Amidst the parade of colour and dazzling lights at this time of year, I'm craving a solitude in romantic whites and neutrals. The perfect holiday oasis to cuddle up and relax after the blitz of holiday parties...

With gilded gold details, sparkling clear crystal and plush white, it still has just the right amount of glamour to make it festive and special for the holidays.

Soft romantic ruffles against natural wood tones. Glimpses of gold against white.
All is calm, all is bright...

{Photos: AnnaKern}

A grey, rainy day - my favourite kind of day off - and spent with my favourite person of all. Today calls for white sheets and robes, fresh coconut and maybe a cupcake? Big, white sketch pads and great big ideas. And then of course, there's laundry to be done (all whites, naturally). I always come back to the haven of all white to clear my mind and unwind a little.

I've never posted back to back on one firm, but I'm just so taken with Pamplemousse Design at the moment that I can't resist sharing another favourite space.

This light filled space is so open and airy. All white (of course), with shots of warm wood and bright colour. It just feels so fresh and invigorating to me.
(Perfect remedy for any winter doldrums...)

I especially love their incorporation of several pieces of sculpture into the space. This is something I'm trying to collect myself, and I often feel is a really neglected
form of art in the home.

Sometimes bright open spaces can be a little daunting and leave you feeling over exposed. But here there are warm, cozy corners to curl up in. Plush carpets, deep sofas with faux fur throws just invite you to cuddle in.

Of course, this room had me at the pink peonies. All white with a dramatic yet simple sculpture in natural wood. I love the soft touches of soft sea green in the stone coffee table and dressing screen. A relaxing and rejuvenating retreat.

I was reminded of this favourite quote while visiting Sarah Klassen's blog, Haute Design. If this simple truth applies to the start of a new day, than certainly to a fresh new year also.
Whatever lay within the year past is now behind you - look forward
to a blank page, a clean slate, a fresh start...









... here's to the adventure that lies ahead!