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

Room Of The Week: The Subtle Richness Of Greige

This Bedroom has placed itself into the Room of the Week category. The monochromatic color palette of griege has set the standard for making greige the new beige. I love the simplicity of this space. I usually adore color in any space. But, I love the subtleness this room possesses. The head board shape is incredible it is upholstered in a basic plain weave fabric making it a little more casual. The white-washed furniture pieces compliment nicely. The table lamp is stunning (I would love to have one!). Drapery panels are simple- yet add to the elegance of the space. Nothing like a greige and off-white color palette to achieve a fresh and refined look. Enjoy.

House Beautiful

Enjoy your Monday!

Fun Finds: Monogrammed Linens

Another snow day = time to blog. I came across this and wanted to share it with you because it was such a "Fun Find." If you are in the market for some fabulous monogrammed linens - Leotine Linens is great!

Here is a sample of some of their bed linens.

High Gloss Mag

Love this one. The matching bolsters with the monogrammed Euro gives this bed a clean tailored look.

They even carry fabulous quilts as shown above. Get a quilt, some monogrammed shams and bedspread and you have achieved this look.

A very original monogram design.

 

This shows you the variety of detail Leotine offers. Unique scrolls acting as borders makes this one very different from the rest.

Love this tone-on tone look for a little girls room. Just precious.

And for the tabletop- tasteful monogrammed napkins

Cocktail Napkins:

Dinner Napkins:

 These are truly the most handsome monograms I have seen yet. Visit leontine linens

Currently Loving: A Soothing Palette Hamptons Style

I am a huge fan of the neutral palette used in interiors- it has become such a popular trend. The soothing palette of this Long Island Hamptons-styled home is a paragon to accomplishing a neutral palette. I couldn't help but be inspired when I received the February issue of Traditional Home Magazine this past week. I smiled when I saw the same artwork I have in my apartment that is seen on the mantel of the living room of this spread (someone has good taste). Check it out!

I love the mixture of different textures and pattern. I want to get myself a pair of those armchairs. The unique clerestory window design is stunning- shown in a off-white wood finish. The flax colored tone-on-tone drapery with damask embroidery is very tasteful. The drapery adds a neutral elegance to the space. I love the border detail seen on the sofa pillows paired with a modern velvet pattern (this is so yummy). Of course the nail head accents on the furniture adds to the casual elegance of this room.





Traditional Home

This fireplace is gorgeous the herringbone detail adds so much warmth to the space.

My Apartment

 This breakfast banquette is fabulous upholstered in Donghia fabric. The unique shape of this banquette is mimicked on the stairwell....great visual interest. Circles, arches, and lady-like curves are repeated elements throughout the house. These can been seen through the architecture, textile patterns, and the light fixtures. The banquette can also provide extra space when entertaining in the kitchen (this is a great idea).

I love this gray-blue cabinet finish used in the kitchen. It was important to the homeowners to stick with a soothing color palette of taupes and pale blues. The mosaic backsplash design of gray-blue and white is exquisite- I am a sucker for these geometric transitional patterns. The white-washed accent island provides balance while harmonizing the neutral colors together.

The reoccurring motif of curvilinear lines is represented again in the cabinetry design (I love this pattern). I especially love when a theme is carried throughout a home. Nothing was constructed or designed without a careful thought process. Every element represents the theme of feminine lines, circles and arches- this makes for a cohesive design. Natural light is key in this space- which makes the whole kitchen feel light and airy.

This Nina Campbell window treatment fabric is to die for... compliments the light fixture as well.

This is what I am currently loving. I hope it inspires you as much as it did me!