One Room Challenge: Week Four

Week Four!
 
This is a crucial week.
 
All the big decisions need to be made and ordered by now…which they are, thankfully!
 
I found a great looking faucet last week (see image above) it’s been ordered and thanks to rush shipping it’s here and sitting in the box waiting for the plumber.
 
The old counters have been removed and the new ones are installed.
 
The white subway tile back splash is going up as I type this.
 
In fact, the shorter of the two walls is already complete and it looks so fresh and clean…perfect for a laundry room.Keep Reading

Hotel Recaimer in Paris

I think where you stay on a trip can either make or break your travel experience. If you’re like me, cleanliness, quietness, location, great service and a really chic atmosphere are all pretty important qualities in a hotel (and pretty much in that order). The Hotel Recaimer exceeded my expectations on all levels!

I’m putting together a post highlighting the best of what we did in Paris. I was going to include the beautiful hotel that I stayed in with that
post, but Hotel Recaimer was so special, especially for a interiors
enthusiast like myself, that I decided to give it it’s own post here today.

Hotel Recaimer, as the hotels site describes it “has been recognized as an establishment where the feeling you get when you walk in is one of quiet luxury.” I couldn’t agree with this statement more.
Located in the beautiful neighborhood of St. Germain des Pres, in the very same square as St. Sulpice (famous from The Davinci Code and one of the largest churches in Paris) we were able to walk to the picture perfect Luxembourg Gardens and dozens of beautiful shops and cafes.

The entire hotel was designed by Jean Lois Denoit, a well known French architect and interior designer – and I’m now officially obsessed with his work! I’ve included a few photos of the room I stayed in, along with some of the interior details (light switches and door knobs) that captured my attention in the best way possible.

My chic home away from home in Paris and some of the wonderful little decor details. The last image is a shot of the area, showing just a bit of the magnificent St. Sulpice, which was literally right outside the beautiful French door windows….le sigh.

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Blogger Home Tours: Kristy Wicks

view of Kristy Wicks kitchen island
 
 

It’s been a lot of fun sharing some of my blog friend’s homes with you.

So far we’ve gotten some great tours from Elizabeth of Pretty Pink Tulips,Tina of The Enchanted Home, Annie of Most Lovely Things and, Jessica of My Style Vita.

These are a lot of fun to write and put together, especially since I’ve known all of these ladies for year.

Today’s tour is a new friend of mine, Kristy Wicks from the blog, Kristy Wicks.

Unlike the prior blogger homes I’ve shared here, Kristy Wicks is the first blogger that I haven’t met in person.

We actually know each other through Instagram!

Despite the fact that Kristy lives in California and I’m here in Connecticut, it wasn’t long after becoming Instagram friends that we discovered we actually have mutual real life friends!

Turns out Kristy is originally an east coast girl.

I love a small world story just as much as I adore Kristy’s sun lit California spaces.

Thanks for sharing your lovely home here today Kristy!

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