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Friday, November 18, 2011

The new traditional: interpreted

classic but unstuffy
Sternfield Design

I don't know if this is a painting or a photo but I love the artwork here
Passal Design

One fabulous design
Jeff Andrews Design

I love this home office!
Ballard & Mason design

Trad Home Mag

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Simple but beautiful Thanksgiving decorating ideas...

I'm going to my parents for Thanksgiving this year, so aside from a few ornamental gourds and pumpkins I haven't done much Thanksgiving decorating. But if I was hosting this year I'd definitely being making some of these ideas my own...

For a more modern spin on a harvest theme, paint some leftover Halloween pumpkins white and use them on your Thanksgiving table.

Use some autumn colored leaves in place of these green ones if in your climate they're no longer green. You could also try pine branches or just interesting bare branches.

We're used to seeing a lot of dark and earthy tones in Thanksgiving decor, but I actually like these fresh, light spaces. See the little pumpkins hanging from natural-fiber rope in the back?

images above via Digs Digs

Some really pretty ideas for dressing up candles.

I absolutely love this table setting

and this chair is gorgeous
via The Portfolio of Vickie Lan

Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year - what Thanksgiving decor do you like to use?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The enchanting victorian home in Practical Magic

I own the movie Practical Magic, I like the story, but mostly THE HOUSE. If you haven't seen it, these pics will convince you to grab a copy and watch it ASAP. The house is truly magical.

The house, which was actually built on a platform because the site is a protected Indian burial ground, and no digging is allowed. The house is empty on the inside, and was taken down after filming. The interior was all sets in LA. Though the book takes place in New England, the house was built in San Juan Park in Washington, where the weather is better for filming.

2 above via Hooked on Houses

You don't see it in the film - but there was actually a small cottage built on the site as well!

sketches and inspiration board for the house
2 above via A Fanciful Twist

via Endless Inspiration

The kitchen is definitely the heart of the home and where they spend the most time

4 above via Hooked on Houses

via Attic Mag

The potion room/pantry
via Hooked on Houses

via The Steampunk Home

The dining room
via Amitas Veritas

The parlor set
via Hooked on Houses

One day I'll have an antique leather chair like this
via Amitas Veritas

The attic is one of my favorite spaces in the house

3 images above via Hooked on Houses

via Amitas Veritas

Along with the attic, my favorite room is the conservatory, with all the herbs and glass vessels.

2 via Hooked on Houses

What do you think of the house? If you've seen the movie/read the book, do you think the house was a successful interpretation of the Owen sister's sanctuary?

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Tuesday Treat: A bright and airy NYC apartment tour

This apartment belongs to the uber-talented founder of Rubie Green, Michelle Adams.

This image makes me fall in love with white all over again - but boyfriend likes the darker woods.

Michelle is all about sustainable, green design. This cypress trunk side table is free of toxic finishes.

The striped modern upholstery balances out the traditional frames of the dining chairs

I love the idea of using what you already have. Under the table cloth (which is actually a drape that Michelle already had but didn't fit any of her current windows), is a sideboard that she found at a thrift store. She wasn't able to get it repaired as she planned, but instead of tossing it and buying something else, she worked with what she had and made it work. I think it looks great.