Mary Freeland | August 6, 2010

The first step in creating the right mood for your Tuscan dining room is simply being aware that Americans tend to consider the dining room a formal space. Break free from rigid formality and use the laid-back feel of the Mediterranean countryside to create a welcoming, informal space in your Tuscan dining room. From an eclectic variety of furniture to bright dinnerware and simple table linens, it doesn’t take much to make your dining room look and feel cozily Tuscan!

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Mary Freeland | July 30, 2010

When the walls are painted, the fireplace installed, and the furniture in place, it’s time to add the accessories and accents that will round out your Tuscan décor. But what items will create that sense of authentic Italian style? Here are a few ideas!

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Mary Freeland | June 19, 2010

From hanging some of your vibrant pottery serving platters and plates on the wall to grouping decorative bottles of olive oil on the counter, these Tuscan kitchen accessories create a sense of lived in, cozy style.

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Mary Freeland | June 12, 2010

When it comes to dishes in your Tuscan kitchen or dining room, forget about fragile china in fussy, pretentious patterns. Across Tuscany, kitchen tables and dining rooms are set with pottery dishes decorated in gorgeous, colorful patterns.

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Mary Freeland | June 5, 2010

Welcoming, traditional, and old-fashioned, the right table and chairs can ensure your Tuscan kitchen is what it was always meant to be: the heart of your home!

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Mary Freeland | May 26, 2010

Here at Tuscan Home it’s our goal to help you bring that Tuscan style and philosophy into your life and home. Surrounding yourself with comfort and style and living a life that has a more relaxed pace are some of the pillars of what makes Tuscan living so attractive. Our philosophy is you can take Tuscany with you.

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Mary Freeland | May 5, 2010

Mushroom picking is a Tuscan art and tradition. In the summer and fall you can find country roads lined with cars as entire families take to the countryside to harvest the bounty of one of nature’s delicacies. From the famous porcini to the indulgence of the tartufo bianco (white truffle) the fungi are both diverse and bountiful.

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Mary Freeland | April 23, 2010

Kitchens are one of the most popular rooms to decorate in the Tuscan style, so I thought it would be worth spending a whole post looking at Tuscan design for cupboards and kitchens. Choosing the right cabinetry can make a big difference in whether your Tuscan kitchen looks great or just feels awkward.

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Mary Freeland | March 26, 2010

Rounding out the Tuscan palette, a full range of rich, subtle neutral tones provides a beautiful contrast to the more vibrant hues of red, blue, and green. Again drawing their inspiration from the landscape of Tuscany, these more understated tones help keep the Mediterranean color scheme grounded.

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Mary Freeland | March 20, 2010

Like terra cotta and azure, the green hues in Tuscan décor take their inspiration from the rich palette of the Italian countryside. These natural greens are all around you in Tuscany: from the bright lime green of fresh grass to the silver green of olive trees to the inky green of tall Cyprus trees, the [...]

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