As the coverage of the Royal Nuptials this coming Friday comes to a frenzied peak, I'm reminded of one of my favorite interiors from a different part of The Kingdom (but Royal nonetheless). The Scottish farmhouse of model Stella Tennant, a grand daughter of the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, other wise known as the youngest Mitford Sister. A fascinating family to say the very least... As to these spaces, I love how the farm house sensibilities mix so beautifully with the regal architecture here.






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I've always loved this space as well!! I don't think I've ever seen these shots without the family. Usually there is the activity of her adorable family!! And just heard weather for today - you should be happy - going to be very warm!!
Oh my my! I love this place. And who could resist Scotland? Not me certainly!
great spaces...thanks for sharing!
I ADORE that rustic green and ivory buffet!
beautiful!! such a lovely color palette as well..love the lightness of the interiors..thanks for sharing, susan..have a lovely new week! xx meenal
Loving the windows and all the natural light in the dining room. How cool a real life teepee! xo
Yes, an absolutely fascinating family! English interiors can be among the most comfaortable and classic around!
I read The Mitford Sisters a few years ago, such a fascinating family. I had no idea Stella Tennant was a granddaughter. Nicolex
Beautiful interiors! And the teepee out back is too fun!
Love the interior and it looks more American in style to me. The tepee is fun!
Wow! I need to really get up on my history. Never heard of it but I totally want to go there when I visit Scotland this summer!
Theres nothing more dreamy than an cottage in the English countryside! Just beautious
One of my favorites, too. I love that blue wallpaper. Thanks for the virtual tour of such a pretty home. Gorgeous!
Jeanne
What a beautiful home. ! I love the blue wall covering but my fav is that tee-pee!
The buffet is pretty fantastic! Actually, the entire home is too!
Ah this is just gorgeous- what I wouldn't give for a little English countryside...love the blending of old and new.
The interiors are gorgeous. There's something about English homes...
So peaceful.... love it!!
Love every single room....elegant but understated and not at all stuffy. Love how sunlit each room, nothing quite like the refinement of the English!
All beautiful rooms!! First one is my favorite!
xx
Greet
perfect!
The amazing Ms. Tennant!! Don't you love how beautiful yet truly lived in her home is? Inside and out!!!
xoxo
Now this is living "down on the farm"! Love that blue wallpaper and could have used the teepee when the boys were young...
xxoo
This post reminds me of the famous picture of her in the tub with her children. I love what she has done with that house.....k
These are fantastic -- I love the dining room!
xo Josie
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I've seen this and love it for the reasons you mentioned. My two favorite elements, lots of sun with gorgeous windows minus window treatments; and the teepee! My son has one, but he actually has turned something simple into something dangerous. He likes to climb to the top of the teepee and try to sit where all the bamboo sticks come together.
Love the architecture in the dining area! Just beautiful.
Great post! Love the pics and can't wait for the wedding:)
xoxo
Hooper
Great spaces! Someday I want a place with paneled walls like those :)
Brilliant! The Brits always know how to loosen up a traditional space
So very gorgeous...it's the perfect country home...comfy but not too country that it's not chic (c: But hello, what's this??? A teepee in the backyard? Random, yet charming.
That wallpaper in the 4th pic down (the office -- it's almost too pretty to be called an office) is just beautiful!
Pinning! Love the dining nook!
I like the interior design.thanks for sharing this :)
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