Summer House in Florida

Good morning Friday, good morning dear readers. Remeber the movie <em>The Truman Show</em>? With Jim Carrey? Well, the house we are going to see today is built in the town where the movie was filmed.<br /><br />I had seen and admired a couple of photos of these rooms but not the house they belong to until now. This summer house is located in a place called Seaside in Florida. It was in this town where the 1998 movie <em>The Truman Show</em> was filmed.<br /><br />Seaside was founded in 1981 and it is the first town in the United States to follow the precepts of the New Urbanism: a movement in city planning that favors the pedestrian over the car, that believes that all residences should be a short walk from the town center, and that tries to foster a sense of community—of people actually living together. The idea of this easy going town was concieved by developer Robert Davis and designed by Miami architects Andrçs Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk.<br /><br />Now this particular residence was <span class="c"><span>built and designed by </span>Robert A. M. Stern Architects.</span><br /><br /><span class="dd"><br /></span><img alt="" class="featureimg" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl01_stern.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 497px;" /><br />As you can see in this photograph the high dunes block an ocean view from the first floor, so they had to come up with a solution to give the living and dining rooms a view of the ocean. What they did was to reverse the usual placement of rooms. Three of the four bedrooms are on the first floor, and the living and dining rooms are on the second floor, where the bedrooms usually are. The master bedroom, which has the best view of all, is on the third floor.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl02_stern.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 497px;" /><br />Painted coffered ceilings in the living room and dining room. Built in shelves flank the fireplace. A huge area rug brings the living room neatly together.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl03_stern.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 694px;" /><br />The dining room is in the same area as the living room. You can see the same built in shelves in the previous photo.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl04_stern.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 644px;" /><br />The kitchen’s pocket doors open to views of the town. Didn't know I liked yellow kitchens. But I do!<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl05_stern.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 497px;" /><br />This porch with a magnificent sea view is right off the living room. If you have a look at the first picture you can see this porch with its curtains on the second floor facing the sea. There are other houses quite near so the curtains here offer privacy. The house has three porches, one on each floor and all facing the ocean.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl06_stern.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 750px;" /><br />The guest room off the entrance hall. Stone and marble floor.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl07_stern.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 497px;" /><br />One of the children’s bedrooms has a built-in sleeping nook.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl09_stern.jpg" /><br />On the first floor, facing the dune there's the children’s screen porch with wicker furniture and enclosed by French doors. I like the detail of the lanterns attached to the columns and the hanging settees.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl10_stern.jpg" /><br />The master bedroom on the top floor opens onto a porch.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl11_stern.jpg" /><br />To support the porch roof, Stern conceived a dramatic single column.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2008/04/stern/arsl12_stern.jpg" /><br />The south façade.<br /><br />All images and information from <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a>.<br /><br />I have linked this post to Toot your Horn Tuesday at <a href="http://www.sillylittlesparrow.com/">Leah's blog </a>and also at <a href="http://simplysweethome.blogspot.com/?">SimplySweetHome</a> where Jerri is hosting a MckLinky party. Thanks Jerri!

Summer House in Florida

Good morning Friday, good morning dear readers. Remeber the movie The Truman Show ? With Jim Carrey? Well, the house we are going to see to...

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Photographer Morten Holtum

Do you like black & white rooms? Because today we are going to have a look at Danish photographer Morten Holtum's work which is mostly B&W.<br /><br />1.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/front/4.jpg" /><br /><br />2.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/149.jpg" /><br /><br />3.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/77.jpg" /><br /><br />4.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/68.jpg" /><br />What seems to be a pouff by the sofa is really a hairy dog. Just snoozing.<br /><br />5.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/89.jpg" /><br /><br />6.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/152.jpg" /><br />A little blue, too.<br /><br />7.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/88.jpg" /><br /><br />8.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/20.jpg" /><br /><br />9.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/153.jpg" /><br /><br />10.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/110.jpg" /> <br />I can picture myself lying with my feet up on the mantel, reading a book in the nook.<br /><br />11.<br /><img src="http://www.holtum.dk/interior/large/134.jpg" /><br /><br />All images from Morten Holtum's <a href="http://www.holtum.dk/">portfolio</a>.

Photographer Morten Holtum

Do you like black & white rooms? Because today we are going to have a look at Danish photographer Morten Holtum's work which is most...

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Loft in Barcelona

Good morning. Today I invite you to see this loft with an open floor plan in Spain right in the heart of busy Barcelona. The huge terrace makes you forget you're in the middle of the city.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_2g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_3g.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 750px;" /><br />The mirror makes this industrial style kitchen seem bigger. I like that sewer lid mat and the stainless steel scales.<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_4g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_5g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_6g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_7g.jpg" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_7g.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in; width: 600px; height: 749px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_9g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/loft/loft12/loft12_11g.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 750px;" /><br /><br />All images from <a href="http://www.micasarevista.com/index.shtml">here</a>.

Loft in Barcelona

Good morning. Today I invite you to see this loft with an open floor plan in Spain right in the heart of busy Barcelona. The huge terrace ma...

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Interior Designer Ty Larkin's Home

Let's step inside interior designer Ty Larkin's house in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Elegant, full of French furniture and subdued colours, he has made himself a superb home. Come and see.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/1j/larkins-8-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 501px; height: 638px;" /><br />Larkins describes the exterior as a detached neoclassical town house.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Hg/larkins-7-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 638px;" /><br />One of four outdoor seating areas.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/NL/larkins-12-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 638px;" /><br />Fig ivy covers the courtyard walls.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/br/larkins-2-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 501px; height: 640px;" /><br />The foyer's elaborate staircase has alternating balusters of three different designs.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/ML/larkins-1-de.jpg" style="top: -5px; left: -6px; width: 500px; height: 391px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/JN/larkins-3-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 638px;" /><br />Full length curtains match the red toile pattern slipcovers in the dining room.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/D7/larkins-4-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 639px;" /><br />The patio was inspired by the romantic courtyards in the French Quarter.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/t0/larkins-6-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 498px; height: 636px;" /><br />The library.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/EL/larkins-5-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 638px;" /><br />The kitchen is reminiscent of staff kitchens in 1920s Southern mansions — they were generous in size, but always very simple. Countertops and island are honed Carrara marble.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/4Z/larkins-11-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 638px;" /><br />A kitchen chalkboard by Ballard Designs.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/uN/larkins-13-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 501px; height: 640px;" /><br />In the guest bedroom, a large drum shade lamp is juxtaposed with an antique French daybed. What a contrast those small modern tables make!<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Gf/larkins-14-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 638px;" /><br />The other side of the library. A Louis XVI trumeau mirror reflects the dark, moody clubbiness of the library.<br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/uB/larkins-15-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 638px;" /><br />Dark mahogany and walnut bedside tables.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/5W/larkins-16-de.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 500px; height: 638px;" /><br />Travertine marble tiles give the bathroom a spa-like atmosphere. The freestanding Vintage bathtub is a modern interpretation of a claw-foot tub.<br /><br />Photos byThomas Loof<br />All images and information from <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a>.

Interior Designer Ty Larkin's Home

Let's step inside interior designer Ty Larkin's house in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Elegant, full of French furniture and subdued colou...

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Typical Argentine Porches

Good Monday morning! How was your weekend? Today's post is special to me because I'll be showing you photographs of different porches from my country Argentina. I really like them not only because they are beautiful but because I can easily picture myself there with my family. So, what do you think? Like any of them? I'd love to know!<br /><br />1.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/09/910009.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />2.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/05/910005.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />3.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/17/900617.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />4.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/16/900616.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />5.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/12/900612.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />6.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/50/898950.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />7.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/97/896797.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />8.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/73/896173.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />9.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/73/1016973.JPG" style="width: 620px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><br />10.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="javascript:panelGaleriaNota('970777', '10 ideas para el aire libre','759788');actual=0; return false;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/88/759788.JPG" style="width: 621px; height: 336px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""></a>11.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/86/759786.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />12.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/08/969908.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />13.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="javascript:panelGaleriaNota('1218973', '1','1138640');actual=0; return false;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/38/1138638.JPG" /></a><br /><br />14.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/45/1138645.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />15.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/46/1138646.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />16.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/28/1122828.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />17.<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" id="foto" onclick=""><img alt="" border="0" src="http://bucket.espacioliving.com/anexos/fotos/77/759777.JPG" width="619" /></a><br /><br />All images from <a href="http://www.espacioliving.com/">Espacio Living</a>.<br /><br />I have linked this post to <a href="http://iamonly1woman.blogspot.com/2010/04/check-me-out-saturday-week-10.html">Bobbie's Check Me Out</a>, Laurie's <a href="http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/?">A Few of my Favourite Things</a>, Leah's Toot Your Horn Tuesdays and Melissa's <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/">The Inspired Room</a> too. Thanks Bobbie, Laurie, <a href="http://www.sillylittlesparrow.com/">Leah</a> and Melissa for hosting!

Typical Argentine Porches

Good Monday morning! How was your weekend? Today's post is special to me because I'll be showing you photographs of different porche...

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