Monday, October 28, 2013

Of Sky and Stone: Contessa's Home


Last night, after having spent the day in Archanes,
strolling around its pretty streets and enjoying
 a delicious lunch at Bakaliko, 


 I went over to my aunt's house
to style the bedrooms, especially for this post.


 We shopped the house for lace doilies, candles, and vases,
and found exactly what we were looking for.
Don't you love when that happens?


 In the master bedroom,
elegantly bound books, in complementary hues,
add texture and personality to a 
space that regularly hosts late night reading.


Romantic reflections in mirrors
gifted us with a second cheery bouquet.


Recently, a talented artist and friend,
 created beautiful accent walls 
of rainbow rays in both bedrooms.


A slight shift of the mirror, reveals another angle,
and makes room for 'two' night tables to complete the set.


The guest bedroom boasts 
an old, iron bed in its original condition,
absent of milk paint and other powdery patinas.


An antique lamp and vintage bedspread
share the space with freshly coloured walls,

 

and, a burst of those rescued bougainvillea blooms.


In the corner directly across,
an antique rocking chair
and floor lamp stand by
for a relaxing read.


 Instead of the usual framed art, dainty doilies hang above 
the bed, to playfully soften the roughness of the original stone,
creating a crocheted border of whimsy.


Flowers, fresh and faux,
further brighten the space
with their sweet presence,
tucked away in cozy corners,


or beaming with brilliance
against sensational stucco skies. 


Hope you enjoyed the views!
Have a wonderful week!

xo
Poppy

All images:
 Poppy View

51 comments:

  1. Sooooo special! I LOVE those rainbow walls! Hope you are well my friend.

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  2. Oh Poppy, I love the rocking chair corner! You and your aunt must have had so much fun together doing this :)
    And I greatly appreciate vintage / antique furniture in its original condition and patina :)

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  3. Very, very lovely Poppy. Your Aunt must be in heaven to have you near! So enjoying the use of doilies and truly look at the walls~ Her home looks like a haven for sweet thoughts, goodreads, restful nights and happy hearts.
    Warmest of Hugs,
    Jemma

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  4. Your aunt's house is gorgeous! I love the stone walls - you never see anything like that in the US. The accent walls are so pretty, too. Thanks for sharing her bedrooms with us!

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  5. Oh Poppy! I love visiting your blog! The pictures are just gorgeous!

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  6. Just beautiful! I love the simple things you used to decorate these lovely bedrooms. Flower and linens and lace are perfect. I love the rainbow painted wall. Have a great week Poppy!

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  7. Poppy - just beautiful photos. Love how you used the lacy, soft things like the doilies and lace against the rough wall. Beautiful room.

    Judy

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  8. Poppy, how absolutely beautiful is your aunt's house. That was so nice of you to help her out. I love the lace doilies and the flowers. It is amazing what flowers will do to brighten up a house. Take care.
    Julie

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  9. This is all so pretty, Poppy. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Hi Poppy, Your Aunts home is lovely! I would like the stone walls in my own house.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  11. Oh Poppy, I love your Aunt's home. The stone walls are beautiful and the flowers really soften the room. How sweet of you to decorate her bedrooms. They are warm and inviting. Your pictures are so good. Thanks for sharing this beautiful post.
    Mary

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  12. So pretty and inviting...I'm on my way! :) Marisa

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  13. Poppy, these rooms are heavenly! I love the stone walls...they add such character. The softness of the flowers and the accessories are the perfect complement! Just lovely!

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  14. La Contessa's house is utterly beautiful, like a fantasy of watercolored rooms! The linens and the rainbow walls all grounded by that amazing stone! It is whimsy at its delicate best. And to think that you both shopped the house! That's where the talent really shines through.

    I loved this tour and the earlier version that you linked back to that I had not seen before. Nicely done, ladies!

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  15. stone walls . . . iron bed . . . doilies and linens - all so beautiful.

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  16. Really charming and welcoming...The stone walls are unique and all the vintage touches as well.She must be a very nice and sweet person this Contessa!

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  17. What a lovely home, adorned with llove and special touches, fit for a Contessa.
    Thank you dear friend for sharing.

    Hope you have a good week

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  18. Lovely pictures! Does your aunt do B&B? :-)

    Penny
    x

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  19. Absolutely beautiful and so inviting! How wonderful to wake up in that room!

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  20. Oh my, such a lovely home and I love the colors of the walls, amazing. Sounds like such a perfect day and so much fun. Everything is so beautiful Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  21. Oh, there is so much gorgeousness I can comment on them all!
    I love the stone wall, of course.
    The doilies draped behind the bed are such a great idea.

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  22. Oh, her home is just gorgeous! I love the exposed stone in the walls, it looks so rustic that way. I think my favorite part is the draped doilies, that is such a nice idea and very fresh, I've never seen that done before but it works perfectly with the stone. Thank you for sharing!

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  23. What lovely rooms and I just adore that rainbow wall. I do not keep any books wrapped in lovely ribbon, I like to read in my bedroom too.

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  24. Poppy,
    This bedroom is beautiful. I love that the iron bed has it's original finish too...
    Love, Mona

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  25. What an amazing home. Those accent walls look like a stormy summer sky. Love seeing your special touches. :) Lovely!
    ~Liz

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  26. I fell in love with it all! Such an amazing home

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  27. It's all lovely and you did a wonderful job of styling, but I could hardly tear my eyes away from those original stone walls. That's the Europe we new world folks dream of!

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  28. Aside from European structures, the walls remind me of the old stone houses in Quebec and the limestone buildings in Kingston.

    The light in this home is wonderful and you've captured it beautifully. Please thank your aunt for sharing her dwelling here.

    -Karen

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  29. Hello Poppy

    It is wonderful when you can shop in your own house for all your needs to decorate. Your finishing touches to the bedrooms look terrific and so welcoming.
    I love the antique lamp. Thanks for sharing
    Helen xx

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  30. You and your aunt must have enjoyed adding these pretty touches to an already wonderful room with those stone walls. How unique! Thanks for sharing at my HOME and have a super weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  31. I think I'd like to add a stone wall to my own house! It is so rustic and charming. Your styling of the bedrooms is beautiful and I am sure your aunt is quite pleased!

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  32. Your Aunt has such lovely things and you styled them beautifully! Such a gorgeous home, love the stone wall. Thanks for the nice comments you left on my fall mantel as well!

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  33. You did such a wonderful styling job, I love all the things you found around the house and yes I do love it when you can do all the pictures with everything you need right at hand...Your Aunts home is so warm and lovely...I can't imagine living there, I would love to imagine it...it always looks so beautiful from all the things I see....Loved the post...

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  34. Beautiful! I'm in love with the stonework.

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  35. I love all the stone walls. They make every room look so warm and cozy and you've added such a nice touch too.
    Cindy

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  36. Home sweet home !

    This bedroom is so cosy...

    Nice !

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  37. Thank you for sharing your beautiful post at Fresh-Cut Friday!
    ~Liz

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  38. Just stunning! I love the pics with the mirror..

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  39. I'm just loving the look of this room - so rustic and romantic at the same time - the walls are fabulous and the decor gorgeous! I appreciate you sharing your lovely post with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  40. It looks so special to me! I wish I could be so neat!

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  41. What a beautiful home!

    Louisa @ My Family & Abruzzo

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  42. Hello Poppy, I am delighted to share that your post was one of the Top Viewed and will be featured in my next Home and Garden Thursday - I appreciate you sharing,
    Kathy

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  43. Beautiful, cottage style at its best.
    Sherry

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  44. Your Aunt's home looks gorgeous, I love the stone walls, and you've styled it so beautifully.

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  45. Well, I'd LOVE to be a guest in a room like that! That rainbow wall is gorgeous, and I love the old iron bed. Thanks for sharing this at the We Call It Olde Link-Up. Take care - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  46. What lovely nooks you have created there!AriadnefromGreece!

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  47. What a delightful home! Thank you for the tour! :)

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  48. What a darling house! This spot in the world sounds so idyllic. What a dream. Thanks again for sharing!!

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  49. I love your posts because they are alive with color. The stone walls are gorgeous -- and neutral -- and then you staged bursts of color throughout that charming room. I especially like antique lamp and the rainbow accent wall. Just lovely.

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