New meaning to tree house

spaces design by nashville architect Norris Architecture

http://norrisarchitecture.com/

While I was surfing....

... I found some lovely pics at Crush Cul de Sac. I will warn you: you can spend hours there! These photos spoke to me in terms of inspiration and aesthetics. Our architect came by last night to put finishing touches on the plans before submitting to the City for permits. Yay! So we are getting closer!!!!!!

I loved this sink and country look for the mudroom/laundry room, complete with wainscotting and shelving.

There will be a sunroom and I kind of LOVE this lounger.

I have a collection of plates and always wanted to hang them up together. I think this looks so pretty!

I have always liked an open and interesting foyer. I love the tree, but of course it may not survive for long unpotted, but a potted tree will! Love the sunniness, big solid door and grounding black! 

I would say this would make a very lovely guest room.

I have been looking at a lot of white bathrooms lately and this one is white too. Look at the way the wood changes the clinical feeling of a stark white bathroom, to one of warmth and an element of nature. Fantastic!

Kitchen Crush

traditional kitchen design by atlanta general contractor Dresser Homes

traditional kitchen design by san francisco architect Mahoney Architects & Interiors

via Crush Cul De Sac

via Crush Cul De Sac

Vacation time in 2 days!

I have got two weeks left and they start Friday!!!!! Here's where I'll be:

And I'll be listening to this and you can win a CD of it here! Ahhhhh, can't wait!

Oooooooo! Like this designer!

Liz Caan!

Dear Liz Caan,

I just want to thank you for giving me inspiration for two of my rooms-to-be! When I think of a dream walk-in closet, I have (in the past) thought of these (see my walk-in closet post):

And all are quite good. Any girl would love to hang their Tahari dress in any of these! I particularly like the last one. But low and behold, you, my dear Liz have provided me with a start to what I would love to see in my future house, with this lovely photo:

Here's what I love about his photo:

1. The mauve.
2. The mauve wallpapered ceiling.
3. The dusty mauve velvet chair.
4. The SHOE CUBBIES!!!!!! Bestill my heart!
5. The antique desk with gilded LARGE mirror, with a tiny tray of perfumes in darling bottles.
6. Fresh flowers.
7. The way the island house the desk and mirror and a peep behind shows more wonderful places to store our fashion goodies.
8. And what is that shape called? Not fleur du lies? Please help someone! 
9. and last but not least - everything!

While I am dishing on the talent of Liz Caan I may as well thank her for another great starting block for the loft which will house my 14 yr old daughter and her crew of girlie-girls:

And here the top 5 for this pic:

1. Again wallpaper (where do you get it?)
2. Bean bag poufs.
3. Modern comfy sofa (because Mom's Trad is so not cool!)
4. Modern White table/stool.
5. The fact that anything IKEA will work after this (for me).