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schoolhouse rocks

Can we talk curb appeal?

And door straps?

And gables?

This is another one of those First Option

unique properties in England known as "schoolhouse"

offered for photo shoots, and it charmed me.

I love how when you step inside

it turns out not to be one of those dusty,

granny, cluttery places plastered with chintz...

it's lofty.

Loving the windows?

Okay, the counters ARE a little granny

clutterish, but now I'm believing

people live here, and it's not just

another photo shoot location.

Speaking of school, it's spring break

for ours...and this year we're traveling to...

THE GNARLY BASEMENT.

And by "we" I mean my husband!

But you already knew that.

It's not all beer and skittles here, ya know!

He's swingin the hammer, and I...

I've almost reached the ends of the internet...

I'll have some pics soon of the reno.

(we have electricity!).

Hugs.

thornton and bregazzi.

LOVE.

The talented couple who created

the fashionable brand PREEN

(Thornton & Bregazzi)

live in this romantic-licious

apartment.

So dang chic.

Does this not just RELEASE you

to display your TV

howevertheheck you want?

For cryin' out loud,

repurpose some old catalogs and magazines.

I know I just posted about paring down

in regards to stuff, and I am.

But nothing can stop me from picking up

a disco ball (for PENNIES...pennies, I tell you!)

at the flea market.

Dusty blue tulle, the Smiths, and Return of the Jedi.

I think the equation here is

make it personal + interesting mix = cool.

atlanta bartlett

Atlanta Bartlett

is a geniuslicious interior styling Brit.

Do these spaces remind you of

others I frequently post?

Ahhhh, yes...so many dressed in white

English country houses I feature

have receive the Atlanta Bartlett treatment.

Her style is so relaxed, accessible,

and elegant.

Atlanta has written best-sellers

such as my favorite,

AT HOME WITH WHITE,

a book I will never tire of.

With husband, David Coote,

Atlanta runs a locations agency called

THE BEACH STUDIOS.

Her touch makes all those locations magical.

christina strutt

One of my favorite library/dining rooms EVER!

UK designer Christina Strutt is a true genius,

and her vintage-inspired fabrics are dreamy.

Heather grey love on a waffle cone,

truly I don't know where to begin.

Christina's combination of toile, stripe, and floral

has timeless elegance.

Clearly she must open one of her

Cabbages and Roses shops in the U.S.

Her designs and wares are made for

true LIVING...

And more on her clothing later!

(hint: I'd love to strut my stuff in Strutt's stuff.)