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Equestrian Chic

Posted in Home Decor, Homes + Interiors, Vintage Inspiration

Is it Monday already? Rachel and I packed in quite the work weekend, with a trip to Ikea (with kids!) thrown in to keep things exciting, and I think we made big dent in our market preparations. Fieldstone is a mere 6 days away and we have a busy week ahead of us, sorting through the final details for the set up at the EcoDairy as well as for our own shop display. Our biggest worry for each of our outdoor markets has always been the weather but, so far, the forecast is calling for a bright streak of sunshine at the end of the week, right on target for market day…keep your fingers crossed for us, pretty please!

Growing up, I was in love with horses. Really in love. I’m not exactly sure when it started, since my family didn’t know anyone who owned any, but I was gaga for horses in a big way from about 8 years old on. My parents sent me off to a horse-themed summer camp that year and worked hard to put me through a several years of riding lessons when I was a little older…I loved each and every moment spent in the barn and riding ring!  I stifled my passion in high school, swapping posters of palominos and Arabians in my room for Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt, but every time I see horses incorporated into interior design, it makes me happy. I have two amazing vintage paint-by-numbers (bought on my first thrifting excursion with Rachel!) now up in my living room, along with a large old photo of another unknown horse that I found in my in-laws barn. I’ll show you pictures of my own space very soon, once my wall sconces are up (I changed course and ordered some new lights over the weekend), but for now enjoy these equestrian touches…

Design*Sponge. Home of Carla Fahden. (Also featured on Etsy’s Get the Look)

Elle Decor

Style At Home

Eric Roth Photography via La Dolce Vita via Canadian House & Home

Country Living

Themed photography or art is the most obvious way to insert equestrian style into your space but subtle touches of leather, plaid, dark polished wood, brass, and black accessories will also do the trick…

Elle Decor

Style At Home

Country Living

Liz Caan via Marcus Design

Plantation via Apartment Therapy

Home Life

Did you have a childhood passion when you were young and are you still passionate about it now? I recently went through several boxes of art and school essays that my mom saved and passed along to me and found it so interesting how most of my tastes have changed over time (I don’t get giddy over princesses anymore…well, not usually!) yet how many have stayed the same, like the elevation view sketch of my new bedroom design that I drew up when I was 9!  It makes me very curious about my own kids…will skateboarding, art and dancing still be at the top of their priority lists when they grow up? Time will tell, I suppose. Have a wonderful week!

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12 Comments ( Reply )

  1. janis- pinecone camp
    Nov 28, 2011 @ 7:01 am

    I love your horsy theme today! I do love them, but I have to admit I’m also terrified of them. Crazy, I know. As I kid, as I was always obsessed with art, and I still aim!
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    • rachelandlily
      Nov 28, 2011 @ 11:58 am

      Not so crazy…they are pretty big animals! I’m so glad you’re still obsessed with art…it’s obviously your calling, or at least one of them!

  2. Rosa @ flutterflutter
    Nov 28, 2011 @ 8:26 am

    I adore your pics today! I was obsessed with kittens when I was younger… but married someone who’s allergic to anything that moves, so it’s not to be. ;)
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    • rachelandlily
      Nov 28, 2011 @ 11:59 am

      Thanks Rosa! Too bad about your husband’s allergies…at least there are always fish, although they’re not nearly as cuddly as kittens ;)

  3. colleen
    Nov 28, 2011 @ 9:15 am

    OH how I love those HUGE photographs of horses! And you know we have a horse in our life & a room to prove it! Am crazy about decorating just as I was when I got to pick pink carpet & pink ticking wall paper when I was 15! Crazy huh but that room would really work now!
    See you soon!
    You should see my blog…I am doing crafts!
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    • rachelandlily
      Nov 28, 2011 @ 11:56 am

      I love, love, love your horse room Colleen! See you and your crafts on Saturday…yay! ~Lily

  4. ana {bluebirdkisses}
    Nov 28, 2011 @ 9:47 am

    I grew up with horses too, and rode for years. I love this theme and would definitely decorate in this style it makes me think of the Bush-Lauren wedding a few weeks back.
    ana {bluebirdkisses} recently posted..Apple Berry Yogurt Parfait

    • rachelandlily
      Nov 28, 2011 @ 11:55 am

      I saw a few pics of that wedding too Ana…so stunning! ~Lily

  5. Jacquelyn | lark+linen
    Nov 28, 2011 @ 10:41 am

    I had never really thought that I’d be into the equestrian vibe before now. You made me see it in a different light. Some of those spaces are so beautiful!

    • rachelandlily
      Nov 28, 2011 @ 12:00 pm

      So glad you liked the pics, Jacquelyn!

  6. Deb
    Nov 28, 2011 @ 1:49 pm

    I’ve been drawn to horses my whole life and I lived for those horse holiday camps as a child:-) Thanks for sharing these pics I have a lot of horsey friends but I’ve never seen such tasteful horse themed interiors!

  7. Dionne_C
    Nov 28, 2011 @ 7:20 pm

    Oh wow! I love all these horsed out spaces!!!
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