...of Kitchens that is, I found this very cute Kitchen via Simply Decorated, who stopped by my blog yesterday. I had to save this as the wall colour is an exact match to what we have above our chair rails (below is white) at the moment, which is soon to be painted white. We also have the beaded ceiling (which is white too). I love how fresh and clean this looks...I think I am still leaning towards white cupboards. 
This beautiful home is in Sag Harbor, New York. I have been looking at a lot of shops etc from this area..this house was a treat to find.....it's a new build!
Inside could have been designed centuries ago. All the details would suggest to the disconcerting eye, that this home was a Castle in another life time. The iron Napoleon Bed is re used as the sofa and the vintage limestone fireplace cosies up to that stunningly simple cupboard.
The beaded board used here softens this formal staircase and gives it a sense of home, a well loved home. Viera, this is another for your Stair case collection.
I just adore this Kitchen. It is photos like these that make me want that white Kitchen. I am still debating on the French Grey or white (sample pots I think). I love the recessed panelling above the range, and the use of wood pieces, black bench tops and vintage hardware. Very welcoming. I could make gingerbread men in here for sure.
This stunning chair (a favourite style of mine) has been left with the hessian on it and the owner has purposely left it uncovered for some texture along with the fabric inside the cupboards. We actually have alcoves on either sides of our fireplaces and, Mic if you are reading this, we could so do this!
What a lovely view. The tiles are salvaged Terracotta. Everything here has been thought of carefully, lighting, shutters, plumbing, sink...even the upholstered chair are all items that have been collected and scoured to give this home its beautiful look.
I love how something so everyday, so normal can be made beautiful. Giving you a sense of satisfaction for completing an otherwise boring and mundane job. This Kitchen is very simple with a wash of white, herbs from the garden...and lots of natural light.
The lining room would be a very calm and relaxing spot after all that dish washing. More white (love the floors) and a nod to the nearby ocean with a shell perched amongst your cup of tea. The little display in the background on the old wooden piece breaks up the expanse of white.
I love this hallway. The bistro chairs have been left with flaking wood for a bit of texture along with the cane hats and baskets...and the little white wicker basket full of fresh flowers from the garden just go to show. The simple things in life are often the best.
This is 'Quill Script', and another success with my little Camera I think. I can do custom and Wholesale orders. If you see something in the Tile collection that is sold, although they are one offs (being Handmade and all) I can make something very similar, but it will never be an exact....I like that though.
Our sweet little men, the light of our lives. My Family (including my MIL and FIL) with whom I wouldn't be grounded and I would have no values.
Our Home. I used to draw this same shape house as a child and always wanted one...now we do.
...my talent to create. It is something I was never taught..I have just always been able to do it. I was always shy about it, until I hit 30. Then I realised what a fool I was.
I had the pleasure of getting a few emails last night from the fabulous Brooke Giannetti, who owns this stunning Home in Channel Islands. There are great before and after shots of the makeover that Brooke and her Husband Steve (who I found out last night is an Architect I have long admired..small world) have brought out of the 70's with class.
After I seen her Kitchen makeover, I was questioning the Chalk White USA I wanted to paint our own Kitchen (the before shots look like my Kitchen at the moment). Now I am seriously thinking of doing it this lovely French Grey.
Doesn't it look great, and no expensive pull out...just paint. LOVE it. For more great ideas, actually stunning ideas, head of to Brooke's blog for a look see.
This home I have in my file is in the NSW Southern Highlands. The whole house is stunning, but I wanted to show you this outdoor area, which I love. The huge Mirror over the table is just perfect for this space...I could spend hours here.
The indoors is just as divine. I love the doors, which are like my own and all of the little pieces that give this place a such a beautiful feel to it like the antique French dining chairs, urns and that lovely Chandelier. I don't quite know which is my favourite..I'm torn. Ness xx
From the depths of my tear sheet file I bring you this Home which epitomises relaxation for me. I adore the fact that for this shoot, they haven't rushed of to the Hardware shop to get paint to dickie up these chairs. The wreath is a whimsical touch too.
It is this shot that has always tempted me to take out our climbing Roses and replace them with Jasmine...maybe I will wait until our Arbour is painted white like this one.
Once again, this shot has given me something to ponder every time I am out on our back deck (which is quite large). I would love to enclose it with fly wire and some of those clear patio blinds and make it into and 'all weather room', which would be great for the boys...and entertaining. The whole scheme here I am in love with. It is just so relaxing, and I need some right about now.Have a great day, Ness xx
images Home Beautiful..I think.
You could be mistaken for thinking this is an old stately home in the US, but actually it is a new house!! The owners have gone to great lengths to make this home look like it has been there for ages.....yep, they built it from scratch.
Nearly everything in this home is recycled, or a reproduction find. This Fire screen is an antique re-fashioned as a decorative, yet useful feature in the Master Bedroom. I love that chair
Here is the other end of the Master Bedroom. My kind of space. Vintage linens are a plenty, and the window seat is divine. The old trunk looks so interesting...I wonder where it came from?
What a fantastic area to entertain in. Because of the outdoor fireplace, you could use this as an all year space. Loads of wicker seating have given this casual space a 'kick off your shoes and curl up' feel...so homely.
Image - via Katrina Chambers
Image - Notebook The chair against the snowy white walls are lovely...and the drawers are a favourite.
Image - House Beautiful, via Camilla at homeLove everything about this room...floors, doors, table, chandelier...etc
Image - Christoph LivingOh, and this divine chair (isn't a room, but I love it). I just thought I would sneak it in.
Anyway, my Computer tower is off at the Tech Doctors and I will have it back tomorrow. Thank God for my Mother-in-law's Computer. Ness xx
image - aust country style
We had the best weekend weather here. I got so much done as well. Now that it is back to the Monday ritual, I couldn't think of anything better than lying on this magnificent daybed. It would have to be swathed in white voile curtains to catch the breeze though.
This one would do too. It is called 'Moonbed'...I love it. It would be great to sit in in Summer to watch the kids playing outside, but...
...if it got cold out, I would want one of these gorgeous quilts near by. I do love a bit of red here and there.
This bag with a French Bee on it is simple and stylish, and I bet it could fit all my baby paraphernalia in it too.
Grand Architecture. 
