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Casa Antica







I can just see a gorgeous chandelier in this room~
dripping in watery crystals...
...catching sunbeams by day
and dancing 'round the curved ceiling by night.
~Bel Contrasto!








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images 1-3: CASANTICA
chandelier image:  Côté Sud Dec02-Jan03
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Design Daily - iron and glass folding doors



Lovely room for dining.  The ability to fold off the doors completely is wonderful.  It also looks like it would make a great work space.  I can imagine an afternoon spent writing here or with ideas for my latest project spread out in front of me.    What do you think?

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Design Daily - Bayeux Cathedral

The Norman-Romanesque Bayeux Cathedral courtesy of La Maison du Bailli edited by lb for linenandlavender.blogspot.com
Bayeux Cathedral, Normandy France


Bayeux Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux) is a Norman-Romanesque cathedral, located in the town of Bayeux. It is the seat of the Bishop of Bayeux. It was the original home of the Bayeux Tapestry and is a national monument of France.  The site is an ancient one and was once occupied by Roman sanctuaries. The present cathedral was consecrated on 14 July 1077 in the presence of William, Duke of Normandy and King of England. -excerpt Wikipedia 



Image via:  La Maison du Bailli
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Lavender in Provence

Lavender in Provence, courtesy of Avignon-et-Provence, edited by lb for linenandlavender.blogspot.com

Photo courtesy of:  Avignon-et-Provence
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The Simple Life

Roses in Glass, Tuscany Interiors, as seen on linenandlavender.blogspot.com


Roses in Glass, Tuscany Interiors, as seen on linenandlavender.blogspot.com



Kitchen window, Tuscany Interiors, as seen on linenandlavender.blogspot.com



Entry Bench, Tuscany Interiors, as seen on linenandlavender.blogspot.com



Stone-framed view, Tuscany Interiors, as seen on linenandlavender.blogspot.com

Podere La Casina - This farmhouse is the traditional refuge in summer and winter of the family that purchased the property many years ago.  Lovers of the simple life, they take refuge in this rustic hideaway with its splendid views of the surrounding countryside, where the sun climbs and descends in the silent splendor of a natural environment.  Around them grow the olive trees and vines that yield the olive and wine they share with the many friends they have made in the area.  Part of the estate has been left as woodland, which helps to keep the climate cool in the summer and mild in winter...  -excerpt from page 104, Tuscany Interiors


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Photographer:  Gianni Berengo Gardin







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Design Daily - Ville and Casali

Ville and Casali Magazine as seen on linenandlavendernet, http://www.linenandlavender.blogspot.com/2010/03/design-daily-ville-and-casali.html
A cozy guest bedroom tucked away above the living room.


Designed by:  Massimo Prestini
Brescia, Italy


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Ville and Casali Magazine as seen on linenandlavendernet, http://www.linenandlavender.blogspot.com/2010/03/design-daily-ville-and-casali.html
Ville and Casali Magazine as seen on linenandlavendernet, http://www.linenandlavender.blogspot.com/2010/03/design-daily-ville-and-casali.html


Love the layers of texture in this home.  
The old walls, leather chaise, creamy soft pillows and rugs. 



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The grays have it!

Côté Sud Dec 07-Jan08, magnificent chandelier, edited by lb for (l&l)

I've been visiting my parents for a few days. My mom is re-doing her guest bedroom and discussions of paint color have been on-going since I arrived.

Baroque Headboard via Campagne edited by lb for (l&l)

Of course color is relative and never the same from one location to the next. So, although we began with some of the exact tones of a blue gray I've used in California, we are working to hone in on just the right values here in the Idaho light and in relationship to everything else going on in the room.

I've found that just the word "gray" can put some people off from using it in their decor. This may be because the word gray (grey) has long been associated with looking sick, tired or just plain old. It is also an adjective we use to describe a dismal day or something that is faded, dull and worn. Even a gloomy mood is characterized as "gray."


So it's understandable, then, that some may be put off by the very mention of the word as part of their decorating scheme.  However, I've found that -as with most everything in life- it comes down to balance and perspective.  Upon closer inspection (a new perspective) one sees that gray is actually prevalent throughout nature.

Jardins du Botrain via Jardins Maisons, edited by lb for (l&l)

He is the workhorse, the behind-the-scenes element quietly pulling everything together. If you are skeptical, I challenge you to take a closer look. Notice the gray in nature and see what it does to balance and bring out the beautiful qualities of all the hues. If blended into the hue, it gives a richness and depth that the hue alone wouldn't have. And juxtaposing it with other colors offers balance, respite for the eye and structure to the whole scheme.

Olive tree via Jardins-Maisons, edited by lb for (l&l)

Take the olive tree outside my studio here. Its colors mesh well with the gray browns and dusty slate of the stone walls. This tree, with its silver-gray leaves and mushroom-y gray bark is a feature in my garden and beautiful all on its own, however, it also plays an important "supporting role" if you will.  Its gray, muted tones offer contrast and highlight the bright greens of the foxtail and the maiden hair ferns and other plants nearby.  It's the balancing act I spoke of...and one aspect would not be nearly as beautiful -or as interesting- without the other.


l&l at home:  Australian Fern by lb for (l&l)


Pierre du XVIII Jardins-Maisons edited by lb for (l&l)

I've long embraced grays because they are so prevalent in the ancient stone villas and other elements found in the countrysides of Europe that I love so much; not to mention the pewter and zinc metals that I adore. To me, grays are anything but dull and ordinary. Rather, they are distinguished and classic, imparting an elegant, timeless appeal to any design scheme. —Now, these rogue grays in my hair. . . well, that's another story. (Sigh.)









 








 
 



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Photo credits in order of appearance:  
1-Cote Sud Dec07-Jan08; 2-Campagne Magazine; 3-Jardins du Botrain, JM; 4-Jardin Maison; 5-Australian fern, my garden; 6-Pierre Du XVIII, JM;  7-Maisons Cote Ouest; 8-Cote Est Juin-Aout 2001; 9-Cote Sud Aout-Sept 03; 19-Cote Maison; 11-Cote Sud Dec03-Jan04; 12-Cote Sud Fev-Mar05; 13-Cote Sud Dec02-Jan03; 14-Cote Est June-Aout03; 15-Cote Sud Fev-Mar06; 16-Cote Sud Fev-Mar 2006; 17-iceberg roses and lavender, my garden; 18-Cote Sud, Dec02-Jan03; 19-Cote Sud; 20-Cote Ouest, Fev-Mar 05; 21-Ville Giardini Sept 2009; 22-Cote Sud, Avril-Mai 2005; 23&24-Vassalletti Maestri


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