Porches

The weather has been superb lately!  Crisp mornings giving way to warm afternoons are my favorite.  With the humidity gone, it's a good time to enjoy my screened porch!  Many years ago my father was kind enough to come for a weekend and work his magic...transforming my plain porch floor into a checkerboard.  It turned out so nice, but I can't find the photos I took to show off his handy work!  So while I search through my iphoto files,  here are a few photos of porches that I think are worth sharing.

 

 Above photos via House Beautiful

Photos above via Flea Market Trixie

Love the before and after "porch" pictures  below

Photos via Country Living

Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray

I was in the nail salon and came across a recent issue of House Beautiful, and thought......... what happened to my subscription??   Somehow I missed this one, and this is one issue I would hate to miss!!  September's issue is all about COLOR!!   Not only did I love all the information on color and color trends, I fell in love with this gorgeous room designed by Ashley Whittaker.   The walls are painted in a soothing shade of gray, creating a spectacular backdrop to the cool tones of blue and green.  It's been a while since I've used or recommended Benjamin Moore's Coventry Gray, but after seeing how striking it is, I will have to remember to do so!!

 BM Coventry Gray HC-169

Here is a peek of the rest of the house.

 

 House Beautiful

The Whalehead Club - Corolla, NC

It's mid-July already and the summer is slipping by fast.  Haven't had much time to post lately as we are in the midst of wedding planning!!  In looking for great color inspiration for the blog, I came across this picture of the wedding venue and thought......you can't beat the soothing colors of green and blue!! Ironically they are the colors of my step-daughter's wedding too!!  The big day is planned for October @ The Whalehead Club located in Corolla, NC.  I am so excited for her and her fiance!!!! But I've got to keep reminding myself........................... 3 months and 10 lbs to go!

A Summer Beach House

The latest issue of Country Living Magazine has me dreaming of my future home-away-from-home.  This month's issue features a great spread on a beach house in Chatham, MA.  I love the soothing palette with pops of color used throughout the house......... this is just the kind of beach house I'd love to be running to on the weekends............once I win the lottery, of course! 

To read the full article check out Country Living Magazine

A Room with a View

I love perusing design magazines for well design rooms.  Whether I am looking for bedroom inspirations or a great wall color, I often stumble upon rooms that share one great feature.  In this case, it's a room with a view!  Take a look at the gorgeous backdrop in these interiors....I am impressed!  Sadly, the view out of my own window falls short.  Today it's just a reminder that I need to get out there and weed, prune and cut.  :(

HAPPY SUMMER!

 

 

 

images via Coastal Living Magazine

Fun Home Office

I am usually a daily visitor @ House of Turquoise, but lately I've been too busy to check out my favorite blog.   So I was thrilled to visit recently and discover this great home office featured back in April.  Here's a peek for those of you that missed it too.  I love the bright accent colors of yellow and turquoise.  The dog's a cutie too!

Memorial Day & Summer Colors

They say Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and with the temperatures in the high 80's along the humidity it feels like August already!!  I spotted these great photos featured in County Living Magazine and love the cool look......lots of white with punches of blue, aqua and green.  I'll save these for my next house! :)

Country Living

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!