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2 very different, but beautiful houses. Which do you prefer?

Posted by Mr Wong at 2:00 PM 0

Incase you haven't noticed, I've been loving Country Living Mag. lately. Don't be fooled, it's not all chintzy florals and rooster collections, they have a great grasp on what it means as a lifestyle. It can be modern, retro, or casual, and it's not your grandma's "country." Anyway, in their Feb. issues they featured two houses, both very different, and both worth sharing.

House 1 - simple with a Scandinavian design smarts

I like the home office/sewing room in the photo above.

Home 2 showcases great antique finds - some splurges, some bargains.

Don't worry, the zebra skin is faux.

So, which home is more you!?

images via Country Living Feb. 2010

Country conversions

Posted by Mr Wong at 11:30 AM 0

pretty pretty pretty! It's hump day and I needed a little lift to help me over. These are mostly lofts and/or converted barns. So peaceful.

I adore this bedroom - what a gorgeous ceiling! I also never realized how pretty yellow bedding can be. Anybody have yellow bedding?

I need to find out who painted that cloudscape above the tub!
via Southern Living

such a sweet guest room!
via NY Times

This kitchen is a really successful blend of modern and country. It's warm and inviting - and still sleek and clean.

via Architectural Digest

Living Rustic

Posted by Mr Wong at 9:05 AM 0

How rustic could you go with your decor? Or how rustic have you gone? Growing up on a farm I like rustic - though I prefer "lighter" rustic - not too much dark wood paneling and taxidermy. I would always pick an old house with a story over a new house - hands down. Just not the maintenance costs.