Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Sneak Peek into an Extraordinary Home!

What happens when an extraordinary person whose creativity and tremendous joy for living is expressed in her home? Well, yesterday I had the pleasure of finding out when I of visited one of the most beautiful and unique homes I have ever seen! Here's just a sneak peak to start with.
Above, lions from Beacon Hill standing guard at this writing desk filled with mementos and treasures.
A pink glass ball, just so, setting off this gorgeous blue and cream striped sofa. I didn't notice it the first time I entered the room so it was unexpected fun to come across it the second time.

Hats on chairs remind the cats where to sit and where not to. Philippe Starck - yes, Queen Anne chair - no. Come back tomorrow for more of this whimsical and joyful home - there is so much more beauty to share. And, thank you to Wanda Crossley of Matthews House & Garden and to the wonderful homeowner for sharing it all with me! It was a privilege.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love whimsical elements in a home!

Renée Finberg said...

the 1st image is great.
i love the way this place was worked.
very stylish.

xx

Unknown said...

So fun! Those lions standing guard are the best, can't wait to see more.

Scott Fazzini said...

Well, it's absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Acanthus and Acorn said...

Lovely, light filled home! Many beautiful things in these rooms. I especially love the huge turquoise urns under the Parson's style table!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

you are so lucky you got to see it in person, gorgeous

The Simply Luxurious Life said...

To work at that desk would be oh so inspiring. What a beautiful space. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful Tuesday!

Karena said...

Very excited to see more!! fabulous home!!

Karena
Art by Karena

Living It At Home said...

That is a beautiful home. I am always fascinated by how people decorate. I love how mixed up everything is yet it works. I really try and do that in my home.

~jamilyn

Greet Lefèvre said...

Absolutely gorgeous!
xx
Greet

Picture of Elegance Blog said...

Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Sarah said...

I love it! Beacon Hill- is there a Boston connection?

Susie @ Maddie G Designs said...

Beautiful images. Love the unexpected chairs at the dining room table!

Boxwood Terrace said...

That is a show stopper of a living room. So pretty. I would not think to use pink painted walls in my own home, but it is so perfect in this space and the owner clearly knows what she likes. Thanks for sharing!
Deborah

A Refocused Life said...

The first image told me this was going to be good...and it was. Such an interesting array of details.

Burlap Luxe said...

I love the elements of designs to the walls with a whimsey touch to the art, like child art framed.

Ooooh, oh, oh!! I just love the terra cotta pavers that floor is fab!

Thank you for sharing they are inspiring
"Dore"

My Notting Hill said...

Thanks for all these comments everyone. Sara @ Picture Window - yes, the homeowner used to live in Beacon Hill as well as London, Paris, Chicago and NYC.

I had planned a new post for last night but we lost electricity. More tonight.

Velvet and Linen said...

I love the attention to every detail that is evident in Wanda's beautiful home. Thank you to both of you for sharing this home with us!

xo
Brooke

Jennifer said...

the hats are cracking me up! I need a couple ...

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