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06 February 2011

A home full of stories...

If you are as fascinated as I am about life in France in the XVIIIth century, then you will love this home as much as I do... I know, it does not follow the current trend we see for a clean, neutral palette with basic anchor pieces and minimal accessories, but this is very much what speaks to my heart... A perfect country retreat for a modern day Marie-Antoinette...












 


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30 comments:

  1. GailFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Isabel,
    I love each and every picture! Personally, I'm a bit tired of the all white palette, and love to see great color in a home.
    Thanks for the pictures....:)

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I am so loving this home!! Gosh it is just wonderful with old elegant charm. The moldings in the kitchen are to die for! This is certainly making my heart pitter patter!

    Thanks for sharing!! Now if I could just work this look more into my home!

    The picture of the bedroom with what looks like the top part of an antique picture frame reminded me that, yes, I have one of those and it is hiding under the guest bed. Out it is coming!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    This is beautiful, yes, maybe a bit "cluttered" but authentic!

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  4. summersundays-jwFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I'd like to spend about a month this summer in this house. Do you think they'd like a guest? Love your header. Jan

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  5. WhiteWhispers2uFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    So many things to look at.I love that kitchen~Cheers Kim

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  6. countrycharismaFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Wonderful home and pictures! I love the old scraped chippy paint shelves/bookcase in the bedroom, among many other things. Thanks for sharing this.

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  7. Anji JohnstonFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What an exceptionally beautiful home. I would just sit and gaze at all my beautiful possessions all day if they were mine!

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  8. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Thank you much for sharing with us !
    It is absolutely beautiful !!!

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  9. ClosetFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Oh what an adorable blog, so happy I found you!

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  10. The Tattered CottageFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I LOVE this house! So romantic! The beauty of it all is stunning.
    Toni

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  11. Maria (Magia Mia)February 6, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I'm all about the Old World charm and its lush warmth. Looks like someplace I would've lived in a previous life. :)

    Isabel, it was so nice to meet you at Junk Salvation this weekend! Maybe we'll cross paths again. Ciao, Maria w/Magia Mia (Bossa Nova lover)

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  12. gretchenFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I like it, too...it looks like actual people live there, something missing in most of the 'white' rooms.

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  13. FourSistersInACottageFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    The more the better....why not surround yourself with all that you love. Makes my heart sing and thank you so much for sharing all those photos with us. What Beauty!!!!
    Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)

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  14. Annie MasonFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Thank you for the visual delight! Love the pics - each and every one. I would love to live in this home. It's gorgeous.
    ...Diane

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  15. time worn interiorsFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    That house is fabulous! I could live there!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  16. Kindred RosesFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Wow, how beautiful!! Hope you had a great show at Junk Salvation!
    Hugs
    Julie

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  17. OrmoluluFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    . . . no minimalist here--I LOVE it! See ya at Ruffles & RUST, Isabel!

    xo Debi

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  18. Andy's AtticFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Very charming....love the staircase. It was good to see you Sat. Hope you had a good sale.
    Annette

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  19. CrystalFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Wow!! This is my kind of home....comfy with things everywhere!!! I lovely mix of primitive with all the wood and pretty!!!! I love it!!!

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  20. Uncovered RubyFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    So beautiful. I love the wood stairs, the white washed wood beams, the architecute, it's all quite stunning. I love color and these pictures are wonderful! Lisa ;-)

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  21. vicki archerFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful images....xv

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  22. leahFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    hi isabel...what a great post and love, love love the architecture of the house

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  23. lvroftiquesFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Now that's what I'm talkin' about!! Dreamy imperfect perfection!!*sighs* Vanna

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  24. Cynthia Banks@aloveofthepastFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Dear Isabel, I loved this post so much that I discussed it on my own blog today, with absolute credit to you of course. Please check it out:
    http://aloveofthepast-cynthia.blogspot.com

    I so much enjoy your blog - never miss it. Thanks Cynthia

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  25. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Love this post. The rooms are so beautiful.Really like the staircase!

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  26. BohemianFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I LOVE this Home, do you know whose Home it is and what site we could visit to see more of this Owner's Style? It speaks to my Heart too... thanks so much for sharing it!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  27. CarolineFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Really, really gorgeous!!

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  28. suzeeezFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    What an awesome home. I'd love to take a walk through there to really look at everything. I love that fireplace too ! :o) Sue

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  29. 1 Funky WomanFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    This is absolutely what I am wishing for in my house. I'm trying to do the vintage cozy feel where you can just curl up with a good book and forget about the rest of the world. I love it!

    I'm gonna drool on these for a while!

    Megan

    http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com

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  30. The Cranky QueenFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love this home...I am eclectic by heart and I am definitely not into the "minimalist" approach...Plus, give me color anytime. As a decorator, I think that the white and burlap is a phase that will soon be outlived. Thanx for sharing! Tiff

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