Love for all things British

A toast to afternoon tea, lovely florals, cottage gardens, proper English, etiquette and the ever so hard to ignore accent.  Let's not leave out Mr. Darcy.

Since childhood I seem to have been drawn to all things British.  The style, design, literature and traditions.  Perhaps I'm fascinated by a culture that appears to preserve.

While trying to find my own sense of style and design I have tried different approaches. Regardless of how hard I try my vision always comes back to the classic English style home.  A style that combines patterns, colors, fabrics and florals in a way that no other design can compare. A style that revels in natural wood and its painted potential.

I also adore tea.  Tea is not just a beverage.  It's an experience.

Florals have to be one of my favorite design tools.  There hasn't been a floral to this point in my life that I have not liked.  I mix florals into every aspect of my home.

While I love all things British, I cannot say I've ever been.  I've experienced the beauty of Versaille, the elegance of Zurich and the tradition of Munich.  Yet, I still haven't toured the English countryside.  Until that happens I will keep attempting to create my own little English haven as best I can.