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 photos from beautiful Spain

I thought I'd share some more photos with everyone from my travels in Spain. It is rainy here today - which is rare, so it's nice to see the beautiful blue sky in these photos.

The first group of photos is from the historic city Avila. About Avila:

"Avila is well-known for the amazingly intact wall surrounding the city, for being the birthplace and home of Santa Teresa of Jesus (a devout Catholic nun famous for writing poems dedicated to Jesus to in which she expressed her devotion to Him) and for sweetmeats made by local nuns and sold in small shops throughout the city. Especially 'yemas' made with egg yolks and sugar." via Guide to Avila

The walls have been amazingly resorted, and are, "One of the finest remnants of Europe's medieval era, the walled town of Avila was sacred to an ancient Celtiberian culture long before the arrival of the Romans or Christians. The city was captured by the Arab Moors in 714 AD,
recaptured by the Christians in 1088, and had its protective walls built in the 12^th century." via Avila, Spain

Chris and I were lucky enough to walk along the top of a section of the walls, giving us some great views. It costs a few euros but is worth it!


This cathedral was simply amazing

A typical square - outside seating is a real treat in the beautiful weather

Views from atop the city walls

I was under the impression that Spain wasn't big on sweets and pastries. Boy was I wrong. Does anyone know what this delicious marshmallowy, meringuey, graham cracker encased morsel is called? Even with the dollar at 14 month low against the euro - I had to have it. Chris joked that of course I had to pick the most "impractical" pastry, but that didn't stop him from devouring half of it.

These photos are from the beautiful La Granja. "The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is an eighteenth-century palace, formerly the summer residence of theKings of Spain since the reign of Philip V. The palace is in the small town of San Ildefonso in the hills near Segovia.... The palace is in a restrained baroque style surrounded by extensive gardens in the French manner and sculptural fountains." via Wikipedia



The grounds are extensive- over 1,500 acres.


The fountains are all based on mythological themes. Unfortunately the fountains are not on. "Today, only a few fountains are active each day. Twice a year, on the feast days of San Fernando and Saint Louis), all twenty-six fountains are set to play, providing a memorable show." via Wikipedia

All photography by Chris!

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Segovia and Castle Alcazar

Here are some pictures of the sites I've seen in Segovia so far!

Pictures of the famous castle here, Alcazar, taken by Chris. If it looks familiar it's because people speculate it served as inspiration for Walt Disney world!

The doorway to the master bedroom!


Detail of some castle furniture


The gorgeous castle chapel ceiling.


This chair was beautiful - a simple structure, but the detail was ornate.

At one point the castle was an artillery school - these were some jars on display, I believe they hold materials of some sort.

Some of the original wall in the castle.

The famous aqueduct - it's been immaculately restored - and absolutely no mortar was used in it's construction.

A cultural festival took place this weekend.



I just thought these were cute.

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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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