Chanel Inspired Home

Decorated by Caroline Endre

Images via Skonahem

I love that purple room.   Perfect images to start my week.

Comfy-Cozy

Images via House to Home

This week I'm inspired with comfortable/cozy spaces that I'd love to experience. Stay tuned for the next comfy post!

Get ready for some kitchen pics!!!!!

In any room, I love to see and appreciate unique qualities.  Big "Captain Obvious" sized uniqueness or teeny-tiny treasures that capture my eye in a sudden double-take of recognition.  Kitchens are the ultimate get-together room in a home where everyone tends to plant themselves.  It doesn't matter whose kitchen I'm in or what style of picture of a kitchen I'm perusing over, I'm looking for that "something" that catches my oh-so-curious eye.  Thank heavens for Homes and Gardens kitchen gallery.  I might have spent some time there obsessing over every...single...kitchen....image.  Here, let me show you:

The conservatory-like style in this kitchen is so bright and inviting.

This country style kitchen is offset beautifully by turquoise accents.

I love the freestanding look of this kitchen.  The island is so casual and I love the butcher block!

Who wouldn't love this french country kitchen with butcher block counter tops and church arched style cabinets?

The green cabinets and floral patterns in this kitchen are so visually attractive.  The slipcovers over these chairs are a particular love of mine!

 I'm totally traditional, so this kitchen is probably my numero uno pick! I love the mantle over the stove in place of a hood.  AWESOME!!!

Modern shelving and seating make this kitchen unique!

Vintage kitchens are always so cute and quaint.  I love the bistro style chairs that were chosen.  Too cute for words.

Here's another darling vintage kitchen with an old stove to prove it!

As always, I'm predictable in my choice of country styles.  I heart these white washed floors!

What's unique in your kitchen?

   I have  roosters and chickens in mine......

Are you Italian?

I get that question alot because I have really dark hair, olive skin, and brown eyes.  No, people I'm scandinavian/welsh.  But, usually my answer is, "I wish!"  You know why?....I'll tell you. Because Italians do it right.  Whether its food, style, furniture, architecture, you name it, it's just right!  I think because I'm so often asked if I'm Italian, I have a small obsession with them (Along with France, chocolate, exercising, clothes, and interior design, to name a few).  Savio Firmino is an Italian designer that uses  ornate pieces and glorious mirrors! 

Did I not say glorious mirrors!  I'm telling you, I CANNOT get enough of these.  Oh and the chandeliers are striking. 

Savio Firmino Images via Home Designing 

I definitely respect his ability to balance the feminine and the masculine parts of his design.  It's all so elegant but, functional as well.

Savio Firmino Images via Luxury Interior Design

A few more Italian delights other than Firmino:

Ultra Luxury Kitchens by Neff Kitchens

Cattelan Italia via The Lennoxx

Images via Cattelan Italia

Image via All Doing

Sigh.....Too Many Wants.

My random wants of Country French inspired pieces from fclstyle.com

Organic Beige Fabric Upholstered Sofa Couch

Butterfly Wall Art, Yellow French Butterfly

Large Metal Wire French Rooster Figurine

Medium French Country Lampshade, Declaration Toile Blue

French Country Prestige Candelabra

Upholstered Skirted Country Chic Settee Sofa

La Declaration Red Rugs