Friday, February 20, 2009

Colorful Rooms: A Breath of Fresh (Spring) Air

This has been a great week in bloggy world, I gotta say...my eyes are tired. Too many posts, so little time!

Today Julia at Hooked on Houses is having her Hooked on Friday party and Melissa at The Inspired Room is having her Beautiful Life party, so I am Hooked on Beautiful Spaces. The kind that are so gorgeous they make feel like a am living a beautiful life. There. Got it all in the same post.

Not much to say today.. just simply wanted to share with you some beautiful, cheerful, sunny rooms. It's cold here and I am in need of Spring. So envision yourself in these beautiful spaces soaking up the sun and enjoying THIS BEAUTIFUL LIFE.

Look closely at the pictures, imagine how you can take these ideas and use them in your home. Add warmth, color, and fresh flowers (when possible) to bring your senses to life.

Rearrange your furniture so that you may enjoy conversation with your guests and bring better flow to the rooms.

Try simple changes that make you want to be at home, not run away from clutter and unpleasant surroundings.

There...doesn't that make you appreciate the beautiful world we live in? It works for me.

Now go forth and make something pretty. Have a great weekend everyone!

~Misti

Photos: Country Living, my favorite.

16 comments:

coco said...

Yes, it has been a great week in the blog world and I have spent way too much time there...back to reality today! These pictures are beautiful they make me long for spring even more! Love the exterior shots...where did you find these?

Misti of Studio M Designs said...

Shoot! Thanks for reminding me Coco, I forgot my photo credits... on my way to edit now. Country Living, of course.
~Misti

PAT said...

A beautiful post! Lovely rooms and outdoors!

Amber said...

That's what I did for my post. How funny. Those pictures are pretty too.

Country Living is my fave too. And BHG. Okay, really, I have a lot of faves, but Country Living is one of my favorites faves. :)

Deidra said...

*Sigh* Spring is on the way! Thanks so much for the pretties.

Kim~HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs said...

Wow, those are beautiful pictures, Misti! Very springy...exactly what I needed to see.

Miss Sandy said...

I love the lively blue interior! The hen and chicks under the table remind me of my great aunt who had a stone set in her front yard. Sweet memory, thanks!

Kimm at Reinvented said...

Simply stunning! I too am longing for spring, thanks for sharing.

Fifi Flowers said...

LOve the 3 rd photo of the table!

Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...

These pictures are all beautiful, but I was especially taken by the one with the tulips. Looks like such a happy, sunny space to hang out in. Thanks for sharing! :-)

Imelda said...

thank you for visiting my site and for the sweet comment on my post on ambiance. Your site is a breath of fresh air...simple, refreshing and inspiring!

Gina said...

Beautiful pictures-I'm longing for spring! Unfortunately we've got a few more months to wait here! And yes, I love that green. When the sun bounces off it I looks great!

Anonymous said...

Hello,

I just saw your name over at Rhoda's, nice to meet you, what a lovely post, I live in the NE so seeing flowers was a treat :)

All the best,
Kathy :)
jokaj@comcast.net

Shannan said...

I'm salivating over these photos! I'm a total sucker for chipped-up, painted furniture. That shot of the living room with the painted bench and the white painted trestle table in the back - Swoon! Love the ivy covered chimney, too. Thanks for the lovely inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Hi

Lovely pictures, looks really cosy and homely.
Everything looks alive with colour and inviting. Made me smile.
Thanks

Rue said...

I loved that home too! The living room was especially wonderful with the mix of rustic and elegance :)

rue

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