Dreaming in Dutch

ScanOne of the best things about traveling abroad, other than simply traveling abroad, is the opportunity to purchase all sorts of wonderful European decorating magazines at the airport. Case in point, Elle Decoration UK Country. A large beautiful book filled with amazing country homes all over the world. All I had to do was open the front cover and I fell in love with this South African gem. ‘Zevenrivieren was built in the 18th century, and is a great example of Cape Dutch architecture. While the house had been neglected over the years, the current owners were keen to restore the beautiful property, which is located in the Banhoek Valley surrounded by mountains and vineyards. The results are breathtaking. My kinda place – 18th century house and a glass of wine straight from the source.
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Photos via Elle Decoration Country

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Screen Shot 2014-06-20 at 11.13.41 AMFinn Collection designed by Danish Norm Architects for Design Within Reach. I really love the Scandanavian design of this beautiful teak outdoor furniture. This furniture bears very little resemblance to the outdoor furniture I typically like, however, I am really intrigued by the clean lines and slim profile of these pieces. Looks like a great spot to lounge over the weekend. Happy Friday! Screen Shot 2014-06-20 at 11.13.44 AM Screen Shot 2014-06-20 at 11.11.42 AM

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Luck of the Draw

Screen Shot 2014-06-18 at 9.05.16 AMFor those of you who follow me on Instagram, yesterday I posted a photo and said that I had bumped into myself at Harris Teeter. Here is the cover of the new special edition issue of Southern Living Magazine with our kitchen on the cover. I was completely surprised. As I stood in the checkout line and opened the magazine, staring back at me was me. I was already blown away enough to see my kitchen in the checkout line, and then there I was. Whoa. Needless to say I believe the woman at Harris Teeter asked me if I wanted paper or plastic several times before I snapped back to reality. Portraits, InteriorsThis new issue contains a couple of photos that weren’t included in the March Issue of the magazine, including our dining room, and the master bedroom. Even though the flag looks historic, its not. Mr. B found it on the beach at Pawley’s Island after Hurricane Hugo. Portraits, InteriorsIn the master bedroom, I got the Narrow Leg End Table  from West Elm, but I didn’t love the handles. So I replaced the handles with Grafton Clear Glass Pulls from Restoration Hardware.  People always ask me about the headboard fabric, it is John Robshaw. The artwork on the bed wall is by Charleston based artist Megan Aline, and the piece on the left hand side is by Connecticut based artist Dani Renchard.

 

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