Monday, October 10, 2011

Ellen & Portia's Home Sweet Home.

A day off today and a sunny one at that! We are heading out for a drive this afternoon to check out the progress on a good friend's new home. I've only heard bits and pieces about it but she has fab taste so I know it's going to be fantastic! I can't wait!

I little something different for you today... Who isn't a fan of lovable Ellen and her beautiful wife Portia? Well, their Beverly Hills home is nothing short of spectacular. I checked out the preview article in Architectural Digest. I just may have to pop out and get a copy of the November issue. Sometimes things are just so much better in print!







Cozy, relaxed and personal... just what makes a house a home, in my humble opinion! I mean seriously, what's not to love? A neutral palette, great art, incredible rugs and textiles, rustic antiques, steel windows and I could keep going.. Plus, I'll take both shoe collections thank you very much!

Aren't you just so glad that they have such a down to earth style? What a great couple!

*all photos via architectural digest

12 comments:

  1. Ooo I loved it too, thanks for the tour!

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  2. the sitting room! the pool! All of it is dreamy. thanks for sharing!

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  3. in the second picture - is that glass table a ping pong table? i think and hope that it is, because that is all kinds of awesome.

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  4. Love this! Love Ellen. Love the juxtaposition of the shoes. LOVE the pool.

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  5. I think I definitely need that shoe horn in the closet with the sign about "new heels in 3 minutes"...so awesomely quirky and cool...pretty much Ellen to a T...and portia's shoe collection is FABULOUS!

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  6. Nice how they even have artwork in their closet.

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous except for the room with the dining room table and no chairs. What's with that?

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  8. Hi Jane I am new to your blog and I am thoroughly enjoying my visit here. I loved the tour of their home, it is relaxed and very approachable!! Quintessential Southern Calif.
    Kathysue

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  9. So cool! I love those two. Seem so relaxed and happy!

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  10. I loved this house... It has all of the elements of cool relaxed style!

    Tiffany

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  11. I just love their dining room! It really is so rustic and simple and perfect. I really have grown fond of your blog:) I voted for you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can read about it here. Carrie
    http://thecorsoncottage.blogspot.com/2011/10/little-bit-about-me.html

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Love hearing from you! Thanks so much :)