none the less lovely alcove style. greystonecourt.4orm... inspiracionline.blogspot.com midnightpoem.tumblr.com Not exactly an alcove but this was so pretty I included it anyway. www.relais-des-rois.com ivyclad.com vi.sualize.us justbesplendid.tumb... Your built in alcove can be customized to your interior. itiebitiebrittney.t... google.com This one has great storage underneath the bed. theplanc.wordpress.com Alcove beds are a fabulous concept for saving space in your home design. They are inviting and fun and create a very intimate space to curl up and enjoy! shabbyinlove.blogsp... lh3.ggpht.com Bed nook in home of Reese Witherspoon, by Kathryn Ireland cemayawindowsinteriors.blog... This is a fabulous space saving idea. www.ivyclad.com grannemedselma.blog.. google.com A wonderful multi-patterned space to relax in. franciskasvakreverd... An alcove bed can create an unusual bedroom design because it maximizes a narrow space and makes them into cozy beds. houzz.com Another example of how curtains can create an alcove. This can be done to give the effect without have to build an alcove. pinballmind.blogspot.com This one can be closed in with doors. Catalano Architects google.com.au allmyownnow.blogspot.com Use you imagination with this kind of bed. This style bed can range from elegant to fun and funky! Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-elegance-of-canopy-beds.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

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Nestled in the midst of the forests of Normandy, France is the elegant and romantic Château de Morsan, one of the few remaining folies in France. It was originally built around 1760 as a hunting lodge by the Marquis de Morsan, a confidant to Louis XV, for the King’s visit. The architect was Ange-Jacque Gabriel […]