Found #1 Natural materials

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 {source unknown}

This is a shop in the States that I totally forgot to pin.

I love the carpets: modern and traditional, the pebble weave and the colour.

Plus the blush pillows.

Homey an feminine with a decadent feel.

2nd pic: lovely stone bracelet/curtain ring and mother of pearl coloured dish, with a golden accent.

Nice colours and styling.

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{From Greige}

Grey and natural wood.

Modern.

Eco.

Perfect.

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{From Dreamy Whites} 

I looove the knit trea skirt! So traditional and so NOW!

:: I hope your day was lazy and beautiful

May inspiration flow your way

and mine ::

xoxo

Current dreamroom-Allan Shope bedroom

This is a bedroom designed by American architect Allan Shope. I found out about him via Architectural Digest. This is actually a photo from the September 2010 issue.
The house is situated in Amenia, in the Hudson Valey, NY.

Shope is best known for his architecture based on the principles of sustainable living. He actually lives with these principles in his large farm.

What draws me to this room is its clarity. Its warmth. The quiet luxury of natural materials

In situ harvested black cherry clads the walls and ceiling of his master bedroom and is the source of its built-in furniture. As throughout the house, Shope avoided applying stains or paints. An old Kazak rug covers the bed. Audubon prints hang prominently, endearing the natural world to the room's occupants.

:: Read more ::

{ Allan Shope website~Architectural Digest house tour}

One amazing tree house

 

 

 

Wilkinson Residence
Wilkinson Residence

Portland , Oregon
Designed: 1997
Completed: 2004

See more here via Green Diary.

A dream all natural house

I have long been a fan of Karen Kingston. I was glad to discover Apartment Therapy, a blog that embraces her principles.
Featured is a Low Impact Woodland home, self constructed by Simon Dale and his family. Definitively worth visiting.
Look at that Hobbit-like house. Oh my Goodness!

It's just the perfect dream house. Obviously the family has worked hard, but the result is so harmonious and happy, that it was definitively worth the effort. Simon says:

"This kind of building is accessible to anyone. My main relevant skills were being able bodied, having self belief and perseverence and a mate or two to give a lift now and again".

Wow! I'd love to believe that!


Some of the eco features include:
a skylight to let in natural light
solar panels to fuel lights and electronics like a cd player and computer
a refrigerator cooled by air coming underground through the foundation
water supplied by gravity from a nearby spring
collection of roof water for use in the garden
a compost toilet

A lovely family, living in a beautiful, healthy house.