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.



Cruisin' Ralph Lauren Style

It's that time of year.... Cruise Season. This is the time of year when the snow birds leave their cold climates and flock to warm weather. You fashionistas may also know what Cruise season means...(you guessed it) Cruise Wear. This is one of my most favorite times of the year. It marks the transition from drab/dull winter wear to the first glimpse of spring-like colors and patterns. Gets me all excited for Spring clothes.

The yacht design industry is bigger than you probably would of imagined! Extravagant yachts with exquisite home decor are becoming more of the norm, these days. A family friend of ours, Bob Williams, owner/furniture designer of Bausman & Co. spends most of his time designing custom furniture pieces for these yachts. Marina was just debuted by Oceania Cruises and was designed by Susan Bednar Long of S.B. Long Interiors. For this cruise ship she partnered up with Ralph Lauren Home to create this masterpiece on water.

* images via Habitually Chic

Bon Voyage!

Chelsea

J.Lo & Marc Anthony's Gatsby Manor Gone Glam

"J.Lo and Marc Anthony have recently transformed their Long Island Gatsby manor into a glamorous silver-screened setting fit for family living", says Vogue Living. J.Lo is one of my favorite celebrity muses! Ok, maybe it's fair to say she is one of my idols. It's always interesting to go backstage and see the beautiful homes of these awesome celebs. J.Lo and Marc Anthony's Long Island home was one I was enamored by. The couple needed to make their newly remodeled home family-friendly. The outcome of their home was great. It's family-friendly, but doesn't sacrifice the portrayal of the glamorous lifestyles they lead. The house represents a cohesive balance of Glam and Fam. Check it out!

OMG...I am loving this beautifully sculptured dress. It is to die for! J.Lo looks amazing of course.

Unfortunately... I didn't come across any pictures of the Master Bedroom. Hope you enjoyed this backstage pass.

Chelsea

Kate Spade - Be*Mine

Happy Valentine's Day!

via Dilly Dallas

This is one of my favorite fashion illustrations from the Dilly Dallas blog. This particular one Dallas Shaw created for a Kate Spade project, called B*Mine. This is one of the many free Valentines you can send to all your friends and family now til Valentine's Day.

I thought this cake was adorable! Maybe I'll attempt to make this (or one of you).  This cake recipe is from 

i am baker.

Have A Great V-Day!!

xoxo Chelsea

Currently Loving: Rugs With Repetition

I am currently loving these repetitious rugs. I have always been fascinated with Kyle Bunting rugs. I was first introduced to them when I worked at the Trammel-Gagne showroom in Seattle, WA about 3 years ago. Kyle Bunting Rugs is an Austin based company. Their rugs are hand crafted and each piece of cow hide is intricately cut and applied into these exquisite patterns. They offer a wide range of patterns...these are just two I am currently loving.

* images via kylebunting.com

Room Of The Week: A Moorish Bath

I couldn't help but make this inviting bath the room of the week! I don't know if it's just that it's Friday and there is nothing I want more than a nice soak after a long week. Whatever it was, this welcoming tub got me! I was instantly drawn to the exotic Walker Zanger Moorish-influenced decorative tile applied floor-to-ceiling a unique application and very striking. The Victoria + Albert slipper tub is exceptional (don't you just want to dive in?)

House Beautiful

I love this vanity. The arched detail is exquisite, so unique. I have never seen a vanity quite like this. I love the concept of having open and closed storage, keeps the interest. Having the open storage allows you to add a  splash of color with the lavender towels, or whatever your color scheme may be for a very neutral bath scheme. Hope you enjoyed this!

Penthouse Perfection: Schlegel's W-Dallas Penthouse

This W-Dallas Victory Park penthouse is the home to Dallas locals: Kari and Kirby Schlegel. The penthouse is actually one large 12,200 square foot space. Architect Lionel Morrison had the idea to split the space into two seperate apartments (His and Hers) with a central "grand salon." Designer Jan Showers was called on board to explore the masculine and feminine sides of designing these two seperate apartments. She did a great job representing the brother and sister's personal styles.

HERS: Kari's feminine side is defined by lots of color, ladylike patterns, accents of Murano glass, and a baby grand piano. Her apartment also incorporates more outdoor space and a fantastic view of downtown.

HIS: What makes Kirby's side masculine- media room for watching sports and movies, guest room and adjoining lounge, floor-to-ceiling blackout drapery, office to display his many sports collections, and workout room.

* images via D Home Magazine, Photographer Manny Rodriguez