A beautiful shabby chic Savannah cottage with some Scandinavian flavor

February is a great month for the home decor magazines. I had a stack waiting for me when I returned from Spain, and I've never used so many page markers! I thought I'd start off sharing all the things inspired me with this light and pretty Savannah cottage- which was condemned when the couple bought it for $29,000. I have a crush on Savannah so my ears always perk at the name!


*hint: click on any image for a giant version!


I really like this simple, clean kitchen

I like the bedding and nightstand here, but I think all the objects above the headboard are a bit much. What do you think?

I really like flat(ish) weave, striped rugs. I really, really like them when they're only $2.99 like the one above from Ikea.

Read more about this adorable cottage in Country Living's February 2010 Bargain Issue

Period houses galore - people who live in centuries old homes

I literally stumbled across the site, Period Properties the other day, and down the rabbit hole I fell! It's like flipping through a fairy tale and seeing how people - rich and poor, lived hundreds of years ago. The catch is people live there now, have tried to preserve the character of the home, and tell their renovating stories.


unreal



I could totally call this cottage my own :)








My mother would love this room!

So - what do you think? Could you live in a home this old and so historically decorated?

Fresh and clean idea houses and home tours

It's been a rough morning for me due to some stupid mistakes I made on some rather important paperwork, so I need a little zen before I start trying to clean up my mess.










via Southern Living

A most charming creekside cottage

It only took one image and I knew I had to post this upstate NY house. It is simply adorable!

I love the use of color in this house - it is quiet but still cheerful and just bright enough!




*heaven*

via Country Living

Relaxed, beautiful homes by photographer Laura Resen

After being in Alaska for a week, I was ready to go home - even if it meant 14 hours of flights and layovers. These gorgeous photos by Laura Resen conjure up the warm feeling I get when I've been on the road too long and thinking of home...















This would be a cheap and easy way to decorate -- some stones found outside, some wildflowers from the yard, some glass vessels around the house...



What an awesome archive


All images property of Laura Resen

Two different but beautiful beach homes

Granted, I focused on waterfront homes yesterday, but it's a hard thing to get too much of - so why not some more? The first home focuses on preserving the funky personality of original beach cottages, while the second home is modern in design - but constructed from reclaimed materials...which is closer to your aesthetic?








via Coastal Living









via Notebook