Draw inspiration from four diverse mountain dwellings with charm and gear-storage galore — and style as refreshing as a bluebird day.
The house was once the childhood home of former U.S. House Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed.
“The story of the house…” begins Christina Salway. Then she stops. “Well,” she says, “it’s a magical house.” We both know how this sounds. Most people think their house is special. But this old farmhouse that is special to Salway, … Continue reading →
We can’t get over how narrow this petite Alna camp is.
She was moving north to Maine with her husband, as so often with coastal properties, it was the view that sold Jocelyn Dickson on the house.
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NO-ONE wants to splash their hard earned cash, only to make their home look cheaper. One interior design has revealed the common decor mistakes which do exactly that – so make sure you avoid …
FEATURE-May 2011 by Bruce Irving | Photography Trent Bell | Styling Meagan Gilpatrick The Maine cottage comes of age Future archeologists may come to describe the evolution of the Maine cottage as a three-step process. In the beginning, they were … Continue reading →
We woke up this morning to a startling temperature of -17. However, it's warm and cozy in our little cottage and I'm all geared up to share with you 30 of my favorite small spaces decorated for Christmas. Source: Coastal Living Welcome to the eighty-fifth post in the series "Living Large in Small Spaces". Truthfully, whether this is a small space or not, I'm including it because I have a crush on the chair. The rest of the decor is stunning, too, but that chair (sigh). Source: DigsDigs.com I'm partial to weathered natural wood with white. Throw in a plaid (just a tad faded) throw, and you've got me hooked. Source: DigDigs.com No doubt about the season in this traditional red and white room. The tree is loaded with ornaments. Sometimes more is just. . .more Source: DigsDigs.com Too much? Okay, then how about this minimalist look? Source: DigDigs.com You knew you'd find a traditional English cottage in my collection, right? Source:Ideal Home, UK Calm, serene, and altogether lovely. Very nappable. (Is nappable a word? No? Okay, it is now.) Source: Apartment Therapy How can you go wrong with a charming room that starts with curved ceilings and shuttered window and door? The Christmas tree is decorated with little birdhouses. Source:Freshome.com So cheery. I love the scripture verse on the wall. Source:Freshome.com Very cozy. Nice symmetry in this dining room. Source: DigsDigs.com A yellow and red Christmas? Why not? The black grounds it nicely. Source: DigsDigs.com Evergreen and ornaments hanging from rustic beams. I'll take it. (The table runner, too.) Source: DigsDigs.com Oh, yes, here's another dining room with evergreen and ornaments hanging from a beamed ceiling. Remember last week I mentioned I'd like to start a star collection? Here are two I'd add. Source: DigsDigs.com So romantic. Many years ago I owned a trestle table. I love this one painted white and paired with chairs and a bench. Source: DigsDigs.com For all my banner-loving friends, this one's for you. Source: DigsDigs.com French-inspired table setting. Cute chair covers. Source: DigsDigs.com I'm pretty sure I've shared this kitchen before. It's definitely a favorite of mine. Imagine descending the stairs in the morning. (By the way, this kitchen belongs to the beach cottage in the first photo.) Source: Coastal Living Vintage cuteness. I seriously doubt my husband would understand hanging aprons on the window, though. Source: MSK Interior Who says there's no room for a Christmas tree in a small home? Maybe next year I'll try this charming look. I own lots of flower pots and have plenty of white paint. Source: DigsDigs.com So much character in this room. Notice the shabby chic frame with the hanging ornaments? Photo by Marks & Spencer Very sweet. This speaks to my love of fabric and patterns. Source: InspiredHomeIdeas.com Okay, this is a bedroom where I'd like to spend the season. Rustic - check. Pretty - check. Comfy/cozy - check. Bring in the hot chocolate and a boatload of magazines. I'm ready to snuggle down and wait for spring. Seriously, why is this cat not entangled in those lights? Source: DigsDigs.com This child's room is so sweet. I love everything about it and could absolutely see this as a guest room with a bigger bed. Even the owl pillow -- which I personally believe is the best owl pillow I've ever seen. Maybe it's the pale blue that I like so much. Source: DigsDigs.com Here's another kids' room I like. Source: DigsDigs.com This one was found in the "kids" category, but would make such a charming guest room. Source: DigsDigs.com A kids' treehouse all decked out for Christmas. Adorable. Photo by Sarah Greenman - Houzz.com Glamping anyone? This vintage Christmas camper is dressed to the nines. Click on the Source link to see the rest of it, AFTER you finish this post, of course. :) Source: Country Living Too cold to go glamping? How about creating a cozy indoor glamping spot like this one? Source: Picmia.com Or maybe just bundle up and enjoy your favorite hot beverage in front of an outdoor fireplace like this. Oh, those chairs! Source: Elle Decor Hey, for more Christmas decorating inspiration check out my "Christmas" board on Pinterest here. Thanks for joining me today. May your days be merry and bright. Join me next Saturday for another post in the special series Living Large in Small Spaces See more home tours and small living ideas in the Living Large In Small Spaces Series here.
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Sure, the 1,200-square-foot carriage house in Southwest Harbor is an ode to fine woodworking. Outside, its shingles are Alaskan yellow cedar from British Columbia, three-quarters of an inch thick. Inside, it’s all polished Douglas fir—rafters and beams, built-ins and walls—with … Continue reading →
Collecting photos of design aesthetic that I find beautiful or architecturally interesting. Love the sea and the Maine state of mind. Married to the best guy ever. Living & enjoying our best life. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy.
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Whether you already work from home or are seeking online jobs, it’s important to customize your officespace to inspire your creativity, so you can stay productive and motivated. I can never find home office decor ideas that are as wild as my imagination, so I made some of my own. Well, a lot actually. We’ll […]
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Taking a cue from our top-performing posts of 2020, we hope that 2021 we continue to make our homes a place we love, not just the place we live.