Monday, August 17, 2009

Everything Old Is New Again: Found Magazine

While going through some old magazines I came across a 2007 Midwest Living I hadn't read. This showhouse, the Stonelake Idea Home from the September/October 2007 issue, is attractive to me because it is simple, but well done. Nothing is over the top, but it looks very put together.I am always a sucker for a lantern.
How fun is the big flag and wall of wood for the fireplace?


I love finding old issues that are new to me. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and I can't wait to catch up on my blog reading!
Full article MIDWEST LIVING

30 comments:

paula said...

great images. I just love picking up some of my old issues.

frenchie said...

never thought i would say that but i just love the milk chocolate color on the walls in the first picture!xxx

PS~Erin said...

Love that breakfast bar!

bluehydrangea said...

Love the giant flag!!

Anonymous said...

Great pics!! I love finding magazines that I have never read around the house! hope you have a great week! = )

Stephanie Sabbe said...

deer head, I'm on it

I tried to explain to a group in Cambridge last night my whole deer head thing. I told them it was chic, they did not buy it:)

Sarah said...

I love lanterns too. Great pics

annechovie said...

Very nice! Love that kitchen especially. Hope your week is off to a great start!

Ann said...

Nice house...
I love the kitchen with its red brick walls.

Thanks for sharing:)

A New England Girl said...

I LOVE that kitchen... It is so so beautiful! Thanks for sharing these photos. You are right in that the simplicity behind this design is exactly right for the house. Nothing too extravagant nor over the top, but just right. :)

Rachel said...

Really love that kitchen. Must show that one to my husband.

Hill Country House Girl said...

I love the wood stacked by the fireplace, too, and love going through my old magazines - just can't seem to ever give them up! You know, there is just a certain population of us out there who do this - others cannot imagine why I would hold on to so many magazines, especially when we move!

JMW said...

That house is great - of course, love that kitchen! And I even like the buck's head in the bedroom. Not sure why, I just do. :)

Design Esquire said...

Wow, I LOVE that home. Thanks for sharing!

Chic Coles said...

I love this post! The living/family room is probably my favorite but the wood next to the fire place is pretty cool as well! Great find, thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I'm a sucker for a lantern, too!

FROM THE RIGHT BANK said...

Me, too! That's why I hesitate in throwing any magazines away.

Maria Killam said...

Love that Ralph Lauren feeling wall of wood, go big or go home, that is amazing!

I love lanterns as well!

Elizabeth Murphy Collins said...

I LOVE the round dining room table..I Wish i had a big sqare dining room that would hold one...Something so cozy about them..
Also, i have a question..I am about to paint my master bedroom and I am looking for a great creamy/white color..one that has warm undertones..any suggestions!!

Anonymous said...

Great find! Midwest Living.. who knew?

LindsB said...

Very livable, I could see myself here

Amy said...

i love this house! especially the last two images.

Anonymous said...

I love it! I am dying to paybe paint my bedroom brown!

Down Pillow said...

Pretty spread :) I love the living room - looks so relaxing.

Anonymous said...

The brick in that kitchen works so well with this style. It's one reason I still love seeing into the homes of Boston; so many include that touch that is not seen too often.

Under a Green Roof said...

great pictures! I love the cool cubby for the firewood.

Millie said...

I'm very taken with the round dining table Marianne. I've always had to opt for a long rectangle because of our 5 kids & all their mates, but I've secretly yearned for something just like this - small & intimate.

Kellie Collis said...

They are always the best find! Its also good to see how your taste changes and evolves! x

Blair Friedeman said...

Oh, I love the color palette in that first room--it is so warm.

Courtney said...

I love either discovering old issues that are new to me or just looking through old issues in general. That lantern is gorgeous, and I love the wall of wood as well.