I found this lovely article in Home and Home Magazine on Talbot Lodge house owned by French-born Veronique Piales Quinn.  The lodge was renovated and updated to incorporate Japanese and French styles, while remaining true to its cosy traditional Irish roots.

 {photos: Lois Crighton from House and Home Magazine}

Some bathroom ideas, I love them all, so different, yet all so nice. Oh decisions, decisions...

A big thank you to Jenevieve from Buttons, Ribbons and Other Things for this Stylish Blog Award. I am very honoured to  be chosen for a style award. You should visit Jenevieve's blog, it is full of colour, lots of outdoor life, creations and lots of inspiration, she has opened a new facebook page for her shop A Rainbow Life too.

I have to now tell you seven things about myself, I don't think a lot of my blog followers know much about me, so here goes....

1. I am a true home bird

2. I have a Diploma, a Degree and two Masters Degrees from three different Universities

3. I am 28 years old

4. I still live with my parents (but I'm currently building a new home with my boyfriend)

5. My favourite colour is blue

6. I love tea (always time for tea)

7.  I have lots of freckles

Fianlly I have to pass this award on to 15 other blogs. As I have so many favourite blogs and lots of stylish followers and blogs I visit, I have decided to let you all join along if you wish. I hope it doesn't look like I'm cheating or not following the rules, but I hope some of you will join in and let us know seven things about yourself.

And remember you should all visit Jenevieve's blog.

How about these for pretty bedrooms? You might have guessed I like blue and the country cottage look. I have a walk in wardrobe for my new room so the room itself will be less cluttered. Which is your favourite? Have you any favourite bedrooms yourself? If so, I'd be delighted if you'd share them with us all :)

My very basic kitchen design for my new home, hope you can get the idea of what I'm aiming for. I would love to see photographs of your kitchen...