~Cottage Love~

I just wanted to share this lovely Danish {I think} cottage I landed on

 while browsing the web. The white paneled walls, lightly-stained floors, 

and abundance of windows with views of the green surrounding
 make the space look spacious and bright.
 The mix of wicker furniture, striped-covered sofa, 
and distressed blue chairs add to the charm of the cottage. 
The veranda is just the perfect setting for summer chats and cold drinks. 
The outside shower- a luxury.

This is the perfect summer house.

Enjoy!

{Source: Skonahem.com}

~Home Inspiration: An English Country Cottage~

I am simply loving this beautifully restored 200-year old English cottage. The all-white paint gives it the light and airy feeling without compromising coziness. Uncluttered but filled
with delightful accents inside and by trees and flowers outside,
makes it a dream cottage for me.

{Source: Wealden Times}

~An Artist's Home: Frank Muytjens Of J. Crew~

Frank Muytjens' weekend house in Hillsdale, New York is such an inspiration to me.

Creating a simple cottage haven in the country, his mix of modern and vintage

art still gives that cozy homey feeling that I love.

{Source: Elle Decor}

~Inspirations From Country Living: The Rose Cottage~

I have been wanting to post this beautiful cottage as seen on Country Living .

Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas {I read}, it has been given the name Rose Cottage,

which used to be a dilapidated Gothic Victorian two-bedroom house.

The transformation is amazing and inspiring.

{The cottage is owned by Cathy and Jeff Collins}

{A salvaged worktable in the kitchen}

{A Hoosier cabinet for antique storage}

{ The Dining Room}

{The Sitting Room}

{The Bedroom}

{The Writing Nook}

{The Porch}

I love the use of salvage materials, distressed vintage furniture, antique dishware, and

floral patterns. This is my dream cottage.

An Artist's Home: Anh Duong

I happen to come across a home on Top Celebrity Homes described as a rustic-luxe Hampton cottage owned by Anh Duong, a French born painter and sculptor, of a Spanish mother and  Vietnamese father. 

Self-portrait

The interior of the home was an instant inspiration as each room is filled with a mix of French furniture and antique/vintage pieces, not to mention her own works of art.  Simple and cozy, unlike most grandiose celebrity homes, Anh's decorating style is closer to what I call home.

Living room

Kitchen

Breakfast nook

Master bedroom sitting area

Master bedroom

Spare bedroom and studio

Joyful wishes everyday.....Celestina

Rachel Ashwell's Venice Cottage

I'm sure images of Rachel Ashwell's charming cottage in the hipster beach city of Venice have been wandering around blogland. But I want to be one of those who keeps an album of her lovely homes that inspires the shabby chic side of me.

 The house is a classic cottage with white picket fence that we all love and a bonus artist's studio overlooking the garden. The fact that Rachel lives there makes it more precious and invaluable. But for all its beauty, it might as well be my dream home.

{Via google images}

The following photos are all via MLS as shown on its listing.