Home Tour | A Fresh Scandinavian Abode

Hello dear Guehne-Made readers! This bright and airy Saturday I'm bringing you a home tour that is just as bright!

This Scandinavian home tour is like a breath of fresh air. All the white paint + floral wallpaper + darling lights make this space absolutely lovely. Fresh cut flowers in vases and pots of flowers throughout,  bring in the outdoors and brighten up the interior. It's simple, but full of life!

- source via Stadshem

Kansas City: I Am Proud of You

I like to change out my artwork often. It's such an easy way to freshen up the space. 

I did have this VOGUE print on my nightstand. I made it because I adore the word Vogue /vōg/ The prevailing fashion or style at a particular time: "the vogue is realism" and I also like the word because of the GUE ending like our last name. 

It was time for a change. And I just happen to love the city I was born in! I can't say I've traveled the world like a lot of my friends, but I have traveled. I have even lived in another city in Missouri. I moved to St. Louis to be with Nick when I first graduated college and my heart stayed in Kansas City. Being a lucky girl, my love came back to Kansas City with me! What I've come to learn after traveling and living in St. Louis for a short six months, is that there is no other place quite like Kansas City. We cannot be proud to say we have blue oceans or tall mountains, but we do have amazing people. There is something special about people from Kansas City. I'm proud to say our city is full of warm hearted people that embrace the opportunity to make eye contact, smile, and connect with one another. I was taught at a young age, after spending a lot of time with my grandpa, that I'll never meet a stranger. And I do believe most people in Kansas City have that mentality running through their blood. We are all connected. To cherish the time with our fellow neighbors is what Kansas City can be proud of and I'd say that is better than any beach or mountain. And yes I still crave the beach! 

And now I'd like to show off my new piece of artwork…KANSAS CITY…here you go! I'm proud of you KC! This charming piece is by Kimberly Sly of Albie Designs. See her website > here. 

Kimberly has a unique way of displaying a city's skyline. She was able to capture the old architecture of Union Station and the new Kauffman Center in such a beautiful way. You can purchase this piece > here. 

And for all the other readers, whom heart belongs in another city, she has a whole boutique full of different skylines in her Etsy shop > here. 

I have yet to visit Venice, but I'd surely be happy to spend a few weeks there. This new piece of Venice was just added to her shop. Isn't it lovely?

The new Venice skyline is available > here. 

I'd have to say Albie Designs is a great place to shop for your home and gifts for loved ones. Everyone has a city that is close to heart! 

- photos of Venice from Kimberly Sly
- photos of Kansas City on the nightstand by Wen Guehne

Home Tour | A Black Lake House with a Classic Red Barn

I'd never guess this black farm/lake house with the classic red barn would have an interior like this!  The home has crisp white walls with an abundance of natural light thanks to all the windows and skylights. The terra cotta tile on the floor feels warm with natural jute rugs. The distressed wood beams warm up the airy clean space. Of course we are fans of the white subway tile in the kitchen along with the industrial style stainless steel sink and cutting board. I can just imagine a party in the red barn with the huge open area for dancing and celebration!

- images via Sotheby's