Espying Elegance

A sweet little home full of bright white and splashes of color...

Is this not the most charming little house? I can't get over how cute it is. And complete with a RED door! Love it.

p.s. It's for sale. Yes please??

To market, to market

Mr. C. and I went to the indoor market on Saturday. We enjoyed threading our way through the many little shops and stands, running our fingers over old books and enjoying tasty treats.

An afternoon well spent!

"Please sir, I want some more"

My baby girl, Lily, went to the vet this past weekend for two vaccines and a blood test. They brought her back out from getting her blood drawn with a tiny little bandage on her arm (the needle moved thus causing some bleeding). She is fine, I don't even think it hurt her (because, as the nurse told me, Lily gave ample kisses after it was done) but that little bandage was the cutest thing I have ever seen. I kept it on her most of the day, firstly, to stop the bleeding, secondly, because every time I looked at her I swooned because of the overwhelming cuteness factor.

She is spoiled already, but all she had to do was put her little bandaged arm out and she got whatever she wanted that day. :)

It may be March...

but it is still cold enough for a cup of hot cocoa! (and it was very yummy)

So sleepy

Maybe it's the weather. Maybe it is my stuffy nose. But I really want to be snuggled up in one of these bedrooms. Fast asleep.

This

would be a cute wall decoration in a baby's room, no?

Spring is around the corner...

and this lovely umbrella would keep me dry.

Found here.

I just bought these gorgeous sweaters on sale at Victoria's Secret online. I can't wait for them to come in the mail!

Enjoying

this room

Welcome to this beautiful world, Baby M!

Recently, my sister brought her first little baby into the world. He is basically the cutest baby ever, but as a new Aunt I suppose I am bias... ;) I wasn't going to share this personal celebration but, really, he is too cute not to brag about!!

Baby M. shortly after birth.

Baby M. at a few days old

Baby M. being dressed up by his mom at 2 weeks old (which was yesterday)

Mary, Mary, quite contrary---

How does your garden grow? I love hedges and wildflowers. Would that I were strolling in gardens such as these!

I woke up to a blanket of over five inches of snow this morning! Mmmm, all I could think about was wanting to snuggle under the covers. And how lovely it would be to snuggle in a bed like this! Yes please!

Laughter

1. Laugh out loud..., 2. Meg Outtake, 3. Jeremy Britton, 4. DSCN8664

Stairway to heaven?

The main staircase of my dream home has always been difficult to pin down. I would like it in the main entryway of the house but I shy away from the more gaudy, expansive entryways that echo even the smallest of sounds and present a cold first impression of one's home. But the staircase itself I have always wanted to be more dramatic, though not garish. Dare I even hint at the motto of my dream home being simple yet elegant? Hee. Anyway, this staircase is rather tempting to me. It is large and sweeping yet only in its own little corner of the entryway. The railing is gorgeous. I love all the wall space, which I would promptly fill with framed black and white photos of all sizes in my own 3-wall picture gallery.

The landing also is a subject of concern for me because I want it to reflect the beauty of the staircase but also communitcate instant comfort and familiarity since, to me, the second floor of the home is strictly private quarters and is even more intimate than the floors below. Don't you love how seriously I contemplate this as-of-yet non-existant dream home of mine? ;)

Liking this garden layout. Only thing I would change perhaps is instead of a brick walkway I would have it be pebbled.

A casual outfit for a weekend of sight-seeing or just a luncheon with friends.

Interesting variety of 'splash' colors in this bedroom. I kind of like the white chandelier too.

Espying Elegance

A most charming little home with a very open room plan in order to maximize the smaller space.

The little windows are charming and add a cottage feel to the home.

A simple bathroom but notice the window! I love middle-latched windows that you can throw open!

A very tiny kitchen but neat and very organized.

The dining/living room with double doors at the end.

I am in love with this kitchen! I love the double doors, I love the cabinets and the farmhouse sink. I even love the old school room lights which I normally would pass over. It just seems like such a happy place to cook!

Trying to look for the little things...
1. The wall of pictures, always a hit
2. The gorgeous settee
3. The coffered ceilings painted to match the walls.

Image found here.

Such a pretty little scene! I love the blue and white! Seen here.

Espying Elegance

A charming home that just gets my heart beating faster. It is so inviting and warm but also minimalistic-ly chic.

I LOVE the fireplace and the built-in bookshelves. Also the white tones off set by the wide plank flooring.

I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

(Images courtesy of my sister who was in PARIS for Christmas!!! Jealous? Me? Of course not!...)