This beautiful old house dating from the year 1800 has been lovingly restored by Carina Olander. The renovation was a long process and took years as the home in Persbo, Sweden, was originally a basic summer home and had no warm water. But the long journey was worthwhile as the result is a beautiful & cosy home with all modern
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A BEAUTIFUL LAKEHOUSE DESIGNED FOR ENTERTAINING
This beautiful family home designed by Heather Garrett was made for entertaining. The house located on Lake Gaston in North Carolina features an expansive wrap-around porch, a swimming pool, and a party pavilion built on what would be a boat dock. The various outdoor area perfect for entertaining and make the home feel like a resort. The ultimate place for
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FOOD + LIFESTYLE
PERFECT SUMMER DESSERT: PINEAPPLE BOAT WITH SORBET
This pineapple boat with sorbet is the perfect summer dessert! Empty out a pineapple and fill it with sorbet ice in various flavors. Serve with colorful bowls and you have some happy guests! Via The House That Lars Built.
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A BEAUTIFUL MODERN RUSTIC COUNTRY KITCHEN
This beautiful rustic country kitchen is designed by Sebastian Cox. This former DJ founded his furniture company in 2009 with a mission to “design and make simple, elegant, honest furniture from British hardwoods.” This kitchen designed for English kitchen company deVol is a mix of everything that both Sebastian and deVOL are passionate about. It’s a culmination of good taste,
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FOOD + LIFESTYLE
SUMMER ESSENTIALS: DIY FLORAL & FRUIT ICE BUCKET
Keep you champagne and wine chilled with these beautiful DIY floral & fruit ice buckets! Perfect for summer entertaining as they look stunning on a table or picnic blanket. You can find instructions here.
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TRAVEL REVIEW: HOLIDAY FINCA LA BASA ON MALLORCA
Recently we spent two wonderful weeks on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The first week we stayed in Hotel Esplendido, a luxurious hotel in Port de Soller in the north of Mallorca (I will share more about this hotel in a later post). The second week we had booked La Basa, a beautiful holiday finca in Sóller. I’d like to
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DIY + CRAFTS
SUMMER DIY PROJECT: FRAMED PALM LEAF
Give your home a tropical summer look with this framed palm leaf. It is a diy project but it doesn’t seem too complicated. You can find instructions on Monsters Circus. I love the frames that are used for this project, they are from Danish company Moebe.
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BEAUTIFUL PASTEL SUMMER COLORS FOR A FRESH LOOK
This is the perfect summer look! Light wood and natural materials such as rattan are combined with pastel-colored fabrics. The result is very fresh and has a sort of beach look to it. Information about colors, fabrics and accessories that are used in this interior can be found on Lantliv.
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DECORATE YOUR HOME WITH A FICUS GINSENG + GIVE-AWAY
One of the easiest ways to make a home feel more lived-in and cosy is by adding houseplants to a room. Plants can instantly change the atmosphere and can add that extra touch to your décor to make it stand out and make it more lively. Also, plants are known to purify the air and according to the ancient Eastern
