A Red Affair... by laurasmitchell featuring cashmere scarves
28 January 2011
25 January 2011
Head Shot Art...
Samantha Boardman via Vogue
via The DB Files
via Elle Decor
via The Style Files
via Elle Decor
Belgian Pearls via Things That Inspire
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via Lonny Magazine
via Simply Seductive
Art! The finishing touch of a space. It is so underrated and unfortunately often avoided simply because people often do not trust their own taste. I believe that if you ever see a piece of art that moves you (and is in a reasonable price range!) snatch it up. I adore the art in the above images not only because they are all funky pieces, but mainly because I am not sure I would have the courage to purchase a piece of art that uses someone or something else's head as a subject. Hmmm - I bet I have just unknowingly set myself up? I wonder if there is a dog portrait or mixed media Audrey piece of art in my near future???
Happy Tuesday to all!...
24 January 2011
21 January 2011
The Midas Touch...
via Coco + Kelley
via Style Files
via Coco + Kelley
via Black Eiffel
via Coco + Kelley
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Isn't adding a touch of gold just glamorous and lovely? I think I am so drawn to it because I love the warmth in gold? I always tend to choose frames with slight gold leafing over the silver leafing and I probably lean that way with furniture, too. I say be a little excessive and add a touch of gold to your decor. And I must admit that I am never afraid to add a little gold to my outfits (or feet in particular!). I think Midas may have been a little ahead of his time and I am certain I could have put him to good use!
Have a brilliant weekend!...
20 January 2011
17 January 2011
Walk This Way...
S.R.Gambrel
Mariette Himes Gomez
Phoebe Howard
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S.R.Gambrel
Please do not neglect your hallways people!! They are such great spaces to personalize. You can have so much fun with a theme, pictures, bookshelves, repeated light fixtures and so on. Often people opt to do the "rooms" of their homes first and the hallways end up being something to attend to at a later date. I believe that they are spaces that really need to be thought out with the initial plan because they are so important for the flow of the home. And dogs love lounging there!
Happy MLK Day!...
15 January 2011
11 January 2011
Checkers Anyone?...
J.K.Place Capri Hotel
Christy Dillard
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Sloan Mauran
Christy Dillard via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle
Suzanne Kasler
via Daily Diva Dish
Anytime I have a client who wants to remove existing black and white tile it is like fingernails going down a chalkboard to me. It is such a beautiful classic design that has been around for ages and I for one am a huge advocate of them. I think the contrast of black and white is so striking and beautiful, yet the entire look works as such a neutral setting that you can really direct the look in any direction you prefer. The options if you are laying the tile initially are endless - straight, on the bias, with a border or without. Please preserve original tiles if you are lucky enough to be a home owner that falls in that category - they were on to something back then!
Have a super duper Wednesday!...
10 January 2011
09 January 2011
04 January 2011
Creme and Grey...
Sloan Mauran
S.R.Gambrel
via Houzz
Gerrie Bremermann via Southern Accents
Emporio Armani
via Nest Egg
The Mill House
Source Unknown
via Elements of Style
Orlando Diaz-Azcuy
Michael S. Smith
Meredith O'Donnell
Haynes-Roberts
Singita Game Reserves
The color combination of gray and creme is very calming and classic to me. It is a very soothing palate and one I often come back to as it is very neutral, yet not as striking as black and white. I love it in fashion as well as interiors. I am also a fan of warmer greys as opposed to cooler ones.
Happy Hump Day to everyone!...