Design: Classic White in Chapel Hill

My sister recently sent me photos of her friend’s home in Chapel Hill. I nearly fell off of my chair when I saw them. It’s gorgeous! It is clear that the homeowners designed each and every room with thought and care. The colour combinations, the furniture pairings, and the rugs especially grabbed my attention. That said, the homeowners have kept some rooms (kitchen, laundry) very classic with the use of white. I think this was a smart move because full renovations to these spaces can be costly. While it’s relatively affordable to change furnishings and paint, kitchens are much more expensive to renovate.

Okay, enough of the chit chat. Let me show you what I’m talking about. kitchenkitchen3kitchen2laundryYou must check out the whole home. Aren’t the kids’ rooms beautiful? I’m also loving the rattan chair in the master. Such a beautifully designed home, don’t you think?

Photos by Corie.

Update: Yesterday, The New York Times published an article about Chapel Hill that may be of interest to those of you who have been to the area or who are planning to visit: 36 Hours in Chapel Hill-Carrboro, NC.

Design: Real Estate Toronto

After years of watching the Toronto housing market, I shouldn’t be surprised by what I see. But, I am.

This place in Toronto has some gorgeous bright white rooms. How much do you think it is listed for?

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This modern rebuild in Etobicoke (near Kipling subway station) is listed for just about $1.8 million. Yes, that’s right, almost $2 million dollars. How close was your guess?

Thanks to Daniela for sending this my way.

The Friday Five: Marble Herringbone Tiles in the Bathroom

I’ve been making progress on my foyer tiles. After quite a bit of thought, I ended up with my first choice: herringbone. I’m making good progress, and so far I’m loving the look. Since I’m doing this project on my own, I’m going pretty slow. I hope the foyer will be completely finished in a week or two.

In the meantime, let’s have a look at how marble herringbone looks in these gorgeous bathrooms.

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Have a great weekend, everyone!

Interiors: What Do You Love about your Bedroom?

My bedroom is white, casual, comfortable, and full of things that I love. My collections include silver trays and platters, white ceramic bowls, and some crystal, too. I like to keep my bedroom clear of clutter (as much as possible), and full of little luxurious.

White-Cabana-bedroom-8A new bed is certainly on my wish list, but my existing bed is completely decent. My duvet might be the best part of my room. It’s thick, warm, and cozy. And, yes, these pink pillows have found their way into my home. For now.

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I recently read this article in Rue, which led me to the Parachute bedding sets.

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Parachute cashmere throw

Isn’t the cashmere throw gorgeous? I would totally put that to good use! I’d probably end up wearing it as a scarf/cape/shawl/wrap in winter months.

 

Travel: One Fine Stay

Hi again. I’m back. Hope you all had a great week. Did you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Spring? The International Day of Happiness? The last two weeks have been completely stressful for me, and I needed a full break from the blog last week, but I didn’t actually use my extra downtime for celebrations. Hmm…maybe I should have. I probably could use another week off, but I actually really missed blogging. So, I’m back at it, since it makes me happy to plan and write my posts and to connect with my blogging community.

Let’s start the week off with a bang, shall we? Today’s homes are all rentable places to stay via One Fine Stay.

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Scotts Alley – Manhattan apartment, One Fine Stay

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Woodland Creek – Catskill Mountains, One Fine Stay

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Mettacahonts Creek – Hudson Valley, One Fine Stay

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York Lake House – Hudson Valley, One Fine Stay

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Purdy Hollow House – Catskills, One Fine Stay

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Egerton Crescent – London, One Fine Stay

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Argyll Road II – London, One Fine Stay

So who wants to go on vacation now?

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