Wednesday, April 06, 2016

Gerber Point Lodge

Good morning,

The sun is shining here today and things are looking up after a couple of days of snow and winter weather.

Mentally, I'm still in the Muskokas!  This time, we're visiting the cabin of Cindy Crawford and husband Randy Gerber.

Situated on their own 7 acre private island, their cabin is a respite from their busy lives for about a month every summer - a total escape and privacy for the family that can only be accessed by boat or seaplane.

Looks like a fun month for the family!





A games table for enjoying puzzles and I see a pool table to the side.

A nice sized dining table for the family and guests.

Kaia's Room

Nothing like lounging in a hammock on a sunny day!
Love that quilt!

Or how about diving into a cool lake on a hot day!

A leisurely boat ride sounds pretty nice, too!

Nice life!!



Vogue


Tuesday, April 05, 2016

Boathouse Cottage

Hi again!

I'm back with another boathouse cottage! 


This Muskoka Victorian on Lake Rosseau is delightful with it's wraparound verandas and bay windows.


This is definitely the way to go if you're a boater (or not!!)


Gorgeous!


 






Canadian House and Home

Monday, April 04, 2016

Windover 1 & Windover II

Good morning!

Here I am in Nova Scotia again........came over last week to stay with our grandchildren while their parents are enjoying a little getaway.

It's really, really cold here this week with a bit of snow yesterday, but I still have cottages on my mind.

The cottages I'm sharing today are really unique in that there's a main house and then a cottage/guesthouse/boathouse.  How would you like that?!

They're located in Muskoka, Ontario.........an area well known for it's posh weekend living with over 100,000 summer residents who live in mega mansions.  (Year round residents number about 60,000.)


According to Wikipedia, "many of the seasonal properties are large mansion-like summer estates, some of which have been passed down through families from generation to generation. Most of these expensive properties can be found along the shores of Muskoka's three major lakes: Lake MuskokaLake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph. In recent years, various Hollywood and sports stars have built retreats in Muskoka, including Steven SpielbergTom HanksMike Weir,[2] Martin ShortHarry HamlinCindy CrawfordGoldie Hawn and Kurt Russell."

That gives you an idea of summer living in Muskoka!

Enjoy!
Windover I

The main house.
















Windover II

Guesthouse/Boathouse








Just park your boat next to the living room!

Love this living room in the boathouse.

The family room.







Muskoka Living



Thursday, March 31, 2016

A Room of Her Own - Vicente Wolfe

Wouldn't this make a beautiful writer's nook?  The soft and serene colors would put anyone in the mood for creativity!


Vicente Wolfe

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

A Colorful Condo

Good morning!

Hope you all had a perfect Easter weekend and were able to relax a bit.  I find the weekdays hectic, so look forward to the weekends.....especially long weekends.

I'm back today with another home from The Cottage Company of Harbor Springs.  This is a two-storey condo with an open concept on the main floor.  

You may have seen a couple of the photos on Pinterest.......now you can see what the rest of the condo looks like.

Enjoy!
























The Cottage Company of Harbor Springs

















Friday, March 25, 2016

Happy Easter!

Wishing each and every one of you a very Happy Easter!




And one more centrepiece idea - a simple, but charming, woodland scene.......


Pottery Barn



Thursday, March 24, 2016

Lily Pad Cottage

This is another cottage from The Cottage Company of Harbor Springs.

While designed for a family with young children, this cottage is comfortable and inviting for all ages.

The gingham papered living room, as well as the papered bedrooms, gives the cottage such a homey feel.















Cottage Company of Harbor Springs

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Moody Blue Cottage (With a Touch of Red)!

Hi Everyone!

Here's another delightful cottage.....this one by the Cottage Company of Harbor Springs.

I discovered this company a few years ago and really love all their work.  It's owned by a husband and wife team, Rob and Vee Mossburg.  He's the builder and she's the interior designer.  At that time, the company was smaller, but now I see it has grown somewhat (no surprise!) and Vee now has another designer on board.

You can see the detail that goes into the construction and Vee has a way with interiors - big or small she makes them warm and inviting......sometimes colorful and sometimes neutral.....and always personalized for the homeowner.

Enjoy!























Cottage Company of Harbor Springs