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I Want to Go To There: Castiglion del Bosco

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

I wandered through 12 cities in Italy in high school on a very memorable school trip, but have yet to go back.  It’s on the top of my list to revisit that gorgeous country as an adult, particularly Tuscany.  And if I had won the mega-millions I would be sure to book myself a nice little villa at Castiglion del Bosco.  A grand estate renovated by the Ferragamo family (of the famous fashion house) it appears sprawling, lush and perfectly amazing. Of course the style of the interiors is insanely gorgeous- using a mix of natural materials like rustic wood and stone but also luxurious fabrics and furniture of a more tailored measure.  But what’s NOT to like about this kind of destination for vacation? Pasta, wine, sun, spa, golf, more wine and then for good measure, some more wine.

Yes please.

Design Crush: Harriet Anstruther

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

I am way loving the mix of modern and super traditional that designer Harriet Anstruther manages to do so effortlessly and without pretense. Not many people can make a home out of such diverse styles seem so cohesive!

Can we go back to that first image and the awesome Harland Miller print? OBSESSED MUCH? Much too much.

NEED.

WANT.

Design Crush: CWB Architects

Monday, March 12th, 2012

I reader sent me an image she found on Pinterest which linked to the site for New York’s CWB Architects.  And man are these people talented. Especially when it comes to this one Brooklyn Heights Greek Revival townhome! Can you even? ‘Cause I can’t. Woah.

BAM! Leopard stairs! Holllllerr!

That Lindsey Adelman fixture is pretty major. And I LOVE the concept of the casual dining table as island.  Don;t you always notice that everyone congregates in the kitchen anyways?

Navy sofa and Persian rug? Check.

That sound you hear is my jaw hitting the floor….

I want to go to there. Every morning. With a cup of coffee and get pretty.

Holy amazing nursery Batman.

Chevron floors??? CHEVRON FLOORS!

Yeah, that’s not awesome or anything.

*le sigh* I’ve always said I would never, ever leave the city of I could have a townhouse with a tiny yard. And here it is. Damn you, lucky people.

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