Sunday, April 3, 2011

Sunday showhouse.......and you're invited, we have a winner!!



Today I am happy to announce the winner of the Seda France trio. I used random.org and here is my winner! I will be contacting you or feel free to contact me. These are wonderful products that you are sure to enjoy!!

Congratulations......Quintessence!!
Drawing
#5,623

PRIVATE
Seda France Trio
4th drawing held by The Enchanted Home
Completed on Sunday, 3 April 2011 at 12:07:03 UTC
68 entrants, 1 winner
Winners (1)
 1st: quintessence



Thank goodness its Sunday, I need an official "free pass" to feel like I am off duty today. Its been a long and sometimes stressful week and its nice to have a day just to do as I please..though we all know there is no rest for the weary! By the way, saw Jane Eyre which I had been dying to see..it was incredible. I loved it.....the scenery, music and costumes were breathtaking, the homes it was filmed in "knock your socks off" gorgeous in that hauntingly beautiful, cold and somewhat foreboding English castle kind of a way. Hows that for a description? I loved the film adaptation from the well known novel and would recommend it if you enjoy period films. Sunday is a day to take it nice and slow.....so start your day by going on a house tour with me!!First we start off in Lake Michigan, then head to ranch country, Montana, home of some of the most beautiful vistas in the world and finally back east to Greenwich, CT. You know I love to know what you think so please let me know if you have a favorite! Here we go.....

LAKE MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN. This fabulous stately clapboard classic designed by the renowned Robert Stern took great care to keep this house true to its New England roots. It is understated and classic elegance at its best. Victoria Hagan designed the interiors and its very clear that she has left her indelible and creative stamp on the refined and restrained interiors. The views of the lake that beckon are incredible and this gem is complete with a pool house that compliments the main house. Pretty nice!











BIG SKY, MONTANA. Horse and ranch country. Warm rich colors, lots of wood. Inviting and cozy but still grand. Enough said, lets have a look...... Locati Architects, one of the masters of the ranch house universe,  is responsible for this beauty. The hand hewn beams used throughout the interiors adds warmth, elegance and a charming rustic quality that is exclusive to fine ranch living. With a vacation house like this, and vistas and views that this house has..I might never feel the need for a vacation away from home ever again!












GREENWICH, CT.  This stately elegant classic brick Georgian in beautiful mid country Greenwich is a bit of a surprise inside. I would describe the style of interiors as eclectic, because as you can see there are a number of different styles going on there, I see transitional, even some modern, traditional, and even some colonial. What do you think of the mix? I love that mirrored door dressing area....step inside.
























So that wraps up the Sunday showhouse..what do you think? Do you have a favorite? You know I love to know..its always fun to hear your ideas and opinions! Enjoy your Sunday and rest of the weekend...hope you are doing something fun!


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32 comments:

  1. I think the first is my favourite- love the exterior. Have a great Sunday- it's warmish and sunny here again today so hoping to get outside:)

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  2. Can I choose something from all three? Haha...love the interios of the first, the views and land of the second and the exterior of the third...though I wouldnt' turn my nose at any of them..they are all gorgeous. Nice way to start my day...thanks!

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  3. Every home is beautiful but my favorite is the Montana home! Would love to have all of my extended family there for a week!

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  4. Definitely the Lake Michigan house with it's charming clapboard and stately appearance - along with the magnificent views...my heaven!!

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  5. I get a little wozzy in the bedroom (4th from the bottom) with walls, drapes, ceiling, upholstery a spread in the same fabric. I'd wake up and think I was on the ceiling...

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  6. Good morning, what a nice thing to wake up to! They are all beautiful, not sure about the mixed styles idea in the last house, doesn't seem cohesive to me, the middle one is gorgeous, how I would love to gather up my entire clan for a holiday there and the first one is just elegant, subdued and so inviting. On to soccer games now!

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  8. Congratulations to Quintessence! Yay you!
    Funny, as opposed to the reader above me, the last one is my favorite! LOL!
    Happy Sunday from blustery Chicago!

    Andie

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  9. Definitely the Connecticut house, although I'm with Terry on the room done all in the same fabric. Too much, especially compared with the other rooms which have an understated elegance.

    The living room in the Montana house is gorgeous, amazing, stunning view, but to me, the pompoms on the couch are a huge turnoff! With a view like that, and the heavy, rustic wood decor, that wimpy embellishment just doesn't mix.

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  10. My favourite would be the first one for the calm and restful interiors and the second one for its amazing location..have a lovely sunday and do visit my blog when you have a moment xx meenal

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  11. Mercy!! I'd be so thrilled cooking in any of those kitchens. Lovely.

    I told my husband yesterday that the next house we build will be built around MY kitchen! LOL

    Congrats to the winner!

    Have a blessed Sunday :)

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  12. What an amazing blog, thank you for such a beautiful share. I'm a new follower and can not wait to see more!!!
    Thanks
    Manni
    www.ibakecakes-manni.blogspot.com

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  13. OMGoodness, to have ANY of these kitchens is a DREAM! I love the Lake Mi. house BUT wouldn't want it there.....I HATE the cold weather but the views and setting are GORGEOUS! I love the interiors of this house too. The Co. one is beautiful too. Don't like the Ct. one at all. Don't like the mix of styles. It seemed like you were looking at rooms in different homes. Just me HUMBLE opinion:) Thanks for the tours!!!! Have a great, RESTFUL Sunday! XO, Pinky PS, congrats to the winner!!!!!

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  14. Congratulations to Q!
    I love the ocean view of the first home, bur I think my favorite home is the last one. All so beautiful, Tina.
    Have a great SUnday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  15. Congratulations to you Q on your win! Love all the homes as they each offer something I would love to live in but my favorite would be the first home. Enjoy your Sunday off Tina!

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  16. Wonderful for Stacy @ Q!! I love this feature, Tina. All of these homes offer a taste of the luxury of life, don't they? I would love to be a guest in the Big Sky home, what a remarkable kitchen/dining area; imagine everyone visiting would have such a fabulous time. xx's Marsha

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  17. Lake view is splendid, but I'd love to have the Connecticut home, I'd have to make over the fourth bedroom, just to much of a good thing.........
    Enjoyed the view

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  18. the first one for me.
    i did a post on that house. i loved it....
    all the way down to the lab in the yard.

    they are all pretty great...
    although i don't think i ever will dig the big, big rustic look.
    the tented ceiling is wild!

    xx

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  19. Love that Lake Michigan house - I am originally from MI and used to vacation on the lake as a child. Gorgeous! Have a great week, Tina. xo

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  20. The first house is absolutely stunning!!! I could move right in! Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

    Kristin xx

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  21. Oh wow that first house is incredible. I'd have too much of a hard time looking at photos of other houses while building one....i'd be changing my mind every week and wanting to add things from ideas i get everyday lol how do you do it? Enjoy your Sunday :-)

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  22. The Michigan house is my favorite! Living on the Great Lakes is dreamy...but I'm a little biased being from Michigan. ;-)
    abby

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  23. oh.my.goodness... LOVE the montana home... all the warm, rich wood tones... so cozy! and i love that sunroom with the fireplace in the lake michigan home... all beautiful images!

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  24. Congratulations to the winner. The firt house is beautiful, I would love to work in that kitchen.I've been enjoying your SUnday home tours!
    Wishing you a good week,
    Mimi

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  25. Congratulations to Quintessence!

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  26. Tina ... the first house is my favourite! STUNNING!!!! I adore Victoria Hagan's work ... it is so elegant, refined and as you said understated. Hope you are having a lovely Sunday ... it is Monday down under and I am trying to work but keep getting distracted and your house tour is perfect distraction!
    best wishes
    Frances
    ps the Louis chair that Sugar was sitting on is from Karina Gentinenta on 1st Dibs ... she is in New Orleans but also has a shop in New York in the NY Design Centre! You should check it out ... you would love her antiques and designs. She also has a blog!

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  27. Yeah - thank you Tina!! I'm so excited!! I love Seda - and you can now take credit for my home's new lovely scent!! First house hands down my favorite - especially the herringbone brick floored sunroom and that lovely pool house. Thank you again for my marvelous suprise!

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  28. Oh I'm in love with the first house...
    when can I move in?
    My bags are ready now...

    Love the ocean view more than anything ♥

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  29. The first home for sure! I'm still enjoying that view! I do, also, like the mirrored doors in the dressing room of the third home

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  30. Absolutely the first home! Just my style :)

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