Painted Red

one of the great benefits of wood, is that you can paint it, strip it, repaint, sand it down, varnish it, stain it ... you get it, don't you?

here are three great examples of how a coat of red, in this instance has totally livened up

the individual spaces....

how awesome is this staircase - so much more interesting in a vibrant red!!!

and a gorgeous old wooden seat for the patio .....

tea anyone???

Images: Country Living

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Gena

Cabbages & Roses Inspiration

Cabbages & Roses do the most wonderful products (decor & clothes) in a romantic country style .....

Enjoy!!!

Images:  Cabbages & Roses

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Using natural materials in decor

my favorite colouring - white or off white with natural materials and textures to enhance the scheme ...

a selection of gorgeous lived in rooms to inspire you ...

Images from Home Life Australia

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Gena

The Red Pantry

Are pantries a thing of the past? or, are they back in vogue?

All I know is that I do not have one, and would LOVE one  .... okay don 't get me wrong we have loads of cupboards in our spacious kitchen, but it's not the same ....  I'd love to be able to store my vases and jam jars and, and, and ... in neat rows, have eveything I need at hand ....it's also reminiscent of times gone by ....well you get it don't you?

This image from Home Life appeals not only because it is part of a pantry, but because it's orderly, has perfect packing shelves, is a crazy vibrant red and is decorated with old "posters"...... just perfect!!

how about you? do you have a pantry? do you think it's a necessity in our kitchen space?

Image from Home Life Australia

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Gena