Floating into July

I've spent this past week in New York, squeezing four photo shoots into five days for Rue Magazine. It's my first time here since moving away two years ago, and quite frankly it's been wonderful! So many memories have come flooding back to me, including the time-honored big city tradition of escaping to a bright and airy country house every summer weekend.

So I've been imagining what I'd do if I had a charming retreat in the Hudson River Valley. White walls, white sofa, and striking black occasional tables make for a soothing yet stylish space. I adore the weathered, timeworn details in this vignette: the peeling paint on the mantle, the rusty hook and amber bottles. Definitely a room that invites you in to stay awhile!

Oh my goodness. My beloved wishbone chair teams up with an Eames dowel leg chair? It's a match made in design icon heaven! This pic is from the most recent issue of Martha Stewart Living--the whole article is a gem. The repeated stripes  on the rug, the tablewares, even the pendant lamps have such a fresh, graphic appeal.

Glossy white floors reflect the summer sun for a traditional English-inspired bathroom escape. A few posh touches like an antique rug and velvet curtains ground the space. And after spending the last four days overseeing interiors photography shoots, I can only imagine the tricky angle that must have been required to get that perfect reflection in the mirror!

Of course it wouldn't be a summer country retreat without an outdoor evening dinner. Cut garden flowers in a tall pitcher and serving pieces in galvanized aluminum project a crisp, casual vibe. Paper lanterns hang from tree branches waiting to light up the night as soon as the sun goes down. I can almost smell the summer twilight air!

Thanks to everyone for your support this week of Rue Magazine. We're so grateful for your enthusiasm and we look forward to sharing sneak peaks all summer as we build our premiere issue for September. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news! Have a wonderful weekend everyone--and if you're celebrating the Independence Day holiday, enjoy the fireworks!

P.S. Don't forget to enter this week's giveaway from MD Perricone skincare! Plus buttercream frosting, buttercream fashion, my most coveted wallpaper, outfits I wish I was brave enough to wear, and the Hill Country trip I dream of taking! 

Image Credits: 1, 3, 5, 6. Martha Stewart Living. 2, 4. Domino

Comments

[Will]

I'm dreaming with, Anne. Love that duo of striped pendant lamps. Have a blast this weekend xo

[Connie @ Sogni e Sorrisi]

Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend and congrats again on the mag!

[Ludmila {creamylife.com}]

I adore these pictures, Anne! I so wish I'd spend all my weekends in a country nook, with my husband and a book, maybe! Aw, dreams dreams! have a lovely weekend! xoxo

[sylvie of silver lining]

i was savoring these very same images yesterday...they are dreamy and perfect and everything i'd wish for in a summer getwaway :)

i hope you and crystal and the rest of the rue ladies are having a stellar time in nyc!

xo,
sylvie of silver lining

[Carole]

Lovely images Anne. Can't wait to see the magazine!
Have a lovely weekend.

[hanna]

love this house!

[Punctuation Mark]

i love the wishbone too and have always dreamed of being able to buy one... have a great weekend!

[Sally@DivineDistractions]

I'd go there too! It seems like such a relaxing place to get away from the crazy of the city. The fireplace is drawing me in....

[Charlotta]

Beautiful summer inspiration!
Sounds like NY was great - I love that city but have never been in Summer. Can imagine it would have a fab energy & buzz.

Happy Independence Day to you and wishes of a festive day with friends and family.

x Charlotta

[brooke]

I enjoy the way you put the colors on this white pallete.

Brooke
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[LiveLikeYou]

Great relaxed charming country interiors. The perfect escape from NYC.

[Tracy F.]

Congrats on the magazine. Love your blog, too!

[robin pulsifer]

perfect holiday/summer post! such a great feel to all of them. i too love the image with the repeating stripes. very cool, very summer. light and airy. enjoy your day!! it's beautiful weather in my part of the world, i'm in heaven :)

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Congratulations on the mag! Everybody is proud and happy for you.

[Claire]

I love all these summer posts - I love the picture of the flowers; if I had those on my table, it would brighten up my day for sure.

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so summer-perfect! and always adored the bathroom in the fourth

thanks so much for the weekend link-love, anne!
xo

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