Catherine & Mary of Pretty Pleased Home Tour...

Sisters, Catherine and Mary emailed these pics of Catherine's home to share with all of us. It has a chic surf-loving vibe to it, don't you think?  You can also catch these ladies via their blog at 'Pretty Pleased' and take a peek at Catherine's cool boutique in North Carolina called Hallelu.  I love this shop....it has the cutest summer dresses! Hoping their space inspires you....



As for the home decor: 

Catherine leans more toward vintage, antique and thrifted pieces.  On the other hand, her (ex-pro surfer) husband, Dave prefers clean, modern and
minimal...they have compromised in designing their home to create a space that combines old, new, worn and sleek.  Both like organic elements such as the dining room branch art, animal skin rug, and ocean inspired touches!








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19 comments

  1. AnonymousJune 08, 2010

    with those zebra-inspired details, this home looks so stylish! but! decorated with white it's still a very cozy space! thank you for sharing, Jen! xoxo

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  2. Beautiful details...especially the bird candle holder!
    Kisses and thank you for that inspiration!
    Have a great day!

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  3. Love that description you gave - chic surf loving vibe!! great description. their place is so inviting!

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  4. Such a cool and cozy house! I am dying over that screened in porch. It looks like such a blissful place to spend time.

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  5. That couch in the first picture is amazing, love every corner of this home

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  6. Oh, it's lovely! Love the mix. I have the chair to their sofa, now I'm loving the sofa! xx

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  7. Oh my goodness Jennifer...just gorgeous! What a wonderful mix of contemporary and rustic..just divine. Love it !

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  8. what a fabulous home! Love the branch art and ocean elements.

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  9. I love that white end table being used. The scroll work is beautiful.

    Peace, Love and Chocolate
    Tiffany

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  10. Oh my gosh, I love everything about that couch!

    Scratch that.

    I love everything about that HOME!

    Seriously, the colors, the textiles, the patterns ~ all so fabulous!

    Thanks so much for sharing :)

    P.S. Do you know where the couch is from??

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  11. She has a great sense of where to add pops of whimsy. There shop and items they sell must be just as beautiful. Inspiration Mission Accomplished.

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  12. AnonymousJune 08, 2010

    I think this one of my favorite home tours, thanks for sharing! So simple and I love how they chose a few accent pieces to make it thier own. I think I'm going to order a super cute dress too =)

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  13. So crazy! I met Catherine at my best friend's wedding and know her husband Dave through teaching surf camp at Walking on Water. I LOVE their NC cottage. So adorable! Thanks for sharing!!!

    I love following your blog!

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  14. Love the zebra head she is putting on the wall from Anthropologie. Bang on the tribal trend!

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  15. This is the perfect blend of antique and clean/modern. I love it!

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  16. love all the little detail!

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  17. Love the touch of the zebra head by her fireplace. It's this adorable paper mache head from Anthropologie made from old newspaper.

    THanks for sharing!

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  18. loving that sunroom. thanks for sharing, jennifer!

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  19. LOVELY LITTLE NEST: Oooh sorry, I don't really know where they got the sofa from, but its' SUPER cute no?
    You may want to email Catherine via her blog...I'm sure she'll tell you.

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