Month: September 2015

Nantucket: Part Two

I didn’t want to bombard you with tons of photos in the last post on Nantucket, so I decided to split it into two parts. As I said before, the homes are breathtaking. I really do believe they speak for themselves, almost in the same way Friday does: relax, sit back, and enjoy. Shouldn’t every home feel like a Friday? Lots of hard work, but in the end it is a complete oasis (and in most cases, totally worth the stress).

Welcome to the weekend.

*While it is the weekend, it is also a day we (the whole world) will never forget. I couldn’t think of a more patriotic place to commemorate a sad day in our history.  God Bless America!

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Flowers and white picket fences are abundant on every corner.

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Distressed shingles with a  distressed blue door. A different combination with the more cream colored fence.

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Another angle.

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The window boxes in town are spectacular.

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A high gloss gray clapboard house. I find it so interesting to see clapboard all in high gloss (sometimes I feel high gloss is better reserved for doors or a den).

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So, I peaked through that side window only to find the most gorgeous hand painted blue and white wallpaper. I would show you, but I feel that may make me a borderline wallpaper stalker. 🙂

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Urns flanking the door.

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It is hard to tell in this picture, but it is a Nantucket style basket on the door. A nice local flavor to an entry.

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Espalier growing up the side of this shingle style home.

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A shuttered door.

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A beautiful side lawn.

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Look at that architecture.

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What a gate! A perfect fit for a perfect placement.

 

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Nantucket- Part 1

I recently returned from a beautiful Labor Day Weekend in Nantucket. The weather was sunny, crisp, and absolutely breathtaking. It wasn’t my first time visiting the enchanting island, and it certainly won’t be my last. The island is full of history with a quaint charming town with lovely shopping, a wharf with some mega yachts (owned by some mega names), and a fabulous collection of restaurants. Beaches, bike trails, and lighthouse exploring will keep you active with an abundance of fresh clean air. Also, don’t forget to look up at night to see shooting stars and all the beauty of the starry night sky.

While the trip is worth the destination, it is also worth the jaw dropping architecture. My post on shingle style home was a brief glimpse into what I was about to encounter on the island. Whether homes that are side by side in town, cliff side mansions, or sprawling estates, the one thing that Nantucket homes have in common is a focus of good taste and charming ambience. Landscaping is also key to these often simple shingle and clapboard homes.

I hope these images can bring a serene sense to your Wednesday! See more on Part Two of Nantucket tomorrow!

 

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A quaint island town that you will no doubt fall in love with instantly!

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Tommy Hilfiger’s previous island home.

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I love all the white picket fences.

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This clapboard is high gloss. I found that to be quite an interesting texture on the home.

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A perfect summer estate.

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Three homes built by a whaling businessman, Joseph Starbuck, for his three sons in the 1800’s. Nantucket Architecture _The Potted Boxwood 53Nantucket Architecture _The Potted Boxwood 51

Hedges just work so seamlessly on the island.

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Views of the back of the large homes.

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Be Right B-ACK ACK

So I have a lovely post all planned for today, but my internet modem decided to pass away last night .
A lovely thanks to my fabulous Dad, who is copying and pasting this now so I don't leave you with 
an empty promise. I hope to be bACK on schedule tomorrow!
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Catch The Shingles

No, I don’t want you to actually catch shingles. I have heard they are incredibly painful and you need to take precautions if you had the chicken pox (thank you American pharmacuetical tv ads). Instead of an unpleasant disease, I am talking about shingle styled homes common around the Hamptons, New England, and the lovely northeastern islands. Nothing screams summer, or the end of summer, like a beautiful shingle home.  Originally built to create heat in chilly coastal New England towns, these “Gray Ladies” turn gray due to the elements these homes were built to endure. Now, any shingle-style home can be pre-made any shade of gray.

There is a undeniable appeal to these homes which scream relaxing vacation a la Something’s Gotta Give. Today, I rounded up some of my favorite shingles that will have you wishing summer would last just a little bit longer. These homes are also a hint for my Labor Day location….

Classic Shingle Style Home

A timeless shingle-style home perfectly shuttered with white trim and fabulous hedging. Via AD

Gorgeous Hamptons Retreat via Elle Decor

The phenomenal Hamptons retreat of Scott Currie has a mix of clapboard and shingles. Let’s not forget the mix of potted boxwood. Via Elle Decor

Gorgeous Shingle Style Home via AD

Completely classic.

Gorgeous water view home via Pinterest

Can you see the shingles turning grey?! A perfect example of the weathered look that turns timeless.

Nantucket Shingle Home via AD

A famous Nantucket shingle-style home. I love that the doors are painted gray as well.

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A more modern take of shingles. Via AD

Shingle Styled Colonial

A shingle colonial home.What are your thoughts? Too much architecture going on, or just right?

Stunnign shingle style home

STUNNING. I really am at a loss for words

Sweet shingle style cottage by Jeffrey Bilhuber via AD

A sweet cottage by Jeffrey Bilhuber. Who needs square footage when you have charm?! Via AD

Thomas Pheasant Southampton Home via Veranda

Thomas Pheasant’s Southampton home. Perfectly trimmed in white and flanked by urns of potted boxwood. Via Veranda

Timothy Hayes and Kevin Roberts architecture via Elle Decor

Again, a more modern twist on the “cape cod” style. Architecture by Timothy Hayes and Kevin Roberts. Via Elle Decor

Victoria Hagans Nantucket Home via AD

Victoria Hagan’s Nantucket retreat. Featured earlier on TPB. Via AD

Timothy Whealons Southampton Home via AD

Timothy Whealon masters the intimate, luxe, and ridiculously charming look of shingle-style homes with this beauty. Via Elle Decor

Nantucket Grey Lady home

I know summer is ending, but don’t you want to permanently locate in a shingle-style home all year long?!

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Classic Carter

I love when I see traditional furniture in unexpected rooms. There is one townhouse by Darryl Carter that exemplifies the use of timeless antiques in unorthodox form. He is a big proponent of natural textures and neutral tones. I think it is too simplistic to say Carter is a minimalist, however, he chooses high quality antiques and incorporates them in a more current setting. It feels like our (American) forefathers would live in his homes today.  From a secretary in a bathroom to a Sheraton sideboard as a sink, this townhome is complex with traditional and fresh style.

This 2009 feature from Elle Decor is still so incredibly relevant and applicable to all interiors. There are always so many homes to feature, but there is no expiration date for the homes that shine above the rest.

Photos by Simon Upton for Elle Decor.

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Layers of greenery and black potted plants frame the entry. I think it looks so sharp when window panes are painted black.

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Shades of natural materials, firewood included, as well as vibrant zebra rug make for a serene and sophisticated entrance.

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White hues let every object in the room seem dignified and refined. I love the roman shade and wooden shutters of the doorway.

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Another view of the living room and a stunning piano.

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Look at that exposed firewood on the bottom shelves. The glass and wooden screen also adds a beautiful dimensional element.

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Notice the constant use of fireplaces? Carter is a big advocate of them in almost every room. I agree! Who doesn’t look better with a glow of fire!?

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Another shot of the simple and functional kitchen.

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Wooden plank walls and a wooden plank table continue to bring in natural wooden elements.

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A more glamorous and chic dining space.

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A herringbone floor, more shuttered door overlays, and two tubs. I love the unexpected touch of the secretary in the bathroom. A piece often reserved for other parts of the home

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I appreciate the use of the studded black leather headboards vertically placed. It really gives the room a sense of height.

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A beautiful Sheraton sideboard turned into a magnificent burl wood pedestal sink. How clever.  A perfect use of period pieces in a more contemporary setting.

 

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