Style File: Modern Cottage

I love this kitchen.. thats all. Its sunday, so just some personal eye candy I like. (Click on post title for link about this kitchen)

Style File: Modern Cottage

Here is a stylish small house that I found on line. Love the bright white mixed up with bold colors. I have been out of town so thats why I have not been posting. Thanks for all the emails asking WHERE ARE YOU? Spring is in the air where I live, I hope it is for you too!

Urban Rustic

Loving the urban yet rustic look to these 3 pictures. A bit of old and new mixed together that makes a really warm yet sophisticated feel. Maybe that same feeling you get when you see grandma holding a newborn. It just makes you feel good inside!

Modern Rustic

These rooms all have a style design that I enjoy very much. A well done, artful combination of modern design with a touch of rustic. I think all 3 of these photos capture that style very well.

Style File- Urban Country Style

Found a great new book over the weekend called Urban Country Style. Above are a few pictures from the book. Urban country or modern country, is probably my favorite decor style. Mixing old with new is very cool! I have a link to the book under favorite books.

Style File- Black and White

Lucy and Desi, peanut butter and jelly, black and white. What do they all have in common? They were made for each other! Ok, Lucy and Desi for the 50's but you get my drift! Black and white has been around forever it seems and for good reason. A fun way to tweak black and white is to add a 3rd color to the mix in a smaller dose.

STYLE FILE: Modern Country

I think one of my favorite styles is what is now described as modern country. I don't love lacey frilly country and I'm not a fan of cold fluff less modern, but when you mesh the 2 styles together...it can be magic. I love my farmhouse table mixed with my black mod chairs. Mixing can be tricky, but the fun is in getting there!

STYLE FILE-White

I promise you I will go over certain subjects again and again. When I do, you can be sure its a favorite subject of mine. One subject I never tire of is the color white. The older I get the more white I want. I don't know why that is, it just is. Its so crisp and clean and noncomplicated. Maybe its how we long our lives to be? I dunno. White with bold splashes of color or even bright white with cream white....I love em' all.

Style File- SIMPLE

Ok, I don't really think there is a style called "Simple" but I think there should be! Very calming yet high impact rooms like the ones above spell simple and stunning . I guess I know it when I see it. To me the above photos are beautiful and simple, one of my favorite designs!

Style File: COTTAGE

There is something about the cottage style that appeals to me. Cottages are for the most part, small, so the style and the "small" go hand and hand.The only time I do not care for it, is when its over done. Too much stuff out for stuffs sake. A delicate tea cup on the back of the toilet for show, not good. I love the above pictures for their style and simple good looks. A desk as a night stand is a great idea, one I've used myself. If you have no room for a home office this is a great option. The best thing about cottage style is the relaxed "come put your feet up" vibe it gives off.