An Enviable Life

I have absolutely no desire to be Kim or even Kate, but if I really wouldn't mind being Kelly. 

I think I have confused you..... so I'll elaborate.... I don't want to be Kim Kardashian or Kate Middleton, but I would very much like to be Kelly Fleming.

Who is Kelly Fleming, you might ask?

Kelly Fleming is the woman who gets to live in this beautiful home, in these beautiful surroundings, and, to crown it all, spends her days making wine! 

The owner of Kelly Fleming Wines built a French inspired house and winery in the beautiful Napa Valley region in 1998.

 

Both the home and winery are clad in ancient-looking limestone siding and topped with red-clay roof tiles imported from France. Both buildings have French terra-cotta floor pavers inside and out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly works closely with her daughter Colleen, running the business and handling much of the day to day work, while her son, Robert, handles sales and marketing.    

The interior of the house is quite simply furnished with neutral colours and some antique furniture and light fixtures in the mix. The overall impression is one of timeless good taste. 

Both the house and the winery feature oversized steel doors and windows that allow views onto the magnificent landscape beyond.

 

The kitchen is kept simple and uncluttered and has a wonderful flow to the outdoors.

 

 

 

The tasting room of the winery has an inviting feel and leads out onto a covered patio, again with a wonderful view.

 

So I think I would be very happy being Kelly. Do you want to be Kelly too, or are you more of a Kim or a Kate?

Till next time

Sharon x

Sources:
http://galleryhip.com/kelly-fleming-wine.html
http://wherewomencook.com/2013/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kelly-Fleming-Wines.jpg
http://www.californiahomedesign.com/house-tours/cellar-seller-calistoga-winery-wows/slide/7991
http://tiedemannonwines.com/blog/2429/
http://www.wine-muse.com/wp-content/flagallery/kelly-fleming/tasting-room.jpg
http://cdn2.gbot.me/photos/pa/bC/1338399846/-Kelly_Fleming_Wines-20000000002984469-500x375.jpg
http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204632204577128570227433752#1

Tempting Trays

Containment .... the action of keeping something under control or within limits.

 I'm not talking about terrorists here or even teenagers  ..... just the stuff that accumulates on coffee tables or dressing tables or any other surface in the home. This is where the humble tray comes in handy. 

The selection of decorative and practical  items that adorn our coffee tables look so much more attractive and less haphazard when placed on a pretty tray.

 A drinks tray can be both stylish and functional. It could be an antique silver tray holding your vintage decanters or a more contemporary tray holding bottles, glasses, ice bucket and lemons for when you are entertaining.

 

Great styling by Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home

Another area where trays can be very useful is on a dressing table or bathroom vanity. Perfect for keeping those everyday make up items, perfumes, jewelry and toiletries corralled in an attractive way.

 And finally, a beautiful tray on a kitchen counter or island can turn your utensil storage into a gorgeous still life.

 

Now that you are convinced that you need to get yourself a couple of pretty trays, you need look no further than NetDécor for an excellent selection in different materials, shapes and sizes. Here is a small sample....



And you can choose your favourites from the comfort of your home.

So don't delay, visit   NetDécor   now.

  Till next time

Sharon x

Image source:

1. MJ Designs Florida, 2. Jessie Miller, 3. K Sarah Designs, 4. Stone Gable, 5. Home Interior Design Info, 6. Venturanaba.com 7. Emily A Clark, 8. Anything Savvy and Chic, 9. Classic Casual Home 10. Lonny, 11. Delight by Design, 12. Laura Casey Interiors 13. Pink Bow.net 14. House Beautiful, 15 Pinterest, 16 Nell Hill's Blog 17. The Old Painted Cottage 18. For the Love of a House