Tuesday, July 5, 2011

dried hydrangea

I believe I have found her...my kindred style spirit.
"I was asked to describe my color palette, and I have long described the colors I use in the house as the colors you would see in a dried hydrangea- aged, muted, worn color." - joan

She had me at neutrals...and I love the way she puts it: dried hydranga. Does that not sound heavenly and chic all at once? I think I need to use that phrasing from here out if someone asks me about my color palette....dried hydrangea.

It all started when I came upon this picture....
Everything about this room speaks to me. From the skirt on the farmhouse sink to the high gloss paint on the beadboard ceiling to the touches of green with the wire baskets to the mix of soapstone with marble....this kitchen is me..heck my floors now look like her floors here.

And did I mention she collects: ironstone, mercury glass, vintage hotel silver, AND floraline pottery? Hmm....how have I just now come across her? Yes, I am smitten...and in love. She has such an eye for texture and composition but marries the two so perfectly to create a comfortable "liveable home."

I believe the inspiration from her is only beginning.

Cheers~
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6 comments:

  1. Oh yes that kitchen is amazing! I'm in love with the ceiling!

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  2. Wow! Those are wonderful pictures. I really like the canisters. Your have a beautiful blog! I'm your newest follower.
    XO,
    Hannah
    www.hannahandbryan.blogspot.com

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  3. That does look like you! I love those wide plank wood floors. So dreamy...

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  4. The hard surfaces are totally me. Actually, my kitchen has a lot of those same features, but hers is just so beautifully styled. However, I could not deal with so many glass-front cabinets AND a glass-front fridge. That would put my OCD-ness over the edge!

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  5. OK Love... The lighting- awesome, perfect blend of sophistication with a nod to farmhouse. Beaded board backsplash- magnifique, warm and welcomes the glass beautifully. Cabinet hardware-invitingly ecletic and charming.
    SO this must be you! AWESOME BLEND OF SOPHISTICATION AND FARMGIRL* MAGNIFICENTLY WARM AND WELCOMINGLY BEAUTIFUL* CHARMING WITH A HINT OF ECLECTICISM!

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