A modern Madrid loft with a mix of vintage furnishings

I love seeing furnishings I haven't seen before, like this fantastic rocking chair.

I  like the use of mutiple coffee tables, even though they take up more space, they make the area feel more spacious because you have more surface to spread your items out on.

The light in this space is perfect

The flotaki rug gives instant glamour to this sitting area

Do you like the mix of vinatage furnishings in a modern loft?

via Hogarismo

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I'm off to blog from Spain for a month - so I'm kicking it off with some Spanish houses!

I'm literally about to walk out the door to the airport to fly out of Newark tonight and land in Madrid in the morning. I'll be in Spain with my wonderful boyfriend, who's teaching English there this year - Segovia to be exact - for about a month. However, the first week in January we will be in Morocco visiting Marrakesh and Fes - which I'm super excited about. Don't worry I will be updating you with photos as often as I can!

For now, I thought I'd try to gain a little serenity with these lovely homes from Spanish magazine, "Micasa," in order to mentally prepare for dealing with the airport!

beautiful coffee table



check out the shoe storage!




what do you think of the newspaper finish on the ovens - or cabinets I can't tell...





images via MiCasa

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An oh so pretty and sweet house with eclectic flair in Uruguay

I found this little gem on Elle Deco (Spanish Elle Decor). They described it well by calling it a blend of Provence and Tuscany, but in the countryside of Uruguay. I really like all of the rustic elements of the home, like the raw wood floors and the stone walls. It is kept light and airy by upholstery and furniture in paler woods, soft corners, and cheery pastels.



I love the mix of the wood and stone next to such a luxurious settee!

Check out the patchwork fireplace surround - so pretty!


Great bathtub!
So, what do you think?

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More homes from Espana

I promise all my posts from Spain won't be of Spain, but right now it's still fun to explore what they like and how they live- one of these homes is actually in South America. What do you think?

Love the high ceiling and the super dreamy bed.


Unfortunately this photo is the largest I could find - but if you look closely there are some really nice details.

All of the pictures above this caption are from the home in the photo above - which you can rent for a season. It is in Punta del Este - in Uruguay.
via IntercambioCasas




These photos are from the magazine Casa Diez - their aesthetic reminds me a lot of Ideal Home.
via Casa Diez

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