A Seventeenth-Century English Manor

Going on Day 2 of being snowed-in and I'm reminded why I put so much effort into making my home comfy and cozy.  I don't mind being snowed-in for a couple of days.  Edward hates clothes so leaving the house on a normal day is quite the task.  Usually, by the time I get him dressed I need a nap (and maybe a drink).  He's a home-body like me so he's happy to play with his toys and make forts (or "nests" as he calls them).  And I like to grab a snack and watch him play.  Snow days = eating days. <br /><br />I had a moment this morning to flip through my new Jan/Feb 2014 <a href="http://www.theenglishhome.co.uk/home">The English Home</a>, and I found a place I wouldn't mind lounging around on a snow day.  Naturally, it's a beautiful English Manor because I have to be all high-maintenance.  This pretty house known as Cornwell Manor has been home to the same family for the past 60 years.  How fun would it be to live in your childhood home (especially if it's a manor)?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zhukAkAkFEBIbsNAs8SctnwHHyctFiLcLJ4yEE6Mr3w5m4E0B8u5EdOLhdQSvj2pduORdXClUXlJZeB9Nqa9qhY38LWSVnHC2XCLJHkYeWkeMS4Tad99559kLKfr3gS9qFGgdh85Vlc/s1600/IMG_9778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zhukAkAkFEBIbsNAs8SctnwHHyctFiLcLJ4yEE6Mr3w5m4E0B8u5EdOLhdQSvj2pduORdXClUXlJZeB9Nqa9qhY38LWSVnHC2XCLJHkYeWkeMS4Tad99559kLKfr3gS9qFGgdh85Vlc/s1600/IMG_9778.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><br /><br />How gorgeous is that armoire? And the chintz in the red room?  I'm pretty sure my best friend's mom had that chintz on her sofas in their library.  I spent a few Texas snow days drinking Dr. Pepper, eating goldfish and watching Saved By The Bell on those sofas.  I'm amazed she didn't make us sit on a blanket or plastic wrap! <br /><br />The blue and white kitchen is adorable, too.  I love how the interiors in this magazine, while beautiful, are accessible.  Like you can picture yourself standing in even the fanciest room.  Natural wrinkles in a fabric cushion or pillow are not steam-ironed into oblivion.  That's what I want my house to feel like: pretty not precious. <br /><br />

A Seventeenth-Century English Manor

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The Exquisite Series: Aerostation

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgfKguoK9muIQZCPNl6FaAwCCi42RJbYDIQeFpKyHO48f8x0B-KJwB48Usg5gJ_-V-AjpqOGqNPwgpqtV9YMF2ezMpTv2ZDIWK6e4bKagGoP0eBjOYodcsaU2aTnYmN8fLWCObBggKDU/s640/blogger-image-1996246046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgfKguoK9muIQZCPNl6FaAwCCi42RJbYDIQeFpKyHO48f8x0B-KJwB48Usg5gJ_-V-AjpqOGqNPwgpqtV9YMF2ezMpTv2ZDIWK6e4bKagGoP0eBjOYodcsaU2aTnYmN8fLWCObBggKDU/s640/blogger-image-1996246046.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first entry in this wonderful little book, and I'm already inspired.  I love a clear blue sky adorned with unexpected hot-air balloons.  It's one of those sights I <i>always</i> take a moment to enjoy.  I can't say that about many things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If I can't have big bright balloons constantly floating outside my window, I can <span style="font-size: small;">perhaps</span> bring it indoors.  I've seen many versions of a beautiful antique hot air balloon chandelier used on occasion, and I've always loved the bit of whimsy it brings to the space.  I would use it above a deep claw-footed tub in a bathroom filled with antiques and Leontine Linens.  <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/aerostation/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=112434044" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Aerostation" border="0" height="600" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/PkpjKwfd83BtjSBgYGvBTA/cid/112434044/id/2qDBDbaN4xG39IIam_7EJQ/size/c600x600.jpg" title="Aerostation" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">* <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2014/01/have-exquisite-weekend.html">The Exquisite Series</a> is inspired by the joyfully, frivolous little book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385529694/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0385529694&linkCode=as2&tag=thegift03-20">Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0385529694" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></span>

The Exquisite Series: Aerostation

The first entry in this wonderful little book, and I'm already inspired.  I love a clear blue sky adorned with unexpected hot-air balloo...

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Mood Board Monday: I Love Blue and White

Morning friends!  For <a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/2014/02/the-february-blue-and-white-bash.html">The Pink Pagoda's February Blue and White Bash</a>, I decided to put a little grouping together of a few blue and white things I love.  <br /><br /><br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/love_blue_white/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=blogger&id=112310999" target="_blank"><img alt="I Love Blue and White" border="0" force="1" height="670" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/Mxm2bAFd0fCoDrKSu6d2lg/cid/112310999/id/8Gl--o2M4xGNO4ABm_7EJQ/size/c600x670.jpg" title="I Love Blue and White" width="600" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/love_blue_white/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=blogger&id=112310999" target="_blank"></a><br /></small></div></div>1.  <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/building-garden/urns/large-glazed-blue-white-porcelain-fishbowl-china-ca-1875/id-f_949322/">1st Dibs Large Glazed Blue and White Fishbowl </a><br />2.  <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/blue-coral-sculpture-on-glass-base/?bnrid=3117500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std">Williams-Sonoma Home Blue Coral Sculpture on a Glass Base </a><br />3.  <a href="http://claridgeandking.com/content/original-his-hers-shirt">Claridge + King The Original His Is Hers Shirt</a> - I wear mine all the time   <br />4.  <a href="http://dporthaultparis.com/towels/jet-de-fleurs-blue">D. Porhault Jete de Fleurs Terry Towel</a><br />5.  <a href="http://www.thepinkpagoda.biz/product-p/tpp50237.htm">The Pink Pagoda Blue and White Jar</a><br />6.  <a href="http://www.swoozies.com/product/196988">Swoozies Chinoiserie Navy Oval Tray </a><br />7.  <a href="http://www.luisaviaroma.com/index.aspx#ItemSrv.ashx|SeasonId=59I&CollectionId=047&ItemId=5&SeasonMemoCode=actual&GenderMemoCode=women&CategoryId=&SubLineId=shoes&PID=2687457&AID=10704349&utm_source=CommissionJunction">Chiara Ferragni Spaghetti Kiss Denim Loafers</a> - seriously, how cute? <br />8.  <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/blue_willow_case_by_the_pink_pagoda_iphone_5_cover-179403078565690851">The Pink Pagoda Blue Willow iPhone 5 Case</a><br />9.  <a href="http://www.tivol.com/catalog/product/1279/Penny-Preville-Yellow-Gold-Earrings">Penny Preville Yellow Gold Earrings</a> - a girl can dream <br />10.  <a href="http://shop.kerrysteele.com/product/thinking-on-the-stairs">Kerry Steele "Thinking on the Stairs" </a><br /><br /><br />

Mood Board Monday: I Love Blue and White

Morning friends!  For The Pink Pagoda's February Blue and White Bash , I decided to put a little grouping together of a few blue and whi...

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