Entryway Inspiration

Crib Creative 

If we want to make a personal good impression we will want to dress our best, this can also be said of the first impression one receives as they step inside our home...

Coastal Sophistication in South Carolina

"Casual and sophisticated, modern and timeless, serene but colourful" is how the designer describes this relaxed, South Carolina home.

Designer, Breeze Giannasio's Take on a Honeymoon House

Breeze Giannasio is an interior designer to the stars and I literally have stars in my eyes when I see the transformations she makes to these Hollywood homes.

A Tiny Home Speaks Volumes

It might be tiny but this little home it is mighty on style...

Pantone Colour Trends, Spring/Summer 2019 - Home Decor

Design by Borden Interiors & Associates 

Each year Pantone select a seasonal palette of colours, so let's explore spring/summer 2019 and see how they can be incorporated into our homes.

How Coastal is done in Florida

When I think of Florida, I can't help but think "Miami 5-O" and slick apartments but Florida also has traditional homes and cottages such as this beach front cottage in Boca Raton.

A Traditional Sag Harbour Cottage

Mention the Hamptons to a designer and it not only identifies an area it conjures up an image of a specific style of decorating that has become extremely popular throughout the world. 

Coastal Blue and White

Love coastal, love blue and white, then your going to love this post...

Fall in Love with Mediterranean Style - Part One

If you love Mediterranean style, antiques and decorative paintwork, you are bound to fall in love with this beautiful home but what may surprise you is that it lies oceans away from the Mediterranean in the state of California.

An East Hampton Cottage

Inside this gorgeous East Hampton cottage is a style I love...

A Cotswold Country House Renovation

The Cotswolds is one of my favourite places to visit in the UK, in fact my mothers sister used to live in a wee cottage in Bourton on the Water, a picture post card village in the most picturesque part of England. I loved wandering around Bourton and the surrounding villages looking at all the quaint cottages and grand manor houses, so when I spotted this Cotswold country house, I couldn't resist sharing it.

Thibaut, High Point, Spring 2018 Designs

At the recent Spring 2018 Fair at High Point, Thibaut showcased their latest works and the the designs of Anna French.

A Traditional Style Bathroom with a Modern Touch

This is a bathroom that goes above and beyond a small space for passing through. The designer has put her creative and architectural knowledge into "his and hers", individual spaces making the room, not only functional but beautiful too.

A Modern Take on Chinoiserie

1. A chinoiserie design painted cabinet

Chinoiserie, a strange word some might say, others may conjure up a mix of patterns depicting birds and flowers and colours of emerald green, blue and emperor red, a somewhat confusing space of oriental origins. This may depict chinoserie of the 18th Century, however today's designers have a less busy approach to making it work for this century and today's homes.

Decorating a Holiday Rental - The Kitchen/Dining Space

Above: A holiday rental in Alabama with cabinets by Vance and Sons 

Want to find out how to create a desirable holiday home on a limited budget, today we focus on the kitchen/dining area. This is part of a series of posts to help get maximum bookings for your holiday rental.

A Transitional Home in California

Image via Thomas Towne Reavy

As a design blogger I am exposed to many styles and without a doubt I am drawn to interiors with a more transitional look. Today's house tour has some Spanish influence and organic touches, described by its interior designers as 'transitional' in style.

Photographing a Holiday Rental

Above - A holiday rental beautifully styled and photographed for a client by Vanessa Wood Interiors

My blog is very much about beautiful images and the beach homes featured, often have me dreaming of summer holidays by the sea. Why then, do many holiday rentals use boring and uninviting photos, it's no wonder when you check their availability they have few bookings. It doesn't take much to have a holiday home look utterly irresistible when it is beautifully decorated and photographed correctly.

A Nantucket Beach House

I haven't posted a house tour for a couple of weeks, so I thought you would enjoy touring this gorgeous Nantucket beach house.

Home Staging a Rental Property

The perfect living room - Image via 

Last week I posted tips to attract the right tenants to your rental property, focusing on it's exterior and curb appeal. However, before you can lead them up the garden path, so to speak, how do you get them physically out to your property in the first place, especially if you are advertising on line.

Modern Farmhouse - A Fresh Take on Farmhouse Style

Photo by Lindye Galloway Design

A little traditional, a little modern...