Flowery

Well, you know what they say, "April showers bring May flowers, unless, of course, it rains in February then maybe you'll get flowers in March but you never know because we live in Missouri* and not Texas which is really the only unfortunate thing about living in Missouri, that it's not Texas not that it sometimes rains in February because that never happens except this year, which is totally weird." Yep they say that. 


Annnyyyway ...

All of these lovely images are from The English Home April 2012.  I can't get enough flowery goodness this spring.  If I had that last bedroom I would never leave, which wouldn't be hard because it looks like the kind of place that has staff to bring you stuff like mac 'n' cheese and biscuits and coffee.  

This magazine is always a treat when I find it.  I found it at my local grocery store, but you can also get a subscription HERE 

*Okayyy, I don't actually live in Missouri, but I'm like 1/10 of a mile into Kansas and I can't in good conscious claim Kansas because I'm a Tiger, a True Son (except I'm a daughter).  

The English Home {Part 2}

William Yeoward's country home in the Cotswolds.  In the words of Borat, "It's a very nice."

The Boot Room

The Kitchen

Looks very different from the kitchen that appeared in the August 1997 issue of Elle Decor.

 The Drawing Room

The Library 

The Bedroom

The Blue Room (note: everyone should have a blue room)

Have a lovely weekend y'all!

The English Home {Part I}

I picked up this magazine called The English Homewhile I was doing my daily grocery run.*  There is so much loveliness in one issue that I feel I must share it with you. It's a moral imperative.  It's also a 2 parter.

Lately, I've been drawn to soft floral fabrics and beautiful wood pieces.  How gorge are those built-in cabinets?

I love how the inside of the fireplace is decorated with old photos.  Cozy! 

I love an eat-in kitchen.  I mean, let's not pretend we're all fancy with servants.  I am the servant in my house.  Imagine that stove backsplash with blue and white delft tile.  It would probably send me over the edge. (Edward would look at that picture and say, "Dah Dah" in a really low raspy voice.  He's serious about dogs)

Ahhh girlyness = happiness ...

I know, right? So refreshing.  

Then there was this little page that had me ultra-covetous of beautiful things.  

I mean look at the curves on this baby ... 

John Lewis Biggins Drinks Trolley

Brights of Nettlebed Althorp Mahogany and Rosewood Cocktail Cabinet

Adam Williams Design 

Clock House Furniture

Hutson Bespoke 

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. Makin' meh drool lahk a little baybay. Sighh....


*yes, I go to the grocery store almost daily.  It's completely inefficient, but I'm too ADD to remember everything I need.  I even make lists! I also hate having too much food that will spoil if I don't eat it.  It's the opposite of The Suze who always has a stocked refrigerator).