Welcome weekend! These warm and peaceful living rooms will inspire you - some Christmas inspiration too!

I definitely tend to go for Christmas decorations that aren't the typical green and red




via Crate and Barrel

I adore the chandelier contrasted with the rough walls. This is actually the Jayson Home and Garden store. PS- if you like Jayson Home and Garden Gilt is having a sale on their accessories.
via Lonny Mag

via Indenfor & Udenfor

via House to Home

Beautiful chairs
Great ottoman too - providing the fur is faux...
via Doryn Wallach

Even if your fireplace is non-working you can still create a cozy fire with a grouping of pillar candles. BTW - this is a real home -not staged or professionally decorated.
via DIY Network

some minimalist staircase cheer.
via Living at Home

Have a great weekend everyone! We will be baking cookies at my house :)

And the winner of Country Living's "Aged to Perfection" is...

Tori! Happy Friday to you! Please email me with your shipping address and I will get your book out to you asap!

Pardon my drool...but you'll understand when you see this home office!

It's amazing how such a functional and pretty space can be created in such a tiny nook, but below you have it. If you like this look and want to learn more, you must go to the amazing blog of the multi-talented Benita Larsson, "Chez Larsson" She has created a post on how they created the space and several update posts.





bins, boxes, baskets, bowls..whatever your preference - USE THEM. They keep clutter under control!




Sticking to a color palette also keeps your organization system looking it's tidiest.

Jealous? I sure am! Awesome job Benita!

Rooms just bursting with Scandinavian Charm

These are Danish to be exact - and I'll think you'll agree that they just fill you with the warm fuzzies... enjoy!

Dreamy - what a great workspace. *sigh*





Great wallpaper - great use of black and white.






What do you think?

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Chic, Glamorous, Gorgeous - Don't miss these two houses

Keeping up with a blog on a daily basis is tough. But when I see pics like these - along with the amazing and kind feedback I get from readers - it keeps me motivated! Enjoy!

These images below feature the handiwork of Lee Kleinhelter from Pieces

GREAT headboard

Some must-reads from Lee

I like the contrast of the sleek white console and the rough natural texture of the cork lamps

Eames and Hermes - you can't go wrong with two timeless classics. Notice how she painted the trim a slightly darker white than the walls?



The home below is from a Lonny Mag staff member, Ellie Somerville

Great wallpaper! Great Rothko too :)





A good use of space here- Ellie made a home office in her bedroom. The desk can also double as a nightstand.

via Lonny Mag

Beautiful Christmas Inspiration for a sweet holiday at home

There's a lot of Christmas decorating inspiration out there, so I've tried to find some ideas that you might not have seen too much of already. Here are some things I found lovely -

The house below is decorated in whites. Even if you can't go all out white like they have, there are still lots of ideas you can use in any home -



The above is my favorite picture. I love the branches with the stamped tags.




I ADORE this bedroom! It's Christmas-y but remove a couple of elements and it still works day-to-day.
Country Living

A green, garden-y Christmas theme.via Southern Living




I adore these sweet ornaments - they're so unique.
via Jayson Home & Garden

A Divine house tour mixing elegance, peacefulness, livability, and vintage elements

These rooms blend so many nice elements and styles. Even though the feeling is luxury - I also get a sense of peacefulness. The colors are muted but not monotone.

What a great style mix - the tufted sofa with the retro dining set.

The bedroom has a rustic, country feel

The below are actually from another home I think..



Great table...

I'm usually not a fan of something so modern as this bedroom, but the simple lines and clean design work really well in a bedroom.




LOVE that window!

What do you think?

via Elle Decor