white, rustic and modern

The following are shared ideas and article-power of white- for a friend. These are for you MS - esp. the white and green bedroom reminds me of yours....

another one

Here is another great example of old and new from Cookie magazine pasadena house. I love the prints in the kitchen seating area, kids rooms. Love it all. My fav. home mags Domino and Cottage Living - are no longer being published so I don't have my monthly inspiration any more. Also, I cannot share some of those ideas online but have them sitting right in front of me(kept the old mags that I cannot part with) too many good things... Darn.

new and old

I have always been drawn towards old or antique furniture, objects, etc. It's in my blood and was around it as a child going antiquing with my mother at a small age. Lots of great memories. But when I married an architect things swayed a bit more modern. I was out of my comfort zone for awhile and learned to appreciate it through him and while working for a interior designer - they both taught me lots about clean lines and the simplicity of forms, which I now love more than anything. So at our house I try to blend the two and sometimes things get out of balance - too much of one look. I quite like it to make a more sparse look feel more homey with an older piece whether it's a vintage lamp, artwork, print, basket for books, table, etc. I came across this mixing old and new article that had some great tips. There is not a right or wrong obviously but putting your personal stamp on what you love in your home - a reflection of you (colors, patterns, materials).

curry

If you like curry at all, you should try this dish cashew curry recipe. I have a fav. food site called 101 cookbooks and have always admired the dishes she posts. I have never taken one on (from this site) quite frankly cause I forget about it but need to remember it big time. But this one is so good and you can use the left over veggies as a side for another meal.

DELISH!