An East Hamptons Cottage

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The photographer of this charming cottage certainly tweaked my interest when I saw this shot, these cute little guys may look a bit apprehensive about posing for this photo, however the image below shows how relaxed they are about their charming home.

Gingham - Interior Inspiration

Gingham... I'm sure we've all used this pattern in decorating at some time or other, I've used it in cushions to create a cottage look, I've even owned a blue gingham sofa when they were all rage in the 90's.  Gingham can be used to create a cottage or country style decor but seemingly at home in most styles of interiors, as long as you get the balance right and don't over do it. I've gathered up some of my favourite Gingham interiors to inspire you....

Before I share the interior images, I had to include this delightful black and white image via Pinterest. I've been sorting through my mums house and found lots of delightful vintage clothing including some sweet little gloves just like the ones on the model, they even had the original price tag intact.  In fact, I've found so many delightful items I'm preparing a post to share with you next week.

I like the simple addition of a gingham tablecloth to add a touch of "country".

Have you ever used gingham in your home and if so, which room did you use it in? Searching the Internet for images it was clear that its popularity is the bedroom.

Image Sources:

1. Pinterest. 
2. Pinterest
3. Cumming and Co
4. Cocoa Cosy
5.  Pinterest
6. Ballard Designs
7. Via A Beach Cottage

Italian Country Style Interior

Friends know my dream is to one day have a home in Italy, a little rustic house in the country where I can paint and live the Italian lifestyle, possibly this comes from watching "Under The Tuscan Sun" an embarrassingly huge number of time. It might only be a dream right now, but for me it's a bit like the Pantene hair advert...how does it go? "It quote, "It might not happen overnight, but it will happen!" unquote. So with this in mind, meanwhile I  still enjoy looking for my dream Italian home.

This fabulous discovery has wonderful old wooden beams (a must have for me), and ancient terracotta tiled floors.  A lot of old Italian country buildings tend to be a little on the dark side with small rooms and few windows. However, this interior has been opened up and brightly painted accent walls have made this home light and inviting.  If you ask an Italian about renovating old buildings, most will say they prefer a new apartment or newly built house, it's usually the expat buyer that seeks out old barns and derelict buildings and turns them into a wonderful living spaces such as this.

If  this is your style, click "here" for more images of this Italian home.



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Wednesday:

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Ivy and Elephants

Thursday: 

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Time Travel Thursday at the Brambleberry Cottage

Friday:

Show and tell Friday at My Romantic Home

At The Picket Fence

Country Style

Just a brief post today, I stumbled upon these pretty shelves on House to Home. Albeit a pro stylist has added accessories to help sell the bookcase. Nevertheless, sometimes we can clutter up shelves trying to display too much. These simple pieces evoke a sweet country look that's clean and fresh. Dining or kitchen this look wins for me! I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of my readers have a similar bookshelf in dark wood lurking around your home from years ago. Just imagine how a coat of white paint, or even a "French wash" similar to the wash I used on my antique table can give you a completely new look.

                                                                Source: housetohome.media.ipcdigital.co.uk via Lee on Pinterest

                                                   Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day weekend 

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                                                Poppy