Fairytale Hausfrau: My Style in One Picture

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We’re an American family living just outside of Bitburg, in the scenic but often-damp Eifel countryside of far-western Germany. We got the crazy notion to buy a haus here, and even though it’s not the renovated barn/carriage house/crumbling country manor of our dreams, it’s pretty cool—when the plumbing and heating are working properly. When we aren’t traveling, we live a pretty quiet life. Stop by for frequent doses of Gemütlichkeit, which just basically means a sense of coziness and intimacy--and an unhurried pace to counter the frenetic nature of modern life. Doctor's orders! Oh, and a special hello to anyone visiting from the Spangdahlem Air Base community!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

My Style in One Picture

AT8, originally uploaded by sammybee.

From the Right Bank has issued a challenge: show off your personal decorating style in one--just one!--photo. This isn't easy to do, but I decided to give it a try. I thought about sammybee's house right away, as I have several rooms from her home in my flickr favorites. Her kitchen is so wonderful to me: boho-eccentric, bright but dark, rustic and glam, layered and personal. Clearly it's a space that is loved and used. I think it's pretty great.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...: Wow! Now this is colorful! What a fun space. I especially love the plate wall going up to the ceiling. There is a lot going on here but they've managed to keep it looking very tidy - not easy to do. Thanks so much for participating in the challenge!; June 17, 2010 at 2:16 PM
A Perfect Gray said...: such a cool style....your blog is so neat - I am looking forward to checking out your site!; June 17, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Kim@Chattafabulous said...: Wow, the beauty truly is in the mix here!; June 17, 2010 at 3:11 PM
Lilacandgrey said...: WOW! what a cool room!
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http://www.lilacandgrey.com; June 17, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Tess Kincaid said...: So charming and happy!!; June 17, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Sarah Greenman said...: Oooh... I love it!; June 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
ashlina {the decorista} said...: what a perfect choice..i love it :); June 18, 2010 at 6:03 AM
Tonia Lee Smith said...: Such a fun and happy kitchen.; June 18, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...: I love your choice - so cosy and welcoming! Just discovered your wonderful blog...can't wait to check out more of it. Will; June 18, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Jennifer said...: I love it when decor expresses use and personality rather than perfection. Wonderful!; June 19, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Sadako said...: Love your style! You seem like an awesome person based on that pic. Love all the lights and esp. the stuff hanging off the lamp.; June 21, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Hausfrau said...: Oh, thank you all! This is really a delightful kitchen, isn't it?; June 21, 2010 at 10:48 AM