Established Exteriors

Inspired by my sisters' & sister-in-law's faithful blogging habits (Esther Clark's Hipona Consulting,  Leah Clark's Tiddly Bits & Karen Parry's Get the Skinny Fat) I will, once again, try to update my blog with regularity.  Here's to keeping this resolution THIS TIME.....

In spite of the fact that we are building new, I find myself drawn to exteriors that are established, have some wear & tear, some history, some 'ghosts'.  Here are some examples:

{ rustic brick & ivy covered Atlantan Home}

{ 17th C Chateau de Mossiac }

{ established manor home }

{ Francine Gardiner's residence }

It seems to me that contemporary structures don't age as well.  Or perhaps they just haven't been around long enough to be properly tested.

{ pinned by me ~ I don't know the architect }

I do love this concrete house & the landscaping looks verdant so perhaps I am being proven wrong already!!

Have a great weekend, blogland....

J xxo

Woodie Camper

I found this Silver Tear Woodie Camper by Orvis in one of my Vanity Fair magazines.  Having spent my younger days aboard a variety of wooden boats, the combination of clever storage in a teensy space & the use of mahogany & ash woods had me swooning.  Check out the rear galley with a maple countertop & a stainless steel cooler.  The forward interior boasts details like a mattress that converts to a sofa & a fan & awning windows to keep you cool. 

It's not cheap at approximately $30,000 US but compared to the cost of recreational properties maybe it's not a bad deal.  Apparently they can be customized to your specifications.  Who has a craving to hit the open road??

Entertaining Made Simple

Love this post by one of my fave bloggers, The Sleepytime Gal.  She {Nicole Shiffler} is inspiring, fun & R.E.A.L. I never come away from her blog feeling inadequate but always encouraged to see beauty in the everyday life.

She recently blogged about entertaining simply, outside.  Doesn't this look lovely?

{ beef pot pies en plein air }

I'd be thrilled to partake in a meal like this.  You?