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Home Tour: A French Provencal Farmhouse In Atlanta

June 2, 2017

One of the things we love to do on the weekend is to head out for a drive and explore new areas of Atlanta. Even though we’ve lived in Atlanta for 17 years, there are still so many areas and neighborhoods that we have never visited.

Our afternoon drives usually include lunch at a new-to-us restaurant and lots of oohing and awing at all of the beautiful houses in Atlanta. From mansions to small homes, the city is filled with some of the most charming properties I’ve ever seen. Last weekend we spotted a gorgeous home in Buckhead even though we couldn’t get a close up look without trespassing, I knew this house was amazing. The house happened to be for sale so I did a quick search and found the listing photos. Are you ready for a virtual tour? Hold your horses because this French provencal farmhouse is gorgeous!!!

Just check out the entrance to the house. The tree lined gravel driveway and the lush landscaping is breathtaking. FYI–it’s very common here in Atlanta to see light illuminating trees around a property. #sosouthern

Can you imagine hanging out on this lawn during the summer–crochet anyone?

And then when night falls this fire pit is the perfect spot to watch the sunset.

No words for the stunning French inspired garden!

I’m in love with this covered patio and check out the glass panel behind the chair that serves as a wall. #designdetails

Just give me a flamingo pool float and a cocktail and I’m all set to spend all day at this pool. Anyone else want to know what’s in that stone outhouse behind the pool? My guess is a potty and shower.

Let’s move indoors. You’d think the stone floors, whitewashed wood stairs and neutral color palette would feel cold but I just love the European charm of this foyer.

The main living room in this farmhouse has beautiful wood beams and a massive fireplace.

fyi–even in a mansion, curtain rods should be hung as high as possible

Living space #2. Maybe the most beautiful reclaimed wood floors I’ve ever seen. And that metal bookshelf behind the sofa is so unique.

Living room #3 has high-gloss black paneled walls that are breathtaking.

The sitting area off the master bed/bathroom really makes a statement. Love the barn doors, wood window casing and black slate floors.

Gorgeous master bedroom with wood planked ceilings and those herringbone floors again.

Every master bedroom needs a sitting area to enjoy your morning coffee or tea.

.The closet in the master bedroom is the closet of my dreams although there might be one too many mirrors for my liking.

Just like the rest of the house, the kitchen is expansive with a rough luxe design style. That arched metal framed door is a beauty.

The dining room is pretty charming with grey washed wood paneling and stone floors. The chandelier looks like an art piece and really makes a statement in the dining room.

Here are a couple of the guest bedrooms.

And the upstairs family room/game room looks like a great spot for lounging or entertaining. The wood beams and white walls keep the space from being dark and drab.

For all you wine lovers, here’s a wine cellar to admire.

And just in case you needed one more fun space to hang out, how about a basketball court?!

Designed by William Litchfield, this beautiful home was inspired by a 17th-century French Provencal farmhouse. The house sits on 4.2 acres of land and has 5 bedrooms/ 7 full bathrooms / 4 half baths and a total of 9955 sq. feet.

This beautiful home is located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta and can be yours for just under $10 million. You can see more of this beautiful home here.

Merry Christmas Wishes From My House To Yours

December 23, 2016

Now that the halls have been decked, presents are nestled under the tree and we’re settled in for a cozy night of movie watching, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I’m signing off for the year to enjoy some much needed downtime and to begin planning for 2017.

Thank you all for reading the blog and for all the wonderful comments and support you’ve shown throughout the year. Cheers to the season and hoping all your holiday wishes come true.

Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour–And All Through The House…

December 14, 2016

It’s the final post in the Merry and Bright Holiday Home Tour. If you popping over from Chic On A Shoestring Decorating, welcome. And if you missed part 1 and 2 of the blog tour you can find my post here and here.

This is the second year for the blog tour and it has been pure joy to partner with my fellow bloggers and friends to bring you loads of holiday inspiration. Be sure to check out all the other bloggers on the tour (links at the end of the post).

So let’s jump on in to the finale’ of the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour.

Even though I started decorating late this year, I’m really enjoying our decor and I’m excited to take you on a tour today.

A pop of red and green in my blue and white bedroom.

I love adding holiday themed vignette in every room, mixing Christmas decor with everyday items.

It’s always fun to add a holiday skirt to my dress form.

I switched out everyday art for these fun Christmas themed prints I found on Etsy.

Ginger Jar // Wreath // Ornaments // Potted Tree

Pretty ribbons and paper are always a part of my holiday decor.

A bowl full of ornaments on the coffee table.

The Poinsettia gift wrap from Paper Mart inspired my holiday decor.

My decor this year incorporated lots of bright, bold colors. And I used accent of black to add contrast and drama.

Wrapped presents are accented with handmade fabric gift tags.

Big ribbon bows hang on the Christmas tree.

Black and White Fun Plaid Ribbon

Handmade holly leaf swizzle sticks were a fun addition to my cocktail bar.

The dining table is dressed out in a mix of patterns and pops of red and black.

Bohemian Geo Cuff Sheets

One for my favorite holiday decorations is this beautiful preserved Boxwood Wreath from Silk Plants Direct.

Pinecones & Poinsettia Gift Wrap // Red & Gold Satin Ribbon

DIY Gift Wrap Crate

Multi Holly Leaves Ribbon

Gold Metallic Arabesque Ribbon

Mason Jar Matches

Here’s wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

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The next stop on the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour is Life and Style at 60. Head on over to Sheila’s blog for more holiday cheer.

And be sure to stop by all the participating bloggers to see how they’ve decked out their homes for the holidays…

Positively Southern
Wife In Progress
Design Asylum
Chic On A Shoestring Decorating
ConfettiStyle
Life and Style at 60
M. Jones Style
My Life Well Loved
The Home I Create
Refresh ReStyle
Green With Decor
Love Your Abode

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A big thank you to the generous Merry & Bright sponsors, Paper Mart & Silk Plants Direct who provided products featured in this post. All images and opinions are mine.

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I’ll be back tomorrow with more gift wrap inspiration but this time is has noting to do with wrapping gifts.

Vintage Finds From Everything But The House

September 9, 2015

Last Friday I told you about Everything But The House (EBTH), a revolutionary way to shop for vintage and antique items online. After getting to know how the auction system works and how easy it is to place bids on EBTH, I decided to give it a try.

One of the first things I purchased was this bamboo and wicker end table. The table is manufactured by Emerald Craft Inc., was in really good shape and has classic bamboo furniture details.

The only thing I didn’t like about the piece was the color but I knew a couple of coats of spray paint would give the table a new personality.

image via EBTH

So here’s the new look after a couple of coats of gloss black spray paint.

I’m so happy with the piece and how it looks now. The size of the table is ideal for a corner or nook and works great as a spot to drop keys near the door. I also like the three shelf surfaces which provide lots of decorating options.

A smaller brass tray {thrifted} fit perfectly on the middle shelf and works great for extra storage. And of course you know I love the combination of black and brass.

I placed a stack of books on the lower shelf along with a blue and white ginger jar. This beautiful Asian ginger jar is another piece I scored from EBTH.

{glass zebra tray from Michaels, brass bowl was thrifted}

New sales start everyday on EBTH so have fun bidding and I let me know if you win something awesome.

The Tiny House Movement

May 15, 2015

Have you had a chance to catch the hit TV show, Tiny House Nation? And an even better question is, “do you know about the tiny house movement?”

Tiny House Nation is a home/building show on the FYI network which is all about the downsizing movement that is going on across the country. In each episode of the show, Zack Giffin, the contractor works with a team of builders to construct an amazing tiny home that is no larger than 500 sq. feet, with many of the homes under 300 sq feet.

Contractor Zack Giffin & host John Weisbarth

While many people in New York apartments live in less than 500 sq. feet, can you imagine living in a small space? You just might consider it after seeing the homes this team builds.

The tiny house movement is gaining popularity with people of all ages beginning to understand that sometimes less can be more and see the value in downsizing their lives and the ‘stuff’ they surround themselves with. You might think that living with less and in such a small space means a home with no style but let me tell you that is not the case.

The beauty of a tiny house is that it can be built just about anywhere, from the city to the mountains. The home below was constructed in the Colorado mountains to take advantage of the scenery and the owners desire to live a fully sustainable lifestyle.

After losing their home in hurricane Katrina, these homeowners rebuilt their home in Mississippi but decided to do it on a smaller scale. Check out that outdoor space under the house.

I think I could enjoy living in nature if it looked like this and came with a pool.

In addition to building homes that are permanent, the tiny house crew also builds home that are portable.

Portable homes allow homeowners to travel and explore but still have the luxury of a home at the end the day.

When building a tiny home, the lifestyle of the homeowners plays a big part in the overall design. If you love an outdoor space for entertaining or lounging, that can be incorporated into the design.

For those of you that love to cook, it’s amazing the function and style that can be built into the kitchen space of a 300 sq. foot home.

And a full size bathroom is not out of the question either, including a luxury shower or tub.

The attention to detail is amazing in these tiny homes, with every square inch of space put to use. I love the small wall-mounted fireplace in the living space below.

Vertical design is essential to many of the tiny houses being built with stair allowing for easy access to upper areas. Kinda gives you the feel of living in a tree house.

As part of the tiny house building process, the homeowners are challenged with purging their belongings and keeping only that which will fit into a couple of plastic storage bins.

I am totally smitten with the idea of a tiny home. The hubby and I have actually tossed around the idea for when we retire. We love to travel and the idea of having your home wherever you go sound great. Now I just have to wrap my head around getting rid of all my rolls of ribbon and wrapping paper!

So, does the Tiny House Movement sound interesting to you? Do you think you could live in less than 500 sq. feet?

You can catch Tiny House nation on the FYI channel, Mondays at 9:00pm ET!

Shopping Atlanta: Desparate Housewares

May 11, 2015

I’ve lived in Atlanta for 15 years and just when I think I’ve discovered every vintage shop in the city I stumble across a new one.

A couple of weeks ago while the hubby and I were out driving I spotted a parking lot filled with outdoor furniture. The building looked like it was old and I had a feeling what was inside the building was vintage. I directed my driver to pull into the lot and a large sign reading Desperate Housewares greeted us. I could tell immediately that this little shop was a gem.

Desperate Housewares is quaint little shop which sells vintage, retro and contemporary decor and furniture, antiques, collectibles and of course housewares. In addition to retail sales, the shop also rents pieces for tv shows, films and prop use.

Walking through the store is like walking through a museum dedicated to retro and industrial design. There were lots of industrial office chairs, typewriters and misc. accessories. The collection of retro furniture is one of the best I’ve seen. Since I don’t shop retro often I found many of the prices on the larger items to be a bit high, but they are probably in line with the quality and age of the pieces.

This bench was amazing with a chunky brass base and I even liked the Chartreuse colored fabric.

I spotted this pair of cool retro bar stools that were in min condition.

If you love old chairs, Desperate Housewares had a great selection that could be totally transformed with a new upholstery job and paint.

If you’ve got vintage flamingos on your shopping list you’ll find some of those at this store too!

I love horses and this antique horse tricycle was just stunning but way out of my price range.

I considered purchasing a pair of these bamboo framed mirrors but left them for someone else.

The shop has a large selection of vintage oil paintings at good prices and with really nice chunky frames.

And their collection of vintage luggage and train cases is amazing. My mom had one of these vintage Train Cases and I loved it as a kid.

Desperate Housewares has lots of vintage accent furniture and this bamboo piece grabbed my attention. It would make a great nightstand.

And if you have a thing for lamps like I do, you will be in heaven in this shop. There were shelves upon shelves of vintage ceramic and metal styles.

While my personal design style is not retro, I definitely saw lots of pieces in this shop that could easily mix well with other styles.

If you’re looking for a new place to shop in Atlanta, definitely check out Desperate Housewares. The shop is located near Inman Park and the revitalized 4th Ward district.

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Desperate Housewares

241 Boulevard NE (at Freedom Parkway), Atlanta, GA 30312

www.desperatehousewaresATL.com

Design Trends Come Alive at the ASO Decorators’ Show House

April 20, 2015

Hello and welcome to a new week! As you may have noticed, the blog has been a little silent the last few days. Last week was one of those weeks when my schedule got the best of me and blogging got pushed to the side. Despite everything and a week of rainy days, I had a good week and got lots accomplished.

One of the fun things on my schedule last week was a preview event for the Atlanta Symphony Decorators’ Show House. Along with select designers and bloggers, I was invited to a private tour of the home before it opened to the public. Having attended many of the ASO show house over the years, I must say at this years’ show house, Chateau Soleil is one of my all-time favorites.

Let me take you on a little tour….

Built in 1998 and designed by architect William T. Baker, the 14,000 sq. foot French style estate sits on 2 beautifully landscaped acres. Named for its sunny, golden façade, Château Soleil is a show-stopper both inside and out.

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Design Lessons from Show Houses and Model Homes

April 29, 2014

When we lived in Seattle I made it a point to attend the Street of Dreams Show House tour every year. Yes I went to see what it would be like to live in a multi-million dollar home but I also went to get design ideas. I also made it a point to tour builders model homes on the weekends to seek out even more design ideas. Show houses and models homes can be a great source of design inspiration and product sourcing (and buying) if you know how to look beyond the beauty of a space and learn to analyze how a space was put together. Want to know what you can learn about design from show houses and model homes? Well follow along and I’ll tell you.

First let me say that most show house designs push the envelope with style and are decorated to the hilt. The designers that do these homes are challenged to make the rooms stand out and have drama and impact. You’ll often see bolder colors, more elaborate mill work, exotic finishes and over accessorized spaces in a show house.

When it comes to model homes, builders have a completely different agenda when it come to decorating. Builders want to make the home feel as large as possible and decorate it so that it will appeal to a range of people. The decor of model homes can sometimes seem sparse and the design details can come off as elementary but there are still a few things you can learn from these model homes.

WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM DESIGNER SHOW HOUSES

Designer show houses are filled with all kinds of amazing design ideas, from the latest furniture and accessory trends, unique wall-covering and paint options to custom details that you may not have seen before. These show houses can also give you an expert lesson in accessorizing and styling a room.

Want to learn the art of coffee table décor, then check out the table arrangements in a show house. You’ll see how different accessories are grouped together for impact and to achieve a balanced arrangement.

There will be lots of vignettes in a show house so analyze how they are styled and layered for new ideas.

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