Fieldstone Hill Design

beautiful thought :: thankful

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 by {darlene}

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever. {psalm 118:1}

may your Thanksgiving be blessed.

{darlene}

ditto :: a great room for play and learning

Monday, November 22, 2010 by {darlene}

{traditional home}

Still thinking about kid spaces! Here is one of the pics from this post. Thought I would pull it apart, and share what I love about it.

ditto. {what I would steal from this space}:

The chocolate brown and leaf green color scheme. I love how rich it feels to have the walls and all of the window sills and the upholstery all covered in a warm chocolate coating.
The mobile. Classic and inspiring.
Now how cool is it that the map and the color scheme are one? I wonder which came first? Can’t tell if this map is framed, but that would add a crispness. An open frame so there is no glare, and you can still add pins to the places you visit.
Love the vintage barn-style light fixture. Found one for a good price.
I adore wood floors. But the large surface rug in this room invites little ones to get down and get busy. I don’t know about you, but I used to love studying sprawled out on the floor.
Pillows that match the window treatments: Decorating 101. Love this green awning stripe. It is so bold and fun.
Every child’s room needs a fun, creative, colorful stuffed creature as it’s feature. You can find the cutest ones on etsy. I love this guy. and this one.
A basket of toys and classic wooden trains weaving around the room seals the deal. Creative learning, here we come!

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{darlene}

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ditto :: a galley kitchen that breathes big

Friday, November 19, 2010 by {darlene}

I found this pic in my decorating-inspiration files. Wish I knew where it was from, because I really, really admire the design.

There is so much that I love about this small space. Here is what I would copy from this fantastic kitchen:

ditto. {what I would steal from this space}

The bold navy and natural stripe rug is what makes this space stunning. What really makes it a show-piece is that the stripes run the length of the room.
oooh. And let’s not underestimate the wow-factor of the teapot echoing the boldness and color-scheme of the rug. This tiny accessory really adds to the room {I am just now realizing that my teapot probably ‘takes-away’ from my kitchen! hmmm.}.
I love the look of slate countertops and sink-apron and backsplash {love that best!}. But, I wonder… is this imitation slate? Probably not. But never a bad idea from the practical side.
The impact of a large, bold, apron sink. Worth the splurge. Here, I love that it is a focal point.
Stunning wood floors. Shiny. Running in the opposite direction of the rug stripes; I love.
Minimalism, yet warmth. Barely anything on the countertops. Aaaaah. Can you feel yourself breathe??
Cream on cream on cream on cream. So creamy.
Open, or glass-front, upper cabinets. In a small kitchen, this is vital.
Drawer pulls and faucet echo with the slate coloring. They are also minimal, functional, but beautiful.
Tall ceilings add square-footage to the brain. Take another breath.
The gorgeous stove hood adds texture and interest. And, oh yes. Function.
Windows in every last spot you can manage a window. So worth it. Even at the cost of storage {give something to Salvation Army. I bet you never used it anyway}.
ok. call me crazy. But, I even love the Rosemary plant in classic terra-cotta and the lovely hand soap.

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{darlene}

objects :: Alessi port basket

Thursday, November 18, 2010 by {darlene}

I never cease to find uses for this beautiful, yet practical, ~~platter~~. ~~bowl~~. piece of art.

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