The Gorgeous World of Michael Trapp

Casual Elegance at its finest.

Michael Trapp is a master.

His home sings the most lovely song -- the perfect combination of Antiques and Nature within the realm of Sophistication. Harmonious, serene, and earthy yet still elegant. Another favorite combination of mine.

All things that I love.

Joni Webb has featured Michael Trapp on her blog, Cote de Texas last Fall and you simply must go and read her (as always) eloquent feature and knowledgeable design perspective of this Antique Dealer, Landscape Architect and Renaissance Man.

I can't tell you about Michael Trapp from a Designer's view, I can only tell you how his spaces make me feel - fabulously connected and appreciative of the natural beauty of organic and aged.


The bounty and beauty of nature never looked so good --



Everything about this photo makes me swoon -- the aged, thick and rough hewn wood framing the window -- a beautiful testament to time and the elements is taken to a deeper love for me with the addition of the the filmy veil of weightless cloth which hangs ghost-like across the ancient window, incapable of hindering even the slight summer breeze that swirl lazily through the air.

Nothing fussy, nothing pristine - A rhapsody in Nature's finest work of stone, water, metal, and luscious green...


I could move right in as it is and not change a single thing -

Around every corner, behind each wall is something that takes my breath away.


If this property were a person, it would be my soul mate.


And I would gladly spend all my days with them.

Poor Tired Husband thinks it's a little strange, how much I love this place --

I say, how could you not be?

Everything about it invites you in and asks you to stay as long as you like - because it's comfortable to the body and soul -- and so beautiful that you want to linger and take it all in.

Waking up to the morning light in this room would make any one's day start off in the best and most beautiful way! I love all the textures -- it keeps it from being too 'white" and makes it so interesting

I couldn't ask for a more perfect spot to while away the afternoon hours reading or napping --

Art installations by the Grace of Mother Nature.

Beefy balusters serve as table legs - bringing the earthy and grounding element of the garden inside and serves as a lovely contrast against the feminine charm of the more delicate and sophisticated chairs.... and how about those windows?! oh be still my heart.

This room needs no words - it's beauty speaks for itself.

Ahhhhh.

Lovely. Breakfast here each morning would be something I would never tire of -- The singing birds as background music, the leaves rustling slightly -- the warm sun softly embracing everyone and everything in its reach. Heaven.

Thank you Michael Trapp - for gifting the world with such a beautiful, beautiful space.

This is truly my dream home.

Happy Monday, world.

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all photos from the website of Michael Trapp.