Thank you so very much for all your kind comments on Spanish Colonial Architecture. I hope that you will now enjoy Day 11 Spanish Colonial Interiors. Day 11 Spanish Colonial Interiors Beginning in the 15th century, countries began to trade with one another by land and sea. Trade was amongst the highest between Italy, France, and Spain. This is the primary reason that the design styles of Tuscan, French Country, and Spanish Colonial complement one another quite well. Because the countries ... View the Post
Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture
Growing up in California and now residing in the Phoenix area, I have been surrounded by beautiful homes, missions, and buildings. Many have been influenced by Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture. Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture Structure often has white stucco walls, horseshoe arches, decorative ironwork, and low pitched roofs covered in red tiles. But Spanish Colonial Architecture is so much more than these few elements. To truly understand the Spanish Colonial Style one ... View the Post
Day 9 Hollywood Regency Style
I recently received a call from my daughter who said, “Mom I have found my style!” She then directed me to Google to view some images and I said “Oh nice, your style is Hollywood Regency.” I began to talk about how the Hollywood Regency interior design style had been around for many years and was enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Her reply was, “Mom, please write a blog post and explain it all. In beautiful detail.” So here is Day 9 Hollywood Regency Style. Day 9 Hollywood Regency ... View the Post
Day 8 British Colonial Style
My children are home on fall break this week so I hope you will enjoy this post on British Colonial Design that originally ran on July 18, 2008. I have updated information and provided a few new photos for Day 8 British Colonial Style. A reader recently requested a post on British Colonial Style and Decor. She is currently in the midst of redecorating her home and wanted a few ideas. Day 8 British Colonial Style If you are a regular reader of my blog you may be aware that I like ... View the Post
Day 2 Cabin Style
Welcome to Day 2 of 31 Days of Décor To Adore. I imagine that most of my regular readers (aka Adorable People) thought I would kick off this series with a form of French style. That style will be coming, but given that it is fall and my thoughts have turned to cozy and comfortable nesting I could think of nothing better than Day 2 Cabin Style. Now as rustic and charming as you might think this image of a tin-roofed cabin propped up on cinder blocks, with a protruding rusted stovepipe ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee The Finale
Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee The Finale. Hip, Hip, Hooray! Diamond Jubilee The Finale On Monday 10,000 lucky ticket holders and 2,000 VIP guests enjoyed a picnic in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. This event was attended by a few of the younger royals. Princess Beatrice wore a bright Erdem print while Princess Eugenie looked lovely in a red frock that suited her hourglass shape. Diamond Jubilee Concert This was followed by a star-studded Diamond ... View the Post