Top pins of the month

I’m a bit late with the top pins of the month post, but as usual there are some wonderful images in this collection – architecture, landscape, interior design, recipes, and great ideas.  I think you will enjoy them!  This month, there are 18 images that made the cut. The original source is identified wherever possible. If you know the source of an unidentified image, please leave a comment and I will correct it.

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#18

This image has so many things I love – great art, pleated lampshades, herringbone floors, great architectural details, and a fantastic iron railing. I would love to know the source. Found on Pinterest.

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#17

This compact back yard is beautifully and expertly designed.  By  Root Design Company.

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#16

A serene bedroom caught many eyes.  The mercury glass lamp is the perfect touch – and creates the lilac and gray combination that I love so much. Wiseman and Gale Interiors, design by Jana Parker Lee.

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#15

A perfect powder room in gray (lots of gray among the top pinned images!). Source unknown.

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#14

I always love a great white kitchen. This one has many touches that warm it up and give it great character. Source unknown.

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#13

Great tips for hanging frames, via I Heart Naptime.

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#12

The arched entrance into this kitchen creates a great view. Via Cote de Texas.

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#11

Tip for how to cook boiled eggs so that the shell peels easier. Great to know! Source unknown.

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#10

An unusual but very beautiful gray bathroom. Design by Lucas Studio.

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#9

The perfect image to create anticipation for summer. Via Architectural Digest.

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#8

A transitional bathroom in shades of cream, by Linda McDougald Design.

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#7

A great detail shot from a renovation done by Revival Construction.

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#6

I have not tried these yet, but they look incredible. Roasted potatoes with bacon and cheese, via myadventuresinthecountry. Recipe can be found here.

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#5

Fortunately, I am beyond the Sharpie on the coffee table time of my life (toothpaste worked well for this), but thought this was interesting in case Sharpie gets on anything else.

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#4

One of Suzanne Kasler’s prettiest bedrooms, featured in Veranda a few years ago. This is a different view of the room and the ceiling and chandelier can be seen in this image – note the color of the ceiling. I love the chandelier, it’s the perfect touch for this room.  Design by Suzanne Kasler Interiors.  This house was featured in Suzanne’s book Timeless Style.

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#3

Although I am out of the house building phase of my life, I still find these kind of guides to be very helpful. Via This Old House.

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#2

This striking picture was very popular. The steel doors are the focus of the image, but the view through the house beckons the eye to come in. I would love to see the rest of this house!  Image via Rehme Steel.

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The #1 pinned image of the month….

A beautiful French door painted the perfect shade of green. Source unknown.

I hope you enjoyed this month’s installment of the most pinned images of the month!  Do you have a favorite?  

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Top pinned images of the month

I thoroughly enjoy compiling the top pinned images of the month post, and this month’s post is full of inspiring architecture, interior and landscape images, and many great ideas.  There were so many images that had a high number of pins, so I had to set the bar high and still came up with 40 images.  I hope you enjoy this visual feast!  Sources noted where possible.

I didn’t include this on my painted brick post because I could not verify the colors, but on Pinterest they are noted as BM ballet white on the brick, SW 50% dovetail on the shutters, and SW brainstorm bronze on the door. The color palette for this house is lovely and it is no surprise that this image was one of the top pinned images of the month.

A European style house, image source.

A house with incredible curb appeal, image source. I know some architects aren't fans of the garage in front, but I really like the look and think it is particularly effective with this design.

A house on last year’s Georgetown house tour. Image source.

A French style house by Andrew Skurman Architects.

The original text on this pin was ‘simplicity’, perhaps because the clean lines and elegant planters and terrace design has universal appeal.

A house in Chicago, designed by Burns and Beyerl Architects.

Another Chicago house, image source. It’s interesting how several of the top pinned architecture images of the month are city houses.

A beautiful gate at the William Aiken House in Charleston. Found on Pinterest.

Noted in pinterest as Churchill Cottage, Birmingham, Michigan.  Design by Sears Architects.

A house designed by architect Peter Block.

An attractive metal awning, via Ham Interiors.

The landscape is the focus of this beautiful back yard, and no surprise that the image came from Lila Fendrick Landscape Architects.

I pinned many outdoor rooms this month, but this was the only one that made it to the top pinned category. A house in Vancouver found on Martha Moments.   I am intrigued by the freestanding fireplace, and the fact that three distinct flames appear in the space. Note how there is an outdoor dining area up the steps. Not pictured is a fountain on a wall to the right. This is the perfect outdoor retreat! It’s amazing that this is in Vancouver given that the outdoor season is probably not that long.

A beautiful image of a covered breezeway with creeping fig, via Thompson Custom Homes.

An elegant and simple bar for entertaining, image source.

This gorgeous image from my recent post on the Shutze Award winning pool pavilion  by Stan Dixon, landscape design by John Howard. See post here. Photo by Emily Followill.

A trio of planters in different sizes makes a beautiful composition. I especially like the color palette of the planters, the plantings, the pool, and the pool decking. From my recent post on planters, click here to see it.

This flower bouquet is the perfect image for spring. Found on Pinterest.

Gorgeous London planters, found on Pinterest. Note the diamond detail on the stairs and the landing too.

A striking metal door, and note the pattern on the stair rail. William Eubanks Interior Design.

A classic guest bedroom by Phoebe Howard made the top pinned list.

A lovely entry by Matthew Carter Interiors.

Noted as interior designer Meritxell Ribe’s home, image source.

A beautiful living room, image source.

A gorgeous neutral (but not white) laundry room in taupes and grays, by Sears Architects.

A beautiful white kitchen by Ruard Veltman Architecture. I think the design detail on the back wall is fascinating – the marble appears to be under the wood, and the curve is carved into the wood rather than the marble.

A beautifully designed kitchen/family room from Rachel Halvorson Designs.

A beautiful kitchen seen on Cote de Texas. I really like the chandelier – does anyone recognize it?

A kitchen found on Pinterest captured a lot of attention.

This is a clever and attractive design for a shower niche.  Via Bright Bold & Beautiful.

Only one recipe made it to the top pinned this month! I didn’t pin a lot of recipes as I was not in cooking mode due to spring break and general spring fever. This looks like a good one, though! Onion soup with fontina and thyme, original recipe can be found here.

A handy reference for kitchen measurements, found on One Good Thing by Jillee. I printed it out and hung it on my bulletin board.

A great idea for trash bag storage – a paper towel holder -  found on Pinterest.

Easy tile cleaning advice: powdered oxygen bleach, a scrub brush, and water. Photo credit Tim Carter, found on Ask the Builder.

Love this one: What’s Your Stain, a definitive guide for dealing with just about any kind of stain. The original source is here.

A great collection of warm neutral paint colors, from Domaine Home.

An interesting idea for laundry cabinets (although I can’t say I have seen built in cabinetry for laundry machines that frequently) but I can see how this would be very good for the back! Image source.

A smart idea for hiding lamp cords – using clear command hooks!  See the full tutorial here on Hi Sugarplum. I looked on Amazon and it appears that there are small clear command hooks, mini hooks, and decorative hooks. Based on the pictures in the tutorial, the author used a combination of a few sizes. This looks like it would be a great idea for hanging Christmas lights on mantels and around doors too!

This was the top pinned image of the month! I love it when the image contains the instructions too. I just ordered some lavender essential oil on Amazon (this one is the #1 best seller and has great reviews).


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