C'est à Egue Y Seta et ses architectes Daniel Pérez, Felipe Araujo et Mario Villa, que nous devons la rénovation de cette maison ancienne de 170m² construite dans les années 50, et située à Madrid pour un couple amoureux des livres et ses enfants. Photos : Vicugo foto.
En vacances, il est toujours agréable de s'installer au milieu de coussins douillets avec un livre, un thé et lire en regardant du coin de l'oeil la neige tomber.
I haven’t written much about the baby grand piano that sits in our living room, but you may have noticed it in off to the side in pictures over the years. W ...
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Having a retail space at the antique mall has given me more freedom to buy something because just because I think it’s a cool piece, even if I don’t have a clue where I would use it in our home. But, there have been more than a few occasions where an idea hits me Read More
As I’ve mentioned in my “about” page I used to play the piano for many many years. And as a consequence I love it!! Probably, because I love playing, hearing etc and I’m ver…
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The reading room-turned-music room has been on our minds for a while now. It was the second room we worked on in this house (after the half bath) and it has kind of always been special to us. Greta and I (before Faye came along) used to read on the couch in here and watch […]
In our last house, we would often have to set up band practice in the middle of our living room or bedroom. It was kind of a bummer considering we basically had instruments everywhere, and it made my house regularly feel like chaos. Here in the Jefferson house, we finally have a music room! Oh my, is it ever a God-send. This space goes from lovely to looking like it exploded weekly, but it doesn't matter because it's all contained! Chaos out of sight = Katie's brain works better (photos by Elise Abigail Randolph) I'm so thankful to have this space! I've worked hard over the last year to make our house feel cozy and this helps that so much! Sources-- light fixture: Houzz // bird lamp: Walmart // small shelving unit: Hayneedle // curtains: Target // flowers in pitcher print: Amy Blackwell // unicorn print: ybryksenkova
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Apê de uma pianista com decoração vermelha: casas e apartamentos de cidades, praia e campo. Um acervo completo de residências brasileiras.
So, if you are anywhere in the world except for California or Florida, you are probably snowed in today. Enough of winter! This has been a really cold one for Texas and I’m ready for summer and sunshine and beaches. Last week I showed apartments to rent while in Paris, but really, wouldn’t you whether rent a house in Provence and pretend you are Vicki Archer? I know I would! Here is an assortment of houses to rent. There seems to be more cuter houses available than apartments. I could have shown about 50 great houses today. I tried to pick a variety of houses there were large and small, and with views and no views so you could pick what you really would want in a rental. Enjoy! HOUSE #1 This villa, available HERE, Bastide Lavande, is surrounded by lavender fields. The mas is so pretty – who cares what it looks like inside? Actually, the inside is nice: tiled floors, seagrass, and antique country French antiques! I love the dining room and how it opens to the outside through true French doors. Gorgeous fireplace and mirror! Notice the cute side table on the right. I wish I owned a hundred of those tables! The view outside the living room looks over the acreage, 20 acres around the house and over 1,000 around the estate. Outside the house is a large graveled terrace that overlooks the estate. And a large swimming pool, surrounded by stone walls. Six bedrooms and five bathrooms. Notice the French doors and the hardware. Adorable! Another cute bathroom. This house has it all. A large property, views, old fashioned house, and pretty interiors. HOUSE #2 L’Ambiance HERE is located within walking distance to the town of Goult and is considered a townhouse. The property is on 1 1/2 acres and has a beautiful garden with fountains and a swimming pool. The swimming pool is set into a stone wall. The house is filled with beautiful antiques inside and out. The 17th century farmhouse is a rarity in the town with its acreage. The beautiful wood door opens up to the house. The house is stunningly decorated, one of the best ones I saw. I just know an American owns this house! I love the silk pillows, the painting, the tea table, and the fireplace! Limestone floors and stucco walls. The mantel is gorgeous. Authentically French! You can see into the dining room here. Such pretty antique tables. The kitchen is every bit as pretty as the rest of the house. Precious! I love the wood carvings over the beds. The house is small with only 3 bedrooms and baths. Notice the gorgeous night stand. Another bedroom, perfectly furnished. Darling chair. Notice the small niche next to the bed. Each bedroom has a small sitting area. The master bedroom is so pretty with its fireplace and painting and sconces. The bathroom is through the arched door. The master bathroom. I love all the wood cuttings in the house. I just love the way this house is decorated. Great bathtub! Another sitting room. Cute child’s chair. The wine cellar. Another view of the swimming pool. I think I might have to pick this house to rent. I’m more into the interiors than the location and I love the way this is decorated! But, this one is basically a town house and not out in the country with sweeping views. Does that matter to you? HOUSE #3 The next mas, Les Vignes, is located within walking distance from the medieval town of Goult, seen here on the property, through the clouds. The stone house is small with just 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and is reasonably priced. The graveled terrace sits next to the arched French doors that once probably led into the barn. The terrace, looking the other direction towards the pool. The swimming pool is set within stone walls. Notice the charming stone pool house. Inside the house, the living room is charming and cozy. The kitchen is adorable with all the skirts in lieu of cabinet doors. Another view of the kitchen shows the pantry and the arched ceiling. Notice the large column on the left that holds up the ceiling. There is a mix of French antiques throughout the house. One of the four bedrooms, in white and linen. The remodeled bath – love the window! Another bedroom with antique iron bed. The grounds are so charming and beautiful. Les Lignes would be perfect for a small family – I really like this one too. It’s got views and a cute interior, yet close to a town. HOUSE #4 Villa Le Relais is in the Luberon Village, located HERE, and has 4 new bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and a new kitchen. Here, the living room/dining room. Notice how the walls are painted two colors to simulate wainscoting. The dining area with antique buffet. Looking up at the second floor balcony. Beautiful arched windows. The table set for dinner. The newly built kitchen. You can see the living/dining room through the doorway in the kitchen. The terrace runs from the kitchen to the living room. Typical French checked fabric and limestone floor. Another bedroom, the faux wainscot is painted throughout the house. A typical tiled bathroom. Villa Le Relais overlooks the terrace and the swimming pool. The terrace next to the swimming pool past the stone wall. The swimming pool. Small, nice furniture, with views, but in some photos it seems like the neighbors are close by. HOUSE #5 Mas des Pierres HERE near Avignon has five bedrooms and five baths. Here, the traditional gravel terrace sits next to the converted barn door. This 17th century farm has been recently remodeled. Overlooking the grounds. This house is furnished with antiques. Unfortunately, many of the pictures were too small to show here. The large living room and dining room in one space. A corner of the living room/dining room. The kitchen is so wonderful and authentic! One of the bedrooms. All the bedrooms are charming, decorated in typical Provincial style. One of the bathrooms, traditional, not contemporary. The terrace at Mas des Pierres. The house is traditional with antiques, five bedrooms, and with a nice property and view. Do you want something more modern or traditional? HOUSE #6 Bastide Vallat HERE is located in Luberon Provence. The 7 bedroom and 7 bathroom mas has recently been completely redone. It is very large and luxurious and very expensive to rent. There is a “garden kitchen” and an outside eating area. The furnishings are modern and there are very few, if any, antiques. The bar area sits behind the sofa. The bar area. The remodeling is first rate. There are beautiful wood French doors throughout and the floors are limestone. The stone walls were kept exposed. The kitchen is amazing – set within the stone wall arches. All of the bedrooms have sitting areas. This one is huge! In this bedroom, the sitting area is behind the bed. A designer obviously was hired to completely furnish the mas. All the rooms flow together in a cohesive design. Notice the charming small windows set into the stone walls on the right. The bathrooms are all luxurious. Each is fitted out with robes and towel warmers. This spa bathroom with a steam room and massage tables is located next to the gym. Of course there is a wine cellar! A private sunbathing terrace. Of all the houses, this one is most decorated and extravagant. It is also the most contemporary. Would you rather rent a smaller, more charming mas or a larger, more contemporary one like this with all the bells and whistles? HOUSE #7 Fleurs de Provence HERE in Alpinnes Provence is the largest house and the most expensive. It has 10 bedrooms and 9 baths. The grounds are large and beautifully landscaped especially during lavender blooming season. There is also a tennis court, seen in the upper left corner. The terrace overlooks the grounds and has its own fireplace. The mas has been completely renovated. It has a mixture of antiques and traditional furniture. Despite its size and cost, the interiors are not dressy. The breakfast room is the most charming one in the house. There is a completely fitted out kitchen. The stairs. A large bedroom. The furnishings seem lacking when comparing the property and the landscaping. Another bedroom. All the bathrooms are tiled like this. Fleurs de Provence is a beautiful house and its grounds are wonderful, but the furnishings seem ordinary. Would that be important to you? Would you rather have the grounds or the furniture or both? HOUSE #8 La Belle de Crillon HERE literally hangs off the cliff overlooking the town of Crillon le Brave. It has six bedrooms and six baths. There are incredible views from each room in the house. The house is four stories, but there is an elevator inside! The views are incredible from this mas. The swimming pool is at the bottom level. Completely remodeled and refurbished, the house is elegant and somewhat dressy. Stone floors and stucco walls, the house is professionally designed. The large dining room has beautifully painted walls. What a range!! The tiled floors are beautiful. Another bedroom with tiled floors. Charming bathroom with footed tub. Every salon and bedroom share this view of the countryside. This house almost has it all, the size, the elegance, the view, the furnishings – but there is no large property. Would that be important when choosing a house to rent? Would you care if there was only a small area outside to sit and enjoy the sweeping views? To view more beautiful houses and pick your own dream rental, these two companies have a large selection: http://www.francevacationvilla.com/ and http://www.luxuryretreats.com/index.aspx And this reminder about the Urban Market next weekend - don’t forget they are at a new location!!!!! Check out their website to read where it is: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com finally, my sister just sent me this hysterical You Tube video about our huge “snow day” in Houston! It would be funny if it wasn’t so true, every word of it!!!!
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Welcome to the last day of 2016's Spring Home Tours, hosted by the adorable Marty at A Stroll Thru Life! I'm so excited to be part of the tour this year. If you are coming over from Refresh Restyle, you have already enjoyed Debra's beautifully elegant style. I'm excited to welcome you to our home, which has taken on more of an eclectic Bohemian vibe in the last year or so. First, though, a little background on our home. We live in a newer house on property that has been in my family for five generations in the mountains of western North Carolina. It was my great grandfather's summer home away from the heat of Hypoluxo, Florida. Some of the original structures are still here and house lots of treasures from the past. When the original victorian farmhouse was torn down, my grandfather painstakingly bundled and stored all the doors, windows, trim, stair treads, tongue and groove boards, and more, which we have been slowly restoring and adding to our house. Now when I refer to the "old house" you'll know what I'm talking about:-) Most of my furniture, art and accessories have also been passed down and I have added to that with items from antique and thrift stores as well as our travels around the world. Every single thing means something, and that's what makes it *home* for me. Let's start in the entry, which serves double duty as a music space. This antique Harden settle was in the old house, then sold at some point. A sweet neighbor gifted it back to me on my birthday a couple years ago, and I couldn't be happier to have it back home. It's my first piece of Mission furniture, but it seems to blend nicely with everything else. We'll come back to the music space later, so for now let's head to the living area. Our living area is where we hang out and watch TV, which is more often than not a DVD of The Andy Griffith Show or I Love Lucy. Seriously. I would be perfectly happy living down the street from Andy or next door to Lucy and Ethel:-) I am fearless when it comes to color and pattern, but I like them with a somewhat neutral background so things pop. Obviously, I love pink these days. I also *love* my Turkish rugs, so I have layered a fuchsia overdyed Turkish rug, from the Unique Rug Store, over a jute rug so the size is big enough for the space. I love the look of layered rugs, and they really add texture and depth to the space. My dad made the wagon wheel table years ago after a trip we took together to Montana to visit his relatives, and it will always be special and unique. Windows from the old house are lined with sheet music, and not only fill up the corner, but make a great neutral backdrop. My grandmother painted the statue, which was originally a white mid-century lamp. I have collected Native art for years, including the woven Nisqually basket from Washington, the Cherokee basket and a sculpture from a trip to Bolivia. I also love Turkish kilim pillows and have layered these with some I made from antique Chinese silk and burlap. The McCoy planters are favorite finds around the property. The French couch was a steal for $50 and the chair was a $40 craigslist find. One of my favorite pieces is my great grandmother's chaise lounge. I *always* find a place for it, and have "modernized" it a bit with kilim pillows and a Native Thunderbird pattern throw. I love furniture on the diagonal, and this arrangement works well with my grandmother's mid-century modern guitar pick table and a new modern chair. The radio is from the 1940s and the one my dad remembers listening to Franklin D. Roosevelt's funeral on as a child. The swag lamp is a recent recycle from the 1970s. This is my grandmother's Forsythia, and she always called it "yellow bells." This particular variety really does look like it has little yellow bells hanging down, and that reminds me of her. The dining area has seen a lot of changes over time. The mid-century painting by my late Montana uncle, was the foundation for this room, and more Native pottery, cacti and a kilim rug used as a runner, add texture. The door is an extra, left over from the upstairs bedrooms in the old house, and came with the number 2. Sometimes I hang art or plates there, but liked it plain. One of my favorite kilim pillows is this pink one from the Kilim Pillow Store. They are so affordable, I can't get enough. Plus, I love getting several made from the same kilim. I made the dining table from wormy chestnut boards off one of the old houses here, and designed the base, which a local craftsman built. The Berber Moroccan wool rug came from RugsUSA and is another favorite of mine. Next is our music space. My husband and I are musicians, and we have lots of gear and music, so this is really just a place for the baby grand to go, since all of our kids also play. He built the corner cabinet out of a walnut tree my dad cut, then used wormy chestnut trim from the old house to finish it out. I layered Turkish overdyed rugs in this room to help give the seriously formal aspects of the furniture a more laid-back Bohemian vibe. A 1970s record player from my childhood sits on the 1880s pump organ and gets lots of use. Now let's head on into the kitchen. Our kitchen has also seen a lot of changes over the years, but mostly cosmetic ones as I have had to work with what I have. We made the counters several years ago from antique wormy chestnut, and I could not be happier with how they have held up. I chose to use a floor grade Varathane instead of tung oil, or Waterlox like everyone else was using, and these look as good, or better than when we installed them. There are *no* water marks, stains, etc., that other finishes seem to get, and I still have the old store counter look I wanted. I installed this piece of old trim on the front of my cabinetry to give the impression of a farmhouse sink. I also love my large stainless steel zero radius sink and am happy to have made that choice. An Indian sari is simply draped over a rod to cover the cabinet opening, and a Turkish kilim runner provides the color inspiration for the room. At the end of the cabinets, an inherited Indian tea table holds my working vintage phone and a few plants. We also took down a section of cabinetry and replaced it with open shelving, which I love. One of the first things I did was to replace the laundry/mud room door with a screen door from the old house. I ripped off the screen and attached hardware cloth and burlap, leaving the bottom open for air flow. I love my colorful linens, and bought several of these striped towels when they were at Walmart last summer. The paisley towel came from World Market, and I made the feedsack towel. Blue Ridge Pottery is a favorite of mine, and this Stanhome Ivy pattern was in my mom's attic. Of course, every now and then someone will sneak a bite of one of the props:-) There are lots of things I would really like to change in here, but I think it's important to love the space you have, and I'm happy with the direction this room has gone. My girls share a room, and it got a French makeover a couple years ago, which you can see HERE. Cristian's room is still in progress, so we'll just skip it:-) Our master bedroom is last on the tour, and you can see it is a collection of antiques, vintage, and inherited items. I restored the iron bed, found on the property, and my grandmother's trunk sits at the foot covered with a Navajo blanket. The beautifully handcrafted guitar and mandocello were made by local luthier, Bob Gernandt, and on loan to my husband who is making promotional videos for him. In fact, let's just be real about the guitar situation:-) Moving right along... ...after crushing on a hot pink sequined Moroccan wedding blanket I saw online, I found this fabric and made my own. The bed is always dressed in white linens, and I accessorize with whatever color I'm loving at the time, which is obviously pink:-) I also love these rag rugs from India as they have just about every color imaginable and really add a global feel. A piece of an Indian sari is draped across the antique mirror for a pop of bold color. Most all of my art is inherited from talented family members. These are the amazing doors from the old house that I restored and hung all through our house a couple years ago. Most were restored with the original rim lock sets, but a few had mortise locks. I used an extra door to make a mantel for the bedroom with scraps of wood and trim. The green 1960s sweater belonged to my mom and I love it with the pink kilim pillow on the modern chair. I wanted something pretty simple for Spring, so I opted to use this Moroccan mirror I bought about 11 years ago at World Market. I wired the amber lantern I bought in Turkey when I could not find the right light for this space. It couldn't have worked out better. I added a couple pieces of Navajo pottery and a square white plate on top for height. I hung a Cherokee corn bead necklace below the mantel. Corn bead necklaces are made from the seeds of the corn bead plant, also called "Job's tears." The gray color represents the sorrow of the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears in 1838, where a third of the Cherokees forced by the U. S. government to march in winter, died along the way to a reservation in Oklahoma. According to legend, where tears fell on the ground, a corn stalk-like plant sprouted producing seeds in the shape of tears. It's a reminder of my mother's heritage and ancestry here in western North Carolina. That's the end of the tour. Thanks so much for stopping by here, and a big thanks to Marty for hosting:-) Now, head on over to Kelly's gorgeous home at Talk of the House to continue the tour. If you missed anyone, you can catch them all here. Monday - March 21 A Stroll Thru Life - Marty Cuckoo4Design - Julia Life on Virginia Street - Sarah Thrifty and Chic - Alicia Snazzy Little Things -Jeanette Rain On A Tin Roof - Jenna Tuesday - March 22 Making Home Base -Chelsea Claire Brody Designs -Claire Driven By Decor - Kris Eleven Gables - Emily Bliss @ Home - Kristin Hymns & Verses - Doreen Wednesday - March 23 Style Your Senses -Mallory Our Southern Home - Christy Simple Details - Pam Decor To Adore - Laura Monica Wants It - Monica 21 Rosemary Lane -Barbara Thursday - March 24 Decorating Delirium - Jennifer Simple Stylings - Summer Remodelando La Casa - Cristina Life Love Larson - Andrea Our Fifth House -Carmel No Minimalist Here - Sherry Friday - March 25 Dimples & Tangles -Jennifer Refresh Restyle - Debbie Far Above Rubies -Anita Talk Of The House - Kelly Tidbits & Twine -Kim It All Started With Paint - Linda I'll be joining: Sundays at Home Metamorphosis Monday Wow us Wednesdays Foodie Friday and Everything Else
