I get so much inspiration by seeing what great designers/architects have done for their clients, projects and even themselves. Not that THIS is going to happen, but oh MY. This IS the MASTER of all closets if I've ever seen! Contemporary Closet by Atlanta General Contractors Cablik Enterprises Modern Closet by Atlanta General Contractors Cablik Enterprises The home was featured on the 2012 Modern Atlanta Tour of Homes, on HGTV's … [Read more...]
A Table and Chairs
I have been squealing with delight for the past few days I can't even SEE straight!!! You know when you've LITERALLY stumbled upon the most AMAZING thing ever, and if you've been searching for that perfect thing and nothing will do until you find it when you least expect it, and then BAM! It's RIGHT THERE more amazing than you ever imagined? Well, that is the story of my kitchen dining set. I had this REALLY great kitchen table and chairs (8 … [Read more...]
Dining Chairs
I vaguely remember sharing this topic with you before, in fact even possibly a few of these pics you might have seen. (kinda like Pinterest... HAVEN'T I PINNED THAT BEFORE??) I got a fabulous dining table for my kitchen minus the chairs... Chairs weren't part of the package. So for now, I am living with my older Bernhardt chairs that need to GO. Here's the table and what I have going on with them that need … [Read more...]
Office Space
Busy working on a project and am feeling very PINSPIRED by these office spaces I'd so dream of having.... This beauty belongs to Erin Hiemstra of Apartment34 Danielle Moss's desk at Breakfast at Toast From The Decorista. And Erika that is such a doll, from SmallShopStudio. All images via my OFFICE SPACE Pinterest board. See these and a few … [Read more...]
On Target Decor
If you're anything like me, you can relate going to Target with a list of 5 things and walking out with a cart FULL of goodness you had NO plans to bring home, but they WILL find a perfect place at home with you. Right? We can talk more in detail about WHAT ends up home another day. But today, FOR the home. From Target... Seriously, you do not have to spend a fortune to make your home look like a fortune. So here are some of my favorites … [Read more...]
Yolanda’s Fridge
Nothing like GREAT reality TV, seeing what's hot (and what's NOT!) on the Real Housewives. I LOVE LOVE em! Not only do we get to see their fab wardrobes, what they wear (again, fashion DOs and DON'Ts!!) and how they style their home. Now, mind you these peeps live the lives extrodinaire, but a girl can dream right? It's fun to use these kinds of things as a bit of inspiration if you like what you see to "try it at home". Well, lovers, lemme … [Read more...]
Mud Room Reveal
Finally. Did you ever think I would show you the finished product? Did you think it was all make believe? Blowing smoke up your cute toosh? Well, I wanted you to see it DONE. Not in progress, not half way, but really all done. And a few weeks ago I had the backsplash put in and it looks AWESOME. Just a background to this if you're just now chiming in.... 2 winters ago we added an additional garage ONTO a garage to turn the EXISTING … [Read more...]
More unexpected finds.
You guys know I love great deals and great treasures. I love owning things that are unique and out of the ordinary and won't be found on every mannequin in every big box in town. So part of the thrill for me going antiquing and to consignment shops is finding these treasures. Not always are they a steal, mind you. But what they are is very COOL. Here are some things I found that I wish I could take home but had no place to put them. … [Read more...]
Hanging Bubble Chair
Have you ever seen a hanging bubble chair? I think they look way cool... I'm not sure if I'd put one in my house... donno quite where it could go, and to be quite frank, I'm afraid if someone sat in it, my ceiling could collapse! For real! That would freak me OUT! But.... I must say, I do think they look very neat. Eclectic Bedroom design by Miami Architect Touzet Studio Eclectic Living Room design by London Photographer David Churchill … [Read more...]
Dream Closet
I think every woman dreams of a DREAM closet.... at least I do. If you're at all into fashion and at all into interior design, then I think you might enjoy the likes of this special closet I came across and couldn't resist sharing. The lucky owner of this fabulous closet Lubov Azria, Chief Creative Officer of BCBGMAXAZRIA. Functional and beautiful, I'd say this a haven for any female, don't you? Most girls love to play dress up in their … [Read more...]
Look Up
I love details that make a room unique. In the case of these rooms, it's in the ceilings. All of these images can be found on my Pinterest boards and their sources are there :). ... And Mom, I named this post for you! This ceiling focuses around the chandelier. LOVING this designed pattern with the molding! GOLD in the ceiling!!! Ok this is one BUSY body ceiling, but this room I'm LOVING the walls..... holy … [Read more...]
Five on Friday
Getting over my sinusitis, I was vegging out in my pjs drooling and dreaming over some pretty sweet interiors. Five rooms I'm loving.... Modern Home Office design by Toronto Interior Designer Shirley Meisels Eclectic Living Room design by Other Metro Interior Designer Andrea Brooks Interiors Eclectic Living Room design by New York Architect Best & Company Eclectic Living Room design by Boise Interior Designer Judith Balis Eclectic … [Read more...]
Books as Art
I loved this room when I saw it for many reasons. It has so many elements of design that I think are essential. Bling light fixture, animal, lots of color, textures, and of course, uniqueness in style. Displaying books as art. Most of us have built in bookshelves, not ledges like this wall in this room. via What do you think about this space? Would you display your coffee table books as art? At least on part of your bookcases or … [Read more...]
Opposites Attract
Hello 2013!!! I unplugged yesterday on New Years Day just to have a little chillaxin time... and I thought many of you lovies might be doing much of the same, maybe one more day in your pjs, maybe getting a little EXTRA shopping sale fix (because lawd there is MORE of that goin on). So here we are TODAY as my official FIRST POST of 2013! Whoop whoop! Project mudroom is NEARLY complete, as I have a few details left, like window treatment and … [Read more...]
Natural Stone Beauty
I had to make a decision recently for countertops for my mud room that was challenging. The reason why I found it challenging was that I fell IN LOVE with almost ALL the stones! I went to a granite/stone business and tried to make a selection, back and forth back and forth, and I had something specific in mind before going. If you're not in the market for natural stone, then seeing the basic stones at the big box retailers doesn't do … [Read more...]
New Sponsor LOVE + Giveaway
When I recently had girls day out when my daughter was out of school for conferences, we enjoyed a great girly lunch and popped on over to a shop that I nearly MELTED as I walked into the door. From the logo, to the exterior to the interior.... This shop had MY LOVES all over it! And I'm so excited to introduce LuxeObjects as my newest sponsor! Mother daughter team Mary and Katherine (and you can see her holding her little … [Read more...]
My Style in Seven
Hiya friends! Today I'm super excited to be posting over at Bijou and Boheme! If you haven't seen Christine's site, you're in for a HUGE treat! She's a SUPER talented gal, with an eye for style that will blow you away. Not only can she design a room like no other, she will be featured in Canada's Style at Home this December and January (already contributes, but this is a spread on HER), and if you're wanting some really great art, look no … [Read more...]
Fabulous Florentine
I don't know what it is about Florentine pieces, but I have always been attracted to them. Is it the GOLD that I love (I LOVE gold)? Is it their imperfections through age? Is it their timelessness? I don't know. But all I know is that I love Florentine. From large pieces like this great mirror below with its side table, to the cute little boxes and trays. Oh how I wished I had pictures of all the wonderful large pieces I have seen … [Read more...]
I can see right through you.
Glass coffee tables. Their transparency is what makes them so great. Why? It's all in the base. Their unique and distinctive bases are what gives them their character. via via via via via via via via I have always envisioned a glass kitchen table with some sort of marble or travertine base. Well, lo and behold, amidst my treasure hunting, I found EXACTLY what I had always envisioned. Hold that thought.... I'll take … [Read more...]
Kelly Wearstler
My first experience with Kelly Wearstler's incredible style was on my stay at the boutique hotel, the Estrella in Palm Springs in 2003. I was in awe of the awesome rooms, the impact of just the simple white rooms with black and yellow accents, very neoclassical accents, very hollywood glamour. From that moment on she become one of my most favorite designers. Not long after that, watching The Apprentice on tv, I shouted out, "OMG! THAT CONDO! … [Read more...]
