Sublime Steamer Trunks

I've been contemplating these past few days on how to refinish our steamer trunk, so I took to Pinterest to investigate the different styles of steamer trunks.

I adore the bright, clean look of this painted steamer trunk.

It's rustic and shabby chic all wrapped into one.

 

Outdoors! Would never have thought.

I love the idea of using the steamer trunk as a coffee table-charming and functional.

Not only am I smitten with this bedroom, but the trunk is very similar to what ours looks like.  There's something very appealing about maintaining the vintage feel of the trunk.

So many options...what to choose, what to choose!

{images via Pinterest}

Luckett's Spring Market Finds

Old Lucketts Store, a wonderful antique store just outside of Leesburg, VA, held their 12th annual spring market this past weekend.  With over 170 different vendors from all over the country, yummy food, wonderful music and only a $7 admission fee....it's a great way to spend an afternoon!  My husband and I ventured the hour outside the city to spend Sunday afternoon browsing all of the different tents.  As we were on our way clouds starting covering the sky and rain started falling - so I took it as a sign that the moment we pulled in, the clouds cleared and the sun came out!

I cannot even begin to express my extreme love for everything at this market.  I was a kid in a candy store! I was overwhelmed and enchanted with all of the items!  Here are some of the most inspiring pieces -there were many!

 

It was shabby chic heaven!  What are your favorites??


Also, check out the store's website and blog!

Dream Design

I've always dreamed of having a whimsically white home.  Luckily for my husband --who loves color-- my dog, Charles, has brought me back to earth.  Charles loves to sleep on anything plush and cushy...so you can see my predicament.


Here is designer Shannon Bowers's beautiful Swedish-inspired home in Dallas.

I can always dream...

{images via Veranda}