Monday, January 30, 2012

Kitchen of the Week:


There is something very calming about this kitchen. It looks fresh yet a little rustic and contemporary at the same time? Difficult to describe, but I like it! The recessed panel cabinets are painted in a beautiful green-gray, paired with a stainless steel backsplash, a rustic wood ceiling, and warm creamy marble counter tops. An unusual combination of products, but it sure does work together in this kitchen!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Midori Ribbon


Obsessed!

 
Gift Wrap - Green/Gold Crocodiles
(Handmade & 100% Recycled Cotton Fiber) 

100% Dupioni Silk - Cameo
   
Present!

Pink/Blue Birdcage
Luxe Ribbon - Sea Star


 White Bees

Polka Dots - Black Ink on Merigold

Cream/Black Eiffel Tower

Promenade - Violetta
Cheers Ribbon!

Velvet Sample Set

www.midoriribbon.com
 

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Photoshoot


Today was very exciting, I had my first professional photoshoot for a house I recently completed! I also put together a few fabric vignettes for the photographer to shoot beforehand. Stay tuned for the photos when I get them back, here is a little preview of the vignettes that I did!

 Neutral palette with Kelly Wearstler Barcelo (marble, center) fabric as inspiration.

 Suzanne Kasler Montmartre Embroidery design.

 Navy Grasscloth

Sclamandre zebra wallpaper in yellow!


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Round Tables


Do you have a round table?
Every home can stand to have a round table, whether it be a foyer table, dining table, or just simply a side table. They're great for holding flowers or greenery and of course books! As always with my posts I try to show all different styles of design using one particular element. A round table is definitely a staple items that can fit in with any design style.

  Traditional Foyer
Oversized stems, a globe, and some books, it's as simple as that!
Also, I absolutely love the ottomans! 

  Simple and Sophisticated.

 Reading Room?
It's hard to tell if this is a studio apartment (a gorgeous one if so) or an extra library like room.
Love, love, love the neutral palette with a pop of pink, very elegant.
 Foyer Table.
Eclectic and Awesome!

 Breakfast Area.
Notice the table looks on the more traditional side, but paired with modern chairs gives it a very clean look.
(Visual Comfort Pendant)

 Tangerine Orange Table w/ Chocolate Walls.
The area rug is just perfect with it. I bet that table was a garage sale/craigslist find with a fresh coat of paint!

Formal Den.

And last but not least...I'm guessing a foyer?
I wish I knew the designer on this one! The room has such a different feel to me - very interesting.

So...what do you use your round table for? 

Monday, January 16, 2012

Kitchen of the Week:

(House Beautiful)
Lovely casual kitchen, the slate blue cabinets are different and interesting to me. The seemingly impromptu island, and linen roman shade add to relaxed look of this kitchen. Also, I love the seeded glass upper cabinets (note: upper cabinets appear to be hung higher than the standard 18" above the counter top) adding to the height and interest of the space. The orange drooping tulips are the perfect accessory.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

My Weekend:


My weekend felt something like this...

Finally some snow, and a fire all weekend.

Except mine included these two monsters...
 
(Mason)
(Nala)

Thursday, January 12, 2012

New Favorite Book


The Perfectly Imperfect Home:
How to Decorate and Live Well

Deborah Needleman

 I highly suggest purchasing this book, I am thoroughly enjoying it! Although, it makes me miss Domino Magazine all over again (still kicking myself for not saving every single issue). The text is great, and the watercolor drawings are fabulous!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Animal Print:


 
Brunschwig & Fils Tiger and Leopard Velvet
 Brunschwig & Fils first introduced the iconic leopard and tiger silk velvets in 1956, they have never been out of production! Proving the timeless nature of this design.

Martyn Lawrence Bullard 
Tamara Mellon’s Manhattan Living Room, founder of Jimmy Choo.
What a luxurious foundation for this room!

 Mary McDonald
All over leopard print - so sophisticated looking.

 Miles Redd
A tiny pop of leopard on the sofa.
(Not to mention this is my favorite Farrow & Ball paint color, Hague Blue)

Hamptons Kitchen of Reed Krakoff
Zebra hide & custom-made turquoise ostrich leather from Coach

 House Beautiful
Beautifully balanced room with a touch of animal print on the ottoman.

 House Beautiful
Eclectic Los Angeles Living Room
Zebra print pillows on those beautiful wicker chairs.

And lastly my 1stdibs find...
Cool Empire style chair w/ leopard print fabric!

Animal Print is very popular at the moment, dare I say trendy. If you can add it in the right way, I believe every home can use a little animal print (my favorite is leopard) and therefor it will not be trendy. Mary McDonald's room being the exception here (most people cannot pull that off!) animal print can be very minimalistic or add to the eclecticism of a room. Either way, I think it's a great, classic touch!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Kitchen of the Week:



This kitchen is so pure, it's a bit out of the ordinary and certainly not for everyone. I bet this is a neat little country house, that is simplistic in every way. You can see the sink and cooktop in this photo, looks like the table doubles as a cutting board. The detailing is wonderful and doesn't jump out at you in an obvious way. 
I think I could live there...!