Thursday, July 21, 2011

Room Of The Week: A Beach Haven

It's every designers dream to design a beach house and since it's summer I couldn't help, but find this space to be very inspiring.   


*via trad home


 *via trad home


*via trad home 


 *via trad home

I love how the space captures the natural colors of the beach and ocean through texture, color and pattern. I enjoyed how the peacock teal is incorporated into the mix of these neutrals...I am a sucker for high contrast.

Happy Friday!!!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Breakfast Anyone?

I couldn't help but look twice a this adorable breakfast room. My friends know I love the color coral and this settee looks so fresh in this setting. This bright colored settee is toned down with these stunning chairs upholstered in an animal-inspired print creating a nice balance of color. Did I mention I love the Eero Saarinen white lacquer pedestal table? Breakfast Anyone?


Friday, July 15, 2011

Room Of The Week: Sheer Symmetry

*via Elle Decor

I chose this space for the room of the week because of it's conclusive symmetry. It's fresh and well balanced. Maybe after a long week, balance, is what I am lacking. Symmetry is so important in design not only does symmetry make for a good design, but it plays an important role on the psyche and keeping one centered. The simple horizontal lines of the wall and drapery is the backdrop for accentuating the curvature of the furniture lines in the forefront. Don't you feel more balanced by looking at this space? Happy Friday!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Currently Loving: Graphic Painted Floors

I am currently loving graphic painted floors. I was allured by the chevron patterned floor Mary McDonald designed for a home office on Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators. Who would have thought that a loud patterned floor could look so tasteful and elegant. I am eagerly waiting to get my hands on some floors to paint. Any takers?



*via bravo tv

This application is by far my favorite. I love the chevron pattern in these neutral colors it's edgy yet sophisticated.


*via Mary McDonald


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*via Mary McDonald



*via Elle Decor

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A Mimosas & Monograms Shower

I am throwing a Mimosas & Monograms shower for my dear friend & bride-to-be, Whitney West. I had to blog about this because I am just "in love" with the invite. I was so happy with how it came out (and no credit on my part) that I had to share it with you.  Polka Dot Design offers a wide range of tasteful designs for all categories of invites. All you need to do is select your design, fill in your text and the rest is done by their professional typesetters! Check it out!


 I am so excited to celebrate this wonderful time with Whitney's family & friends April 9th it's going to be a blast! Visit Their Wedding Website!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Room of the Week: A Simply Modern Bath

Modern Simplicity is the perfect way to describe this space. I chose this particular bath because I was enthused by it's elegance and modernity. The clean lines and white Carrera marble chair rail are so fitting for a bath. I admire the placement of the bath tub right in the middle of the space. The bath tub is definitely the focal point here. I think this is a nice approach, treat your tub as if it was a piece of art. The tub is offset with an exquisite mosaic border emphasizing it's profound placement. The addition of a round end table to the side of the tub is ideal. The straight lines of the chrome light fixture are fitting to the space. This bathroom reflects the design style of Barbara Barry, one of my design icons. In my opinion, the Barbara Barry style is exemplified by the use of clean lines, dark woods paired with a neutral like white and a soft accent of color.

What makes this bath so luxurious? The contrast of the dark walnut wood and white Carrera marble. I just love it! High contrast paired with a soft blue is so soothing. Simple and refined is what this bath is all about.



*Via Traditional Home Mag
I am usually all about color. But, in this space I am appreciating the black and white artwork- it works great with this simple color palette. I love the walnut console displaying those fantastic opaque white canisters. I must  find some of those! The window seat is perfect and balances the space nicely. The window seat is flanked by floor-to-ceiling cabinets with glass panels lined in shirred linen. The built-in cabinets house a washer & dryer which is such a practical idea.




I love having a display cabinet in a bath. This cabinet can allow you to get creative with how and what you can display in it!  Accessorize with some monogrammed towels, apothecary jars filled with bath salts, bar soaps etc...just make sure it always looks accessorized because it is visible to everyone! : )

Have A Great Weekend!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Room of the Week: Funky Foyer

I love this foyer. This entry does scream fem., but everyone can appreciate a little pink...right? The delicate details, and splashes of modern art make this space refined and not overly girly. The tasteful vignette created here includes: a bench with a gold tea table and adjacent stool and miniature slipper chair. This is a very unexpected cluster but elegant and innovative.


 The bordered stair runner suggests a tailored look. The border combined with it's neutral tones can enhance a dull stairwell. The neutral tones of the runner look great against the hot pink stool upholstery. Note: continuing your color scheme throughout your space is important (stick to your theme). The subtle hints of gold and pink are even carried upstairs through elegant artwork.

Just a little fem is all you need to funk-ify your foyer.