Eye Candy: A Buckhead Exterior & Triples

Snapped this photo of a home in Atlanta's Buckhead last year.  Love the classic color scheme and the prominent front door with the triple x's. Hoping when I'm there Friday it's not raining as I'd looking forward to checking out the neighborhoods after the show house.

Speaking of triples - this triple oval window is from a Georgetown home.

Hope you're having a good Monday. 

Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate to NOVICA

NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites & I'm happy to be able to offer a $75 gift certificate to one lucky reader!  NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, gives talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and have access to the world market.

To enter the giveaway, head over to NOVICA  - they offer an extensive range of gifts, accessories, jewelry and home decor items.  Find something you like and include it in your comment.  Be sure to  check out their Curation feature too - it allows you to create your own collection of curated items.

You have until 11 pm EST on Wednesday May 1st to enter.  (Remember to include an email if you're not a blogger so I'll be able to reach you if you win!)

 Here are a few of the things that caught my eye.  Above, Pearl Strand Violet Fishnet necklace

Jade Silk Batik Scarf and  Pink Paisley Shawl

Throw nutmeg waves

Mohena Mirror Sunbeam

The deadline to comment is 11 pm EST Wednesday May 1st - good luck!

Charming Scottish Digs - Isle of Skye

Near the end of our trip to Scotland last month we stayed at the Hotel Eilean Iarmain on the Isle of Skye - a wonderful retreat with gracious accommodations and an outstanding restaurant. Here's one of the sitting rooms with it's slightly pickled pine paneling and comfy seating.

In the light filled main dining area of their top notch restaurant, the panels are inset with grasscloth.  Really like this idea!

We had an incredible breakfast at the table in the foreground of this picture.  I'm now a huge fan of smoked salmon topped with scrambled eggs.  It was superb.

The green in the entry reminds me of Farrow & Ball's Calke Green.

A staff member said this bird has been here for at least 50 years.  He met his demise when he flew into an electrical telephone wire.

We stayed in one of the two floor guest suites - this was ours, #4,  at the end.  The building was originally a stable from 1871.

The view from the side window.

Out the front - we were treated to a glorious Red Sunset.

If you're ever headed to the Isle of Skye, I would highly recommend Hotel Eileen Iarmain for both it's hotel and restaurant (and it's whisky store - it's the home of Praban na Linne, producers of some seriously good Gaelic Whisky).  I couldn't imagine you'd be anything but pleased.

(This is my personal opinion and I receive no form of renumeration or benefit for it)

Eye Candy: Michael Hampton

Michael Hampton designed the very successful second floor sitting room in the currently open DC Design House.  Here's some more eye candy from his impressive portfolio.  Hope you're having a great Monday.

Atlanta Bloggers - Hook me up!

From what I can tell the Atlanta Symphony Decorator's Show House held their media preview day yesterday - so I'm eagerly waiting for all those terrific Atlanta Bloggers (that includes the awesome Sherika) to post an abundance of eye candy.  Here's a bit of a sneak peek I found on designer Robert Brown's blog.

Do you remember how amazing the show house was last year? 

Here's last year's foyer by Melanie Turner (image by Sherry Hart)  In 2012 I could only admire from afar but this year I realized I'd be in Denver the first week of May....Denver, what does that have to do with Atlanta??  Well if you're trying to catch a flight back to DC after 6 pm there's nothing - but you can catch a flight to Atlanta. Sure, I'll be getting to my Buckhead hotel at 1 am but then I'll be show house bound the next day! (and I'll still end up getting home about the same time as if I'd stayed the extra night in Denver)    

DC Design House: Have You Gone Yet?

One of my favorite rooms in the DC Design House is the light filled loft/media room by Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown of the Akseizer Design Group.  Loved the soft gray color scheme and the funcional furnishings.

The artwork was created by children who are patients at Children's Hospital.

I never would have thought I would covet pole lamps but in the masterful hands of designer Michael Hampton I do. They are perfection,  anchoring the bookcases and adding a unique twist to this classic room.  Faux bois wallpaper is arranged in contrasting directions and the mix of furnishings make this space feel both restful and interesting at the same time.  Off to the left you can see the entry area with it's lacquered wallpaper.

The master mezzanine by Claire Schwab and Katharine Howard turns a pass-through space into a warm, welcoming transition from the public to the private spaces of the house.  Love that mirror!

Susan Jamieson turned an oversized master bedroom into a warm, cohesive space punctuated by a mix of patterns that blend well while still holding their own.  The flanking panels with quatrefoil mirrors are a great - one you could make happen in your own home.  Custom octagon bookcases and gold finished ceiling create interest in the seating area.

The teenage boy's bedroom by Regan Billingsley is a smart space with an outstanding combination of accessories, art and strong, simple lines.  

This small gesture - painting this part of the bathroom door with a contrasting color - is one of my favorite take-ways from the show house.  

Nancy Twomey of Finnian's Moon Interiors has a knack for bring fun energy to her designs, including this twin's nursery.  The tall "headboards" for the cribs anchor their placement and lend scale to their size in this room with a high ceiling. 

Victoria Neale's family room is an inviting space with a wonderful mix of textures grounded in a neutral color scheme.  This coffee table is one of my favorite pieces of furniture in the house.

In the lower level, Lorna Gross of Savant Interior Design created a hip lounge with strong color and fun details - including grass cloth wallpaper backing the bookcase and nail head ribbon trim around on the walls.

On the same floor, Scott Cooke created a sophisticated Georgetown feel in the lower level dining room.  An incredible Buddha sculpture anchors the space leading to the terrace.

Lastly for this post, Terri Hartwll Easter and Ashleigh Bradshaw of The Maris Elaine Gallery display art in custom bookcases in the hallway of the powder room sure to create conversation and interest. Sculptures by Theresa Knight McFadden.  **Please note, there is much more to see than I've featured in my two posts.  If you're in the area, be sure to plan to go.

The 2013 DC Design House is a leading fundraising event for Childrens National Medical Center - a more than worthy cause.  Be sure to check your calendar and plan a visit.  It's open. April 14th - May 12th 2013 2507 Foxhall Road, NW, Washington, DC Hours: Saturdays-Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For online tickets go here.

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