Ski Lodge Style

Following Christmas the beginning of the year can always seem a little "flat" and dull. The pretty twinkling lights are all packed away, festive treats are eaten and Spring seems a long way off! So why not steal the style of the alpine slopes and cosy up to enjoy the rest of winter? I adore the jet set, ski chalet chic with it's fabulous blend of luxury lifestyle and rustic charm. Sumptuous textures of fur, suede, and cashmere are combined with raw wood, horn, felted wool and rough bark to create a look synonymous with this pastime. A delicious colour palette of caramel, fudge, chocolate, Arctic white, wolf grey and black add a decadent touch to any interior. This look is all about indulgence and pleasure, those apres ski afternoon teas with divine chocolate cake and perhaps a cafe correctto? Evenings of fine dining and discussions of the days exploits on the slopes, followed with Cognacs by a roaring log fire. The bliss of retiring to crisp white sheets under clouds of feather duvets and fur throws, happily exhausted from the mountain air!

Above image:wellness hotel AlpinaDolomites

Above image:Chalet Angora

  Above images:1.Fur throw by Nicky Dobree 2.Interior design by Christian's & Hennie 3.Driftwood stick lamp from By the Sea 4.Graphite Tree glass votive from India Jane 5.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated)

Above image:Swiss architect Peter Zumthor's holiday home 

Above image:Luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree

Above images:Hide cushion by Kamelo 2.Siberean Sable faux fur throw by Faux Fur Throws 3.Wood burning stove by Morso (model 6148) and the Morso Loop Log Carrier 4.Cognac glass by Normann Copenhagen 5.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated)

Above image:Luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree

Above image:Swiss architect Peter Zumthor's holiday home

Above images:1.Wool curtains with leather tabs from La Redoute 2.Ferrari Opus Focus Fagus Firewood Bag from Robeys 3.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.Karstad armchair in Sivik dark grey from Ikea 5.Crystal cylinder votives in brown by Kamelo 6.Walnut and faux silk table lamp from DecoLight

Above image:One of the bathrooms at the luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree

Above images:1.Reindeer hide rug from Nostagi 2.Dainty Doughnuts recipee from Martha Stewart Weddings 3.Cashmere blankets from the Nicky Dobree Collection 4.Cahsmere socks and hot water bottle set from the Nicky Dobree Collection 5.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated)

Above images:Rocket Daybed by Slettvoll

Above images:1.Luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree 2.Interior design by Christian's & Hennie 3.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.Cable knit effect candles by Bougies la Francaise at Belier 5.Scrap wood effect wall paper by Piet Hein Eek 6.Drift wood floor lamp 'Nerikoh' by Bleu Nature

Above image:Luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree

Above image:Luxury ski chalet Les Anges in Zermatt by The Oxford Ski Company

Above image: Interior design by NGI Stamford

For more Ski Chalet Chic:
One of my favourite Pinterest pinboards on "Chalet Style" is by S.M. click here to view
& my own Ski Chalet inboard: 
Ski Lodge by The Paper Mulberry on Pinterest

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their respective web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

 

Relaxed Country Living

A colour palette of dusted earth tones and soft powdered pigments such as mulberry, raw plaster, putty, charcoal and zinc give a soothing, calming atmosphere to any room. Textures of washed linens, aged rustic wood and natural elements are set against pared down architecture to give this country look a contemporary twist.

Above image: divine interiors by &Styling

Above image: Interiors by De Stamkamer

Above images:1. 2., 3. & 4. by Hoffz interiors

Above image: paint company Pure & Original

Above image:paint company Pure & Original

Above image: Interiors and architects Timeless Living

Above images:1.interiors shop Un Esprit en Plus 2.photographic location agency Light Locations 3.antiques by Brigitte & Alain Garnier 4.interior design by De Zon Van Duurstede 5.stylist Leslie Dilcock 

Above image:the fabulous home, blog and shop of G-Style

Above image:interiors by At Ease Interiors

Above image: interiors by At Ease Interiors

Above images:1.divine interiors by &Styling 2.grey willow wreath from my home 3.gorgeous rustic linens from Rough Linen 

Above image: interior design by Am Projects

Above image: beautiful photography by Nicolas Matheus

Above images:1. Hoffz interiors 2.detail of bathroom door from my home 3.gorgeous pitcher from The New General Store 4.fabulous interiors of Cote Bastide

Above image: handmade industrial lighting by TierlanTijn Lighting

Above image: interior design by Am Projects

Above image: bedlinen by House in Style 

Above images:1.& 3. paint company Pure & Original 2.& 4.bedlinen by House in Style 

Above image: divine bathroom from hotel Chateau Grand Boise

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. 

With warmest wishes

 

First Flush of Spring

Even though we have a light dusting of snow in the village this morning there are are signs of Spring in the garden. Tender new shoots are peeping through the soil and branches are filled with tiny buds holding the promise of blooms to come. I can think of no better way of brightening and freshening a room for Spring than with a few pots of chalky white paint and pretty linens flushed with delicate prints in blossom pink. The fabrics featured in the images below are all from the fabulous range from Peony and Sage designed by Kimberley Bell 

Above image: Peony and Sage 

Above image: Peony and Sage 

Above fabric from left to right: "Vintage Paisley" in raspberry, "French Toile" pink and "Faded Roses" pink all by Peony and Sage

Above image: Peony and Sage

Above fabrics: by Peony and Sage

Above images: 1.Fabric "Apple Blossom" by Peony and Sage 2.Photography from Country Living Magazine 3.Fabric "Roses and Ribbons" sage and pink by Peony and Sage 4.Fabric "Dots" dusty pink by Peony and Sage

Above image: Peony and Sage fabrics and accessories (you may recognise this gorgeous bedroom from the lovely Dreamy Whites blog)

Above image: Peony and Sage cushion in fabric "Vintage Paisley" in raspberry

Above image: Peony and Sage fabrics and accessories

Above image: Book Junk Style by Melanie Molesworth

Above image: Fabrics and accessories by Peony and Sage  

Above fabrics: 1."Faded Roses" pink 2."Bee Pinstripe" French gray  3."Wreath" pink 4."Vintage Paisley" French gray - all by Peony and Sage 

Above image: Fabrics and accessories by Peony and Sage 

Above image: Peony and Sage cushion in fabric "Vintage Paisley" in raspberry

Above fabric: "Faded Roses" pink by Peony and Sage 

Above fabric: "Vintage Paisley" French gray - by Peony and Sage 

Above image: Period Living magazine

Above image: Fabrics by Peony and Sage

 Above image: shop Pale & Interesting

Above image: Fabrics by Peony and Sage

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes