Cotswolds

Ok, the second I heard 'cottage' I was in. Because of course I was. The idea of moving from a big city to a smaller town in America, I cannot fathom. But maybe in another country, like England? I could certainly consider it, as this couple did. Especially in England. Small town America is really not my cup of tea. Yeah, it's cheaper. Yeah, it's got character. Yeah, small towns can be incredibly beautiful. Yeah, some small towns are very gay friendly. There's also a very high chance of being a very bigoted, very small-minded and very dangerous place for LGBTQ people. So, no thank you.

This house has a very rustic charm, of course. And the idea of surrounding yourself with things that you have collected and made makes it even more attractive. Not to mention that it eschews the usual white walls for that fantastic shade of green. The inclusion of some pieces of furniture that have such a rich and interesting story, of course adds to the charm. Because Grotto furniture, right?

Having a mini-bar comes always handy because one never knows who can drop by and it gives you the chance to show off your collection of glasses (Maddie is gonna like this one). And they obviously like to entertain. Did you check that dining room out? As for their bedroom (the cottage has three), you know how I feel about wallpaper, but it works, somehow. Notice that cloudy color in the bathroom. This is one of the most colorful, yet subdued houses I've seen in awhile. But the Boy's Bathroom is my fav. I think you'd know why.

And I think he's right: the most successful interiors are those who reflect their owner's personality and we can tell who they are in this case.

XOXO

P.S. I may be a little out of commission today. Some minor stuff going on. I'll be back tomorrow...