I am completely obsessed with this home designed by Lonni Paul for Giuliana and Bill Rancic. The photos do not do it justice compared to the episode of Giuliana and Bill that revealed a walk through of the home. Soft, neutral and a bit feminine, just like I like it.
And their baby’s name is Duke… so good.
As I mentioned on Friday (see post here), Alan Campbell, the fabric designer behind my new banner, has a line of fabrics that drive me crazy. They are so pretty and fun and add a level of playfulness to any room. The chevron pattern has been pulled and stretched in many directions, causing me to get a little tired of the generic version, but when dotted and loosely lined, as seen below, I still have a love for it. Great as wallpaper or upholstery, I can’t wait for the day to have these patterns in my home.
Click on the images to enlarge and take in the beauty of these projects that have used Alan Campbell fabrics.
Posted in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms
Tagged Alan Campbell, Chevron, Fabric, Fun fabrics, New Banner, Upholstery, Wallpaper
I have always been an admirer of good tile. More recently, however, it has been more applicable in my life. New Ravenna has an amazing collection of artistic tiles that are sure to make any room in the house a success. Makes me want to retile everything within arms reach…
Posted in Architecture, Bathrooms, Interior Design, Kitchen
Tagged Floors, mosaics, New Ravenna, tile
It’s no secret that I would give anything to be back in college. Vanderbilt specifically. I had the most amazing four years in Nashville and I can’t imagine having spent it any other way. While I put in a little effort with my bedding every year, I definitely wish I could have another try at tackling the cement block walls and sad looking wood beds. Here are some back to school essentials to make your dorm room the one everyone’s talking about:
Extra long twin-set, please!
A bedskirt?! Why/how did I not think of that?
These pom pom pillows are adorable
For the more sophisticated college girl!
I just don’t know what it is. I am not a pink girl but my freshman year dorm room claimed otherwise:
Tying your curtains up with mismatched hair ribbons? I tried. Also, the desk chair. That desk chair.
Art in my dorm room consisted of poorly printed high school photos taped to the wall (see above)
Great conversation piece plates
This floor lamp means business
West Elm has great shower curtains
Such a cute magnet board for notes, reminders and photos
A good desk chair changes everything
Just yes.
So… time to go back? Thank goodness for homecoming.
Posted in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Rooms, Memories, Rugs
Tagged Back to school, Back to School Shopping, College, Dorm Decor, Dorm Room
Between the design magazines I subscribe to, the design magazines I source online, Pinterest, and blogs, I felt like I had my design sources covered. Recently, however, a family friend left me a pile of her House Beautiful magazines and I was floored by how much I had been missing out on. Not only are the projects beautifully crafted and wonderfully photographed, but unlike other design magazines where the article mentions a room but doesn’t show a photograph of it, House Beautiful makes a point to get in as many images of the project as possible. June/July was my first issue and it’s a must-read.
The featured story was, no-surprise, one of my favorite spreads.
The view reminds me of my beloved Lake Michigan
Sure, I’d move in. But if I can’t have this exact place, designed by LA designer Jeff Andrews, this is how I’d decorate my own space- keep it neutral yet interesting:
El Casco 23K Gold Plated Sharpener
And Stapler!
Posted in Bathrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms, Rugs, White Interiors
Tagged Ballard Designs, Bungalow 5, Hollywood Hills, Jeff Andrews, Los Angeles, Pieces Inc
Mixing different kinds of woods is usually considered faux pas, but in this cabin in Georgia, the mix is just what this home needs.
Posted in Architecture, Bathrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms
Tagged Atlanta Homes Magazine, Georgia Cabin, Wood
It is rare that I look through an entire designer’s portfolio and feel like I could live in every single room. While this post is mostly just a regurgitation of many posts past featuring the brilliant Windsor Smith, I had to choose my favorites (of which you can see there are many) to share with those of you who haven’t seen her work yet. Windsor most recently came into the very public eye when Gwenyth Paltrow and Chris Martin bought her famous House of Windsor, a home I’ve had my eye on since I saw it on 1st Dibs a few months ago. She is a jack of all design trades. Check out her home collection here.
Posted in Antiques, Architecture, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Rooms
Tagged 1st Dibs, Chris Martin, Gwenyth Paltrow, House of Windsor, Windsor Smith
An exciting part of my job is getting to meet local designers. Many I’ve heard of and follow diligently and others I’ve never heard of but come to love their work. And then there are those in the middle that I don’t have a name to put to an image but I’ve seen their work before. This is true of Liz Caan, a designer and shop owner out of Newton Centre. She has such a cute aesthetic, yet her work is trained and elegant enough that it is suitable to dress an entire home, for adults, children, males or females.
Recognize the bench fabric?!!
I’ve pinned this before! LOVE that Suzanne Kasler chair
Amazing art statue (reminds me of Holly Hunt)
Love the stripe detail in the shower
She’s cute, right!?
Posted in Antiques, Architecture, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Rooms
Tagged Boston Designers, Jonathan Adler, Liz Caan, Newton Centre
I recently did a serious and much needed revamping of my bedroom. From lime green walls and multi-color plaid blinds to ice blue walls and sheer white curtains, my attitude and feeling when in my bedroom has changed drastically. While I love bright colors and there are some colorful fabrics that I’m instantly drawn to, there is nothing quite like a calm, serene home that you can return to at the end of a long day and just feel at peace.
Whether it be your bedroom, bath, kitchen, or living room, I think it is important to have that one room in your home that instantly lifts your spirits.
those curtains blowing in the breeze… Troy Campbell
this entire home is white and serene
thinking about getting this IKEA light for my bedroom (similar option by Stylish Furniture & Decor here)… Norm Architecture
check this beautiful space out!
a little color can still be calming… Christine Lane
the man, the myth, the lengend… Charles Spada
Charles Spada
