Showing posts with label English farmhouse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English farmhouse. Show all posts

December 27, 2013

Fabulous Fabric Friday...Ralph Lauren...


I hope everyone had a great week celebrating Christmas.  I had a pang of nostalgia for my old column (Fabulous Fabric Fridays) which I ran faithfully for a couple of years.  I have been blogging so long now, it all seems a blur.  

I stopped in a Calico store yesterday and saw these Ralph Lauren fabrics up close and immediately wanted to design a room around them. Preferably in an English country house or in a suburban New Jersey home - who cares?  Of course dark wood, fireplaces, brandy snifters, velvet, Wellies, deer heads, tigers and tweed come to mind and it takes me away to the Scottish Highlands or Devon (my favorite).  The quintessential library or game room would be the best place for this style.  This could all be equally fabulous in a bedroom or living room without all that ambiance don't you think?  Super inspiring fabrics! I added some furniture to the mix.  Have a great weekend!


For the English Country house, I have added some furniture from Home Decorators Collection to complement the fabrics:: 






Maldives Coffee Table $399.00


Maharaja Nesting Tables $199.00




Custom Greenwich Sofa $1299.00

Porter Armchair $699.00


The English Country House fabrics to cover the chairs, sofas and windows:

Hillcliff Plaid Moss $200.20/yd

Serengeti Linen Zebra Mahogany $116/yd

Kingsbridge Original $255.20/yd

Aragon Original $261.80/yd

Leighton Hunt Olive $81.40/yd

Maya Silk Original $123.20/yd





Do you like the English style? 
Which is your fave?



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May 17, 2013

Best of MI...Fabulous Fabric Fridays...Richard Smith...


Well, its my last Friday in my seaside cottage and I've gone for my last walk...its bittersweet for me, but on to bigger and better things now.  I thought in true fashion for a Friday, I would post one of my favorite columns about one of my favorite places in the world: England.  My mother was born in Scotland and I lived in England so it has a very special place in my heart. Not to mention aunts, cousins and friends live there so its always a vacation I want to take.  So, enjoy and have a great weekend! I will be posting from my new digs soon! Thanks for following and stopping by -

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From October 2010



'Fairlight' - Richard's 17th century farmhouse

I'm sorry I'm so late with this post but I spilled hot coffee on my laptop keyboard and it stopped working! Needless to say, I purchased a keyboard that is spill-proof (!!) so it is just a quick fix until I decide to take my laptop in for some 'surgery...'  I digress...welcome to Jolly Old England for this post. Highlighting a fabulous textile designer in the UK - Richard Smith who has redone his country home and uses ALL his own fabrics to decorate...I think you will like what you see - I can't decide which room I like best...:))

Richard has designed fabrics for F. Schumacher and Warner Fabrics...




Richard Smith in his studio amongst his textiles...

'Cecily' hand printed silk...





(original images by James Merrell)
(Interior Design by Diana Kelly with Richard Smith)
I love all of the rooms, but the turquoise linen fabric in the dining room and these curtains above are particularly beautiful...Richard has done different collections for 'No. 9 Thompson' and you can see more here.  Since living in England, I have a soft spot for all things British and of course, British design.  Thank you for spending a little time with me this week and I hope you all have a great weekend!! I have something special for you next week so please stop in again! xx :))

February 16, 2013

Saturday in the kitchen...and more faucets...

Here we are, another weekend, more snow - but mostly in New York and Boston. We have had some flurries here in Downeast Maine, but that's about it.  I'm back to my regular post today but because the photo is a farmhouse sink, I thought I would add some more ideas for faucets for this grand old sink.  Since I just got back from Kohler, all the faucets are of course, Kohler...





The fabulous new Sensate touchless faucet, for easy cooking
and cleaning etc.

How to use the faucet!




The Antique




The Parq


The Vinnata


The Revival




Which one do you like best? 

Hope you are having a great weekend!


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February 5, 2013

The farmhouse sink...which faucet?...

Every day I help customers try to choose the right faucet for the their kitchen sink.

 The Shaws Farmhouse Sink by Rohl is an iconic and beautiful addition to a kitchen and I think it requires a special faucet to enhance the entire appearance of the sink, counter and backsplash.  There SO MANY options, it can be confusing. Its a good idea to focus on three different faucets and then eliminate which one you really don't like.

Today, I am focusing on Moen, and tomorrow, we will explore other faucet options.  In order to go with the traditional style of the sink, these three options are all 'vintage' and old-fashioned looking. I think they all look great, but I particularly love the bridge faucet.  The Shaws sinks are all handmade in Lancashire, England and will stand the test of time.


ROHL Shaws Farmhouse Sink - 30x18


Which faucet do would you like best with this sink?



The Moen Woodmere in Chrome - $721.85




The Moen Vestige in Oil Rubbed Bronze - $517.90


The Moen Waterhill Bridge Faucet

My favorite is the Waterhill Bridge faucet - the lines are great and this is very well priced -
at $778.75 in chrome -

For more information about Shaws sinks go here; and for the Moen faucets go here -

If you need help choosing fixtures for your kitchen, I can help! Click on the 
'Services' menu on my blog for more information.


December 15, 2012

Serenity now...

I am having a hard time living without my beloved little best friend and with all that is going on in this crazy world, I am seeking out calming interiors.  White is such a wonderful option and it is no wonder that it is the color of mourning in Arab countries.  Its strangely soothing quality is much needed in this frenetic and crazy life.  When in doubt, go with white - peace and prayers to everyone...




Happy weekend -



May 4, 2012

LONDON calling...

I am so sorry I haven't posted in ages...I have had a lot going on and unfortunately, it has been interfering with my ability to enjoy myself and my blog!  But, I am off to London on Saturday morning and it couldn't happen at a better time. I will be visiting friends and hopefully the sights and sounds with a little side trip down to the south coast.  I will be back week after next with new posts so please come back and see me!!


Etsy original artist Jessica Durant - JessicaIllustration -

Have a great week! 

xo







March 27, 2011

Spaah on Sunday...

This caught my eye because it has a cool retro vintage vibe and is also Shabby Chic. Sporting Cath Kidston prints and a gorgeous roll-top tub right in the middle of the room, this wins for where I'd like to be on this lazy Sunday. The sparkly chandelier lends a bit of glamour and the rustic chair keeps it down to earth at the same time. What a great bath!


Have a great Sunday!

(original image in Ideal Home UK)
(chandelier by Laura Ashley)

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March 26, 2011

Saturday in the kitchen...

Another spectacular country kitchen coming to us from England with gorgeous slate tiles from Fired Earth which give this space an up-to-date and fresh look.  The stools perched at the island look very modern amidst the country look which helps give this kitchen a unique perspective.

The lovely wooden beams and country cooker complete this English country charmer. I would love to sit down and have a cup of tea at that island...the floor is the showstopper for me!
Hope everyone has a great Saturday!! Off to work...

(original image for idealhome.com.uk)
(image by Brent Darby)

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March 5, 2011

Saturday in the kitchen...

This is a traditional English kitchen...the beadboard and pretty blue tiles give it some real character...the white cabinets and island look just right too. The natural wood floors add warmth. What do you see in this kitchen that you could incorporate into your home?

Though, I might add some fabric to the windows...and who can resist the AGA stove??

(original image in Ideal Home UK)

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January 8, 2011

Saturday in the kitchen...

Hello all! My posts have been a bit spotty this week as it was back to work and very busy. To start off the new year, here is a keeper kitchen from an English farmhouse. What don't I like about this kitchen? What do you like? or not?

The AGA stove is gorgeous and is also my dream stove...the warm wood, pale stone floors and the wood beams on that unusual shelving unit in the corner...anyone for a cuppa??

Hope you are all having a relaxing weekend! I am off to a hair appointment and then meeting a friend for an Indian food lunch - enjoy!!

(image by Ideal Home UK)

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