Dreaming {by invitation}

Dreams are such a fun thing.  I have so many but there is one that keeps jumping out at me.  I think it maybe more of a wish than a dream but I am truly not sure what the difference is any more.

 I dream of having a wonderful place in France to spend time in with my family, when I say time I mean real time where we eat together outside, we cook together, take hikes and walks and learn about the surrounding areas.  A home base to travel to new worlds together, just us, just for fun!

 

This beautiful home would be filled with my favorite of all favorites!  Astier de Villatte dishes and furnishings mixed with amazing French finds from Brocantes and local artisans.  Things would be striped down and natural just like the surroundings and the food.  It would be amazing we would cook and read.

We would ride bikes around just so we could see everything and stop anywhere. 

Eating outside as often as possible would be the norm..

My mind might even be free enough to have time to create some new classics based on old methods.

 

I would have the time and patience to learn how to draw and possibly paint.

A girl can dream right!

What about you what do you dream about?

Please take a minute to stop by and see everyone who participated today!!

MARSHAHARRIS

http:www.splenderosa.blogspot.com/

TISH JETT

http://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.com/

YVONNEPRATT

http://stonegable.blogspot.com/

CHARLOTTAWARD

http://spaceforinspiration.blogspot.com/

GREETLEFEVRE

http://belgianpearls.blogspot.com/

CATHERINEROBINSON

http://www.catherinerobinsoncashmere.com/

ANNIEBOUTERSE

http://plumsiena.blogspot.com/

COTYFARQUHAR

http://cotyfarquhar.blogspot.com/

DEBORAHPETERSON

http://www.dumbwittellher.com/

DUSTJACKETATTIC, Debra

http://dustjacketattic.blogspot.com/

TINA

http://theenchantedhome.blogspot.com/

MONATHOMPSON

http://providenceltddesign.com/

FIFIFLOWERS

http://www.fififlowers.com/

JACQUELINEMUMFORD

http://home-biba.blogspot.com/

KARINJANSKY

http://lapouyette-unddiedingedeslebens.blogspot.com

VICKIARCHER

http://frenchessence.blogspot.com/

CECILIAGONZALEZ

http://desdemventana.blogspot.com/

RENEEGRANIER & ANGELA FOSTER

http://underspanishmoss.com/

LISA

http://amidprivilege.com

FRANCINE GARDNER

interieurs.com blog

CHRISTINA FLUEGGE

http://greigedesign.blogspot.com/

STACEYBEWKES

quintessence.com

LEANNSHULTZ

http://linenandlavender.blogspot.com/

LENE

http://theessenceofthegoodlife.blogspot.com/

SHARIMILLER

http://www.littlebluedeer.com/

SHARONSANTONI

http://myfrenchcountryhome.blogspot.com/

KARENMALAN

PasGrand-Chose Blog

http://athousandmiles-k.blogspot.com/

Also don't miss your chance to enter our giveaway!! 

 
images via bippity boppity boo, roost, french house, pinterest and the chair artwork is a piece made for greige/mysparrow by Patricia at PVE. 


 

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Savannah

On Chatham SquareI fell in love with the city the first time I wandered the squares and tree lined streets a few years back. On our way to Florida it had been on our must-see list. At that time we only had two nights and the children were much younger. There was just time for a trolley tour and a few short walks among the small park like squares in the historic downtown.We had to part

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Savannah

On Chatham SquareI fell in love with the city the first time I wandered the squares and tree lined streets a few years back. On our way to Florida it had been on our must-see list. At that time we only had two nights and the children were much younger. There was just time for a trolley tour and a few short walks among the small park like squares in the historic downtown.We had to part

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Shopping on La Cienega: Maison au Natural No. 819

 

Love the hanging baskets!

This reminds me of the shop he had at South Coast Plaza so long ago.

 Love the pup!

My love for the vintage framed flags never ends!

Design details are so important to a shop and to your home.

Little collections make everything seem so much more interesting.

Astier de Villatte and vintage subway signs- yes please!

 

I am totally loving those lights!

 

I recently had a chance to do a little shopping in LA. 

I visited La Cienega for an event and had a little time to spare so I was able to stop by some of the fantastic shops.  Everyone was very sweet and welcoming and the displays and pieces were absolutely wonderful.  Each shop is unique and full of great inspiration.  

As you know I am a big fan of Dan Marty and when I walked into his newest shop for the first time it was just as I had imagined, creative and full of the most wonderful things!  

Visit the shop:

Maison Au Naturel

9AM - 5PM Monday-Friday, 11AM - 4PM Saturday

(310) 657-1002

819 La Cienega Boulevard

West Hollywood, CA 90069

See my other posts on Dan here and here.

Also the Lovely Angela and Renee over at Under Spanish Moss were kind enough to interview me over lunch a little while back.  Check it out here!!

images by christina for greige

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Guest bath and a bit of My Paris...

These are a couple of my favorite images from my last trip to Paris.. I am so excited to be going back...More about that to come this week!

Now onto business... Here is a peek at my guest bath idea board. I made this last week and it is funny because it has already had some changes. I found the perfect little dresser piece to replace the open bamboo style piece on here while I was at the flea market. I was so amazed to find exactly what I had wanted. Now it just has to be refinished and installed. I am keeping my fingers crossed that my vision is going to work!

What do you think?  This is just a shell really - there are some missing details but when it comes to my house I am a little more design as you go.

Also, don't miss your chance to win from Shabby Apple!!

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* Give - away * winner *

We have a winner! Melissa from the lovely blog Reverie is the lucky winner of my last week's give - away!Congratulations, I hope this will be a guiding light during the move into your new home! New beginnings are filled with promise and are wonderful opportunities to turn a fresh - green page!!Mel, please contact me for your address, so I can mail the book out to you! I found a few other samples

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* Give - away * winner *

We have a winner! Melissa from the lovely blog Reverie is the lucky winner of my last week's give - away!Congratulations, I hope this will be a guiding light during the move into your new home! New beginnings are filled with promise and are wonderful opportunities to turn a fresh - green page!!Mel, please contact me for your address, so I can mail the book out to you! I found a few other samples

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Eco - chic Emily Anderson leads to my first give- away

A few weeks ago I was approached by Emily's PR office and asked if I would be interested to introduce Emily Anderson and her latest book' Eco -Chic Home' to my readers. After learning about her and seeing her books I readily agreed. Her philosophy, ideas for green living and her radical attitude to a more sustainable life had me immediately interested.I subscribe to many of her ideas. Mindful

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Eco - chic Emily Anderson leads to my first give- away

A few weeks ago I was approached by Emily's PR office and asked if I would be interested to introduce Emily Anderson and her latest book' Eco -Chic Home' to my readers. After learning about her and seeing her books I readily agreed. Her philosophy, ideas for green living and her radical attitude to a more sustainable life had me immediately interested.I subscribe to many of her ideas. Mindful

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HGTV dream home 2010

HGTV dream home 2010- New Mexico

HGTV is considered to be America’s leader in lifestyle as well as home planning. It is distributed to over millions of people in US. Since the show is popular, it is said to have hit the list of the cable TV networks. This is only because of the likings of the people that results in making it one of the most liked shows.

Hgtv Dream House: House in New Mexico

There have been numerous series of the HGTV dream home. 2010 HGTV dream home is proposed to be held in New Mexico at Sandia Park. The 2010 HGTV dream home is going to feature modern style Pueblo adobe house in the Campbell Ranch’s gated community in New Mexico.

Hgtv Dream House: Hgtv Dream

The dream home 2010 is set between the excellent scenic beauties of the mountain ranges with a wide set up on three acre land area. The dream home covers an area of 3900 square feet and the estimated cost after the completion of the project is said to be $1.5. Sandia Park which is a part of the Turquoise Trail of New Mexico which is a National byway that is stretching to over 1500 acres is chosen as the location for conducting HGTV dream home 2010.

Hgtv Dream House: Home View

The community where the Dream Home 2010 is building is located between the two major cities that is Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The home is set with in the breath taking natural surroundings where one also has the opportunity for hiking, golfing, biking and skiing.

Hgtv Dream House: Hgtv Room

The Dream Home 2010 is going to feature three bathrooms, three bedrooms, home theatre, gourmet kitchen, guest casita and home office.

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