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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Cottage Love...

Happy White Wednesday!
While  looking online for some new light pendants to hang over my peninsula, I happened upon Sarah Richardson's site. She is one of my favorite designers and she is local!
I love the way she mixes vintage pieces  into her designs.
Nobody does "cottage" like Sarah Richardson!
Prepare yourself for some cottage love!

These pics are from her own cottage on Georgian Bay



Just love  her mix of wing chairs with  vintage bench and these awesome vintage office chairs with her shabby dining table. 



Here is another view of her dining table looking into the kitchen. Look at the way she mixes the different fabrics and textures. Love her cottagey signature blues and greens.



Another view into the kitchen.
How great is this little seating area?


How about this living room, aren't those views  awesome?
Sarah's Cottage is on one of the many little Islands in Georgian Bay so she needs to take a boat to get to the cottage. Basically views all around. Oh well I guess you can't have it all! Lol.


Doesn't this look like a nice place to curl up with a cup of tea and a great book? Or maybe just a spot to sit and take in the views.

(All pictures courtesy of Sarah Richardson for HGTV)

Wouldn't you love to spend a weekend here?
Once again, look at the mix of fabrics and textures. These birch lamps were made by Sarah and her sidekick Tommy, from an old birch tree. So pretty.

I hope you enjoyed taking a look at Sarah's Cottage with me, if you would like to see more of Sarah's work you can find that here.

Okay, now I need to get back to searching for some pendant lighting!


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39 comments:

  1. Red Door HomeMarch 23, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Sarah is one of my favorites too! Her work is so pretty yet has a comofortable feeling to it. Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures.

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  2. KarenMarch 23, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Sarah is my favorite TV designer. I love the way she mixes high and low and vintage and new. She is brilliant and so is Tommy. I watch the reruns over and over again and love her website.

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  3. Jaime CostiglioMarch 23, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Kim did you see the groceries sign? Of course, we all have one! Thanks for introducing Sarah to me, now I'm in love and wish I had a cottage too!

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  4. CarolynMarch 23, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I would definitely love to spend a weekend there!

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  5. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMarch 23, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    That chaise with a view of the water looks like a little slice of heaven!

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  6. BearShe CottageMarch 23, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Sarah Richardson is my favorite designer too. I have a cottage and I used to watch her show on HGTV to get ideas when we were building it. But I guess it doesn't come on anymore because I have not seen it advertised. Thanks for sharing those photos.

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  7. Kristy RodmanMarch 23, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I am in LOVE with her dining area! That kitchen table has inspired me, I am now on the hunt for a similar table, bench, and upholstered chairs I can transform :)

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. InMyOwnStyleMarch 23, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Hi Kim-

    I'll take that view anyday!!!! Love her spaces. She is truly a great designer and down to earth,too.

    My best- Diane

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  9. KristinMarch 23, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I'll take the fireplace, the table, the walls ... Sarah Richardson does such a beautiful job!! Thanks for sharing this inspirational pictures!

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  10. Dropped Stitch KnitterMarch 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    My mom and I watched this whole series when she visited me in February. I don't think I disliked one thing about the whole cottage! It's absolutely fantastic and perfect :)

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  11. Barb@curlywillowdiyMarch 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I'd like to spend more that a weekend there! It's fabulous. Thanks for sharing. Sarah Richardson is one of my faves, too.

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  12. Chris at Red Gate FarmMarch 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Ok, I LOVE Sarah Richardson and her sidekick Tommy... in fact they didn't ever air Sarah's Cottage in the US. All of her other shows/series including Sarah's House air here but Sarah's Cottage is only online and you must be in Canada to view it. So when I visited my daughter (Dropped Stitch Knitter above :))in Toronto in February we watched every episode! Thanks for sharing her amazing cottage pictures. And good luck with the light hunt!

    ~Chris

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  13. AllisonMarch 23, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    The cottage is beautiful and the views! I love all the fabrics and soft blues and that bedroom! Wouldn't it be fun to say there....

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  14. LindaMarch 23, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Love that show. I have been watching Sarah 101 on Tuesday nights.@ 9:30 hgtv. What I like is that you can go see where she purchases her items.

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  15. Lakeshore Cottage LivingMarch 23, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I enjoy her too! The creams, greens and blues in this home look so wonderful. I am trying to use the same colors in our new home on the lake as well...not a vacation home...just home, home. Thank you for sharing this. I don't know if I had seen this one. I have really enjoyed her renovation of the country home that I am sure you have seen as well. Gonna have to study this one a little more. Thank youf or sharing this!

    Kristine

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  16. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicMarch 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I would sooo love to sit and have coffee or tea in that living room. What a gorgeous place!

    ~Shanon

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  17. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopMarch 23, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Oh yes,I loved that whole series of hers...I hear she goes to Aberfoyle alot...can you believe all this snow!!! x0x0

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  18. TriciaMarch 23, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Every corner of that house looks beautiful. I love the colors, it seems so relaxed and serene.

    ~Tricia

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  19. Tonya @ Love of Family And HomeMarch 24, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Love Sara!! I actually did a post on her cottage as well!! Love her show & love Tommy!!

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  20. AliceMarch 24, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Oh my, what a lovely cottage! And the views are magnificant!

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  21. bethMarch 24, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I just love Sarah Richardson! I'd never seen photos of her cottage before. It is absolutely stunning! Lots of wonderful ideas there! Thanks for sharing. :)
    Beth.

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  22. michelleMarch 24, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Yes please!!! I would love to go there and just spend a weekend or year! :) Her colors are so beautiful and that view!! *swoon*

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  23. Marina MottMarch 24, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Absolutely wonderful! xx

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  24. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 24, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I just love Sarah Richardson! I have so many images of rooms that she has done on my computer. I record all of her shows and have watched some of them several times. She is amazing!
    Jane
    http://cottageatthecrossroads.com

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  25. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 24, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I love Sarah's style, too. Yep, that must be roughing it to stay in that house. lol

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  26. MariaelenaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Sarah is amazing...love to watch her...just wanted to let you know that I'm hosting my first giveaway over at my blog...
    happy weekend, Mariaelena

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  27. Debbie@http://refreshrestyle.com/March 25, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love Sarah too! I feel like I know her, just from her choices! Thanks for sharing, I have a bench similar and have been wanting to paint it...I will!

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  28. Cathy CobblestoneMarch 26, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Oh I too loooooove Sarah Richardson. We are currently building a farmhouse and I have been so inspired by here series on the farmhouse she renovated. If mine could look only a smidgin' as good as hers - I'd be tickled pink. Thanks for sharing her beautiful pictures and oh, by the way - I loooove your home too - gorgeous.

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  29. KayeMarch 27, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Gorgeous cottage; Georgian Bay is a beautiful place!

    Thanks for the link for more of her style!

    Love your blog,
    Kaye

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  30. awal.nyMarch 28, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I think Sarah has such great style. I love that she mixes vintage with new and different color patterns.

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  31. DharmaMarch 29, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I love Sarah! Great images for a sunny, cold Ontario day. brings spring to mind. If you are interested in meeting more Canuck bloggies...I'm attaching a link for you!

    http://cdndesignbloggers.blogspot.com/2011/03/share-news.html

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  32. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Above all else, guard your heart for it affects everything else you do. ~Proverbs 4:23

    God bless you and have a nice day :-)

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  33. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Kim in deed she is one of my all time Fav's too I wish she would come out with a new show

    Pattie

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  34. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Kim, She is my fave too! My favorite is her farmhouse. Love it!

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  35. PamelaMarch 29, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Hi Kim!
    I remember watching this series when she was redoing her cottage. I never missed it! She is great and
    Canadian too!!

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  36. lisaroyMarch 31, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I adore Sarah's style and soaked in every detail as I watched this series. I just never tire of seeing this cottage! :)

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  37. missshawnaApril 2, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I love her style too! What a view...I would love to spend a very LONG weekend there. Thanks for sharing,
    ShawNa~

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  38. Heaven's WalkApril 3, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Oh my gosh....can you even imagine living there??? Incredible!!! I'm another one of Sarah's fans and adore her light, airy, cozy style. Thanks for the inspirational photos, Kim! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  39. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalApril 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I LOVE Sarah! Of course her cottage is amazing! I am a new follower. Feel free to stop by my blog.

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Thank you all so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Ilove reading each and every one.
Kim