White Wednesday...

     Nothing says fresh, clean and crisp (3 words I had in mind when designing the new blog) than the color white.  While blog cruising, I stumbled upon a french site Blanc d'Ivoire.  So lovely with it's french inspired designs mixed with Swedish accents as well...chippy grays & patinas...all combined to make a beautiful rustic, elegant feminine feel.  Can't you see yourself in that tub up there taking a warm milk bath?

     I love white and use it a lot in decorating our home.  For our formal dining room, (as seen here in a video) 7 years ago I purchased an all white Swedish inspired table with upholstered chairs, then mixed it up with a black floral rug and a chippy old hand painted patina hutch topped off with an antique (and all white) eight arm chandelier dripping with crystals.  We bought an inexpensive ceiling medallion at Home Depot, painted it white and it just completed the room giving a casual yet elegant feel.

    Do you know of a white/ french or swedish inspired website you can share? Or perhaps a blog with all white decor photos or accessories? (maybe even your own!) Please let me know and post a link here in the comments for all to see...let's make it a "White Wednesday"!~xo

Comments

[Dawn]

What a great idea, Tara! I love to visit blogs that have whites, creams and beiges as their decorating scheme. They are so soothing and have a simple elegance. One of my favorites is:

http://espritchampetre.canalblog.com/

Her photography is just wonderful ~
xxoo,
Dawn

[Sherry]

Too bad this store is in London. This link was on Just Beachy's blog and is perfect for whites http://www.chicshack.net/

[jerusalem]

Oh what a great idea - I LOVE white too. So fresh and soothing. I actually celebrated white on Sunday (I am doing a different color every day this week to encourage Spring to come on in!) Anyway, here a link to my "white post." Thanks!
http://miastoriadivita.blogspot.com/2008/03/simply-soothing.html

[Flavia Soaps & More]

Hi there!! I love whites, any shade!!! my store is all decorated in whites. Even my candles and products are left in their natural cream colors, I don't like to tint them, the more natural the better!!! take a look at my blog, I hope you like it. PS my house is the same color scheme!!!

www.flaviasoapsandmore.typepad.com
Thank you

Chiara

[Debbie P]

Here's the cottage of the month from The Old Painted Cottage. The combination of white and Easter decor is beautiful.

http://theoldpaintedcottage.wahmweb.com/store/WsPages.asp?ID=3

[melissa-offthewall]

What great inspiration. I am right there with you on the "all white" feel and look. There is nothing more serene and relaxing. Just makes me want to sip a cold glass of lemonade and read a book.

I don't have any websites to offer, but I will definitely be checking all of the above out now.

[Joyce]

Hi Tara~ I love the "white" style, though I know I could never pull it off LOL! I read through several blogs which feature mostly "white", most are in languages I cannot understand, but are so beautiful that I love visiting them... they just look so crisp and clean.... sigh... there is just something about me and "eye-candy".... I will share a couple of my favorites with you.... hope you will enjoy~

http://homefromheart.blogspot.com/

and, this one from Finland:
http://wanillarose.blogspot.com/
and she has a website with simply gorgeous items:
http://www.wanillarose.fi/

[Jen R]

Hi Tara, I wish I was a lighter style person, I love your stuff...I can't seem to get out of the darker colors. I do like to look at
http://minlillaveranda.blogspot.com/
I cannot understand a word, but the pictures are amazing! I think it's out of Denmark.
Jen R

[Connie B]

I love white too! In fact, I am presently redecorating my kitchen with this theme. Here's a white inspiration for you ...camillaathome.blogspot.com*** I don't understand any single word she says but it's loaded with great pictures!

Connie

[Janet (Shabbyfufu)]

LUV white too.....except it's a disaster on floors. This house had a white tile floor when we bought it and lived with it for years, until we could afford to replace with stone and wood. Showed every speck of dirt! Someone asked me to link (from overseas I believe) earlier this week with a Swedish white type of site...will see if I can find that email and forward to you sweets....XO~Janet

[Bridget]

I already emailed you but I like http://fabulousfifi.typepad.com/ Chez Fifi and if you look at pics of her home she uses LOTS of white!!! :)

[Kim]

LOVE LOVE this blog
http://spetsochsnor.blogspot.com/

[Carole]

Tara, this is fun. Try these two:

http://www.moderncountry.blogspot.com/ and http://euroantiquemarket.blogspot.com/

[Teresa Sheeley]

Hi Tara!

I left a little list posted on my blog in honor of your "White Wednesday"; my favorite subject!! :)

**smiles**
Teresa

[Jennifer Grey]

Dear Tara, you are one of my chosen recipients for the "You Make My Day" award! Please visit my blog today to claim your award.

By the way, I can't think of anything better than dedicating an entire day to White!

Happy White Wednesday!

oxox
Jennifer

[Ruth Harsham]

I love, love, love this one: http://minlillaveranda.blogspot.com

Can't understand a word on the page, but there's a universal "language" at work there instead -- its called BEAUTY! :)

Also, in case you decide to do "Teal Tuesdays" or "Fuscia Fridays" (just kidding of course) here is an interesting site devoted to single colors in decor! Fun stuff! http://www.blackandwhitedelight.com

By the way, how's it going with that little detail called RESTING, Tara????? :)

[Jill]

I actually did a "White Tuesday" yesterday! (http://bailiwickdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/). I feel totally comfortable living with white, but I can say that because my kids are grown up.

My favorite blogs with lots of white are
http://moderncountry.blogspot.com/
http://hannasform.blogspot.com/
http://johanna-vintage.blogspot.com/
http://www.lillablanka.blogspot.com/

[miss gracies house]

I just did a "too many buffets" post featuring a white one~come on over and help me to decide...
I also like www.seacottage.blogspot for pretty moments of white.
fun post~I'll be back later to check them all out.
Rene'

[paige]

much to the dismay of my daughters i have changed almost all the decor in our home to whites , creams, creamy whites & i love it!
i can't wait to go check out some of these links
xo

[paige]

eek....forgot my link....she has some great shots of white decor
http://chriskauffman.blogspot.com/

[Rachel Going]

Gotta go check out the white blogs. I love white. Thanks for the inspiration, Tara. xoRachel

[stacy]

You Blog is so exciting to check back daily. I love you ideas......Stacy

[Jill]

I love white too. In fact, I have a "White Tuesday" post (http://bailiwickdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/). My favorite blogs with lots of white are
http://www.lillablanka.blogspot.com/
http://moderncountry.blogspot.com/
http://johanna-vintage.blogspot.com/

[suzann]

Tara,
I had done a white day back on 2/23/08...feel free to take a look. I so adore white.

[nicole]

i just stumbled onto your blog. i love it! i'm going to order a wriskey key chain. i just have a teeny little blog that has been very neglected lately but i'm going to post the wriskey i've fallen in love with. i'd also like to know if its possible to purchase the scarf you are wearing in your video. thanks. hugs, nicole

[Cindy~My Romantic Home]

I love white, especially the European influenced style white decorating. I would love to redo my whole home with that style! Some of my favorite blogs have also been mentioned above but here is another one of my favorites.
http://lisbethsinlilleverden.blogspot.com/ (I like that she does an English translation at the bottom of each post)

[Nicola Pedley]

I don't have a white blog myself but thank you all for posting some great links.

[Sandy]

I also love all the creamy colors, whites, tans, creams, browns. The Swedish & French blogs are some of my favorites as they are just so soothing to view. Now I will view the ones listed in above comments for a little treat!

[Glenda]

If you like white you should visit this blog.
Enjoy:
moderncountry.blogspot.com

Glenda

[Debbie - Huntingdon Valley, PA]

I found this fabulous shop, Pom-Pom Interiors, about a year ago....my inspiration to open my own shop. The owner is so friendly, she took the time to answer my emails and steered me in the right direction. Check out her Press - the poparazzi found Paris Hilton shopping at Pom-Pom. If I ever make my way over to the West Coast, this would be the first place on my list to visit. Love this shop! www.PomPomInteriors.com

[Alison]

Hallo
Ooohh I love white too, our house is mostly white too, I just love the feel it gives a home.
My blog & website are quite white too, I just love it!
Love Alison x

[Lisa]

What a great idea and so many wonderful new sites to visit. I'll have to go through late tonight when everyone is asleep.

Have a great weekend!

[ashley]

i didn't read all your comments, but there is a Victoria "At Home With White" book that is wonderful...thanks for all the lovely inspiration. would love to see more details of the dining room. also, love the videos. so fun! blessings!

[Jen]

Just found your blog. It is just beautiful!

[Robyn]

Love the new LOOK! Congrats on everything! Magazine/Wristkey/Blog, etc! Life is good for you for sure! :) Enjoy!
Hugs,
Robyn

[Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur]

Lovely blog. Here are some of my favorites.
They are all in foreign languages but the pictures translate. Have you ever heard of a publication called Vakre? I think you would love it.

http://www.annashuspalandet.blogspot.com/
http://lantlif.blogspot.com/
http://www.lillablanka.blogspot.com/
http://vintageandromantica.blogspot.com/

[Diane]

What a great idea Tara!
I love all white but am not courageous enough to use it in my home! LOL!
When I need an escape to white I visit these blogs.
http://www.lillablanka.blogspot.com/
http://christinas-interior.blogspot.com/
http://whiteseason.blogspot.com/
Got my shirt! Love it!
xoxo
Diane

[Jan]

Hi Tara,
I enjoyed your article on "White Rooms". I also love white in a room. I have a 'White Milk Glass" collection that I have in my kitchen. I posted some pictures on my blog. You may want to take a peek.. All the white in my kitchen gives it an airey/clean feeling to me. Here's the link. http://daytodayfrommyheart.blogspot.com/2007/10/white-on-white-white-milk-glass.html

Also my dining room is white with Pink Shabby accents...I'll try and post those pictures on my blog on Sunday..

The white bathroom you posted is lovely!!!

Thanks for giving us the opportunity, Hugs,
Jan

[Jeanie]

Love the photo with White Wednesday! Beautiful -- so glad I stopped by! Now I must check your other posts!

[Jean]

Another website is somethingwhite.blogspot.com

[claudia]

I love white so much too... and my favorite "white site" is Alices beautiful Painted White boutique and website......

http://www.paintedwhite.com/pages/home.htm.... and her wonderful romantic blog too. Great colors, decorating ideas and photos.. and fantastic web
design too.. love it... claudia

[Teresa]

Visit wwww.hemmapalandet.blogspot.com is beautiful! everything is white!!