ROOM OF THE WEEK 4.14

Every once in I while I have to indulge in a Room of the Week that is simply lustworthy. There is no way in my lifetime I will ever really be able to replicate it, as I don't foresee occupying a home in which there are so many extra rooms I can devote one to just this...
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But, that's what happens when you take over large home in the English countryside. With 40 rooms. (No, I'm not kidding.) They turned the ballroom into the kitchen and dining area, devoted one room for legos, and another created a stunning space complete with Venini chandelier for ping pong tournaments. (Still not kidding.) But this space is definitely my favorite.

The room is what modern day princesses dream of for their informal drawing room. A perfect feeling of indoors and out. A place to lounge with piles of magazines for hours and hours. I love it so much, I made it the first thing I see every morning by making it my desktop image (trust me - the bigger you blow it up, the better it gets). Now, instead of looking out my window at the dreary rain when I need a break from work, I simply close all my desktop windows and stare at this for a few minutes. Then I sit back, take a deep breath, and imagine what the good life must feel like...

*for the entire article and slide show, visit t magazine

17 comments:

  1. Marissa Waddell14.4.11

    I have no words for this but WOW!

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  2. Anonymous14.4.11

    Incredible. Um, and don't tell Ryan about the Lego room because I'm pretty sure he's still 8 at heart and will wonder why we don't have one of those.

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  3. kate 14.4.11

    Modern glamour. Love!
    velvet cupcakes

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  4. Crystal14.4.11

    Looking at that room makes me feel like I can escape and relax, I love it. I followed your lead and made it my desktop background so that I can escape whenever I want!

    xoxo - Crys

    http://arefinedoutlook.blogspot.com/

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  5. Fiona14.4.11

    I love the room, but not the furniture, even though I normally love modern.

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  6. Lily14.4.11

    A true dream room ! Sounds like an amazing house.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  7. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)14.4.11

    Beautiful, dreamy, whimsical and magical- that about sums it up for me!

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  8. Allie14.4.11

    That mural is stunning. The light that pours into this space is amazing. I'll take it! Great blog, I'll be back.
    www.skylarkmanor.com

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  9. meenal bishnoi15.4.11

    What a stunner!!! good life indeed! have a lovely day. xx meenal

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  10. anna and the ring15.4.11

    Thank you for such a wonderful treat!

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  11. LiveLikeYou15.4.11

    Magical, hip and old fashioned all at once!!

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  12. Amanda {a j cooper design}15.4.11

    Love the modern with traditional...wow!

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  13. Macy Young15.4.11

    So fabulous! I may steal your idea on the whole desktop image thing! :)

    http://toastsandspills.blogspot.com/

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  14. Jamie Herzlinger15.4.11

    I always love your room of the week! You get it right all the time!

    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Jamie Herzlinger

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  15. Alexa16.4.11

    Oh my goodness look at that marvelous chandelier! LOVE

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  16. Kimberly Grigg16.4.11

    The walls and natural light in this space are absolutely magical. WOW. That is all.

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  17. April2.5.11

    love this.

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