Kitchen Storage - Taking Advantage of NooksKitchen Storage - Taking Advantage of Nooks

Nadia Subaran of Aidan Design turned the unusual nooks in this older home of the 2014 DC Design House, into unique and attractive storage. I think it adds a lot of charm and interest to the space.Notice the light fixtures - in person they were quite charming, almost like glass bowls.…

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26Jun2014

Atlanta's South of MarketAtlanta's South of Market

While I was in Atlanta this past May, I had a chance to stop in at Kay Douglass' always fabulous South of Market where the vibe is bold - vibrant colors, strong neutrals and lots of texture.  Absolutely in love with all that green!…

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23Jun2014

Wall of MapsWall of Maps

Remember Western Interiors magazine?  It was acquired by Luxe Interiors + Design.  Here's a look back on their feature of designer and showroom owner Dan Marty's apartment - starting first with this amazing display of maps that complement the tone-on-tone bureau and pillows. …

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19Jun2014

Design Details - DC Design HouseDesign Details - DC Design House

Here's some details from the 2014 DC Design House that I thought you might enjoy. These are from the rooms of Nestor Santa Cruz and Kelley Proxmire.  (original post with full room pics and descriptions here)  Love how Nestor hung this plate to give it even more importance.Kelley's marble topped side…

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17Jun2014

Summer BedroomsSummer Bedrooms

Love these summer inspired bedrooms.  Happy Friday!Coastal Living, designer/owner Amanda Lindroth, photography by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn House to Home via All Things Blue Coastal Living, photography by Jean Allsopp…

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13Jun2014

DIY Hurricane Lamp BottleDIY Hurricane Lamp Bottle

Came across this DIY Absolut bottle hurricane lamp on Jost Van Dyke BVI during our spring break.  (our only daytime shower and we were happily drinking rum at a beach bar)  Have a bottle cutter and you're good to go.  When I was searching around the web for these, I read a mom had made 100 of these …

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10Jun2014

Just When I Was Getting Bored...Just When I Was Getting Bored...

Just when I was getting a little bored I come across something crazy fabulous like these green velvet chairs.   They're fluted too - like the zinc platters from Wednesday's post.  Via The Scout Guide (here) back in 2012 from designer Mary Miller's shop, Abode, in Charlotte NC.Hope you have a great w…

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06Jun2014

Zinc PlattersZinc Platters

Came across these fluted zinc platters and containers  back in 2010 at Wynn Alex in San Francisco  and then recently saw these Zinc Oval Trays from Jayson Home.  Can't tell if it's the color or the fluting that I like best. A bunch of these trays would make a great display on a kitchen or breakfast …

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04Jun2014

More Fabric FindsMore Fabric Finds

If you're in the DC area, just wanted to keep you in the loop for new fabrics  that have arrived at Haute Arlington.  I stopped in last week just as a new shipment was coming in of high end fabrics.    Here are some snippets to give you an idea.   The crimson velvet greek key above is incredible. Go…

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02Jun2014
 
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