Retreat on Martha's Vineyard

Feeling slightly better today, thanks for the get well wishes!<br />Architect Patrick Ahearn built this house on Martha’s Vineyard to look as though it has evolved over time. Interior designer Marigil Walsh was appointed to make it look warm and inviting. Let's take a look.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-01.jpg" style="" />The guest house (left) links to the main house. The pottery studio sits to the right. Nantucket style dormers add interest to the facade.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-02.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 866px;" /><br />The master suite wing to the left of the front entrance and the smaller wing to the right, which holds the study and screened porch, give the impression of being elements added over time.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-03.jpg" style="width: 563px; height: 842px;" /><br />The wife's pottery sets the tone for the family room.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-04.jpg" style="width: 708px; height: 569px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-05.jpg" style="width: 593px; height: 832px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-07.jpg" style="width: 593px; height: 801px;" /><br />Windsor chairs and a reproduction chandelier crafted in Vermont keep company with an Asian altar table that acts as a sideboard.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-08.jpg" style="width: 592px; height: 886px;" /><br />White subway tiles, beadboard and stainless steel in the kitchen.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-09.jpg" style="width: 592px; height: 769px;" /><br /><br /><img height="723" src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-10.jpg" style="" width="482" /><br />A passing ferry viewed from the house.<br /><br /><img height="723" src="http://www.nehomemag.com/sites/default/files/images/7/gallery_images/JA10-Ahearn-Vineyard-06.jpg" style="" width="562" /><br />Hydrangeas and geraniums bring colour to the garden.<br /><br />Photographs by Michael Partenio.<br />All images from <a href="http://www.nehomemag.com/">here</a>.

Retreat on Martha's Vineyard

Feeling slightly better today, thanks for the get well wishes! Architect Patrick Ahearn built this house on Martha’s Vineyard to look as tho...

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Modern Apartment in Sweden

Sunday morning and I have such a cold that I can hardly see. My nose itches and even my brain itches, ugh. Anyway, between sneezes I was able to put this post together. A youthful apartment in Linnestaden, Sweden. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a><img alt="Great location, top of the well-known Nordhemsgatan Hill" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD050C82E3B823427CB10F968D53839B13.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 701px; height: 914px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Spacious hall with good storage in the short side" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDA68A75854E444A55BFCC74B09AE17527.jpg&sizex=848" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Inner hall with seating built in bookcase" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDAF3FBF5B52CD42C8A27C16290D0AE1EA.jpg&sizex=848" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Opens up to the light and airy living room" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDC0FACF837AEB4BECB925B316A617ADCC.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 700px; height: 465px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="The whole apartment is in a good condition" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDC909E2E44A224A749C6AF7E6F6AEEE82.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 699px; height: 463px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Welcome to Nordhemsgatan 68" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD1F809EC235684835A99B8E4D33BBC33D.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 701px; height: 466px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="An exceptionally beautiful and well maintained apartment" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD0C871E00C03E4FEBB21835579351C77E.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 705px; height: 477px;" /><br /><br /></a><a><img alt="Fine original double doors open into the" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDF63498207539411588FDB158E9C1CA02.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 701px; height: 466px;" /></a><a><br /><br /></a><a><img alt="the serene master bedroom" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD333AD4E776F94F75A5B64B5EF03CEC2F.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 700px; height: 466px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="A full size treluftsfönster inviting light" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD851E597E43784D08AB3E3DDAB51D1C73.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 698px; height: 465px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Good with storage along one wall" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD731451AC77964A4480B6D829CC104308.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 698px; height: 464px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Light colored wood floors & a nice wallpaper by Nina Campbell" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDF02637EDCEAC49D19077DE054F21298D.jpg&sizex=848" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="The wide openings contribute to the feeling of space" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD36CFFD37325F43549CD175FE3B325800.jpg&sizex=848" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Wonderful family room with three hearty window" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD4BACDF5B591542AD88FE7CF51A146E53.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 700px; height: 465px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Fine bright wooden floor again" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD632D312973794BBAB6B2A635D7EE00ED.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 698px; height: 464px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Here, just move in. ..." src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDA768CE10230C499587B720C0D802AA70.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 700px; height: 465px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="A fireplace adorns one corner" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD83F17192BC994ACBA5ED555A109276A4.jpg&sizex=848" /><br /><br /></a><a><img alt="The kitchen is great for large parties" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD8465F9504315479B9732C8FCD5A85F1B.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 698px; height: 464px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="All renovated in 2004" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDE3DFBE246D614E11B8D4868EC979C7F4.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 699px; height: 464px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Countertops, marble and appliances in brushed steel" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD1DAAA30BFA624A23AA0017181590B814.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 697px; height: 463px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Foundation Wall with fine patterned Sanderson wallpaper" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD5492B6F39E1A44778C598DE8E08A1A15.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 698px; height: 464px;" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Lavish built-in hob with four tiles in a row" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD9A36832E3A4440BFBBE857D6CD217035.jpg&sizex=848" /></a><br /><br /><a><img alt="Open shelf provides additional storage" src="http://farm2.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDD6B3F8A818B04E7BB7C19273C03FD801.jpg&sizex=848" /></a><br /><br />Have a great Sunday, dears!<br />All images form <a href="http://www.alvhemmakleri.se/">here</a>. Once the property is sold the pictures are taken off the site.

Modern Apartment in Sweden

Sunday morning and I have such a cold that I can hardly see. My nose itches and even my brain itches, ugh. Anyway, between sneezes I was abl...

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Renovated Summer House in Spain

Good Saturday morning to you my friends! Let's go over to the north of Spain to have a look at a renovated summer house. It was inherited by a young couple and even though it was in quite a poor state and extremely dark as it only had small windows at the front and back, they decided to keep the house. This is what it looks like now.<br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_1g.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 812px;" /><br />The house is sandwiched between two others so the only option to get natural light into the house was to have lots of windows covering most of the facade. The entry door also has windows and it's amazing the amount of light in the interiors.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_2g.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 812px;" /><br />To make the interiors even lighter the walls, ceiling and beams are all painted white. The floor boards are light natural wood. Knitted throws and fluffy pillows add warmth as it's quite cold during the winter.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_3g.jpg" style="width: 699px; height: 559px;" /><br />Venetian blinds and the windows in the door let lots of light into the living room.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_4g.jpg" style="width: 651px; height: 813px;" /><br />The living room, dining room and kitchen are all in the same area on the ground floor. A rustic table on casters, a bench and two chairs for the dining room.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_5g.jpg" style="width: 651px; height: 813px;" /><br />The small kitchen as seen from the living room.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_6g.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 812px;" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_7g.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 812px;" /><br />The same square white tiles used for the kitchen walls were used for the counter tops.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_8g.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 812px;" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_9g.jpg" style="width: 651px; height: 813px;" /><br />Notice the window treatment in the master bedroom. The curtains only cover the sides of the window. The windows in the middle have wooden shutters to lock the light out.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_10g.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 812px;" /><br />Curtains inside the glass panels of the wardrobe for a tidier look.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_12g.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 812px;" /><br />To have natural light in the bathroom, the walls go only halfway up. I think I'd be constantly banging my leg against that reindeer head!<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo34/campo34_11g.jpg" style="width: 651px; height: 812px;" /><br />Guest room in the attic.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed today's tour. Have a splendid weekend and come back tomorrow for more!<br />All images from <a href="http://www.micasarevista.com/">here</a>.

Renovated Summer House in Spain

Good Saturday morning to you my friends! Let's go over to the north of Spain to have a look at a renovated summer house. It was inherite...

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Summer House in Uruguay

Today I'd like to show you a simple but inviting cottage in Oceania del Polonio, Uruguay. Pops of colour on an all white background in every room. A bright and cheerful retreat for a summer holiday.<br /><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/90/1326290.JPG" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen2" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/78/1326278.jpg" style="width: 625px; height: 454px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen3" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/80/1326280.jpg" style="width: 624px; height: 453px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen4" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/79/1326279.jpg" style="width: 624px; height: 453px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen5" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/81/1326281.jpg" style="width: 624px; height: 453px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen6" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/83/1326283.jpg" style="width: 624px; height: 453px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen7" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/84/1326284.jpg" style="width: 624px; height: 453px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen8" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/85/1326285.jpg" style="width: 624px; height: 453px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen9" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/77/1326277.jpg" style="width: 625px; height: 454px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen10" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/86/1326286.jpg" style="width: 625px; height: 454px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen11" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/89/1326289.jpg" style="width: 624px; height: 453px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Focal" id="imagen12" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/87/1326287.jpg" style="width: 624px; height: 624px;" /><br />All images from <a href="http://www.espacioliving.com/">here</a>.

Summer House in Uruguay

Today I'd like to show you a simple but inviting cottage in Oceania del Polonio, Uruguay. Pops of colour on an all white background in e...

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