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Santana is known for the traditional homes constructed with sloping triangular rooftops, and protected with straw. These were mainly rural homes, used by local farmers, during the settlement of the island, with white-painted walls, red doors and windows with blue trim. Most of the surviving buildings are tourist attractions, and maintained (for example, the straw roofs are replaced every four to five years).
(Wikipedia)
It also might be a good template for today's ecological 'tiny houses' with a living space of approx. 4 x 7 metres ;-))
For a Peaceful Travel Tuesday!
Santana, Madeira, Portugal
The stunning traditional houses from the Santana Region of Madeira
Casa típica de Santana
Explored 02 April 2025 (79(
As snow quietly blankets the streets of Vilnius, a bedroom window reveals a soft, golden light that contrasts the cold, dark night. This fleeting moment captures the peaceful solitude of a winter evening in the heart of this beautiful city in Lithuania.
As casas rústicas de Freixeda do Torrão, em Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, transportam-nos para um passado cheio de história e tradição. ️ As suas paredes de pedra, os telhados de telha e as janelas de madeira contam histórias de gerações passadas.
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Sighnaghi, located in Georgia’s wine region of Kakheti, is known as the “City of Love” for its romantic atmosphere, colorful houses, and breathtaking views over the Alazani Valley and the distant Caucasus Mountains. The town is surrounded by centuries-old defensive walls with watchtowers, built in the 18th century by King Erekle II to protect it from invasions. Today, it’s a lively destination with charming cobbled streets, traditional restaurants, and a rich winemaking culture that goes back more than 8,000 years. In this photo, you see a quintessential view of Sighnaghi: picturesque houses with red rooftops, elegant wooden balconies, and the distinctive church towers rising in the distance. In the foreground, bright flowers and ivy add warmth and color, blending beautifully with the historic charm of the town. This serene moment was captured early in the morning at our Abramichi Guest House. The town is still quiet, and a delicious breakfast awaits on the terrace above, overlooking this postcard-perfect scenery.
In the early morning light, Sighnaghi reveals its charm with the St. Stephen church towers, red rooftops, and lush gardens. From the peaceful garden of Abramichi Guest House, breakfast awaits on the terrace above, offering a serene start in Georgia’s romantic City of Love.
Sighnaghi, gelegen in de Georgische wijnregio Kakheti, staat bekend als de “City of Love” dankzij zijn romantische sfeer, kleurrijke huizen en adembenemende uitzichten over de Alazani-vallei en het Kaukasusgebergte. Het stadje is omgeven door eeuwenoude stadsmuren met wachttorens die teruggaan tot de 18e eeuw, toen koning Erekle II ze liet bouwen ter bescherming tegen invallen. Tegenwoordig is het een levendige plek met charmante straatjes, traditionele restaurants en een rijke wijncultuur. Op deze foto zie je een typisch uitzicht op Sighnaghi: pittoreske huisjes met rode daken, sierlijke balkons en in de verte de karakteristieke kerktorens die boven de stad uitsteken. Op de voorgrond bloeien kleurrijke bloemen en klimop, wat de warme en uitnodigende sfeer benadrukt. Het contrast tussen de levendige natuur en de historische architectuur laat zien hoe oud en nieuw hier harmonieus samenkomen. Dit moment is vastgelegd vroeg in de ochtend bij ons Abramichi Guest House. Het is nog stil in het stadje, en op het terras boven wacht een heerlijk ontbijt – met uitzicht op deze schilderachtige omgeving.
Experience a home that balances timeless elegance with contemporary luxury.
Fall in love with the meticulous design of the Eloise House, where every feature has been thoughtfully crafted to enhance both aesthetics and functionality. From the striking double-volume ceilings that create an open, airy feel to the fully integrated garage and the serene internal courtyard, this home is designed to elevate modern living.
For a true immersive experience, we invite you to visit the Mainstore, where a fully landscaped and elegantly decorated display home has been curated to help you envision how these stunning spaces come to life.
F E A T U R E S
► Two-story
► 4 spacious bedrooms
► 3.5 bathrooms
► A dedicated laundry room
► Designer Kitchen
► Home office
►2 expansive terraces for outdoor relaxation and entertainment
►A tranquil internal courtyard/aviary to connect with nature
►A 2-car garage with ample space and fixtures for storage
►Land impact: 622prims
►Size: 40m x 40m
► House is packaged in a rezzer box for easy handling!
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A traditional courtyard home of a wealthy Moroccan merchant or courtier in the city of Fes, now run as a guesthouse or bed and breakfast. This pic of the grand courtyard was taken from the window of my room. It was wonderful having dinner and breakfast in/around that central space. (My pop-singer cum driver/guide and the riad's caretakers were sitting down there) :-)
Home @ Rangdum (Zanskar). The terrain is so sever.. the local people never leave their houses in winter.. the temp goes below -40 (c) here.
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These earthenware pieces recall ishigami， divine stones possessed and cracked by a spirit. Cracked and hollowed， they demonstrate the primitive power of earthenware.
Kiyotsugu Sawa, 2009
Great framing skills by me, as always! (as in not!)
Isn't this sweet? It's the wee Brooklyn brownstone apartment of Lauren McGrath (her mother is designer Suzanne McGrath; they blog about design together at goodbonesgreatpieces.com).
They kitted out the living room with an "Odette" loveseat from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and Swedish occasional tables, which they found at a consignment store and used in lieu of a hulking coffee table (always a great idea in a small space). The yellow lamp is a vintage flea market find. No details, unfortunately, on where they scored that feather pillow!
Photo by Max Kim-Bee, Traditional Home, March 2010.
A cultural treasure of Slavic and Ukrainian heritage, the collection of churches and houses at the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life is a significant landmark and center for the revival of national traditions. It's a very doable day trip and located just outside of Kiev, Ukraine for anyone interested in learning about the country.
Another view of Lauren McGrath's living room. I'm not crazy about the curtains (an IKEA find), but I love that she bought the cane-sided chair on craigslist for $25. (She painted it black, reupholstered it in inexpensive dressmaker's cloth, and trimmed it with scraps of brown velvet. )
The dresser belonged to her grandparents; she painted it white and outfitted it with new hardware from Anthropologie. And I'm betting that Spitzmiller-look-a-like lamp, on top, is this Robert Abbey gourd lamp.
The "Odette" loveseat is from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The vintage yellow lamp is a flea market find; the Swedish occasional tables are from a consignment shop.
Photo by Max Kim-Bee, Traditional Home, March 2010.
Edited with Glorious Nature Overlay - tequilla sunrise
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I just watched the movie "It's Complicated."
stylechronicle.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-complicated-set-d...
The set design was so amazing, i fell in love with the house and the interior set decor.
www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/showhouses/set-...
Beth Rubino was the designer and she used a lot of warm orange pillows, browns, and cozy inviting colors. The same designer also created the set from "Somethings Gotta Give." (another divine set)
www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/spaces/2007/07/somethin...
A rustic Hungarian courtyard in the 1960s with a child running under a clothesline filled with laundry. The weathered walls and deteriorating roof add to the nostalgic atmosphere of rural life.
Blogged about at roomlust.blogspot.com/.
Imagine this: you're 16. You live on the 22nd floor of a Chicago co-op. Your bedroom yields sweeping views of Lake Michigan and downtown. And your parents are filthy rich.
The color scheme came from the daughter's choice of a Ralph Lauren striped duvet and paisley shams. The bed’s headboard is upholstered in orange velvet, walls are painted a high-gloss white, and twin ottomans with X-bases are white patent leather with orange trim.
Details:
Bed: Jessica Lagrange, Jessica Lagrange Interiors, 312/751-8727.
Headboard fabric (“Veronese’’): Bergamo Fabrics Inc., 914/665-0800, trade only.
Striped duvet cover and pink paisley shams: Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Pink throw pillow on bed (“Quatrefoil’’/Pink #459340): Maharam, 800/645-3943, maharam.com, trade only.
X-benches (custom, designed by Jessica Lagrange): Jessica Lagrange Interiors, 312/751-8727.
X-bench fabric (“Liquid Leather’’/White, Modern Collection); welt (“Liquid Leather’’/Orange, Modern Collection): Glant Textiles Corp., 206/725-4444, trade only.
Drapery (“Veil’’/Natural) and bedside tables (“Saarinen Small Round Side Tables’’/White Laminate): Knoll Studio, 877/615-6655, knoll.com.
Lamps on bedside tables; rug: owner’s collection.
Lampshades (custom painted): Blanche P. Field, 617/423-0715, blanchefield.com, trade only.
Interior design by Jessica Lagrange. Photo by Susan Gilmore, Traditional Home.
Love all the color gradation in this room -- sky blue, powder blue, turquoise, teal -- and the unexpected shot of color from the floor is fabulous. And the dresser! And that throw pillow on the left! And, and! Oh, Martha.
Walls are painted Vintage Map; trim is Chamois Cloth; floor is Anjou Pear, all by Martha Stewart Paint. The knobs and detailing on the dresser are painted Vintage Map to match the walls.
Photo from www.traditionalhome.com, via marthastewart.com.
Young boy drinking from a floral cup at a kitchen table in a Hungarian home, 1960s. Vintage atmosphere.
Love the lacquered walls; I'd skip the zebra rug.
Walls are painted Hale Navy HC-154 by Benjamin Moore.
Other details:
Sofa (“Hadley Sofa,’’ Jan Showers Collection); coffee table (French 1940s, gold leaf); magazine rack (antique); green chairs (French 1940s Louis XV-style bergères in original leather): Jan Showers & Assoc., 214/747-5252. Sofa upholstered in “Ravel’’ (#5789) and drapes are “Princeton’’ (#9121), both by Pindler & Pindler, pindler.com. Sofa pillows by Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com. Faux-zebra rug from The Mews, 214/748-9070. Crystal rod floor lamps from Hinson Lighting, hinsonlighting.com.
Photo by Werner Straube, Traditional Home.
The kitchen of a Connecticut mansion, designed by Jennifer Garrigues. Walls are painted Pale Hound and island is Green Stone, both by Farrow & Ball. Cabinets are painted Cloud White, by Benjamin Moore.
Other details, kitchen:
Cabinetry is from Grace, Ryan & Magnus Millwork, LLC, 914/665-0902. Cooktop (#VGRT362-4G) is by Viking. Sink ("Franke Apron-Front Manor House Sink'' #MHX710-33): Franke KSD, frankeksd.com. Faucet (#U4756L, satin nickel): Perrin & Rowe through Rohl, rohlhome.com. Backsplash ("Verde Luna'' mosaic tile, Sicis Imperium Collection): Walker Zanger, walkerzanger.com. Countertops are Calacatta marble; floors are Brazilian Cherry from Geysir Hardwood Floors, geysirfloors.com. Pendant lights over island ("Petersburg'' #3412, satin nickel): Hudson Valley Lighting, hudsonvalleylighting.com. Bar stools ("Prescott'' #0-340, by Orlando Diaz Azcuy): McGuire, kohlerinteriors.com. Bar-stool fabric ("Sassari''/Pod #910058-06): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068, trade only.
Other details, dining room:
Table ("Sutcliffe") and chandelier ("Erba") are from Dessin Fournir, 785/434-2777, trade only. The "Brighton Armchairs'' are from Jonas Upholstery, 212/691-2777, trade only. The drapes are linen sheers in "Bronze" from Arabel Fabrics Inc., 800/759-9808. The wall glaze and decorative painting is by Andrew Tedesco Studios Inc., 212/924-8438.
Photo by Tria Giovan, Traditional Home.