Good morning!! Well after "Bloggers blackout" for a crazy 24 hour period which created quite a chaos for us bloggers, I was able to let the contest for the Safavieh bench run an extra day and gather the names and submit them to random.org. I am happy to announce a winner of the fabulous bench so generously donated by Safavieh this morning! Drumroll please........The winner is.................
Winners (1)
Congratulations!! Please contact me so that I can get your shipping information and pass it onto Safavieh who will promptly send out this gorgeous bench to settle into its new home!
Hooray for Sundays! I don't know about you but by Friday I am wiped out and longing for the "free pass" that Sundays provide and after my VERY eventful and stressful Sunday last weekend, and one I permanently want to erase from my memory (one word might remind you of that day- Teddy) I am looking forward to a calm and easy day today. This Sunday we start off in Seattle, move a little south to right outside Los Angeles and then fly over to the Southeast coast to South Carolina. Three fabulous homes, each distinctively done in their own unique style...but all three quite spectacular. You know I always love to know if you have a favorite!
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON With a nod to Europe, architect Gregory Bader designed this beautiful home on the water while Belgian designer Alex Vervoordrt collaborated on the beautiful European influenced interiors. It is sprawling, sun lit and open. A wonderful family home reminiscent of the "summer cottages" from a bygone era. Both architect and designer took great care to consider the fabulous views that are had from virtually every room and did not obstruct the views in any of the rooms. I think they combined beauty, sensible design and comfort to perfection. Come on in and see what you think!
The views and vistas are spell binding!
Love the horse prints and the openness
What a gorgeous view from the dining table....check out the eclectic chair arrangement
Such a cozy master bedroom
Love the elegant master bath
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Then we travel south to Los Angeles and to this large home right outside the city. Designed by Mark Boone, the clients wanted something "homey" and comfortable, not too grand and "Tuscan" in feel. Though the home is on a very large scale the rooms in both color and scale were done with comfort in mind.They took maximum advantage of bringing in the lush grounds and landscape as well. The backyard looks like a magical oasis right out of a storybook! The interiors though luxurious are welcoming and warm. I think he did a fabulous job. What do you think?
The grounds are so lush
Love the warm tones and the fabulous over sized fireplace
How about that mantle and gorgeous wrought iron door
How heavenly are these grounds?
I would become a serial movie goer with a theater like this!
Love a loggia!
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Last, we fly over to the southeast coast to "low country" South Carolina as its referred to and to this fabulous beach home designed by Mark Finlay with interiors designed by Cullman and Kravis. The large shingle style residence is in keeping with the ambiance of the coastal town but decorated in a smart New England style that is sophisticated enough for entertaining family and friends. I love the warmth of the colors (it wasn't done in the expected and predictable blues and whites) and the openness of the space. Its quite the ultimate vacation house...it would be hard to leave!
This home has a very commanding presence
Elegant and understated front entry
I would linger on these outdoor spaces all day long with a view like this
Love the warm tones of the dining room....
Really like how the spaces were kept so open and airy to take maximum advantage of the view
Great kitchen opens unto a sprawling family room with beautiful views of the water
Cozy and elegant sitting room of the master bedroom with breathtaking views of the ocean
Calm and serene in the master suite
So...what do you think, do you have a favorite? I don't know, I would be hard pressed to pick one, I think they each have something special. Hope you have a wonderful day whatever you are doing! Until tomorrow, enjoy your "day off".......and congrats Preppy Princess on the bench!
Aspects of all are great...but I'm moving into the last one!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to preppy princess...the perfect winner!
I love the grounds of all of them. Such beautiful outdoor spaces. The last one is my fave too.
ReplyDeleteWould have loved to win that bench but happy for the winner! Gorgeous homes, the outdoor settings are to die for! The views from the first are my favorite, love the lush grounds of the second the most (and would kill for that theater) but could see living in that last house the most with my family, feels the most comfortable. All beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a relaxing Sunday.
I couldn't possibly have picked a favorite, but I would love to share meals with family and friends in the dining room with the beautiful doors open.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner of the fabulous bench. These are all beautiful homes. But because my heart is outside right now, I would pick any one of the lovey outside spaces as my favorite.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. I love the understated foyer with the modern art. Saving this post to read again later....beautiful
ReplyDelete-Stacy
wow! these are all so stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to lucky preppy princess winning the great benches! Love all here, with the fist one getting a nod from me. Its more me, same taupe with white trim traditional of my home, but I would seriously think about #2, love all the outdoor spaces there. All beautiful, and I enjoyed the tour.
ReplyDeleteHope your Sunday is great...
~Emily
The French Hutch
Such beautiful homes!
ReplyDeleteTina, thank you for your thoughtful words. It meant so mcuh.
Teresa
xoxo
Tina, you've given us beautiful choices today. I would live in Seattle in a heartbeat, love the climate and the beautiful waters, but the LA home is more ME, those grounds are simply splendid. Hard to get a Texan out of Texas, but with your help, maybe I'd go. xx's
ReplyDeleteI love the South Carolina interiors and the LA exterior. Sunshine in Seatlle? Who knew?
ReplyDeleteBest,
liz
While all three homes are stunning the first house in Seattle looks just like a New England home and is stunning! I think this home would be my favorite for one reason, it looks like a real home, somewhere a family can live rather then a spread in a magazine. Congratulations to the lucky winner, you always have great giveaways! Enjoy your Sunday off Tina, STAY TEDDY!
ReplyDeleteI finally take a breather from cookie dough overload and look what I missed!! Sheesh! Congratulations to Miss P2. I am so happy for her! :) She must be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteOH, the Seattle is probably my favorite--I love the stairwell with horse prints, the dining room, and master bath!
ReplyDeleteI think the Seattle one is my favourite but they're all so grande- lovely!!
ReplyDeleteme me me L.AAAAAAAAAAAA!LA YeePeeeeeeeeeeee
ReplyDelete"magical oasis"> is REALLY magical(most esp. after we put bubble bath & rubber ducks in fountains.ive always longed to do that!
Movie theater, finally some chairs I love in a media room(IMO most are ugly as sin) ~HOWEVER (think youre on to me, Mrs. Enchanted:)Would throw those chairs right in, THEN hit 60s "Bratpack" with rest of room! Think *James Bond*, "shaken not stirred" heetee
Googled "loggia " I want ONE!!!!
Lets go. Aperitivo, in "magical oasis" THEN dinner on loggia (even if its not for that, just go with me)THEN a fab. flick in the theater, with fun drinks & popcorn. LOVE IT!
********** W.O.W!!! "ME L.I.K.E.Y."!!! *********
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday!!!
Linda in AZ *
bellesmom1234@comcast.net
(P.S. Born n' bred in So Cal~~~ Newport/Balboa Island was a fave hangout in "THOSE" days, so the memories are HAPPY!!!)...
ReplyDeleteGive me the L.A. home but Charleston is a close second. Love the chandeliers in the Charleston home.
ReplyDeleteHi Tina, All three homes are beautiful but the grounds of the L.A. are gorgeous! Congrats to the winner.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
Charleston is always one of my favorites! And congrats to the preppy princess!!!
ReplyDeletexo Elizabeth
I think all three are distinctively beautiful! But I always love a home with an ocean view, like the one in Charleston.
ReplyDeleteLove them all and some great artwork in the LA home!
ReplyDeleteHow am I missing your Giveaways...congrats to the winner!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!
All of those are gorgeous! Love the views from the house in Seattle, but I think the South Carolina home is my fav!
ReplyDeleteWhat magnificent homes! Love that one bathroom -- and then, of all the photos you posted, I get stuck on the landing with the prints of those horses! Like-like-like!
ReplyDeleteI love the Seattle and Charleston homes, but would love to have the home theater from the LA home, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!