Modern House Minimalist Design

Today I am happy to announce the winner of the Seda France trio. I used random.org and here is my winner! I will be contacting you or feel free to contact me. These are wonderful products that you are sure to enjoy!! Congratulations......Quintessence!! Drawing #5,623 PRIVATE Seda France Trio 4th drawing held by  The Enchanted Home Completed on Sunday, 3 April 2011 at 12:07:03 UTC 68 entrants, 1 winner Winners (1) 1st: quintessence Thank goodness its Sunday, I need an official "free pass" to feel like I am off duty today. Its been a long and sometimes stressful week and its nice to have a day just to do as I please..though we all know there is no rest for the weary! By the way, saw Jane Eyre which I had been dying to see..it was incredible. I loved it.....the scenery, music and costumes were breathtaking, the homes it was filmed in "knock your socks off" gorgeous in that hauntingly beautiful, cold and somewhat foreboding English castle kind of a way. Hows that for a...

Who wouldn't love a cozy beach house right by the sea or a charming lake house with views to rival the setting from "On Golden Pond". I know I fantasize about one day buying a small place by the ocean and know exactly how I want it to be decorated. It would first have to be welcoming, inviting and calming...after all its a getaway and the whole idea is about entering a new space, a true oasis away from the rat race. It would have a soft and light palette, with pops of color in some rooms but overall a soothing and light neutral feeling is what I envision.  It would have to have a killer kitchen, not a huge one but one big enough for clambakes and preparing dozens of bbqs and hosting smores parties,etc.....you get the picture. And then the views...ah, the views, very important. It just has to have that "welcome home" feel that I think is the hallmark of a successful interior/home. So what about you? If you had or if you have a beach/lake house.....what makes it s...