Ask me where I'd like to live and you'll get multiple answers. "A treehouse in the rainforest? A cottage on the shore of Tahiti? A loft in New York City or perhaps, South America's Buenos Aires?"
Wherever the location of my home might be, I know what I want my house to feel like. I want a house that is small and cozy, with walls that surround you, radiating a comforting warmth, as if you were there amongst dear friends. A home that is humble in size, and not boastful of wealth or material luxuries.
My home must have character, and flaws that upon residence become endearing and beloved quirks. Like paint that is peeling, floors that are worn, and fixtures that have developed soul and spirit from their years of use.
I dream of a home built on a foundation of stories and memories past. A home filled with pieces of flea-market finds and second hand trinkets that keep the secrets of the bygone years.
My home must inspire my mind and those of others, engaging spirit and imagination. I wish to exercise my creativity,and fashion things of mystery and wonderment to fill in each corner and room.
My home cannot be too spotless, as spotless says, "Nothing ever happens here!" Messes can be visually pleasing and heartfelt too. Though any clutter in my home must be clever clutter in itself, and exclude trash and distasteful junk.
Most of all, my home must be a home of dreams, imagination, ambition, hope, compassion, generosity, and with a door wide open to love.
What kind of home would you like? Any dream homes in mind?
Pictures thanks to http://flickr.com/photos/37375240@N00/432855444 & http://thisisloveforever.com & www.flickr.com/photos/veronicatm & www.anthropologie.com And more specifically from Flea Market Style by Emily Chambers, 130 Best Loft Ideas by Bridget Vranckx, and various Anthropologie catalogs.
18 comments:
I love how colorful and quirkily cluttered these are. I would like a home like these, but mostly I think the open road is for me...to travel a lot and settle down never.
What pretty rooms! I love them. They're so ... cozy =]
These all look so homely, yet amazingly creative. I cannot wait to have my own home to decorate!
That does look like the cozy house of my dreams. I love homes that seem "lived" in, have character and a style all their own. Nice post!!! :)
Thank you for the comment. I was leaning towards Italian for the last month, and then my friend suggested Greek. Then I had to choose. I may do both. My husband's b'day is the week after, so we'll do whatever we don't on my b'day on his. ;) But I did hear the waiters at the Greek restaurant are supposed to be hotties lol :P oh and that they like to "flirt" with the birthday girls!!! hahah (get my hubby a little jealous, no?) ;)
PS: I crave cake right now too!! Making brownies for myself tomorrow, just to tide me over until my b'day gets here, officially!
I know what you mean. This is exactly how I picture my house--somewhat a mess but beautifully chic.
love the kitchen, the bedroom and the plant room... i want a plant room...
you put my mind into words...
yes, you should see it ! i hope you like it just as much as i did.
I love how quirky those rooms are! I think I dream of something eclectic and colorful yet comforting none the less- with lots of plant!
Woooow dear! Such an amazing post!
I truly love your blog, it's so inspiring and sweet!
<3
Mila.
Wow ... beautiful selection. I would like to have a beach house with beautiful views :)
I like the colours in the room!
And al the other stuff.
I love your blog!!
i love all the houses!
so cool.
nice post! i love all of the rooms. i would love to have that bedroom. yayy
Thank you,thank you,thank you!
Your comment makes me so happy :D
thank you very much. I guess you are right about foreign languages. I am glad you like the song to.
And about your dreamhouse. I really like them, But I don't know how I would describe my dreamhouse.
oh and - would you like to exchange links? (: ×
Your pics represent the house of my dreams
I adore these photos! They have the feel of a chic B&B . . .
As for dream homes, I drool whenever I look at Architectural Digest; I love those sleek modernist boxes with pools in the backyard.
Thanks SO much for offering to help me with my photos - I actually have another Fellow Fashionista friend who I may call upon to assist me with captioning. Blogger does kinda suck when it comes to that.
You are very thoughtful :)
Plus, your blog really rocks!
xoxox,
CC
Ah, those houses are so beautiful and comfy looking. My dream house would be a flat in the heart of Paris that has pictures up on the walls and gives me inspriation by even walking to my closet full of Parisian clothing.
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