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Love this little home! I had to go through the slideshow more than just a couple of times.

And I'd also love to know the name of the artist of the painting in the bathroom. :)

This "solution" shouldn't have been presented as such.

Love this tutorial-- I've had it bookmarked for some time and am planning to make a few of these with my children, for ourselves and a couple of friends.

(Rude of you, Cindy44-- I've never said anything about unnecessary negative comments before, but I will, this time.)

It looks like you could create a nice dining area on the side of the room with the two windows, near the kitchen. What do you think of pale drapes, hung high, with soft shades underneath? The space between the windows could fit a silvered mirror or a narrow piece of art... and that space above the radiator looks perfect for a large piece of statement art.

You could place a sofa and table facing the fireplace with side chairs to the left and right as long as the furniture is scaled to the arrangement and the size of the room. If there's space, you could place a credenza (for linen & silver storage) on the wall behind the sofa (keeping a walkway through) and maybe hang a large mirror or some well-lit art above. And what do you think of a demilune table/art or mirror/or small secretary in the space to the far left of the fireplace?
If you can, you might rethink the light fixture- maybe drop it down a little and add a barrel shade around the chandelier... and add a pendant light in the dining area.
This is a wonderful space-- it just needs to be warmed and personalized with art, mirrors, and lighting. Have fun decorating! I hope my simple suggestions were helpful.

I love everyone's positive comments and, being very open-minded re: decor, myself, I really wanted to see a working rendition of a modern/shabby chic mash-up... HOWEVER-- as delightful as some of the vignettes appeared, the "total" did not work for me; I found myself wishing I could reach through the screen and rearrange the furniture and artwork into a more pleasing display.
I agree with ktex about adding more wood pieces (I picture minimalist and rustic in design) and also with Abstractionist in his/her observations and the idea that the homeowner should keep in mind her furniture's sculptural qualities when arranging.
I would like to see the homeowner experiment with bringing some of her furniture pieces OUT from the walls and windows, incorporating a few warm colors/textures (rugs like seagrass or FLOR tiles), and adding to/grouping her wall art so it doesn't seem so stark and unfinished.
(one more thing- is that a tush perched up there on that partition wall in frame #39? lol!)

LOVE this home-- it's very warm and cozy. I imagine that on rainy days it's very comforting. If I visited, I'd have a difficult time restraining myself-- I'd have to explore with a glass of wine or cup of tea in hand-- the art and creatively curated vignettes are quietly exciting and inspire my curiosity.

Your Schnauzer looks like such a little sweetie-pie. We lost our little Schnauzer boy in August and we miss him horribly. It's lovely that you include pictures of Bug in your home tour.

This house makes me smile-- You have the loveliest views-- So lucky! I'd love to come visit you for coffee! (I promise I won't make off with your mcm barcart, but I AM coveting it...)

I do have to say that I'd love to see a different area rug in the dining room-- the green/camel scroll pattern doesn't go with that scheme at all. I'd move it to the upstairs playroom and consider either moving the blue patterned rug into the dining room (which still wouldn't coordinate with the darling art/tablecloth combo), or, even better, putting a more neutral (no pattern) rug under the table. Also, maybe a natural, neutral drum shade or conical pendant grouping (woven wood veneer type? http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/lighting/lighting-5-wood-veneer-pendants-trend-watch-127607). I like the industrial fixture, but it doesn't marry well with your awesome chairs and they deserve to stand out. :-/

*And we have a Curious George plushie, too! He's well-loved. :)

Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Don't forget to empty and re-line the wastebasket.

To ec05: In my experience, rosemary likes sandy soil and lots of sun. Don't overwater and keep it pinched down so it doesn't get too woody.