International Blogs of Note (What Yummy Eye Candy!)

You may have noticed that my link resource list is getting longer and longer. I just can't help it. I've been finding such wonderful cottage and/ or country design blogs lately and the beautiful photos are so inspiring. Who needs magazine subscriptions when you can lay your eyes on fresh design photos from across the globe every day? You know, I need to have a weekly or monthly post where I post about my newly added links. I want to spotlight every one of them!

Today, I'm going to focus on a few international blogs of note, specifically European blogs. It's so refreshing to know that women around the world love the charm of cottage and country living as much as the rest of us. What I've noticed in most of the European blogs I've visited is that often their style is very clean and very simply, with oh-so-subtle use of color. Many only use shades of white, which I find very refreshing! I wish I could pull that off here, lol, but I'm such a color junkie. It would be wonderful to enjoy the best of both worlds, so maybe when we redo our bedroom, I'll go all white! At any rate, these blogs and photos are a great resource and are so creative and inspiring. Bookmark these, study them, and be sure to go back in their archives so you don't miss any of the gorgeous photos. Better than I magazine, I tell ya! Also, don't be shy about leaving a comment on international blogs even if they are written in another language. If you can't read their entries, you can always comment on the photos themselves, and the blog owner can often translate your comments themselves or via an online translator. You can also try to translate thier pages online, but I know this doesn't work too well with the Swedish language for some reason.

Ok, so here we go...in no particular order. These are just a few. There are *sooo* many more out there! Make yourself a hot cup of tea or coffee and give yourself some time to pour over these sites:)

Spets och Snor - Run, don't walk, to this blog, and look at all her entries. She just started blogging in January, so now is a good time to start keeping up with her!

I Min Vackr Varld Just lovely!

Jenny's Home A dream of a country home:) Another thing I notice about all these sweet homes is that they have such beautiful, natural looking flooring.

L'Armoire De Suzanne A great resource!

For the Love of Country Anna is such a sweetie and has an excellent eye for country and vintage decor. You have to bookmark this site for sure!

La Maison de Jehannell Just yummy! Her home has stone walls and beautiful cobblestone tile floors...so old European country!

Lines Verden I think this blogger is renovating her house as well. She's doing a great job so far:)

Mias Landliv Simply charming!

Vintage House Another must see...ah, her home just makes me feel happy!

Vita Hem Beautiful and inspiring photos galore...

La Cabane de Violette Her needlework is incredible, especially her ribbon work.

!Vardagsrummet Lots of charming country goodness to be found here!

An Angel at My Table More charming style and renovation projects!

Designe She accents her home with the color I love - Red!

Et a Part Ca? (I'm sorry I left out the accent marks...I need to learn how to add them) Such wonderful photography and creativity!

Yvestown Yvonne is about to have her home photographed for a magazine - it surely is magazine worthy:)


Wel, these are only but a few of the myriads cottage / country international blogs out there. It's so neat to be able to branch out and get a taste of European old-fashion design. I hope you enjoy these sites as much I am - and if you know of others, please let me know!