Dreaming of..

stealing a moment in a warm sunny place..It's about this time of year {every year} that I start to get the winter blahs.....I love the retro feel of the pink umbrella above. In fact I love almost all of Santa Barbara Designs umbrella's..

I would love to have a beach bungalow in a place like the Bahamas someday! I imagine my space would be fresh, clean and "under decorated". {think Tom Scheerer's beach spaces} {isn't day dreaming fun?}

The pure simplicity of this gorgeous outdoor dining spot is magical!

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Where I'd like to...

COOK

I love how clean + functional this kitchen looks.

I often think about my "dream kitchen". Plenty of storage + prep space, beautiful lighting + seating, gorgeous counter tops, clean pulls...I could go on + on...

I love the crispness of black or charcoal cabinets but I don't know if I could pass on a fresh, white kitchen!

Maybe I'll mix the two and design a custom island in black..hmmm?? Don't you just love design day-dreaming?

Images: Robert Stilin, Domino, ?, House Beautiful, via Design Sponge, ?

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June's Book Of The Month..

I'm so excited to share this month's recommended book. It's Weekend Retreats by Susanna Salk; Rizzoli. Every home featured is unique in it's own way. There is truly something for everyone. The photography quality is beautiful as well. I'll file this one under "day dreaming". Enjoy!! Here's a peek at the prettiness inside...

Photography: Paul Costello {I just love this image}

Photography: John Gruen

Photography: James Merrell

Photography: Don Freeman

Mom and Dad, I'm' thinking we need one of these in Vermont! {Don't you agree K?}

Photography: Michael Mundi {previous two images}

Photography: William Abranowicz {previous two images}

Photography: Simon Upton {previous two images}

Photographer: Oberto Gili

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Dream House Inspiration...

If you're a regular reader of my blog, I'm sure you'll recall my multiple mentions of the desire to someday build a home. I of course have a "dream house style file" that I add to on a weekly basis.. Maybe I'm onto something, how does a weekly What's in the D.H. Style file post sound? In any case, I came across the beautiful creations of Backen Gilliam Architects via Under a Paper Moon. {a fabulous blog} last week. I love the clean style, farm house inspiration, and welcoming facades. I do want a bright and airy home, so I may have to tweak some of the covered porches a bit. Enjoy!

The children's club house. Can you imagine? Go outside to the clubhouse kids!

I want my own clubhouse.

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Take me away....

This happens every year, it's only mid-January but somehow after three snowstorms and a handful of icy mornings it feels more like the end of February...I need an escape, a break from the cold....so I thought I'd dream with you for a moment. If I were going away {sadly I'm not} I would love to lounge by this pool, with a few friends and a cold cocktail {or 2}....{I love everything about this image, especially the modern take on "the cabana"}...oh and I would of course have to buy a few new items for my trip....here are my choices...

Michael Kors

{although looks like you have to be 6'-2", 105 lbs. to pull this one off}

Henri Bendel

Gucci

Maybe next year!

Image: Elle Decor.

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