Monday 1 October 2012

Distinguished Beauty!

I always think twice before posting house tours from the big guns like Country Living and Houzz as I know they will be recycled repeatedly throughout blogland, but at the same time, I started my blog to serve as a source of inspiration not only for others but for me too. So apologies if you  have come across this antebellum home before – hopefully you won’t mind taking the tour again?! The first element to catch my attention was the unusual colour of the walls (note to self: buy vast quantities of Burlap by Ralph Lauren for my future home),and then of course my weakness for visual clutter had me falling head-over-heels for the vintage pewter items in the dining room cabinet, and then let’s not forget to mention that breath-taking gallery wall of pressed wildflowers!

Any thoughts?

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Images via Country Living

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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous1 October 2012 at 16:38

    I hadn't seen it before :) it's a bit too rustic for my taste but I can appreciate the beauty of it. this would make an amazing holiday home...

    happy monday

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  2. becks1 October 2012 at 16:53

    these are beautiful images! they give me some ideas for decorating my place!

    www.beckspick.com

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  3. livlovelaugh1 October 2012 at 17:07

    these house photos look great - mmmm i can't wait to have my own house...

    and yes, it's a "chocolate fondant with vanilla ice-cream" ... and it's delicious.

    As for the poncho, I stole it from my mom....kekekeke.... (no, she gave it to me, just to be clear)

    -liv
    http://chocolivlovelaugh.blogspot.kr/

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  4. livlovelaugh1 October 2012 at 17:07

    ah, and i meant to ask -- would you like to follow each other?

    -liv
    http://chocolivlovelaugh.blogspot.kr/

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  5. Vic Bibby1 October 2012 at 18:17

    The continuity of all that gorgeous wood throughout is pretty gorg! I think you should always blog first and foremost for yourself :) x

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  6. colleen1 October 2012 at 20:39

    i'm a bag fan of this home - couple of things i would change to make it feel warmer, but it's beautiful. the gallery of pressed flowers is such a cool idea.

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  7. homestilo1 October 2012 at 22:34

    Perfect inspiration for the first day of October, which, in MY head is also the first official day of Fall.

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  8. Amy@BuffaloRoam2 October 2012 at 01:05

    I could live there very happily ever after...

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  9. cachemirevictim2 October 2012 at 01:16

    wow! bellissima! came thaks to Ines, amazing blog, so inspiring to me.....I'm your newest follower!!

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  10. Anonymous2 October 2012 at 01:22

    I haven't seen this one anywhere before, not even on Country Living ;-) It has good bones - beautiful windows - and I like the kitchen.

    I agree with you, our blogs are our source of inspiration so of course we post what we want to post.

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  11. Christine D. | The Plumed Nest2 October 2012 at 02:16

    i haven't seen it before, so i am so glad you shared it! gorgeous!! i especially love the kitchen and that painting above the fireplace.

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  12. classiq2 October 2012 at 02:30

    I like the porcelain ware and the vintage patina throughout these interiors. xo

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  13. Unknown2 October 2012 at 03:06

    This looks like such a comfy room! I'd love to stay in here :)

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  14. prince snow farm2 October 2012 at 05:13

    I am loving grays, dark wood, natural wood.....very pretty

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  15. The Buzz Blog2 October 2012 at 05:26

    You beat us to a Monday Mood, Meghan. We saw this lovely home last week and thought it so elegant and timeless. Thanks for sharing it (again!) :)
    xxoo
    C + C

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  16. Amy of While Wearing Heels2 October 2012 at 06:06

    I love the infusion of natural elements, botanicals and butterflies.

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  17. whitney2 October 2012 at 07:15

    gorgeous. I haven't seen this anywhere else, so I appreciate you sharing!

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  18. k2 October 2012 at 07:19

    i like it a lot! i def see where you are coming from posting houses/rooms, etc...but if i LOVE one i have to post it because i want to have it recorded!

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  19. Inés2 October 2012 at 09:41

    Ah! Megan...this house style is amazing...I love the organic vivra, and the natural shades, from tans to smoky grey...breathtaking!
    If you go through my site, you will find my new post, hope you like it!
    A big hug!

    Inés
    SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

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  20. Nina2 October 2012 at 11:43

    Oh, I love the variations of greys in all the rooms, makes it very cozy! Absolutely adore the wall with the botanical prints. Or are there dried flowers in the frames? Either way it looks great!

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  21. Unknown2 October 2012 at 12:34

    Gorgeous decor!

    xo, Courtney
    girlavantgarde.com

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  22. designchic2 October 2012 at 13:38

    I could move right in - it beautiful, refined, and classic - love the grays.

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  23. Maria Flicka2 October 2012 at 16:39


    Wowww.....it's gorgeous!! I could live there for ever ;)

    x♥x♥

    "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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