tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784922647611353722024-02-21T05:02:29.606-08:00Interior Decorating Ideas KitchenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.comBlogger1347125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-56346512690298412412015-04-06T05:38:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.474-08:00Equestrian Style - Our Stay at The Campbell HouseOn our way back from Nashville, TN we stayed two nights in Lexington, KY at the recently renovated The Campbell House. Deep blue-gray paneled walls were the backdrop for a modern take on equestrian style. Loved how they mixed in lighter woods and finishes for contrast.The upper inset in the paneling was a fine grasscloth or linen paper - not sure which. All the sconces Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-30195192379714902542015-04-04T07:13:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.505-08:00"Few Flowers" ArrangementWhat do you do when you only have a few blooms but you want a nice arrangement? Bunch them together, secure them and place them at an angle in a small, interesting vase. This is also a great idea when half of a larger arrangement has died off but there's still some good ones left. These are from the Waterworks in Georgetown the night of their kitchen line reveal.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-13247720706524392032015-03-31T06:46:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.517-08:00Waterworks New Kitchen Line Reveal!Waterworks, the purveyor of gorgeous bathrooms, has entered the kitchen market. Makes sense, doesn't it? You can now enjoy the fine craftsmanship and inventive details they're known for in your kitchen. Last week I had a chance to tour the Georgetown showroom and was so impressed with how expansive the styling of kitchen line is. This kitchen, with the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-28297706166786909002015-03-27T05:28:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.551-08:00Colorful Living RoomsIt's almost spring here and I'm craving color. Lonny recently featured designer Charlotte Lucas in their "Six Designers We Can't Stop Talking About" Here's some more of her work -beautiful use of color!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-81882509322632299402015-03-23T04:00:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.563-08:00StoppedEvery once and a while you see an image that stops you in your tracks and leaves you wow-ed. That's how I felt when I came across this image from The Scout Guide (TSG) here - from a post celebrating 100 volumes of TSG. We're headed to Nashville and Lexington on spring break and the first place I headed to check scout out stores and restaurants was the The Scout Guide for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-31339208729138006322015-03-18T04:20:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.598-08:00Hotel InspirationHere's some eye candy from our stay at the Hotel Palomar -Chicago, with design by the amazing Orlando Diaz-Azcuy. The plaster reliefs in the lobby hall were stunning and the seating in the lounge was smart, comfortable and perfectly scaled. The space planning used every available square foot with six separate gathering areas. My favorite spot was right here by the fireplace.NeedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-45545877642131927602015-03-17T03:54:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.612-08:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!We were in Chicago this past weekend where they celebrate St. Patrick's Day big! Here's the view from our hotel window of the river being dyed green and later on that day, up-close. Hope you have a Happy St. Patrick's Day! Erin Go Bragh - Ireland Forever.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-84028517775262120032015-03-14T06:26:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.647-08:00Crazy, Amazing CeilingWhen college visits and amazing design intersect - the ceiling of the Harper Library of the University of Chicago. This wasn't on the official tour but so glad we checked it out.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-55230605778527802132015-03-11T13:42:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.660-08:00Orlando Diaz-Azcuy & Hotel Palomar ChicagoI'm headed to Chicago and am particularly excited this time because it finally worked out that I was able to book a room at the Hotel Palomar. The fun part is that I realized just the other night that the hotel's design was done by the amazing Orlando Diaz-Azcuy. Looking forward to seeing it in person. In the meantime here's some of the beautiful rooms he's created.Need to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-78231822631053566082015-03-10T05:09:00.000-07:002015-11-15T04:58:26.695-08:00Circa Lighting Now in DC!Circa Lighting has just opened a store in Georgetown and now those of us in DC can finally check out their fabulous lighting collection in person! The showroom carries their complete line and they're more than happy to bring out shades so you can see exactly how the lamp you have your eye on looks all lit up.The store is bright and open and has an ingenious corridor display with a fixed Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-17032882750987597922015-03-05T06:36:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.708-08:00An Accessory for a Master Bath CounterThis post falls into the category of details - but there's something so striking about this razor and brush stand that I had to share it. Notice the beautiful finish and the fluted handle of the brush - so lovely. I think I would smile everyday seeing it even if my husband left it sitting in a pool of dripped water and suds…(or it could be one those Me: "leave it out and don't Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-91514706670617685172015-03-03T04:53:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.742-08:00What About a Gray Banister?Glossy black banisters are a classic but what about a warm gray? It's so elegant and fresh. This banister is from Bungalow Classic in Atlanta and they told me it's a custom tinted Pratt & Lambert gray. They went with a Marine paint finish for the durability and shine. Beautiful.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-66020946482672501282015-02-27T07:18:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.755-08:00Charlotte & Ivy Sale!I'd like to welcome back Charlotte & Ivy as a sponsor of this blog and the timing couldn't be better. They have expanded their line of Custom Furniture and some of the chairs you've seen me feature before are now on sale here. If you're ready to spruce up your house for spring, this would be a great time!Here's a versatile piece that caught me eye - it fits well with traditional Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-51142112320402396682015-02-25T04:00:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.789-08:00Tablescape InspirationLast week's Project Design Coffee Table has me thinking about tablescapes. Hope you find inspiration in these. First up, from the master of tablecapes, Anna Spiro - 2007 via pinterest hereA large grouping of votives, perfect. via pinterest herefrom my friend Lori's house - love the pairing of the covered dish w/the books and cream and black of the ottoman.via Mark D Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-394700296761201932015-02-20T04:00:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.803-08:00Project Design: Style Your Coffee TableIt's Friday, yeah!! After an awful bout with the stomach flu I'm happy to be ending this week on a high note with Project Design and the coffee table styling challenge. Thanks to Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home and Cindy of Rough Luxe Lifestyle for inviting me to participate. To be honest, I found the glass surface a bit challenging - my goal was to "warm" it up and add in layers Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-52714788389818267812015-02-16T09:24:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.841-08:00Project Design: How to Style Your Coffee TableCome back on Friday, February 20th to learn the secrets of how I, along with these bloggers, style our coffee tablesCarla Aston Designedclassic•casual•homeCottage and VineEmily A. Clark La DolfinaMy Notting HillRough Luxe LifestyleSavvy Southern StyleSimple DetailsT & G InteriorsThe Enchanted HomeThe Relished RoostA big thanks to Cindy of Rough Luxe Lifestyle and Mary Ann of Classic Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-6558130646294829072015-02-13T04:56:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.854-08:00Large Scale Bathroom TileNote to self: large scale tiles and clean lines are perfect in a bathroom. Love the movement in the pattern on this tile. (via pinterest here)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-38365517001456489362015-02-10T04:00:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.888-08:00Always Top NotchLove the indoor outdoor connection in this space by Designer Jeffrey Alan Marks (via C Home here)and the combination of furnishing in this room.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-6728650512845250582015-02-05T06:43:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.900-08:00Custom Memory Pillows - Huger Embroidery!I had the immense good fortune of being contacted by Sarah Gibson Wiley of Huger Embroidery. A former interior designer, Sarah now pours her artistic talent and love of embroidery into creating beautiful custom pieces for her clients. She transforms artwork, photographs, letters, along with an understanding of the meaning behind them, into embroidered memories. When she offeredAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-31688932844152773292015-02-04T05:00:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.934-08:00Fabulous Coastal Door KnockersThese fabulous coastal inspired door knockers come from Colby Smith, a Swansea MA firm founded in 1976. Each piece is sand cast in solid yellow or red brass, hand finished, assembled and lacquered for tarnish resistance. I've never seen a horseshoe crab knocker - love it! (above image via Sidney by the Sea)This one is the Quahog - which always makes me think of Rhode Island and my Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-38750402818115351192015-01-29T07:24:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.947-08:00PINthritisPinthritis: a self-induced condition marked by a sore index finger after a long pinning session on pinterestI've made this term up (or at least I think I have since I didn't get any google hits) to capture how my index finger felt this past weekend. My husband and daughter told me to stop whining. They're right, I did it to myself. My son at college is happy he didn't have to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-89165053199494742902015-01-26T04:30:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.981-08:00Ikea's New Sektion Cabinets - Interior Design Show 2015It's becoming an annual event on this blog where I lament not going to Toronto for the Interior Design Show. Ikea doesn't unveil its Sektion cabinets to the U.S. public until February 2nd but visitors to the 2015 Interior Design show got to check them out first hand this past weekend. Looks like Ikea went all out with 3 kitchens, 2 of which were created by House and Home and Style atAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-18884763714758936152015-01-22T04:00:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:26.994-08:00Instagram Love: Vicki Archer's London FlatI'm a huge fan of Vicki Archer, her blog, and most recently, her delicious images on instagram. I love to follow her back and forth between her beautiful homes in Provence and London. I mean, isn't this just the quintessential London townhouse in every way? Gorgeous moldings, plump down-filled cushions, books, interesting accents - I could go on and on.Vicki has already writtenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-84472272365213742162015-01-20T05:40:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:27.028-08:00Long Lasting Winter BouquetHere's what my flowers looked like after 8 days - not bad for a $14.99 bouquet from Whole Foods, including a simple glass vase I'll definitely use again. In the end, the bouquet made it 11 days before it started to look too faded. My favorite bits are the thistles (assuming that's what they are?) and the mini-cabbage. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78492264761135372.post-7060894926507305712015-01-16T08:19:00.000-08:002015-11-15T04:58:27.044-08:00Finally Found It!Years ago I purchased this doormat from the now defunct Martha Stewart Living catalog. When the catalog was closing, I bought one more on sale and later on regretted not buying a few more. They said the pattern was based on a sea cucumber. I've always wanted two more for other entryways to our house and finally found something so very close to the original!Entryways Circle Chains Recycled Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798295890131735594noreply@blogger.com0