This probably isn’t earth-shattering, late-breaking news but in case you hadn’t guessed: I really, really like shelter blogs. I refuse to abandon reading magazines because I love casually flipping pages (and ripping them out to save in a binder for inspiration) but blogs often give us something design magazines don’t tend to emphasize: a glimpse into real, un-staged homes and the living that takes place inside.
I find that photos of homes featured on blogs seem more lived in and less staged somehow. I know not all blogs are like this – professional bloggers sometimes veer into too-perfect territory, what with their seemingly endless time to devote to decorating their homes – but 8foot6 is a fabulous example of a blog featuring a stylish home, and stylish blogger, that gives us a glimpse into a (Canadian) home & life. Shannon, the blogger behind 8foot6, has, with her partner as well as a designer and architect, created a home that is casually elegant, modern (yet peppered with vintage finds) and looks utterly, completely livable.
Scroll through the photos below to see for yourself, or check out her blog.
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| I love the shoes, all lined up. |
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| The living room is by far my favorite room. Love the softly coloured rug paired with the vibrant artwork and neutral furnishings. |
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| Check out the chalkboard door! What a quietly glamorous dining room. |
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| I love Shannon’s collection of milk glass – they make such a big impact when grouped together. |
All photos courtesy of 8foot6.
Lovely home!
Thanks for your kind comments! I love this place, I really do!
Such a great place. So light-filled. And you're right, it looks "real" like someone actually lives there and lives that way. But still pretty.
Shannon, I love your home too!!
beautiful..I love 'real home' tour
What a gorgeous home! xx
Oh. my. gosh! I wonder if she would go for a house swap? 🙂 I love everything about this house and I can already see myself curled up in that reading corner! Popping over to check out her blog now!
A gorgeous and cozy home. Love it.