Phew. What a crazy weekend! After I got over my antics on Thursday night, I spent most of the weekend culling everything that wasn’t nailed down. We carried furniture up and down the stairs, we washed, we binned, we scrubbed, (we clipped ankles on sharp corners!!!), we bickered, we despaired. After the sheer amount of crap that we threw out over the weekend, it’s hard to believe that we arrived on British soil with just a suitcase and hope in our hearts. Our house is now an empty shell. I don’t even have a bedside table – do you know how many times I have leaned over to get a sip of water and nearly fallen flat on my face? Too many to count. The urge to snoop in other people’s well-put-together abodes has never been so strong! So without further ado, I give you a guest house for a weekend retreat in the Sonoma hills. Interior Designer Nicole Hollis has created a work of art! The house boasts all of my favourite things: warmth, character, soft neutral tones and a fireplace that made me weak at the knees!
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Poor you, I have to say that your weekend sounds hellish! I'm sure you're happy it's all done now though. It must be strange to sit in that empty house now... Gorgeous little holiday home, the perfect retreat to enjoy some quiet time and I could see myself snuggling up on that lovely window seat. xo
ReplyDeleteThey have Mariage Freres tea in the kitchen! Sold. When can I move in? I love the butterfly tile in the bathroom. But what I love even more is the mental image of you reaching for your non-existent night table. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou always find the best houses!!
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Gorgeous home. I love the fireplace but love even more the image of you reaching for your water in the middle of the night ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow - those bathroom tiles are trippy! Beautiful home filled with warmth and style... We know that wherever you end up in the Land Down Under, you'll make your home as cozy and fun.
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not long to go now sending hugsxxx
ReplyDeleteha, i can completely picture reaching for a glass water and almost falling out of bed. it must feel strange to be in this sort of limbo state and definitely would trigger my snooping urges too (which i naturally already have!). this house is so relaxing. that tile is such a pretty backdrop for the tub. xo
ReplyDeleteoh gosh - good luck! i know how hard moving can be - hopefully your new home in Australia is as lovely as the one posted above :)
ReplyDeleteHaving moved many a time (father a career military man) I don't envy your moving job. It is hard stuff!
ReplyDeleteThat was a tough weekend. It's a gorgeous home.I love how well she designed this space, ever inch of it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! The fireplace and picture hanging above it is my favourite, and the beautiful blanket in pic 2. x
ReplyDeleteAh yes, moving brings the best out of all of us. That space is gorge!
ReplyDeleteOh wow moving across the ocean is coming closer. It's unbelievable how fast we collect things and fill up a house/apartment. I can totally imagine you reaching for a glass of water and almost falling out of your bed, it would happen to me too. The house is super calming, no wonder you gravitate towards it. Love the tub sitting on the wooden blocks.
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