House of the Year 2009

As you might know, Norwegian Magazine Bolig holds a contest each year to choose the best house of the year. In 2009 the winner was this country house in Hokksund. It consists of three buildings: a main building from 1889, a brewery and a barn. In 2006 the Kvernstad family restored and renovated all three of them.

Perhaps my Norwegian readers could help me with the translation of the words and signs that appear in this house. Please? I did use an online translator but unfortunately they are still quite unreliable.


The main house


The barn which is now used to hold parties.












Does the wording at the top of the stairs say something about coming home? But of course, it's French and it says "Just like your home" Thanks, Chapstik Fanatic!




"Kisses and Hugs and Love" Got the top sentence. Help with the one below?

Thanks to reader Krn I now know that the headboard says (not in Norwegian, but Danish) "Kisses, hugs and love, it is the world's glory"

And Krn expands: "Written language in Norway in the 19th century was the Danish language. This is not surprising to see this on an old norwegian bed."





This is the inside of the barn. Rather dark I guess.


Part of the guest house.

All images from here.

Designers' White Bedrooms

Second post today. A selection of white bedrooms by renown interior designers Suzanne Kasler, Thad Hayes, Jan McFarland Cox, Twanette Tharp, and Victoria Hagan.


Victoria Hagan


Thad Hayes


Twanette Tharp


Suzanne Kasler


Jan McFarland Cox

All images from Architectral Digest.

Four Country Homes

Today we will have a look at four country homes through the lens of photographers, André Rider, Angus McRitchie, Michael Graydon and Stacey Brandford. My favourite home is the one captured by André Rider, though I'm also swooning over the Belgian style dining room by Stacey Brandford.
I'd love to know which home you like best!


Stacey Brandford


Stacey Brandford


Stacey Brandford


Michael Graydon


Michael Graydon


Michael Graydon


Angus McRitchie


Angus McRitchie


Angus McRitchie


André Rider


André Rider


André Rider


André Rider


Michael Graydon


Michael Graydon

All images from here.

Country House in Mallorca

Good Thursday morning to you, treasures.

This two level country house in Mallorca, Spain, has terrific bones. Stone floors and walls, beams, beautiful arches. Spainsh interior designer Mestre Paco gave the interiors an eclectic look.

Tour time!




























All images from here.

French Inspired Home

Ah, sweet Friday. So precious to me. Let's tour to celebrate.

You'd think this house was somewhere in France but it is actually in Catalonia, Spain. I wish the photographs of the rooms were as good and clear as the close up of the furniture. Even so, I'm sure you will enjoy them anyway!

















































Have a great weekend, dears!

All images from here.