White interiors and inspiring courtyards

Some find that the overuse of white in indoor spaces renders the room sterile and bland. It's interesting to see how different people perceive the same thing in so many different ways. As for myself, I find that white interiors exude a powerful sense of peace and tranquility. It opens up the room, makes it seem much larger and accentuates whatever accessories you add to it. The brightness created by such spaces  seems to fill the house up with sunlight even on the darkest and gloomiest days. 

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I'm currently coming up with some design ideas for a patio, since we are pretty convinced about buying a condo by the end of 2012 (I know I'm way too excited). My garden plans will have to wait for when we will actually buy a house. In my next post I'll put up a few sketches and simulations of what I want it to look like. But for now, here are a few inspiring outdoor spaces and courtyards that get my creative juices flowing.

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Lazy thursday

It was a very big surprise waking up in the morning and looking out the window to see everything covered in white. We finally had our first snowfall.

Source: myself

Source: photographer Mikko Lagerstedt

I find myself feeling sort of clueless and downright lazy today. I know I have a major project to start for a client but the desire to snuggle by a fireplace (not my own since I don't have one) with some good coffee and a good book is too strong. I blame the snow. I also blame this holiday fuzzy feeling.  I found a collection of photographs that give off that same cozy vibe. A little more on the summer side though since I am not entirely ready to embrace winter just yet. 

From My Little House  and Better Homes and Gardens

Found on Sarah Jokisch Asbell's Pinterest. An amazing collection of photos.

I'll try and find my motivation again, if you see it let me know. Also, here are more little gems that I found on Etsy and that I put together to create a very white and winter theme. Visit their shops they have great little treasures! They give me a little bit more hope for the cold winter months ahead.

Paper Garland - Winter&... ArtsDelight $11.00	Photo Art Locket - Ink ... EyePoetryPhoto... $40.00	Porcelain Tea light Del... wapa $40.00	Christmas photography -... sparksoffire $30.00
Acorn Necklace - Swaro... BeadinByTheSea $23.00	Felted Acorns, oatmeal ... feltjar $12.00	Origami White Christma... Signoraluna $17.00	Lusterware Teapot, Silv... CarpeDiemTreas... $50.00
Birch Bark Candle Holde... braggingbags $16.50	Wintery Bokeh Branches ... mariakallin $9.90	Yummy Pink Vanilla Meri... mariakallin $9.90	Black Friday BOGO Sale:... ErinBphoto $25.00