Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Heavenly Holiday Houses


A while back in an old issue of Notebook magazine, I was awe-struck by a beautiful property featured. It was one of the retreats on the Black Barn Vineyard in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. After some browsing, I found that all of the properties listed on the Black Barn site have been beautifully decorated, taking advantage of a neutral colour palette without compromising on character. Here is a collection of my favourite Black Barn images...






All images from here

14 comments:

  1. Oh, they are so beautiful aren't they? Actually beautiful isn't the right word, you just want to dive right into the pictures and be there!
    See you this afternoon! Hope you have your creative hat on! Shouldn't be a problem for you!

    xo
    Michelle

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  2. Amanda, what lovely images. They all look so relaxing, I could pack my bags and go right now!! I had not heard of the Black Barn Vineyard before....just lovely!! Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day - Tx

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  3. They are all beautiful Amanda....and who'd've thunk in NZ? Lovely pics of gorgeous designs
    Lesley

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  4. Beautiful, relaxing rooms. I bet you'd sleep well in one of those bedrooms. Lovely.

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  5. Thanks for all your comments - I agree, it would be a lovely relaxing spot to holiday...

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  6. Those rooms are all stunning Amanda! I really love the blue colour in the third picture, it's lovely. What a place to go for a holiday!:)

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  7. Hi Amanda, gorgeous pics! That bathroom is heavenly, and the first kitchen, with the vaulted ceilings? Yes please!!
    NZ has so many lovely spots, and they seem to be really concious of retaining the heritage and character of the old places.... don't you wish we had a few more of those here?
    :)

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  8. I'm imagining a beautiful view from that last room (?sunroom). Looks nice and relaxing.

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  9. My comments are not saving so i apologise in advance if this comes out twice!! Love that house and can just see myself in that last picture which i adore!! Mel xxx

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  10. Love these too, especially the second image--bedroom!

    Wonderful week.

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  11. Amanda...what a beautiful spot...such a lovely..simple open and airy home..love the simplicity of it too...great post x

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  12. Take me there NOW, even though my holidays have ended I am wanting more after seeing these. And yea Amanda the book "Crafty Minx" is great.

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  13. I love the 5th room with the gorgeous, high, white ceilings and spot lights. Beautiful post! xx

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  14. my these pics look AWESOME! I love the 1st- goodness we could do with a yard like that!! lol

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