This morning, I’m struggling to return to reality after my quick little weekend away over the mountains. When we got over the pass the cool, but sunny temps had turned to full-blown summer with 80-degree sunshine hitting our faces and beautiful vistas greeting us around every bend… Not to mention little luxuries like waking to [...]
It’s the first day of Spring, but I’m already craving summer. (Heck, I’d settle for sunshine at this point – I know you east coast readers feel me!) But, since the weather isn’t cooperating, why don’t we all just take a little virtual trip to the beach instead… When I visited South Africa (which feels like years away [...]
Chelsea Ah, you now have me just itching to go to the beach. I have only been in Seattle two weeks and though I kinda love it, I do miss a little sunshine. About to go scour your archives for Seattle advice! xo
Amanda That looks amazing! Clean design, airy and light filled is exactly what a beach house should be. Thanks for sharing.
Jen Thanks for the virtual trip. I needed that up in gloomy Toronto!
Juliane at Modern Mural These are gorgeous rooms. I definitely agree: where is the summer time? I want to sit outside on the beach instead of the rainy gloom of March’s end. Thanks for the small adventure via photographs!
Richelle from Lynn & Lou Oh my, that house looks like heaven itself! It looks so remote and private there, which is perfect. I can’t stand crowded beaches and bikinis on people who really shouldn’t wear them. hehe. What a beautiful vacations spot. I would love to travel to South Africa someday. I think I have my husband convinced to travel to Africa, at least someday. Sigh.
FripperyVintage Great photos, we are off to the beach next weekend so this got me in the mood!
Chelsey What an amazing place! Looks so dreamy for a vacation by the sea! Happy first day of spring:)
jacquelyn |lark&linen Yep, I think I could be veeeery happy here
Tiffany D'Souza Oh I’d give anything to be at a beach right now. And that kitchen = Want.
aurelia b woah!! amazing place!! http://www.aureliabphotographie.com
shannon koszyk I’m based in Seattle, no nice to see the sun! Love the home!
Cecilia That bedroom is so delicious! 
laura Gorgeous! I would move in immediately!
laura
michelle Yes please. What is it about the beach that makes everything wonderful? Hair is better, skin is better, brain is better…especially at a place like that.
Rose Can I live there? Or vacation there? Or somehow just be in a place like that-one that conveys a sense of utter bliss and relaxation? Beautiful find, thanks for sharing!
xx
Rose
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Hillary Butler {Fine Art} Get me in that house!! That airy furniture is killing me! I love it!
It always seems that with the new year comest that need to cleanse the proverbial palate. Or in this case, palette. It’s funny how many of my girlfriends who are moving into new spaces have all been embracing white. Perhaps with all the chaos and clutter in our lives, and the color on our blogs, [...]
vintage market place I agree a bit of color would seep in after it became to stale.
But a fresh start is great and I was in the middle of my studio fresh start just as I got sick.
I want to go and work on it so bad but I must get well first.
I am starting with white as well but pops of gold and black will make an appearance soon.
Amy
Megan As a graphic designer, I’m obsessed with white. The possibilities and the refreshing attitude that white space creates in myself makes me feel so alive. My room has been mostly white for some while now, but I’ve recently added some red to it. I’m thinking it might be time to take that red back out.
In the space you have pictured here I would take the objects off of the mantle, they seem distracting!
GP Lonny mag is so fab! And I love the pic… I also love white, although I bet I would put some color on it! No doubt on that!
Chloe Moon I had a chance to color my walls anything but the white it was, but I wound up coloring them white again. There is something special & clean about white walls. But then I added throw pillows and colorful paintings…the color does seep in. =)
Cindy Rice Shelton Timelessly classic —- swing lamps. These swing lamps.
Juliane at Modern Mural Stark yet so beautiful! It lets the gold edges on the furniture and the small crucifix sing. I’m 100% with you on starting anew, and I love how starting with a blank canvas here translates into clean white. I’m currently trying to choose a piece or two of furniture to move out of my living room. With a tiny apartment, the living room is dining room-living room-artist-studio-and-office. Functionally I need my huge desk, but we have no room. What to do?
roni I am so with you! I could use a permanent white room to retreat to when the color and texture of my normal day could use a break!
Franki I’m a passionate person….white is nice…however….franki
Bekah “Ever notice how much more we see when there’s actually less to be seen?”
Such a beautiful thought, and so true. Thank you!
Hilary Rushford Love the simplicity of white!
with grace & gumption,
Hilary
Patti Borrelli @ besostyle.blogspot Love white! And love how the details + texture layer the space.
I believe I’ve mentioned several times about how my tiny kitchen drives me crazy. It has approximately 14 inches wide of counter space and that is not an exaggeration. So, in my spare time I like to dream big. Really really big… I blogged about this kitchen back in 2008 (does that make it a [...]
Donna The second picture with the beautiful and ornate chandelier has me captivated. A room speaks with great lighting.
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Michelle Lovely pix. I prefer the first one,
Callie Grayson I prefer the first two, love the white contrasted with the wood and the old and new.
I am designing my new kitchen at the moment, need to remove two walls to open it up and gain more cabinet and counter space.
Xx
Callie
Kayla What is it about the all white kitchens that make them so dreamy? I have the tiniest kitchen ever as well. So small you can’t open the pantry door all the way due to the fridge being in the way. I think I may get lost by the time we move to a place with a large kitchen.
YOLONDA I like the Rundell kitchen! All the white….mixed with the art and fireplace makes this kitchen cozy.
♥, Londa
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Chloe Moon I dream of a kitchen island and tons of counter space too!! What dream kitchens these are! =)
alison I love the third one as well. The first two are breathtaking for sure, but the third seems a little bit more real life- like you could make a huge mess while cooking in there, and not have to feel bad about it:)
Eleanor @ Sequins & Sass The last kitchen is definitely my favorite – I gasped when I saw it! It’s very homey but still modern and functional. Drooling!!!!
Kathleen Gosh, what I would give for a kitchen like that!
wmbg fireplace in the kitchen?! nothing can top that. loooove that last one.
Emily I agree, the last kitchen is my favorite. That doorway is incredible!
Meg {MilkandCotton} that kitchen is white perfection! love all of it.
Franki Good grief!! That first photo is fabulous…look at that ceiling medallion….LUV!!! franki
Diane It’s amazing how the color white can make a whole lot of difference. The designs are fabulous! Love the kitchen with the vintage brown cabinet!
If I were forced to choose one ‘color’ to decorate with the rest of my life it might just have to be white. As it is right now, the majority of my furnishings – and walls – are all white. And in a city where the sun doesn’t shine half the year, I can tell [...]
Jessica Buckley
Wowsers! I L-O-V-E that chandelier!! I am so gutted that they don’t ship to the UK…. I would love that in my home. I love all your picks – great post!
Jess x
CDS THose votive holders are so pretty. I like the mat white finish on them. Very nice! xoxo
Kristina Gulino
Definitely a top choice! I love Dunn Edwards’ “Crisp Muslin” paint color. My friend just painted her whole place with it and it looks stunning!! Great picks
Kristina
Nook
Cara Clark Love white on white! Can’t go wrong.
Jordana @ White Cabana
Yes! Yes! With such a colourful blog, I had no idea you were such a fan of white. I completely agree with the white-is-bright thing. My white apartment feels sunny even on cloudy days.
Jordana
Ivy Lane Wish I had a West Elm near me….
Becca - (extra)ordinary wonders
I love white on white too.
That chandelier is extraordinary!
Cara love everything!
J. Beaudet
I think I would choose the same if I had to. I love how serene and soothing all white feels. That anchor is great!
Jenniferxx
noe I love the white anchor, it’s beautiful. http://www.hotcelebration.com
Tim crazy about the white chandelier!! What a dramatic, conversation piece. Now should I replace my dining room chandelier or have this hung in a foyer for an incredible first impression?
HRH The Duchess of State most unusual
Annie Totally agree. All white everything. So clean and pure. I adore.
Jess That chandelier is incredible! It nothing, it would make a great conversation piece for the home!
Lola Beautiful simplicity!
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie Love how simple and fresh everything looks!
xo
Lauren I completely agree! It just makes everything look so fresh and so clean.
betina luna The Chandelier looks really gorgeous! I would want it in my apartment.
Un coup d'aile white on white is always right!
Aly D
i love this trend! it’s very rachael zoe
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michelle Lovely blog post. I like the white on white; especially the images.
Now that almost every piece of furniture has been selected for my apartment, I’ve been looking for inspiration for how to style the rest of it up (once it all arrives, that is). I’ve ended up with much more of a black, white and neutral palette than I had originally planned (really, I shouldn’t be [...]
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie Beautiful! Love the navy dining table!
xo
DecoratorsBest Love that rug! We have a Duralee 14262 in Oatmeal that looks just like it, but it’s so interesting as a rug!
One Stylish Day at a Time I’m in the market for a coffee table too. Have been avoiding lucite because I feel like it is too trendy and don’t want a glass top table though I might have to settle on this. Where are all the gold and white marble tables?!
null I love the cheetah accent table. Where can I find that?
cashmeredreams I adore those blue throw pillows and the pink flowers!!!!
Erin Love the direction you’re going with everything!
Tyrone Swopes Those elements match your white-themed house perfectly, since colored and designed ones are compatible with plain white. I’m totally excited to see the other parts of your house! I just might get some inspiration from your house for when I move into my new apartment.
Jamie Herzlinger I love a pop of animal print!!
Chateau À Gogo Love the Cheetah! Is your space painted white? If so, what color of paint did you use? I’m currently in a battle with white paint.
Becca - (extra)ordinary wonders I love your thoughts on how you’ll add in pops of color. I’m a huge fan of navy. These rooms feel so fresh, crisp, and chic. Can’t wait to see what you end up doing!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures My dream home is all white with pops of color like this!
Tim beautiful color palette and LOVE that art deco murano glass chandelier and the IKAT pillows!
Thanks for the inspiration! This is now the perfect time to think Spring Summer!
cassandra @ coco kelley @onestylishday – YOU SAID IT!. all i want is a marble-topped table that doesn’t cost a bajillion! a can’t handle glass tops. so lucite is my compromise… for now. *sigh*…
cassandra @ coco kelley @anon – the cheetah x-bench is likely a custom piece. i know that ballard designs and serena and lily both have beautiful options!
Kinda wishing I had a pair of unicorns in my hallway to greet me upon arrival… Because who wouldn’t love that!? Wishing you all a magical week (unicorns and rainbows and all that good stuff). I’ll be in the air all day, but will have plenty to share tomorrow when I’m back home sweet home! [...]
Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ I WANT A UNICORN – that’s it = i’m setting a goal – MUST.HAVE.UNICORN.IN.MY.HOUSE!
Lily Love everything about this entry/hallway !!
xxLily
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sampenner
Those unicorns are amazing!
Safe travels!
XO,
Anna - Canoe Design What a stunning entry! A pair of unicorns WOULD make me smile every time I walked in the door.
Linz oh…wow. that’s quite an entryway!
molly @thewaffler Have a great trip!
Elizabeth funny i was JUST thinking about that image last night and wondering how my four year old would react if she found a unicorn hanging on her bedroom wall.
amy b.s. i kind of wish i had that light!
Nuha okay loving the mirrored theme of this room…so gorgeous!
Alexa Wow what an entry! Hope you are having a good trip!
Lianna@theresnoplacelikehomemke.com So fun – thanks for sharing – love it!
jessicaraesommer oh my gosh dying, I need these! Absolutely love! I used to have a horse obsession when I was younger (who didn’t ?!) and I think it’s coming back. I can see a giant horse painting in my future… yes I’m going with definitely. Maybe add a unicorn for kicks!
Stop by and check out my new site!
http://www.jessicaraesommer.com
xo Jessica Rae
A Casa da Vá Wow that would make me smile every single day!
Hugs and kisses from South Florida,
http://acasadava.blogspot.com/
Stacy Curran
So funny! I don’t know if they would creep me out, but they do look awfully original and cute!
Stacy
Night at Vogue This is my first time here! I really like this and am going to follow you! I’d really love if your would have the time to check my blog and maybe tell me what do you think of it!
Bougiehippie Is it just me or is this more creepy than chic
Suzanne Vachon Nothing like Unicorns, they are great story teller, they are having such interesting lives and they are so elegant, most of all in a hallway.
Thanks for great posts and pictures, hope you has a fabulous trip in Toronto.
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Rachel That is really fun and whimsical!! I love reading all of your blog post!
xx,
Rachel
Krissy (Shimmer Like Gold)
YES PLEASE. Anyone who doesn’t want a unicorn in their house… well, I’m afraid I can no longer be their friend. It’s just the facts. 
xo.
Lindsey elegant but also crazy fun…not an easy combination to pull off.
diane @ a spot of whimsy
WHAT! these are amazing, although i’d rather they were living in my home
cassandra @ coco kelley Ok, I have to agree when you really think about it… slightly creepy. But if you give in to the whimsy of it, theyre very fun. Certainly not for everyone!!
A Bit of Sass
Wow, I’m so enthralled by this picture. Thanks for sharing
Best,
Chelsea
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p-l-a-i-d How amazing! That is one lucky home owner!
Lucy@fourwallsandaroof I could do without the unicorns but the dressers (are they pearl inlay?) are stunning. Amazing photo.
820am me too! there’s a movie coming out in 2012 ‘unicorns’ http://www.unicornsthemovie.com. one of my mentors, heather rae who produced ‘frozen river’, produced it! xo, annette http://820am.blogspot.com
Jessica Rowe {The Aestate} I love the concept, but those look too much like taxidermy’d horse heads from the pic. I’d love to see a slightly less realistic version. Unicorns are badass.
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures There were unicorns at the hotel we were married at. I thought it was very good luck!!!
HRH The Duchess of State So whimsical dahhling!
Hilla Hryniszyn
the painted furniture look stunning
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la la Lovely
OMG unicorns…. ummm yes, please! Love this photo!
XO
Fashion Updates what a nice interior design, specially horses. Its looking awesome.
Mich
I love the atmosphere, the colours and mood. So dreamy…but are those real horse heads?
life is in the details. style accordingly.
Mondays are so rough… ugh. Hope yours gets going. XO
Sounds simply lovely – that fixture over the table is fabulous!
These photos are beautiful, makes me want to stay in a bed & breakfast just to take gorgeous photos!
that sounds like a lovely getaway!!!
My Monday was horrendous, I was feeling like I could fall asleep any second. Besides, the April showers after 30ºC sunny days gave me the worst headache! It sounds like a lovely getaway though. X
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WOW! What a place!! Luv that bed, etc. franki