British colonial decor

You can't get any more simple than blue and white. It's easy. It's relaxed. It's sophisticated and yet so simple. It's chic and yet so effortless.

I fell in love with this style when I vacationed in Barbados several years ago and stayed at Sam Lord's Castle, the former home of actual pirate Sam Lord, who lured ships aground by hanging lanterns in the coconut trees. Captains mistook the lights for the nearby port city of Bridgetown and ran their ships into the reefs. Sam and his men then promptly looted them. This beautiful plantation was decorated in authentic West Indies British Colonial style and couldn't help capturing my heart…

At the end of each year, I look forward to going through the blog archives and rounding up all of our projects and milestones. Day to day the progress often feels slow and like we’re falling short of our goals—especially when I start comparing myself to other bloggers (so hard to break that habit!) but […]

Have you ever visited the home of a passionate traveller? You’re likely to have found their collection of décor items to be eclectic, unique, and thought provoking, each one a memento from a far-flung place serving as a reminder of the memories they made on their trips. British Colonial is a style of interior decorating that takes the concept of bringing your travels home by elevating it to the next level. The basis and forerunner for the much-loved Hamptons style, British Colonial Style is…

The Interior Design of a stunning 1920 apartment in the former French Concession in a colonial Style. Details & Objects from India, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Bali and China. A mix of Luxury & Casual atmosphere. All objects and materials have been sourced by Baptiste Bohu during his trips. A beautiful Ananbo panoramic Wallpaper is displayed in the living room

The fashion designer and his wife, Ricky, bought a Jamaican villa on Round Hill, near Montego Bay, some 20 years ago

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via Pinterest What things have you got topping your coffee table currently? Perhaps it is something old ... something new ... something collected ... something blue? Something fresh and organic ... something cherished ... something found while traveling ... Credit: Julie, Taylor and Danni Greenawalt ... something passed down from a loved one. Here is a brief listing of elements that can be used in arranging your coffee table vignette: - old or new books - boxes - trays - figurine/sculpture…