Truly fresh and inspired spaces

FREE IMAGES I strive for a home that is thoughtfully decorated and put together, but at the same time not so styled and polished that it doesn't look like anyone lives there.  It can be a hard balance to strike though, but if you take the time to pick out pieces, colors, and textures that are meaningful to you and fit your lifestyle, your home will feel beautiful to you even if there are shoes left by the door and mail piled on the counter.  Here are some spaces that I think are really beautiful, but have enough personality to shine even if someone really lives there!

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Even though this space is small, seating is ample for a family, just scaled down to fit in the space.
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I don't iron my sheets either, though this be is prettier than mine with the gorgeous emerald shams and quilt!
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This space reminds me of the courtyard rooms in Morocco.  What a treat to have that skylight!
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One of my favorite looks is well-worn books mixed in with family photos and travel souvenirs.
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Chic and Unique Living Spaces

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I've been seriously crushing on the work of photographer Bethany Lynn Nauert.  Every space has a few surprise elements.

I really admire the way she can combine furnishings of all different styles to make a room feel like it was curated slowly over generations.

All work from Bethany Lynn Nauert

Feminine, glamorous interiors

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Loving this pink and gold.  I don't know how much of this my sweetums would tolerate.

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If only my dining room was ever this clean and serene.  It's being used as an office until Chris is finished with his masters, and promises that once he's done the table will always be clear.  Time will tell...

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House Tour: Rustic chic in muted tones

FREE IMAGES Happy Friday Everyone!  I thought you'd enjoy this gorgeous home, which is not only decorated in a modest, but still elegant way, but also has some great architectural bones.

Enjoy!

Not to pick on Lonny Magazine, but is anyone else just a little bit tired of seeing every photo so over-exposed?

Homeowner Estee gives a great design tip:  "I prefer to consider everything in terms of color, texture, and pattern, rather than in terms of period or origin.  If you concentrate on the color of a piece, rather than whether it's Venetian or bohemian, it's much easier to blend different styles into a single room"

Love the white on the walls and headboard with the gray wash of the wood dresser

This is such a sweet room for a little girl, and it will grow with her with just a few simple changes

Nurseries normally don't turn my head, but this one is so serene and calm.

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