The studio of Andrea Marcus

Jessica of the blog The World According to Jessica Claire promised a while back to send me some photos of her visit to the studio of artist Andrea Marcus. It's located in Stoney Lake, just outside Peterborough, Ontario. "The gardens have been featured in a few magazines here in Canada and I thought you'd especially love the little bedroom overlooking her workspace. Can you imagine waking up every day and facing the waterfall? It truly is one of the most serene and heavenly places I've ever been." Heavenly is right. It looks so incredibly peaceful, and Jessica's photos perfectly capture that. (Thanks Jessica!)

Yvonne's new home

Yvonne wrote us recently to share with us her new home. She moved a few weeks ago and has a limited budget, but I think she's off to a great start. Her home has amazing features like the high ceilings and the original hardwood floors.

Yvonne did have a design question for us: "Even if I like my cream-colored bedroom, I think now and then it could use some color (with pillows or pillowcases, candles, flowers...). I thought of a dark purple, what colors would you suggest?". I love the idea of a dark purple, to add a touch of drama. You can pretty much do anything - a dark colour for drama, a bright colour for some life, a pale colour for some softness. I've found some photos of all white or cream bedrooms that have a touch of colour to help Yvonne decide.

Bo Bedre	Lucinda Symons
Fox Nahem Design	Tom Scheerer
Canadian House & Home	Homes & Gardens
Living Etc.	Maura McEvoy
Sophie Munro	New York Social Diary
Your Home & Garden	Dan Duchars
Point Click Home	Domino

Reader's home, in Home magazine

Julie Carlson of Remodelista blog emailed that her totally remodeled California home was featured in Home magazine. When I took a look at the photos, it was like everything I had always wanted in my home was there in hers! Incredible storage ideas, the cutest desk next to the kitchen with yet more storage, and even an outdoor bathing area!! And all in white. *SIGH*

If you love her bedroom (yep, I DO - the built-in shelving is FAB!!), then check out her "steal this look" post. P.S. Her architect was Jerome Buttrick and photographed by David Duncan Livingston.

Reader's Home

Love it when readers want to share their homes on Desire to Inspire. Pamie from Singapore sent in a link to her apartment which she has just finished renovating. Wow Pamie it's a great space. Love the tiles on the floor (and I'm not just saying that because I hate carpet). Love the clean minimalist lines. Love the red splashback in the kitchen. Did everyone notice the oriental decal on the Eames rocker? How cool is that! I want your screen as well. Thanks for letting us into your home.

Lena's fabulous family home part 2

More photos from Lena Hyde featuring her beautiful home. You'll find Lena's details in the post below . Double sigh. Stylish home and great photographer to boot. Oh and mother and wife and she has that wonderful daybed (above) as her sitting area in her master bedroom ....