I love a church conversion.

I'm a huge fan of church conversions - or really any type of building conversion. I went on a Christmas House tour in Newburyport, MA several years ago when I lived there and there was a fantastic antique house that had once been a school house, a public house and at some point a kind of meeting hall. It wasn't huge, but had an open plan that made for a great contemporary living space. Loved it. I have a dream that at some point, I will be lucky enough to design such a space. I'd be happiest if it were for me, but I wouldn't mind if it were for someone else either.

So, I am looking forward to the upcoming Jan/Feb issue of Elle Decor as they are featuring a Uppervilled, VA project.  Per the press release "Wanda Crossley has transformed a 175-year-old church into a light-filled, 1,200 sq. ft. that is now Matthews House and Garden. The store is stocked with Swedish antiques, Italian pottery, topiaries and garden furniture. They also carry lines from BeeLine Home, Janus et Cie and Chelsea Textiles.

Sounds like heaven. Looks like heaven too. Check out My Notting Hill's post on this amazing looking store.

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I love a church conversion.

I'm a huge fan of church conversions - or really any type of building conversion. I went on a Christmas House tour in Newburyport, MA several years ago when I lived there and there was a fantastic antique house that had once been a school house, a public house and at some point a kind of meeting hall. It wasn't huge, but had an open plan that made for a great contemporary living space. Loved it. I have a dream that at some point, I will be lucky enough to design such a space. I'd be happiest if it were for me, but I wouldn't mind if it were for someone else either.

So, I am looking forward to the upcoming Jan/Feb issue of Elle Decor as they are featuring a Uppervilled, VA project.  Per the press release "Wanda Crossley has transformed a 175-year-old church into a light-filled, 1,200 sq. ft. that is now Matthews House and Garden. The store is stocked with Swedish antiques, Italian pottery, topiaries and garden furniture. They also carry lines from BeeLine Home, Janus et Cie and Chelsea Textiles.

Sounds like heaven. Looks like heaven too. Check out My Notting Hill's post on this amazing looking store.

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Le Nouveau Style Paris Chic - mais oui!

 I was flipping through a copy of Cote Paris magazine today while watching my friends Diana and Scott Cooper's French antiques showroom, Trianon, oogling and cooing over the great design and chic spaces. I went to the mag's website to find some photos I wanted to share, and instead came across this photo story entitled "Le Nouveau Style Paris Chic" loosely meaning "The New Smart Paris Style". And it is. I think this apartment captures a little touch of the Belgian style that is so hot here right now. The photo shoot is about eighteen months old, which makes sense, it takes a while for trends to get here sometimes.

How beautiful is this salon? I love everything, except perhaps the sofa, But oh, the different gray tones, purple linens and striped drapes are just to die for! This is a look that makes me want to run out and redecorate!

 

This is the workspace across from the sofa,with slipcovered chair and architects desk. And check out how deep the baseboard moldings are - looks to be 10-12". Luscious!

And more views of the salon.

What do you think of the plain purple framed pieces. An inexpensive way to cover a wall, to be sure.

A curved hallway with gorgeous blue walls and black painted trim and doors. And, note the little touch of pink peeping out at the end of the hall - beckoning you on...

And the payoff. After the toned down softness of the grays, purples, blues and blacks, this pink bedroom is like a warm breeze. The grays are carried in with the linen slip covered chair, lamp shade and fireplace. The dark painted floor grounds the space or else it might float away! Ethereal is the word that comes to mind!

Heading out to the balcony with terracotta tile floor and an amazing view!

Here are some more shots of the apartment. Don't you love the simplicity of this WC? Just the simple basket is so pretty and chic!

And, I'm loving the over scale flower peaking out from the top of the stairs.

The text on this door reads "Suite Privée". How beautiful is the wrought iron railing?!?

A little glimpse of what lies beyond the wrought iron railing:

 

And, after that lead in, we have a calm room, with an unexpected snap of orange that almost acts like a refreshing sorbet.

Anyone care to redecorate with me?   Photography by Christophe Dugied via Cotemaison.fr

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Le Nouveau Style Paris Chic - mais oui!

 I was flipping through a copy of Cote Paris magazine today while watching my friends Diana and Scott Cooper's French antiques showroom, Trianon, oogling and cooing over the great design and chic spaces. I went to the mag's website to find some photos I wanted to share, and instead came across this photo story entitled "Le Nouveau Style Paris Chic" loosely meaning "The New Smart Paris Style". And it is. I think this apartment captures a little touch of the Belgian style that is so hot here right now. The photo shoot is about eighteen months old, which makes sense, it takes a while for trends to get here sometimes.

How beautiful is this salon? I love everything, except perhaps the sofa, But oh, the different gray tones, purple linens and striped drapes are just to die for! This is a look that makes me want to run out and redecorate!

 

This is the workspace across from the sofa,with slipcovered chair and architects desk. And check out how deep the baseboard moldings are - looks to be 10-12". Luscious!

And more views of the salon.

What do you think of the plain purple framed pieces. An inexpensive way to cover a wall, to be sure.

A curved hallway with gorgeous blue walls and black painted trim and doors. And, note the little touch of pink peeping out at the end of the hall - beckoning you on...

And the payoff. After the toned down softness of the grays, purples, blues and blacks, this pink bedroom is like a warm breeze. The grays are carried in with the linen slip covered chair, lamp shade and fireplace. The dark painted floor grounds the space or else it might float away! Ethereal is the word that comes to mind!

Heading out to the balcony with terracotta tile floor and an amazing view!

Here are some more shots of the apartment. Don't you love the simplicity of this WC? Just the simple basket is so pretty and chic!

And, I'm loving the over scale flower peaking out from the top of the stairs.

The text on this door reads "Suite Privée". How beautiful is the wrought iron railing?!?

A little glimpse of what lies beyond the wrought iron railing:

 

And, after that lead in, we have a calm room, with an unexpected snap of orange that almost acts like a refreshing sorbet.

Anyone care to redecorate with me?   Photography by Christophe Dugied via Cotemaison.fr

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Redecorating my website

I get bored easily and am always looking to change something - in my house, my hair and my portfolio website. I've updated my website an invite you to take a look and let me know what you think!

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Redecorating my website

I get bored easily and am always looking to change something - in my house, my hair and my portfolio website. I've updated my website an invite you to take a look and let me know what you think!

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