Living the coastal life in Sarasota Bay, Florida looks heavenly, especially now that fall has really set in here in Ottawa and mornings are frosty. This home could have gone way wrong (Miami-fied and over-the-top fancy-schmancy) but it is beachy and contemporary and about as casual as you can get in a house this grand, and OMG how gorgeous is that kitchen backsplash?! Great job keeping things cool Studio G Home. (Builder: Steve Murray Homes Photos: Chibi Moku)

Because #ihavethisthingwithplants. Bulka Cafe and Bakery is located in the Gorky Park in Moscow in the middle of the extensive gardens along the Moskva River….hence the plant theme. I LOVE THIS. Designed by Crosby Studios.   

This home designed by Katie Lydon is soooo pretty! I mentioned in this post that her style is about bridging the gap between classic and modern and that is evident in this project as well. She took spaces with the most gorgeous rustic wood floors (I’m seriously dying over these) and architectural details that lean towards country cottage and added unexpected contemporary/modern touches that add some excitement. 

BEST. PORTRAIT. EVER. (Talented, a dog lover AND handsome! GASP!)

<<< Sean Anderson Design >>>

I am not typically a fan of classic/traditional decor, but when it’s filled with vintage and time-worn furnishings, linen, serene earthy colours and subtle accents in black and charcoal, I am completely and utterly sold on it. Sean Anderson of Memphis Tennessee is one I’m going to be keeping my eye on because if I wasn’t into dark, modern-eclectic design so much this is the next best thing. Maybe I just need to buy a cottage so I can enjoy this style too. 🙂