Healdsburg Modern Cottages

After our long Christmas vacation, I am still excited to be in work mode, but when I am ready for a vacation this place might be just be the perfect spot. Located in the Sonoma wine country town of Healdsburg, CA. the Healdsburg Modern Cottages are a group of private rental cottages outfitted in the clean designs of 2oth Century Modernism. With a pool and relaxing atmosphere this little bit of paradise combines the privacy of your own little cottage with the ease of location to bike around and check out the restaurants and shops that are located right nearby.

Some Modern Home Inspiration...

Since T and I miss SF so, we often spend a bit of time perusing the available real estate in the city by the bay. We happened upon this spectacularly remodeled Frank Llyod Wright style Usonian home in one of my favorite parts of the city. Frank LLoyd Wright is one of my favorite architects and I absolutely love the style of this house; the openness to the outdoors, the beamed pitched ceiling and the fact that is it fantastically decorated with classic pieces (I spy a few that I own myself..) You can ogle the full listing right here. Love, love, love....

Cleveland Art

I am always on the look out for great resources for unique home furnishings. Los Angeles company Cleveland Art is a great place to find pieces that you won't easily stumble upon elsewhere. Created in 1994 by Jason Wein, Cleveland Art was born out of his experience working in his families salvage yard. Jason saw the potential of industrial machinery being recycled and used for a functional purpose in the home or business. I have always loved the look of hard edged industrial pieces in the home, especially mixed in with other design styles.

I love the look of this vintage wood bench on casters. Would make a great addition to an entry hall or the living room.

Fantastic coat rack and bench combo. I am in love with this piece! Great organizational tool and features pull out cubbies for all those dog leashes, shoes and random bits that can clutter up your space.

Vintage cart with maple top. I would love this in a kitchen to use instead of your traditional island. Great way to add some character to a room.

Tuath na Mara House

Who doesn't dream of a private get-a-way in the remote countryside of beautiful Ireland? Mix isolation, natural beauty and modern architecture and you get my personal idea of heaven. Take a look at the stunning Tuath na Mara house, designed by Mac Gabhann Architects. This house was built in Lough Swilly, Donegal in Ireland an area known for its wildlife, animals including dolphins, sea birds and swans. With its expansive windows and open feeling- this house is ideally suited to enjoying the breathtaking nature that surrounds it.