hearth house

since i spent my morning shopping in london, i thought i should also spend my day perusing this semi-detatched house in the same city.  

those of you who have perused my boards on pinterest know that cosy fireplaces are some of my very favorite things.  which is why appropriately titled hearth house, meticulously remodelled by architects aoc, grabbed hold of my eye.  the fireplaces are truly unique and nothing short of stunning...

then there's the matter of the wood floors, sprawling staircase, and perfectly tucked bookcases!  oh and look at the playing card cutouts in the closet doors in the bottom pic.  

it's always in the details...

xo mrs. french

p.s. don't forget the bunny...do you see him?

via dezeen

retrouvius guest quarters

i am not sure how i feel about the whole guest thing.  often times it feels strange being a guest and in some cases, a bit awkward for me to accept someone into my space.  i guess that's it. it's a matter of space.  somehow, i have to believe that being or receiving a guest in a separate dwelling such as this re-furbished barn would change things greatly...

this guest house would do quite nicely as well...

retrouvius, does guest quarters in just the right way.  an architectural salvage and interior design firm in london that hits every nail on the head.  obviously, each brick, each board, each architectural element is chosen with a specific purpose, or vision in mind; creating a space that is warm, inviting and so special...a home away from home.  the perfect way to welcome a guest or be welcomed as one.

xo mrs. french

all photos take from the retrouvius site, originally spotted on desire to inspire

my happy place...

this is what happens when a talened fashion designer applies her talents to her personal space...  

naja munthe's copenhagen home is stunning; the muted tones, contrasting black pieces and natural elements come together to create a home that is just right...

of course then there's the lovely herringbone floors...

xo mrs. french

images: morten koldby inhouse for mad & bolig via 79 ideas

my happy place...

a home in the french country?  no, brooklyn. i thought i knew exactly what i wanted when it came to my dream home, then this one blew all of my ideas out of the water...

perfectly vintage, yet modern...pristine, yet livable...just enough grown-up, yet so kid friendly...in the middle of the city, yet miles from nowhere (seems so anyway)...this home is such a lovely contradiction.  

via the always impeccable sarah klassen via vogue

my happy place...

for those of you who have followed my bliss for awhile, you may remember me mentioning my "grown-up house"or the type of home i would like if i were to grown-up...silly right?  i am obviously an adult, i am somewhere after 30 for goodness sakes! :)  however, many times i feel as if my taste has yet to catch up with my age.  ok, perhaps it is more the fact that my bank account has yet to catch up with my taste.  regardless, this is officially the home i see for myself when i "grow up."

refined, elegant, and flipping gorgeous...yet not too serious right?  i scroll and i scroll and i scroll...i keep coming back!

xo mrs. french

via style at home

Photography: donna griffith

design by lara mcgraw