Monday, March 15, 2010

~Inspired by an English Cottage~

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This is a great example of early 1900’s English Cottage style architecture. Starting with the graceful peak at the top and moving down to the romantic balcony and then the step-down patio leading you in to the lush garden.

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(left) The neutral palette of this bedroom is so warm and inviting. The rotunda style ceiling over the sitting area adds a gorgeous architectural touch to this already beautiful room. (right) This amazing oversized French clock face makes the perfect focal point to this outdoor space.

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The colors in this room are so incredible! From the earthy wall color to the soothing blues, grays and brown tones of the furniture, beams, drapery and floors. This really is one of the most romantic and elegant bedrooms I have ever seen…
  
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(left) A gorgeous Baroque mirror adds elegance to this beautiful powder room. (right) A stunning antique Swedish hutch is painted my favorite color. The heavy distressing adds even more character to it.

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This bathroom is so pretty and feminine. The curves of the vintage tub are so beautiful. You can tell that this room and all of the furnishings were really well thought out. 

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(left) This is the sweetest cottage. It looks like it is right out of a story book. (right) I love this cottage kitchen. The vaulted beamed ceilings and such an expansive feeling to this already open space and the chandelier adds an elegant touch. I also love the contrast between the white walls and distressed cabinets, which blend beautifully with the wood beams, floors and butcher block top.

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The aged brick, which was laid in a herringbone pattern, is such a great look for a courtyard or patio. Adding the whimsical arbor which is draped with pretty wisteria and the iron chairs and table, make this the perfect outdoor dining room…

19 comments:

  1. Absolutely stunning Aimee! The layers upon layers of texture and subtle shades is amazing!

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  2. Great post Aimee! I LOVE the little cottage...Wish I had one of my own : ) So pretty!
    Have a great Monday!
    Health and happiness,
    Angela
    PS. I am "attempting" a blog: Here's the link:
    http://angelawalkerjewelry.blogspot.com/

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  3. Bonjur Aimee,
    Such pretty images. I agree with you on that stunning bedroom, the colors are very romantic.

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  4. Amazing post! i love the images:D sooooo vintage chic
    Cheers
    Mandy

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  5. Gorgeous rooms....love the bedroom and oh how I would love to entertain a party under that Wistera coverd patio.

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  6. Lovely, lovely, lovely!

    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  7. I so love the wisteria patio...

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  8. Hi Aimee,

    Very well written articles and & nicely taken photos. I am in love of the patio dining sets :)

    The iron chairs plus dining table fit the yard perfectly. I wish I can design my backyard with the same display.

    Jay Chua
    Publisher, PorchSwingSets.com

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  9. Love the tour, beautiful imagens.

    Hugs
    Charo

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  10. Beautiful and romantic , I could so live in either cottage.
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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  11. I'd love to cook in that kitchen and serve my meal on that outdoor patio. Tranquility!

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  12. Wow! You're right about the bedroom. If ever there was a bedroom fit for a princess...that's it! Thanks for sharing all these beautiful photos with us.
    Holly

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  13. Aimee, it is such a treat to visit here! I just LOVED seeing these beautiful and cozy photos. Also, you with your pillows on the sidebar is PERFECT! I LOVE that pic! :D

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  14. OOPS! That last comment from "gascarman" was actually from ME! :) My family was over for dinner tonight and my Dad was on his blogger account. I wrote a handful of comments under his username I believe. :-/

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  15. The wisteria and the aged brick is fabulous.
    Rory
    http://thegreentiquessolution.blogspot.com/

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  16. Love the blues and grays mixed with the creamy whites... my favorite color palette. All washed in soft light, makes me want to throw open the drapes... but it's not quite Spring here in Alaska, and much snow left.

    Lovely post ~ Blessings, Eileen @ Star's Fault

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  17. Okay, I officially love your blog! Found my way over here through Theresa of Garden Antiques who had your giveaway on her sidebar. Your photography is amazing and I love all the old numbers! Do you have any No. 5, a large size? I'd love it for our Cottage, 5th Place. So glad I found your wonderful blog, it's lovely! ~LaurieAnna

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