Take me away...Cottage Love #19

The sights and sounds outside as I pen this post are of five foot snow drifts and howling winds. My coastal town was hit pretty hard by the storm and the high tides. Many people had to be evacuated this morning. I am thankful that I live far enough from the tides and that I am still with power...

I have no plans to travel to a warm climate this winter. (We may try to sneak away to Florida for a long weekend but nothing is planned) I do however dream of tropical beaches and warm sunny days. I have never been to Harbour Island but you can bet it's on the top of my travel list.

This home designed by Allesandra Branca is a chic, colorful, cheery getaway. Just what we all could use by the end of January in New England!

 Images via Lonny Magazine. 

Off to enjoy...

open fields, lazy days, frosty beer, home cooked meals, outdoor fires + family..I'll return on Friday - Have a great week!

images: Jose Villa, via the little big house, flickr, Camilla at Home, Laura Resen, Domino Scan by Shelter, Jose Villa

Nantucket Love - Collage - Part One

Ahh, I just returned from a long {but too short} weekend in Nantucket! It is one of my favorite places to visit! The picturesque town, homes, gardens and beaches are perfect, {seriously flawless}. I'll be posting a few of my snapshots tomorrow {I didn't have time this morning}..so I'll leave you with a "mood-board" collage today! My wish is to own a small cottage there one day!

so many people own vintage jeeps and land cruisers on the island - i love the one pictured above!

The exterior of Jeffrey Bilhuber's cottage {I posted the interior before and after's last year here}

Make sure to visit Cheryl Fudge's (a friend of a friend) "fashion camp" when you visit!

images: 2 + 3 via Urban Grace, from her trip there last year!

Off to Nantucket...

Well not until Friday ..but I'm very much looking forward to the get away so I thought I'd start my week with a "tribute" to this beautiful island..I've been spending at least one long weekend a year in Nantucket for about fifteen years now{in my early 20's it was more like every other summer weekend}. If I can sneak away now for one or two weekends to this pristine escape, I'm thrilled.

We're intentionally taking the 2 hour 20 min. "slow boat" {above} in order to decompress {plus my son loves it}. Nantucket although a fairly traditional place, laced in maritime history has just the right amount of fresh modernity, because of it's bevy of interesting people, fabulously evolving shops + a slew of yummy restaurants! What's traditional stays that way, so Nantucket has retained it's historical architectural beauty and pristine landscape + beaches.

I'm of the mindset that the interior of a home needs to relate to the architectural envelope; in straightforward terms, it just makes sense..but historical interiors that mirror the past can feel sooo drab, they also don't tend to meet the needs of today's lifestyles..I'll stop babbling now, case in point, the Nantucket residence pictured below infuses just the right amount of history with forward thinking!!

All Images: New England Home Magazine, designers: Bierly-Drake Associates

Escape

to an island retreat

to your backyard

to the beach

to a lake house

to the mountains

it doesn't matter where, just take some time for your-self this weekend!

I'm taking off for a few days for some much needed R+R, enjoy the long weekend. I'll be sure to do a July 4th post, as it's one of my favorite holidays!

Images: Lloyd Ralphs Design

Tis' the season...........

Summer is hands-down my favorite time of year in New England! I'll take a day at the beach with sandals over a day in a snow-suit anytime! Cheers to summer - so glad you're here!

My wardrobe will feel something along the lines of these sandals and this Kurta this summer..throw in a pair of cut off jean shorts and I'll be good to go with my kids..I'd dress it up a bit for work!

OKAY - Yes Please to the bracelet!

Sweet dining set..

My sister and I always talk about how great it would be to have a pool someday..This would do!

images: Windsor Smith, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Kurta from Calypso, Shoes: Barney's, I think this was Domino, Country Living, ?, Seaton Surf, via Tammy Mitchell, Elle Decor, Coastal Living, Mary Ruffle