Thank You For Giving

With 60 degree temperatures outside and yellow leaves still clinging to branches, it's hard to believe that most of us will be sitting down at the table with our family and friends tomorrow for that much anticipated meal of all meals.  For Bubble & Squeak, 2011 has been an incredible year, but one that would not have been as rewarding if it weren't for you, our readers.  This Thanksgiving we want to take a moment to thank you all for your support during our first year in the blogosphere. Thank you for all of the wonderful comments we've received in person and online.  We blog because we love to, but your comments keep us going every day.  Thank you to all of our guest bloggers for sharing your dreams with our readers and for letting us into your homes. You've taught us that cabins come in many shapes, sizes, and locales, but the thing that makes a cabin a cabin, are the family and friends within.  And lastly, we want to extend a very special thank you to our own family and friends. Your faithful love and encouragement over the years keeps us motivated and we're truly thankful for all of your support.  

We know that you're in for a very busy weekend, but we hope that you can find a moment to thank the ones in your life who have loved and supported you along your journey.

Happy Thanksgiving from Bubble & Squeak!  

1. "Wild Turkey Female" from "The Birds of America" folio collection by John James Audubon

1.  Barbour
2.  Redwing Wabasha Hand Sewn Boots

1. Autumn in Scotland

2. Drawing Room at Sandringham House, Norfolk, UK

1. Jacques Garcia

2. Antique Louis XVI Style Leather Dining Chairs Available at Blend Interiors

1. The World of Interiors

2. Still Life with Turkey Pie by G. Vervoorn

1. Festival Linen Napkin by Sferra Fine Linens

2. Pewter Pheasant Sauce Bowl by Vagabond House

1. English Country Interiors: Inside Cotswold Homes
2. "The Wild Turkey" from "The Birds of America" folio collection by John James Audubon 

1. Bedroom at Skylands by Martha Stewart

2. Andrew Reflector Wall Sconce Designed by Mark Maresca for The Urban Electric Company

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Who's the Fair(ley)est One of All?

Hi readers.  This week, we're in for another special treat.  Our friend, interior designer and fellow blogger, Tobi Fairley, is sharing one of her current projects with Bubble & Squeak...and it just so happens to be a cabin!  Just outside of Little Rock, the Little Red River House is located on the banks of the Little Red River near Heber Springs, Arkansas.  Tobi is designing this cabin for her parents, who purchased the property in 2010.  The location is one of extreme natural beauty.  The river is considered a premier-class trout stream and home to the world record brown trout caught in 1992.

With such natural beauty surrounding the home, it only seems fitting that the elements of nature influence the interior design.  The design of the home is meant to extend the interiors to the outdoors.  As a family vacation home, comfort and relaxation are the key elements in the design.  Whether reading, watching movies, dining or just reminiscing about old times, the home is meant to foster a good time to be had by all.  It is a spot that generations of her family can enjoy a relaxing riparian retreat.

Below, Tobi shares her inspirations and some of her mad skills (check out the perfectly hand-drawn plans and elevations!).  

1.  Tobi Fairley

2.  An Arkansas sunset

1.  Upper level

2.  Lower level

1.  Ceiling detail

2.  F Schumacher, Nantucket Herringbone in Ivory and Pumpkin

3.  Quadrille, Veneto in Venice Blue

4.  Somerset Bay Jekyll Island Buffet

1.  Lee Industries, slipcovered sofa

2.  F Schumacher, Avery Cotton Plain in Pumpkin

3.  Robert Abbey, Triple Gourd Lamp in Egg Blue

4.  Hickory Chair, Charles Hassock, made to measure

1.  Hand-drawn bookcase elevation 

2.  Lee Industries, slipcovered chaise

3.  F Schumacher, Deco Flower in Berry

1.  Art concept

2.  Stroheim, Coatue Plaid in Navy

3.  Hand-drawn stair hall elevation

1.  Kitchen design by Tobi Fairley

2.  Urban Electric Co, Chisholm Hall Lantern

3.  Viking Range, 30 Inch Gas Range in Pumpkin

4.  Shaws Original, Casement Edge Apron Sink

1.  Restoration Hardware, Vintage widespread faucet

2.  Bathroom elevation

3.  Claw foot tub

4.  J. Tribble, Miranda Sink Base

1.  Duralee, Thomas Paul Prints

2.  F Schumacher, Elton Cotton Check in Java

3.  Oly Studio, Marco bed

4.  Trowbridge Gallery, John Gould Pheasants, c. 1865

A special "thank you" to Tobi for sharing this exceptional retreat with Bubble & Squeak.  It's not everyday that an artist lets you see the inner workings of one of their masterpieces before it's finished.

Be sure and browse some of Tobi's finished projects...and don't forget to check out her blog!  It's full of wonderful inspiration, including some before and afters of Tobi's own home.

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