Happy Mom's Day...

via Coco + Kelley (I think!)

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

Layer Cake...

Ruthie Chapman Sommers Interior Design

Suzanne Kasler Interiors

Rob Southern

Red Velvet Cake via Martha Stewart

via Delight by Design

Windsor Smith Lifestyle Architect

I have always been a fan of rug layering. Usually it is a luxury, but I think a small rug on top of a larger area rug or on top of wall-to-wall carpet is such a fun extra detail that is certainly able to add a punch or even enlarge a space visually. My favorite is layering on top of seagrass. Layering does not come as naturally for me on other rugs, but that is not to say it is not accomplished. It just takes a little more playing around!

Happy weekend to everyone!

Rose Colored Glasses...

Rose Colored Glasses... by laurasmitchell featuring Missoni accessories

Items in this set:
Oversized cotton shirt, $185
Joie Mailyn Cropped Cargo Pant, $190
Pheonix espadrille wedges, $395
Valentino Spring 2010 Shoes and Handbags Accessories Holt Renfrew, $1,795
Acetate and rubber watch, $175

Excuse Me While...

Melissa Rufty

via Coco + Kelley

Gwyneth Paltrow's Powder Room via Decor Pad

Laura S Mitchell Interior Design

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Laura S Mitchell Interior Design

via Create Girl

Well, you know the expression! Powder bathrooms are like a little jewel box that you can have so much fun with. They are rooms that are often for guests, so you can rest assured knowing your investment will be appreciated. I often tell clients that a Powder Room is such a great place to invest in wallpaper or interesting paint work because the rooms are usually small and the amount of labor or material is therefore equivalent.

Great weekend wishes to all!

Spring Day Errands...

Spring Day Errands... by laurasmitchell featuring Marni accessories

Items in this set:
Metallic jersey racer-back tank, $195
Soft suede jacket, $630
Joie Mailyn Cropped Cargo Pant - Fatigue, $190
Elizabeth and James Gypsy Macrame Thong Sandals, $225
BALENCIAGA SS10/115748DB93T 9678 LEATHER BORSA, 960 GBP

Mirror Mirror on the Wall...

via Dress Design Decor

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Laura S Mitchell Interior Design


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via Vogue via Dress Design Decor

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Laura S Mitchell Interior Design

Lonny Magazine

Laura S Mitchell Interior Design

Traditional Home

via Coco + Kelley

Restoration Hardware

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Paris Elle Decor

Thomas Pheasant

via Dress Design Decor

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The power of a mirror is hands down my favorite decorating tool. Well, maybe the lamp is, but the mirror is a close second! The glass is such a visual trip that it is able to give the effect of doubling the size of the space or giving the image that there is art or books where clearly there are not. They work in virtually any space. The trick is able to be accomplished by a small mirror or a huge one, one mirror or a series of mirrors. Mirrors are amazing!

Happy weekend to everyone!

A Spring Wedding...

A Spring Wedding... by laurasmitchell featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Items in this set:
3.1 Phillip Lim Sleeveless Lace Dress, 565 GBP
Very privé 120 patent peep-toe, $580
Black Large Pollyanna Satin Clutch Clutches from handbag and accessory..., 150 GBP
Laura Lee Set Diamond In 9ct White Gold Stud Earrings, $400
Swarovski Nirvana Ring, $145

Tubs as Art...

via Dress Design Decor

Victoria Hagan via Verdigris Vie

Thomas Pheasant

via Delight by Design

via Verdigris Vie

Leah Richardson

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Baths are such a luxury! They are a symbol of relaxation, calm and clean. These images show the numerous ways to use a freestanding bathtub as a piece of art. They are the focal points in the rooms and I am quite sure I would be a very happy camper as an owner of any one of those tubs! Yes, please!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Spring weekend!

Bohemian Glamour...

Bohemian Glamour... by laurasmitchell featuring TopShop shoes

Items in this set:
Burberry prorsum tops BEIGE, 150 GBP
Bassike Oversized organic cotton T-shirt, $135
3.1 Phillip Lim Sequin Fold-over Shorts, 505 GBP
WINOLA Denim Espadrilles, $125
Chloé Etty Small brushed-leather clutch NET-A-PORTER.COM, $1,265

Cherry Blossoms, Dogwoods and Easter...

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{the ritzy bee}

via Martha Stewart

All the cherry tree, dogwood, and pussy willow branches go hand and hand with Spring and specifically Easter. What a beautiful piece of nature that we have been given to work with. I love the unexpected surprise a big bunch of cherry blossoms adds when decorating. They are bigger than a traditional bouquet, and the branches add a rough element that juxtaposes the soft blooms. I watched a history special on national monuments on a transatlantic flight recently and found it very interesting that the famous cherry trees in Washington DC were gifted to the United States by Japan in 1912 as a symbol of friendship and an effort to enhance it. What an incredible gift to our nation.

Happy Easter everyone!!!!