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The Cote de Texas blogger brings her world-roving lens to the beautiful African home of another blogger, Serena Crawford:

Those who've seen the romantic Meryl Streep/Robert Redford film adaptation of Isak Dinesen's "Out of Africa",  will note the similarity to Meryl's gorgeous  Kenya residence in the movie.

That thatched ceiling gives such textural interest to the room.

I love the key elements of the style--  the thatched or wood ceilings, beams, bleached, weathered floors contrasting with deeper woods in the furniture,  those incredible African baskents, the elegant touches of gilt, contrasting with the rougher, indigenous materials.  And that African light filtering in.  It's so romantic and atmospheric.

Cote de Texas is very taken with the Karoo, a desert area in South Africa, with scattered small towns.  She has amazing pictures of the region.  Here are some lodges in the area, which also showcase African style:

This vast Karoo desert area is outlined in red below:

More rooms from lodges in the region:

Mmmmmm.

All stone walls inside this bedroom, wow.

The Karoo seems like a fabulous place.  Whether the rooms are polished, or romantic and rustic, they have a traditional appeal and global sophistication.

[Bhvbum]

There sure are some talented people with decorating skills around the world aren’t there. Really beautiful.

[mspatmac]

Just beautiful! I enjoy looking at well put together rooms whether they are my personal style or not.  

[CANDLEQUEEN]

Really beautiful and homey feeling. I love the openness and the simple yet elegant vibe! 

[Patriot3]

When I read the title, I expected some kind of scary masks all over.  I was pleasantly surprised.  I like it!

[chiclets]

I am not a fan of everything.

I do like some of the furniture pieces, art and decor pieces.

[stevieb]

Some lovely elements, to be sure...

[jellyBEAN]

Absolutely gorgeous.  Luv the home - everything about it.

[Katcat1]

Now that is a cozy home.  I like it very much.

[Puppy Lips]

Love it!  We are going to South Africa in January - our bucket list safari trip.  Thank you for posting the photos as they are beautiful!