Perfect Summer Cottage

I can see myself spending many languid summer days at this adorable Swedish cottage.I think one of the reasons I'm so attracted to the Swedish esthetic is the similarity to houses here in New England....the white clapboard, antique multi-paned windows and generous porches are familiar sites here as well.Familiarity breeds comfort, I suppose. Images from here.

Islamic Art

As a fan of the highly decorative and ornate, islamic design has always been inspirational.No other culture does non-figurative/geometric design like they do, in my opinion. I love the details, the symmetry and of course, the richly contrasting hues.

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