Country house style and a dream

Flipping through the June issue of Elle Decor I came across these photos which all happen to come from houses in upstate NY. That of course made me a little homesick (just a tiny bit!). I've always dreamed of having a little country house with rustic style and lots of land. I'll tuck these ideas away and for now just daydream.

Dreamy wash room.

I imagine bringing in fresh cut flowers from my garden and preparing them for beautiful  arrangements. I would be wearing a flowy white dress and would leave my wide brimmed straw sun hat by the door.

library/get creative room.

What can we read or make today?

I asked my husband if he would please build this for me one day. A cozy niche in a field of wildflowers overlooking the castkills. Seems perfect.

Treasure hunting at Hoffman's

Sometimes we need to search through old dusty, rusty things. When upstate, we would head to Hoffman’s. From furniture to dishes to tools, you never know what you’ll find. Over the years we have foundmany unique things here, even if it’s just a little creative inspiration.

Hoffman's Barn Sale is located at 19 Old Farm Road, Red Hook, NY

Be sure to say Hi to Roger for us!

A work in progress... The cutest owl tablecloth

Some pregnant ladies arrive at their baby showers refreshed, glowing, and treated like the guest of honor that they are. Not me. I love to plan a party. I just can't help it! Inspired by the baby shower invitations my mother sent out I offered to make a tablecloth. Ok, insisted. She knows me too well to argue with me about it so I am currently working on what I hope to be the cutest owl table cloth ever. Of course I have great ideas for the coordinating decorations. Is it strange to decorate your own baby shower?!

I still have some baby owls to cut out and then I have to figure out the placement and sew them down. A work in progress with a week to finish. Check back to see the final 'masterpiece'!