Simple Living: White House Tour
How much do I love white spaces? Like, alot. Completely and totally. They just always feel so clean and simple and refreshing. I’m loving this house, in particular. It’s got a small cottage feel — very comfortable. Since there isn’t the distraction of lots of loud colors, the smaller elements of the space really jump... (read more)
Inspiration: White Winter Weddings
Who says wedding season has to be the spring? These photos make a winter wedding look downright magical. Cozy, romantic, unique and special. Here is some inspiration for your own winter wedding planning. The only thing missing is a mug of hot cocoa and a beautiful warm fire to end the night: [Top Row: Barn,... (read more)
My Perfect Kitchen
After a night of cramped cooking in my tiny, tiny studio apartment kitchen, I’m dreaming of a kitchen with lots of counter space: [photo found here] and awesome appliances: [photo found here] and beautiful tile work: [photo found here] and storage for cookbooks (these are even organized by color!): [photo found here] and lots of... (read more)
Design: Glamorous Sushi
This sleek sushi restaurant is tucked into the basement of an office building in Washington DC’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. Its unassuming exterior doesn’t prepare you at all for the glam white and gold interior that awaits you inside. It’s the small details that really give this space its style: the corset-type lacing on the chairs, the... (read more)
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I'm Christina, an architect and designer always on the lookout for those sweet and lovely things that make me smile. Get the latest by subscribing via email or RSS feed below. You can also check out Sweet and Lovely Life on Facebook. Thanks for stopping by!






