Monday, March 22, 2010

~Dreaming of a Summer Cottage~

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This master bedroom is so romantic…  The white vaulted beamed ceiling and dark hardwood floors contrast beautifully. I love the sheer fabric that drapes in front of the bed and the minimal furnishings, which give this room a whimsical and flowy feel.

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(left) Welcoming you in to this beach cottage is a  gorgeous settee overflowing with pretty pillows. The beadboard and beach accessories add the perfect inviting touch! (right) I find this foyer so pretty. To some it may seem stark, but to me I look at the details like the vintage shutters, clapboard, beamed ceiling and the dark hardwood floors and I find it so charming…

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This bedroom has a romantic old world feel. The re-use of an antique fireplace surround and mantle makes a gorgeous headboard and the color blends beautifully with the bedding. The white monogrammed pillows really add a nice pop. I also love the aged green antique door and the greenery from the topiaries. It’s just stunning!
 
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(left) In this bedroom, the French doors open out onto a balcony overlooking the ocean. The sheer curtains give the room a bright and airy feel. (right) Soft blues, yellows, creams and green color tones make this living room a comfortable and cozy place to relax in.  The distressed blue shutters are so pretty!

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A simple, yet beautiful centerpiece. This shows that creating a vignette can be as simple as placing a glass vase filled with fresh roses and adding some seashells in the background.

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    A beautiful blue sky, lush greenery and a dreamy beach cottage…

19 comments:

  1. pretty....nice choice of pictures.

    The bedrooms are my favorite:)

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  2. Oh my goodness, who wouldn't wish they were walking up to that front door right now!!!

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  3. lovely ,feels like spring to me!
    come buy and see my blog giveaway for one year. Your products are just fantastic!
    Karen

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  4. Beautiful pictures...I would love to have any of those rooms! Thanks for sharing.
    Hope you are having a great week...
    Big Hugs,
    Queenie

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  5. Very pretty...makes me want to relax with a good book!

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  6. Nice! I think I could enjoy myself in a house like this!

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  7. I love the fireplace mantel headboard!! Great pics (once again)! ~ Margie

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  8. My dream home, how utterly divine, I could just loose myself in such a wonderful home.

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  9. I wouldn't mind coming home to anyone of those rooms at night!

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  10. What a beautiful cottage. Just lovely, I could easily live there! xx

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  11. I'm off to cry in the corner.... :D

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  12. Just love the bedroom in the first picture......Great post Aimee!

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  13. A dream is just tablescape away...

    I am having a "Blue Monday" giveaway at my blog, Cottage Cozy! Stop on over for a peek.

    Wishing you a terrific week!

    Stay Cozy, Carrie

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  14. Hi Aimee,
    I can just imagine being in every room. The rooms are so soft and restful and so pretty!.
    What a wonderful dream come true, to have any of these rooms.
    I hope you are well!. Take care and enjoy your day!
    Big hugs, Elizabeth

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  15. Oh my god I want it! I would be so happy in a little cottage like this one I don't think I would ever leave ;)

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  16. I'm with you dreaming of a summer cottage, that one is great.. I love that first bedroom with the sheer fabric, very romantic.

    I love your blog. And you do such beautiful work.
    I think your blog was one of the first I started following, that's because you had a button I could grab, I knew how to do that.. :)
    This is so new to me, I'm not real sure what I'm doing, trial & error..

    Thanks for stopping by, please check in again!

    Cheryl~

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  17. That bedroom is absolutely stunning!

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  18. Exquisite elegance, Aimee. Now for that tall dark handsome fella to tuck one in .... chuckle!

    Happy Easter!
    Have a beautiful week.
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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