Sometimes the absence of color, of texture, of pattern, of visual weight....speaks the most...speaks for itself...makes the most dramatic statement...holds the most impact...in its pure simplicity......
Good morning lovely readers! Today I bring you a little bit of eye candy and a glimpse of some pretty rad textiles that have me swooning lately....and that have been taking over my desktop with ...
My love for the turn-of-the-century industrial feel of Hicks pendant lighting is quite possibly one of my {many} deepest rooted design obsessions. I love the juxtaposition and contrast between utilit...
Like any good southern belle, I strongly believe that a room (or an outfit for that matter) isnt quite yet complete until it is personalized with the mark of a monogram. This classic and timeless cal...
I am head over heels in love right now with Casamidy. They combine sleek contemporary designs with intricately crafted artisan detailing to reveal truly original and one-of-a-kind showstoppers f...
Happy first day of spring!!The sun is outThe sky is blueThe flowers are in full bloomSigns of Spring to Swoon at this Sunny Day...{via}{via}{via}{via}{via }{via}{via}{via}Spring has Sprung,
Good design is completely subjective and is never limited to the confines of predetermined societal classifications of "apropo." In fact, Id venture to say that the best designs are the ...
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So I completely and totally have a design crush on Trina Turk. Girlfriend gets pattern and color like none other and combines them in positively optimistic bursts of awesomeness. Her flirty-fun-and-s...
An office, in a corporate setting or at home (especially at home), should be a sanctuary. A haven for creativity, inspiration, motivation, proactive-ness, efficiency, comfort, intellectual proce...
Hello lovely readers. I sincerely apologize for my lack of blogging lately. February was one of those months that got bogged down and slipped away from me but fear not! With the flowers blooming and ...
Myth 1: Drawer Liners are simply UTILITARIAN....false: have fun with them- make them playful, unexpected, and stylish{via}Myth 2: "All white" interiors look stark, hotel-ish, club-ish, a...
Mirrored walls and furniture are oftentimes a touchy subject for clients and designers alike as, more often than not, the initial citing of such instantaneously evokes mental images of a dated and pa...
From the pages of my sketchbook and the bottom of my heart ...Oh Happy Day lovely readers..."...and even if we never talk in person please remember that I am forever changed by who you ...
Happy Monday readers! Wont you follow me in my stream of thought this morning as I gather up all the lovely inspirations floating around in my head, on my desk, and on my desktop and create a fairyta...
There is nothing more beautiful to me than the gentle and intentional stroke of a paintbrush onto a crisp, white canvas. It signifies a beginning. A thought. A dream. An innovation. A purpose. A dire...
Heres a little secret for ya...A vast majority of my inspirations for interiors, accessories, and custom designs come from my jewelry box and the archives of vintage and estate baubles and perio...
February is finally upon us {can you believe it?!} and along with it brings an endless presence of all things commercially cliche like message hearts, cupids, doilies, and proclamations of "...
Oh, how I long to spend my days draped in the most decadent dijon of shadesSunshine filled billows of soft chiffon cascade and pool in ethereal illuminated ponds Gracefully wisping and catching the a...
Remember our Tangerine Tango post? Well it got dolled up a bit and strutted right over to Charlotte STYLE magazine where I am now a featured monthly blogger {can I get a hooorahhh!?}! I am ...
Ive said it before and Ill say it again, when it comes to revamping your home paint is your new best friend and your cheapest accessory. Simply altering the color of something in your space will TRAN...
I used to be a silver girl through and through. I turned my nose up at all things gold and brass tinted thinking it screamed doughty, old fashioned, and passe....and yes, some things still do. H...
For your creative viewing pleasures, here is a random assortment of rugs, fabrics, and vintage textiles that have found their way onto my desktop, into my fabric pile, and into my heart this week:{vi...
"Fantasy mirrors desire. Imagination reshapes it. "~Mason Cooley Sometimes the best way to accent and accessorize your space- to polish it off harmoniously in a way that brings dram...
Lourdes "Luli" Sanchez is an artist and printed textile designer who works in hand painted watercolor media. Prior to setting up her own studio in 2004 in Brooklyn, NY she worked designing pr...
Schumachers iconic Chiang Mai fabric hit the design world by storm, literally, and rightfully so with its brilliant color stories, whimsical florals, and enchanting overall pattern. It instantly capt...
I am a firm firm FIRM believer that the items in your home and in your wardrobe and in your jewelry box and....anywhere personal to you, really... should be meaningful....should tell a stor...
I cant think of anything more luxurious and glamorous than a velvet headboard. I have been swooning, drooling, and dying over them for years {especially vibrant canary hued ones}...what better way to...
Im currently having a green moment....seductive jade green, brilliant emerald green, tantalizingly saturated with pure bliss GREEN....I seriously cant get enough of it. It is by far one of the m...
This years Pantone color tangerine {and all shades of orange} have always been slightly intimidating to me. Dont get me wrong I LOVE the brilliant pop and saturated optimism of this hue but frankly, ...
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