Interiors I am liking

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A collection of beautiful interiors. Great place for ideas.

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Who wouldn't want a view like this?

Workspaces

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I love these workspaces.

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Stunning Houseboat in Seattle

I must admit I am a bit jealous of Sue, the owner of this Seattle houseboat. The idea of living near water in a cozy home really sounds good to me. It gets better for me with the fact that this houseboat isn't in a tropical place as I couldn't live in constant hot weather. I think Josh and I would be very happy in this home, except it is not where God wants us right now. 

Retro Kitchens, 1950s

Take a look at these kitchens from the past. 

Made a Mano: Uniting the Traditional and the Modern

I love this tiling from Made a Mano, a Danish/Italian company whose goal is "“to create a collection of tiles, countertops and sinks, combining ancient traditional handicraft with modern techniques. Revealing a sure sense of beauty and style.”

All products are worked entirely by hand in Sicily, Italy. 

A colorful creative force of an apartment in Nimes, France

Myriam and her family moved from Paris to Nimes, France so they could adopt a life of peace and sweetness with this more spacious apartment with high ceilings and large windows. I love the cozy and cheerful feel of Myriam's artistic skills. 

All tapestries from the walls were removed to give a rough feel, which is contrasted by charming floral fabrics on these Scandinavian chairs. 

A joyous yellow touch for the girl's room.

Great Wall Tea Co.

The Great Wall Tea Co. is a small tea shop in River Market at Westminster Quay, BC that was designed by Marianne Amodio Architecture Studio. This tea bar concept offers over 150 types of tea form all over the world. 

But what caught my eye in the first place was the creative design of 568 different magnetized tea containers on the wall. Definitely a happy place for tea lovers like myself.

Color Inspiration: Teal

Blues and greens are such calming colors. They remind me of the ocean, with its vast surfaces and infinite horizons. Blue and green also represent our open sky and our earthy planet. These two colors are peaceful and homey.

This post is about the color Teal, which of course, is a combination of blue and green! Teal can be sophisticated, fun, and light hearted.

Fun Fact: Teal gets its name from the fact that it is the color that surrounds the eyes of the common teal, a member of the duck family.

New England Home Mar/Apr2011 edition

Beach wedding arch

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Kitchens with Rugs

I love this rustic look in the kitchen above and I love the idea of a rug in the kitchen. Below are some ideas of different ways to decorate kitchens with rugs that add different personalities to the room. 

Framed Objects

I love this idea of framed objects. It is so unique, and artistic, and functional.

"These frames—with a vase, shelf, or hooks—decorate and emphasize the objects held within. Turn flowers, books, keys, jewelry, articles of clothing, and other ordinary objects into works of art."

Vintage Suitcase Furniture

Lately, photographs of vintage suitcases have been catching my eye. Since I like all things about travel I found this idea of vintage suitcase furniture very appealing. 

If you have old suitcases that you don't use anymore because you rather pull your luggage than carry it, below you'll find great ideas to repurpose those suitcases. I don't have any old suitcases but I would even go buy some at a thrift or vintage store to create some awesome vintage suitcase furniture. 

You can learn how to make this coffee table right here!

Leather suitcase chair. Spotted here. 

Amazing Home Libraries

I still believe in books. I admit I read online but I still love books and flipping through pages and seeing how far along I have read. I still carry a book when I travel, they have always been great airport and airplane companions of mine. 

Color Inspiration: Coral Pink

FINNE Architects: Wooded

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"Raised in Norway and the United States, Nils Finne established FINNE Architects in Seattle in 1994, bringing a Scandinavian understanding of craft and landscape to the Pacific Northwest. Dedicated to the idea of Crafted Modernism, Nils typically designs custom lighting, furniture, cabinets and hardware for every project."

These houses are rich in wood and fit perfectly in their surrounds, whether near coast or mountains. FINNE's sustainable principles, attention to detail, and unique crafted design give birth to these rich and warm residences. 

This post will focus on FINNE's wooded homes. 

Laranjeiras Summer House

This Summer Residence by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados located in the southern coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is open space and tropical flora heaven.

I'm in love with the natural feel from all the plants and flowers that surround and accompany this residence, as well as the peacefulness that comes from the water from the pool and the sea nearby. 

The extensive use of glass invites natural light to come from all angles and creates a feeling of being outdoors while being indoors.

I also love the nautical touch from the the wood, the boat, and the stripes in the Living/TV Room.

Pacific Northwest Architecture

I love Modern Pacific Northwest Architecture and Interior Design. I would definitely be inspired by this style whenever we build our own house with beautiful hardwood flooring, the use of stone in the exterior as well as in the interior, and the extensive use of windows and open space. It's the perfect combination for a home to feel airy during the summer and cozy during the winter.