Union Jack-inspired boys bedroom!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was the bedroom that got me thinking, I LOVE bedrooms inspired by the colours of the Union Jack flag...and, best of all, incorporating the flag itself....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Kristen Buckingham elle decor" height="640" src="http://nestegg.typepad.com/.a/6a01156e5d7bde970c014e5fe57083970c-450wi" width="468" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">More to follow <i>very </i>soon!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For a similar wall colour, try Farrow and Ball Old White...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4JFrX3krRbi6guh2rlxEzQMAVqwURmP_QsTjEaHLhJCkup8I7zlujJ7eAkJUBxW821rGoYYoe3o4H1ksGNxTQdsjbCWTDtgZtAKk1zrV1VK_TBmNVAVMEbkD-Hhf7lDiq5CT-pPrhBk/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xfi351MsyndAYUmxHRkGj61sLDTTHthxjmqP_EqC0iadkaUpjrQDkUditdqsJUO44UYzJMr2L30-6QhSw3rOMyvnZOXIIuWdzCpbKvYZuRqn1fyarc_9lLE6E5bIUsmzFpoY5i9Ie40/s1600/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Image via Nest Egg</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Union Jack-inspired boys bedroom!

This was the bedroom that got me thinking, I LOVE bedrooms inspired by the colours of the Union Jack flag...and, best of all, incorporating ...

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Are Boys Bedrooms Too Pretty?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The problem I find with many beautifully designed boys bedrooms is that they look, simply put,<i> too pretty</i>. I often help my clients to work through this very issue. You should be looking to strike the balance so that </span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">everyone </span></i><span style="font-size: large;">is thrilled with the result!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Pastel children's bedroom | Children's bedroom decorating ideas | Country decorating ideas" src="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/image/550/550/imageBank/g/Girls-pink-and-blue-bedroom1.jpg" title="" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This room is gorgeous but hanging hearts on the chest of drawers? B</span><span style="font-size: large;">eading on the blinds? </span><span style="font-size: large;">Really?!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4JFrX3krRbi6guh2rlxEzQMAVqwURmP_QsTjEaHLhJCkup8I7zlujJ7eAkJUBxW821rGoYYoe3o4H1ksGNxTQdsjbCWTDtgZtAKk1zrV1VK_TBmNVAVMEbkD-Hhf7lDiq5CT-pPrhBk/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xfi351MsyndAYUmxHRkGj61sLDTTHthxjmqP_EqC0iadkaUpjrQDkUditdqsJUO44UYzJMr2L30-6QhSw3rOMyvnZOXIIuWdzCpbKvYZuRqn1fyarc_9lLE6E5bIUsmzFpoY5i9Ie40/s1600/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Image unknown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

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Modern Country Bedrooms For Boys!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for a new series! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Modern Country bedrooms for boys!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We've been busy decorating our boys bedroom....and it's ready to show you!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But, before we begin, let's take a look at some utterly gorgeous wall murals from <a href="http://www.littlehandsillustration.com/?page_id=804" target="_blank">Little Hands</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLC6MRqc3_iA5vQ0k5H5n4VrhdZTSx2AcMJA4IB_uB-aHbkW9fDQTPEEXaO61roqSUyig-JQWb0MY_24qrbY2H1AyQNzzDLhaolPLKM414ssVSfzUeSER9AHBJ-2ubOOA0s2YYPI3AVJg/s1600/little+hands+wallpaper+8+blog.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I think they nail that fine line between pleasing the boys and pleasing mummy and daddy!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4JFrX3krRbi6guh2rlxEzQMAVqwURmP_QsTjEaHLhJCkup8I7zlujJ7eAkJUBxW821rGoYYoe3o4H1ksGNxTQdsjbCWTDtgZtAKk1zrV1VK_TBmNVAVMEbkD-Hhf7lDiq5CT-pPrhBk/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Modern Country Bedrooms For Boys!

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How To Create Belgian Style...Industrial Chic...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When looking through past posts, I came upon a series on How To Create Belgian Style and it made me remember just how much I love Belgian Style. Understated and gorgeous!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let's take a look today at the industrial edge of Belgian Style...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTjOpi9JGkDR87wKH3uVTF2pYrcHxC_9wI32zAyDQccyCrz8C3ZrU0WHgVNf8vXUw1kSkYcXOdhzpEevPiuHTG-Jc4Fw5KQLRpa2ehn3F5uxmG5so6jqTg8roiXz4-qNhVxVP0kMcbKA/s1600/arcobaleno.gif1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTjOpi9JGkDR87wKH3uVTF2pYrcHxC_9wI32zAyDQccyCrz8C3ZrU0WHgVNf8vXUw1kSkYcXOdhzpEevPiuHTG-Jc4Fw5KQLRpa2ehn3F5uxmG5so6jqTg8roiXz4-qNhVxVP0kMcbKA/s640/arcobaleno.gif1.gif" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWZ4RaC4ZvZPGid5uijXp9bYo2Piv4Ptge1c11Q43BHpZLZOArKgD5XEiSYIE6iHMClorMwrylZ_uRWN5VSo5dI71XvJTMXlC7pNnG6yvt4rwAi1U9xKvBIhBtNSzXRMjdroX0FalEzM/s1600/Belgian_Design_-_Resto_Example.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWZ4RaC4ZvZPGid5uijXp9bYo2Piv4Ptge1c11Q43BHpZLZOArKgD5XEiSYIE6iHMClorMwrylZ_uRWN5VSo5dI71XvJTMXlC7pNnG6yvt4rwAi1U9xKvBIhBtNSzXRMjdroX0FalEzM/s640/Belgian_Design_-_Resto_Example.png" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzswnLnU-gNuU3fSTrqRtqzPDS6pfdBURl8kvjzkP8VuLn3RlFgAyTuOqWhfCDULrBlL0MMD5hc2wWJxnhRna3L_p7RsYAihkDQaJKS60S4ZzBEMnjMJRaNEyaDH2TZD4iklW1c-lpkE/s1600/Castle+Gibson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzswnLnU-gNuU3fSTrqRtqzPDS6pfdBURl8kvjzkP8VuLn3RlFgAyTuOqWhfCDULrBlL0MMD5hc2wWJxnhRna3L_p7RsYAihkDQaJKS60S4ZzBEMnjMJRaNEyaDH2TZD4iklW1c-lpkE/s640/Castle+Gibson.jpg" width="424" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Getting the balance right between old and new is the key of how to create Belgian Style in your home. Too much old and the look becomes fusty. Too much new and it loses it's country edge. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBDJ6bRbcm6b6I-Zf86MWJ3pl2onqeNmskJ6dzWZmo6gnoTm_EhhGyKFDirLXRGRS_VHbUDtZfenX_kJq732I1nxW5MJr20flpQ_FWv4VF-jSj0WodwHPlviCVmBdV21NUp6ZE2wa9aA/s1600/cote+de+t7.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBDJ6bRbcm6b6I-Zf86MWJ3pl2onqeNmskJ6dzWZmo6gnoTm_EhhGyKFDirLXRGRS_VHbUDtZfenX_kJq732I1nxW5MJr20flpQ_FWv4VF-jSj0WodwHPlviCVmBdV21NUp6ZE2wa9aA/s640/cote+de+t7.bmp" width="416" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljX_lG8IF6QdXjlNAe4bif7Dkxjb5R2y_bYKhpq36vWGsGEAPNr5jD9Ds05TNR2GP7xch34ti6e1auC23-33_PoGDnwPQzLlV0U7bqBGDc0Yr9kkJigTf4b_Gazv2BzhxolNtYT-Plvc/s1600/designspongeonlinecom3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljX_lG8IF6QdXjlNAe4bif7Dkxjb5R2y_bYKhpq36vWGsGEAPNr5jD9Ds05TNR2GP7xch34ti6e1auC23-33_PoGDnwPQzLlV0U7bqBGDc0Yr9kkJigTf4b_Gazv2BzhxolNtYT-Plvc/s640/designspongeonlinecom3.jpg" width="454" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNGuJTn4KvQvbr4PwsMSm2wgwGxAf-K0X2oepdlUMHyk4R8N7AOxM0AbrwVQ65Ws8J3OOlGx1SkvT51RQaeepeBwc4ojZBnfgIL584bC2VQhp22ANBR7XxPz0t_hlrX5reIIYqcNsx4Q/s1600/di+overton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNGuJTn4KvQvbr4PwsMSm2wgwGxAf-K0X2oepdlUMHyk4R8N7AOxM0AbrwVQ65Ws8J3OOlGx1SkvT51RQaeepeBwc4ojZBnfgIL584bC2VQhp22ANBR7XxPz0t_hlrX5reIIYqcNsx4Q/s640/di+overton.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Soft Industrial is a term I use to describe the adding of artifacts with a slight architectural feel to a living space, which add interest and character, and it works perfectly combined with Belgian Style.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dn-1dWLmi_arNpgyAz74OcBPNUAmtlDb3mHfVkeE6_oS0i3c4wxEN-sSpL2D9KPP7uBzvhlVBuO0zYcI5_D4kCWvWdSivDEaV6Ct6O4nFAScROzgloAkaSblhwWBlJu2nb9QYepmv6KB/s1600/maison+boheme1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dn-1dWLmi_arNpgyAz74OcBPNUAmtlDb3mHfVkeE6_oS0i3c4wxEN-sSpL2D9KPP7uBzvhlVBuO0zYcI5_D4kCWvWdSivDEaV6Ct6O4nFAScROzgloAkaSblhwWBlJu2nb9QYepmv6KB/s1600/maison+boheme1.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGSrCe21o4l4p94G4MwRmbq4ISqBDCLf-KghUV0KskjaaHvWdeU-BsWIaprzB3QhBp_saY_OxTdAlCJ0IuwbYqjd7kGgT7L5U5r9E0nKUDW23HjrHUHgG7pFXI0uItpZJobM6xZaaSxae/s1600/chatta+fabulous2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGSrCe21o4l4p94G4MwRmbq4ISqBDCLf-KghUV0KskjaaHvWdeU-BsWIaprzB3QhBp_saY_OxTdAlCJ0IuwbYqjd7kGgT7L5U5r9E0nKUDW23HjrHUHgG7pFXI0uItpZJobM6xZaaSxae/s640/chatta+fabulous2.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's important to emphasise here that the look is one of a gentle nod to an industrial past, rather than anything too hard-edged.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkoIbIhzDuYj1kJixPiy3ZI-TpTJB26vQ1JBWlse_dLsVUtAKJ8pho_H2oxzIapi8b3esGW5o5vI3dzTXldv1YlJe9f_9at05LkxZRXcuj9NR7S7KakpcennVSVX4THHbZ5f_lRIplKqF/s1600/srts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkoIbIhzDuYj1kJixPiy3ZI-TpTJB26vQ1JBWlse_dLsVUtAKJ8pho_H2oxzIapi8b3esGW5o5vI3dzTXldv1YlJe9f_9at05LkxZRXcuj9NR7S7KakpcennVSVX4THHbZ5f_lRIplKqF/s640/srts.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2u-oh3MeASyS_OXtugaGwiw_ssrj2lW_zaT25_RxJjVTFK_ZdJsc_WMZZ00VPysn8uPhRsqxBOPbHcVKXyT4yFZnOJAJGVVSXCRCSDiZTxAgfxKSzHk7e9WkiwnE6AvY3QYE92Wp0wO39/s1600/Bedroom_Alice_Lane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2u-oh3MeASyS_OXtugaGwiw_ssrj2lW_zaT25_RxJjVTFK_ZdJsc_WMZZ00VPysn8uPhRsqxBOPbHcVKXyT4yFZnOJAJGVVSXCRCSDiZTxAgfxKSzHk7e9WkiwnE6AvY3QYE92Wp0wO39/s640/Bedroom_Alice_Lane.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkU7WmPZIuw1kJUnJ87eain5J4P0r6eSAZvZ8K_zGITHDWkNiFsElvjrSuIQelHkQwVxdpUoXAauNQyi5X_tLyYC04GAAiXE1JfwZb49Hkd5j70z8Jpr6KSViVp4LkdmmUpEcVj4xTKrCh/s1600/apartment+therapy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkU7WmPZIuw1kJUnJ87eain5J4P0r6eSAZvZ8K_zGITHDWkNiFsElvjrSuIQelHkQwVxdpUoXAauNQyi5X_tLyYC04GAAiXE1JfwZb49Hkd5j70z8Jpr6KSViVp4LkdmmUpEcVj4xTKrCh/s640/apartment+therapy2.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to find out more about <a href="http://moderncountrystyle.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Belgian%20Style" target="_blank">Belgian Style</a>, click here to see my previous posts....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLKJK-_D37-VQ_-CpZKBco9hdCVmd_Wdv0bTpfVwv_tTa4gpMG7ssT48gTPichnP1bu7pYA4-Nf379Dk3fzI9ap6OBykR-wfit6jt5LItTYVD9N5bsvkj5eFlQ7JFNVZ77-BE6C5d5nXH/s1600/birdlike.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="610" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLKJK-_D37-VQ_-CpZKBco9hdCVmd_Wdv0bTpfVwv_tTa4gpMG7ssT48gTPichnP1bu7pYA4-Nf379Dk3fzI9ap6OBykR-wfit6jt5LItTYVD9N5bsvkj5eFlQ7JFNVZ77-BE6C5d5nXH/s640/birdlike.bmp" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFdaQiQ9D4cB1U_vCE-hU9FRmXJj_E5LsXzgnEPvKjdAv_5XTSPgYxF4Ci8BWXiZdpSs2-lMo67FrfKVavMJK8nDicz05g-2O0rkTrWbFFa0fwZztE5VUMB9wcgaXc7HEiVXU1GcExmRy/s1600/emmasblogg_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFdaQiQ9D4cB1U_vCE-hU9FRmXJj_E5LsXzgnEPvKjdAv_5XTSPgYxF4Ci8BWXiZdpSs2-lMo67FrfKVavMJK8nDicz05g-2O0rkTrWbFFa0fwZztE5VUMB9wcgaXc7HEiVXU1GcExmRy/s640/emmasblogg_.jpg" width="426" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it beautiful! I love the way that it's so beautiful AND so livable! I hope this gives you a clearer idea about how to create Belgian Style with an industrial edge in your home...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/352/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px;" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/352/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Images via Pinterest</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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Coastal Cottage House Tour

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The weather has been f-f-freezing over the past few days. We've had occasional flirts of sunshine - lulling you into fantasies of gallivanting into town coat-less...only to find that you're being entirely premature because it's still firmly winter!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://assets.uniquebookingservices.com/unique/data/theoystercatcher/ib/31584-weblg.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Luxury self-catering holiday house in Mousehole" src="http://assets.uniquebookingservices.com/unique/data/theoystercatcher/opendoor2.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-16.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-2.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-14.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So let's make the very most of these final wrapping-up-warm days by taking a virtual snoop around The Oyster Catcher. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-13.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A simple former fishing house placed right next to the harbour in a little seaside town in West Cornwall.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-41.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="The Oyster Catcher" height="368" src="http://assets.uniquebookingservices.com/unique/data/theoystercatcher/header-xlg.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The interior is a restful blend of greys and white, with plenty of natural textures to keep things interesting.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-5.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-11.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-12.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Oyster Catcher is Grade II listed and was built in the 17th century. An oldie but a goodie!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-9.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-3.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-8.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oyster-Catcher-holiday-rental-in-Mousehole-Cornwall-Unique-Stays-10.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it gorgeous?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Modern Country Coastal Style interiors at its best!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4JFrX3krRbi6guh2rlxEzQMAVqwURmP_QsTjEaHLhJCkup8I7zlujJ7eAkJUBxW821rGoYYoe3o4H1ksGNxTQdsjbCWTDtgZtAKk1zrV1VK_TBmNVAVMEbkD-Hhf7lDiq5CT-pPrhBk/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xfi351MsyndAYUmxHRkGj61sLDTTHthxjmqP_EqC0iadkaUpjrQDkUditdqsJUO44UYzJMr2L30-6QhSw3rOMyvnZOXIIuWdzCpbKvYZuRqn1fyarc_9lLE6E5bIUsmzFpoY5i9Ie40/s1600/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Via Unique Home Stays</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Coastal Cottage House Tour

The weather has been f-f-freezing over the past few days. We've had occasional flirts of sunshine - lulling you into fantasies of galliv...

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