How was your weekend? Were you able to enjoy some R and R? Well, we are in the final week of packing, counting down to our closing one week from today- Yeah!. And since my house currently is piled up with boxes and old art school projects I must dream of serene retreats for one day. These two fabulous photographers are my new favorites: Mari Eriksson and Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn. Each of these talented photographers offer peaceful serene settings in all of their work. I highly recommend a virtual tour if only for a visual respite! Its well worth it!

















I love white interiors... In fact, I spent the weekend repainting the dining room and den's ceilings - not quite white, but grays... (I think I may be working myself down to white, though!) I'll have to post pics when I get a chance (which unfortunately will NOT look like these ladies' work - sigh..)
I leave your blog a bit more serene, though. Thanks! :)
-maria
Posted by: vintage simple | August 17, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Oh, yes. I would love to see photos of your projects Maria. Its interesting to me how I find myself a little nervous about painting a room white. I think it is something I never thought I would do b/c I love color so much and growing up, my Dad didn't ever want us to paint our walls a color. He was of the generation of white walls only.But you know, it seems to work.
Posted by: Heather | August 17, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Lovely photos! So dreamy in white...
Posted by: Daniella | August 17, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Oh jeebus, these really are dreamy -- talk about making me wish I wasn't at work :)! I like the white, but something about the ivory cream of the bottom photos are just *extra* dreamy!
Posted by: cara | August 17, 2009 at 09:52 AM
sooo gorgeous. Lovely inspiration for a slow monday of mine ;)
Posted by: Nuit | August 17, 2009 at 10:05 AM
i'm in love!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Missbiside | August 17, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Oh my, I adore the creamy and white decor. So fresh and calming. I'm trying to figure out which of my rooms I could do this in, now...
Posted by: Tricia | August 17, 2009 at 02:56 PM
I'd love to spend hours in that first tub! Congrats on the closing and hope it all goes smoothly. Can't wait to see the new place!
Posted by: Holly | August 17, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Oh my goodness...Mari Erikkson -I am a HUGE fan. Would love to jump into these images right now. You got it -SO DREAMY!
Posted by: leslie | August 17, 2009 at 03:57 PM
i love all white decors. the only probably i have is 3 dogs, 2 cats and a couple of birds. i will lust over the pictures.
Posted by: pam | August 17, 2009 at 08:22 PM