Breezy Bedrooms

As we are entering summer here in South Africa (although it seems someone forgot to tell the weatherman since I am typing this in the pouring rain!) I thought it appropriate to post some pictures of summery, breezy, light and airy bedrooms. Bedrooms that open up to the elements, often with bare floorboards, decorated in whites or pastels. They speak to me of morning lie-ins, doors and windows wide open, letting in the wonderful sunshine, or lazy afternoon naps escaping the searing heat of the day.

 

Till next time

Sharon x

Images: 1, 5. Unknown, 2, 12. Coastal Living, 3. Seawashed Blog, 4. Decorpad, 6. Winston's Roost Blog, 7. Veranda, 8. Style Files 9. Pinterest, 10. Estilio Rustico Blog 11. Lux Interiors 13. House Beautiful.

The smallest room in the house

In South Africa we usually call them cloakrooms or guest loos. They seem to be called powder rooms in America and I'm not sure what they are called in other parts of the world. They are often the smallest rooms in our homes and a room where we can be quite indulgent, where form can be more important than function. The basins don't have to handle anything heavy duty, just some gentle hand washing. They don't have to contain a myriad of toiletries, just some luxury soap and hand lotion, beautiful linen hand towels, some flowers and a scented candle or fragrant room spray. It is a room where we can spoil and indulge our guests, make them feel special and pampered. Here are some of my favourites.

The stone or cement basins and rustic elements are so beautiful....

Gorgeous metal basins....

Lovely, feminine versions.....

 

More contemporary styles....

 ....and finally, my version. My boys have been banned from using it. Accuracy is not their strong point so it really wouldn't be fair to my guests! :)  

Till next time

Sharon x

Image credits: 1. housetohome.co.uk, 2. House Beautiful, 3. Cote de Texas, 4 & 5. Gap Interiors, 6.  Pinterest, 7 & 17. Providence Ltd, 8. Velvet & Linen, 9. John Saladino, 10. nationalkrugerpark.co.za, 11. Art and Decoration Mag, 12. Morrells Boutique Venue, 13. citified.blogspot.com 14. materialgirlsblog, 15 Garden and Home Mag, 16 James Macdonald Photography, 18. Homebunch, 19. Unknown, 20. Roses and Rust

Wonderful wicker

It is early Sunday morning here in South Africa. My husband is away in New Zealand, my 9 year old twins are away at a sleepover, my older 2 boys are still fast asleep and I am very content in bed with a cup of coffee,  a sleeping puppy and my laptop, taking advantage of the peace and quiet to compile a new blog post.

I love the casual feel of wicker chairs paired with a rustic table for informal dining!

 

  

One can just imagine this table filled with luscious Mediterranean fare like meze or tapas and, of course, a carafe or two of wine. (I shouldn't be thinking of wine so early in the morning, should I?)

I like this idea of interspersing wicker with upholstered chairs. Make sure your kids use the wicker ones!

I love the cabinet in the background and the contrast between the crystal chandelier and the rustic wicker.

These chairs look more like banana leaf than wicker, but pretty all the same. Love the lanterns.

What a lovely, cozy room.

There is something very comforting about wicker.

Love the stone fireplace.

Beautiful vaulted ceiling and lantern!

This home is in Simonstown, a naval base just outside Cape Town - hence the naval references.

Love those chairs!

Love this table!

 

While I am content in bed with my puppy and my laptop - I would be even more content breakfasting here with my husband and a view of the Eiffel tower! (Just in case my husband is reading this.)

Till next time

Sharon x

Images: 1. Isobel Lopez Quesada, 2. Estilo Rustico, 3. Cote Quest Mag 4.www. francevacantionvilla.com, 5. Decorpad, 6, 8 & 9. Gap Interiors, 7. Unknown, 10. House and Leisure mag, 11. Room Seventeen blog, 12, LaGrange Interiors 13. The Honeymoon Project

Summer Holiday

I think I've found the place where I want to spend my summer holiday this year!

Away from the madding crowd, with the beach on my doorstep, this house on South Africa's west coast would be perfect.

A lovely big, open living area, casually furnished and filled with light.

Room to breathe....

I would rustle up some magical seafood suppers in this kitchen...

A dining table big enough for our family and then some.....

The main bedroom has wraparound views....

From the outside looking into the main bedroom.

This bedroom has it's own fireplace.

There are 2 bedrooms that have their own little kitchenette and sitting area, perfect for grandparents or visiting friends.

Inviting rooms for children...

...including a play area.

The family bathroom. 

A quick stroll to the sea.

Easy beach living...

Should I make up a bed for you?

Till next time

Sharon x

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