five gardenias

A few fun finds for Friday from 5Gardenias Vintage: Bohemian brass chandelier; Tole tea caddy; Hemstitched linen table runner in a versatile oyster color.

kitchen of the week

I love this handsome country kitchen because it looks lived in and loved. And I'm a big fan of the cabinet-free walls (via muhmamashop).

Find the green enamel pendant lights at Barn Light Electric.

Find vintage breadboards at Great Stuff By Paul.

bathroom of the week

Simple, rustic, serene. This bathroom has such a nice, private getaway feel. Check out that clever wall-mounted spout! I would love to know where this space is...any ideas?

the baker's table

This wonderful (and large!) baker's table is the heart of a San Francisco kitchen from designer-homeowner Susan Dossetter. She cleverly added the vintage French towel bars and vintage hand towels. The sweet treats on top give this kitchen, in a c. 1905 home, the look of a bustling French bakery, don't you think? In the background: A custom La Cornue Chateau range with brass fittings. See more of this delicious kitchen here (photo: James Carriere).

the writing hut

As a child, I loved the books of Roald Dahl (still do), so I was delighted to stumble upon this photo of his private writing hut. The interior of "The Gipsy House" consisted of a wing chair, a wall of letters and photos, and collections of oddities such as a ball made of silver chocolate wrappers he had amassed over time (source: The Guardian). I love the yellow door!

big style

From the scaled down range to the painted tiles to the pegboard (great accessible storage for hanging things), this little kitchen squeezes in plenty of style and function. The compact fridge is to the right of the range, behind cabinet doors. Find the rug at Pearl River.

Whether you're dying eggs, trying a new recipe, or preparing a Passover meal in your kitchen this weekend, I hope it's a cheerful one!

bathroom of the week

A classic cottage bathroom that's as practical as it is charming: The subway tile's dark gray grout requires less scrubbing (read: hides the dirt!) and every inch of space is utilized to maximize storage. Click here to learn how the homeowner-designer, Haskell Harris, fashioned a medicine cabinet from a DIY mirror and existing nook (photo: Charles Walton IV).

secret passageway?

You may have noticed how much I love a good entryway. This one is a particular favorite for its secret passageway quality. Behind the door...painted, winding steps and lots of family photos. I'd love to see where that stairwell leads! Outside the door, the white planked wall and ceiling are a blank canvas for a welcome sign, a unique light fixture, and outdoor gear (via French By Design).

See more of my entryway, foyer, and/or mudroom posts here, here, here, and here.

inspired by: lieve hemel guesthouse

Marcel and Heidy van den Beuken-Peters converted a c. 1895 farmhouse in the Netherlands into a charming b&b where French wine flows freely. They call it Lieve Hemel ("sweet heaven" in English). The welcome sign, top, means "heavenly wine."

More photos here. Learn more about the guesthouse, wine bar, and restaurant here (click your preferred language at the top of the page).

bathroom of the week

Detail from a Connecticut bath designed by Lee Ann Thornton. I love it when the mirror doesn't match the fixtures! See more of this elegant home here.

retro modern

I love the fun mix-and-match dinnerware colors and patterns from Anthropologie that are somehow modern and retro at the same time. Top: "Atom Art" serving bowls; bottom: "Flame Leaf" bowls.

mr. boddington

Workspace inspiration from the fabulous Mr. Boddington.

time for school

What a perfect little homework setup! Sweet and industrial at the same time. 

al fresco

I'd like to be invited to this party!

Styling: Rebecca Stone of Duet

Photo: Corbin Gurkin

Floral design: Camille Panzarello of Modern Day Design

{Find it!}

Vintage birdcages:

1stDibs.com  or Haute Green Hutch or Veranda Vintage

Bentwood café chairs: 

Bauhaus 2 Your House or Design Within Reach or American Chairs

geninne

I've just discovered the beautiful watercolors of Geninne Zlatkis, a Mexico-based artist who works in a variety of media. Pictured above is "Five Sparrows;" a 6x8 archival-quality print is available here for $30.

Check out Geninne's inspirational blog here to follow her adventures in painting, felting, collaging, sewing, and more. Click here for a peek at her delightful studio space.

kitchen inspiration

From patterned floor to brick ceiling, this Barcelona kitchen is full of inspiring colors, textures, and unique elements. ¡Me gusta! Click here to see more rooms of this beautiful Spanish home.

Designer/homeowner: Montse Esteva

Image: Nuevo Estilo

via Sacramento Street

bathroom of the week

A powder room featuring beautiful, hand-painted tiles from Lascaux (interior design by Michael S. Smith).

the chair makes it

Three very different chairs set the scene in these vignettes. Top to bottom: A button tufted accent chair; a blue, beige, and turquoise patterned wingback chair; a cane armchair (images via decorpad). Which one is your favorite?

bold & noble

"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow" is the theme of this charming growth chart from Bold & Noble. Shown here is a detail of the hand-pulled screen print which also is available in blue.

The design collective at Bold & Noble offers a fun variety of prints, all on recycled paper, and also does custom work. Here are two of my favorites. Top: "Trees around Britain" includes a circular list of the leaf bearers (such as wych elm and wild cherry). Bottom: Custom cover art for The Story of Forgetting by Stefan Merrill Block.

{Check out Bold & Noble's blog here}

hatch creative studio

Unique color palette inspiration in a beautiful arrangement from Hatch Creative Studio (photo: Jen Huang via 100 Layer Cake).

house tour: the hague

This family-of-six home in The Hague warms up its cool, white scheme with charming details. See more here.

Check out more chic Swedish and Dutch style in my previous posts here and here and here.