Friday, May 30, 2008
Colorful Couches
Monday, May 26, 2008
Black Walls - would you dare?
What would it take - tall ceilings, tons of light, or just incredible confidence?
If you would, what room - library, powder room, home theater, bedroom?
Yes, no, maybe? Check out the survey - I'm curious.
Homes and Gardens, June 2006
This bedroom, designed by Kelley Proxmire, was in the Spring 2007 Washington Design Center showhouse. I remember it well - it was simply stunning!
Designer Kelley Proxmire, images provided to Desire to Inspire by Brock Proxmire
Designer Laura Rubinstein via Desire to Inspire
The following images are from the Blakes Hotel in London, interior design by Anouska Hempel. We stayed there in July 2005. Interestingly enough, both rooms we stayed in at the hotel featured black walls.
We stayed in this room the last night. You couldn't help but feel a bit regal in it.
This room was my favorite of the two - partly because of this gorgeous Biedermeier bathroom.
Style at Home via Desire to Inspire
Ruthie Sommers via Pink Wallpaper
Designer Kara Mann, image via Turquoise Chic. Go to Kara Mann's site and click on Lake Shore Drive Penthouse to see more beautiful rooms featuring black walls.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, designer Courtney Giles, photography by Erica George Dines
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Copper Bath Sources - U.S. & Sweden
Washington Spaces Blog is a recent edition to the website of D.C. area magazine, Washington Spaces. Prior to joining Washington Spaces a few months ago, Jennifer edited a magazine for HGTV and contributed to HGTV's "Design Happens" blog. Although she recently started this blog, it is already full of great posts featuring terrific products and resources.
Maria mentioned that the copper bath featured in the last post is actually Swedish and is 18,000 kroner - $3,000 U.S. It makes me think of the travel/buy a car deals that Saab and Volvo offer - wouldn't it be great if there were those deals for copper baths and other design products? (My husband quickly pointed out the flaw in my reasoning - you can't travel in a bath tub. I replied, "I know, I would just soak in it every day in my vacation rental timber house." At that point, he slowly backed away.) Also, be sure to check out Maria's website - OneOfaKind.se, - you will find gorgeous curtain rods, iron beds, chandeliers, and candleholders.
Serentity 27 Aquatic Whirlpools - suggested by Jennifer
Thursday, May 22, 2008
A Danish Bath to Envy
image via Bolig magazine
image via Bolig magazine
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Fifi Flowers
Monday, May 19, 2008
Faulkner Rules
Rule 2 - Bring in Light and Life
Rules 3 & 4 - Curtains should blend and Treasure the threadbare rug
Rules 8 & 9 - Mix the humble with the refined and Distrust new wood
Rule 10 - Nothing is Sacred - Paint it, Strip it, Bleach it!
For Rule 11 (image below) and the other 7 Rules - Head over to the original article, it is a very interesting and informative read. You'll also be rewarded with Faulkner's pick for the perfect French Gray paint color for furniture (you'll be surprised) and his choice for curtain rings (you might even be shocked!)
For more about this talented artist and designer, visit Frank Faulkner's site. Here's a sneak peek at two rooms you'll find there. (these images via Frank Faulkner's site)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Formal Exteriors
Southern Accents, designer Mark Maresca, photography by Jeff McNamara
Southern Accents, designer Robert Chestnut, photography by Roger Foley
Southern Accents, designer Robert Chestnut, photography by Roger Foley
Southern Accents, designer Donna Hackman, photography by Roger Foley
image via Southern Accents
Exterior of Dallas store
The images below were taken on the East side of Manhattan. If we hadn't been in a hurry I could have taken about 100 more!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thank you Washington Post!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Brown & Green...for me
The combination of brown and blue is a classic. But like a popular song played on the radio a few hundred times too many, it can leave you wanting something else. This shirt at Boden USA caught my eye - loved the green accenting the brown. It got me thinking...I would really like a brown room. And, it just so happens, my periwinkle blue office is in need of a paint job after eight years. I love wearing brown so I'm going to try it out on my office - Benjamin Moore's North Creek Brown to be exact. A very deep, bronzy brown that is currently painted on the back of my bookcases. (the room gets alot of light) Although I love blue I'm going to try green accents. These rooms are inspiring me...
(p.s. this shirt is super soft)
See below. Don't worry my primitive rendering is only temporary. I have complied with a request to remove the pictures of Craig Henson's gorgeous green and brown room. However, the designer has graciously agreed to send me some wonderful photos later today; many more than I had originally posted. So check back tomorrow for even more terrific photos of this room!
In the meantime, click here and you will be taken to a page where you should click on the second thumbnail. This is the same photo that first appeared as part of this post.
Craig Henson did a wonderful job pulling in the brown/green theme with the outdoor furnishings - which you catch a glimpse of through the open french doors. I"m also intriqued that he painted the crown and base molding the same color. (the subject of a previous post) This room was very restful to be in.
Traditional Home November 2005
Love this library - soothing and stately at the same time.
In this Cole & Son wallpaper, brown and green is fun and lively.
Living etc June 2007, Wallpaper Cole & Son
Williams Sonoma Home Harrison Living Room
Kenneth Brown via Desire to Inspire
Kenneth Brown via Mom's Turf - This wall treatment is terrific and really sets off the green couch.
HGTV Green HouseHGTV Green House
HGTV Green HouseHouse Beautiful, June 2006, Mary McDonald Technically not a straight brown/green palette but I think the yellow green looks terrific with the dark brown armoire and the pale ice blue accent pillow.
Benjamin Moore North Creek Brown via House Beautiful. The second picture shows it in a room although on the computer it appears more muddy/grey than it does in my home.
Two images via House Beautiful
More brown and green from my home.
The earrings I often like to wear when I wear my brown polk-a-dot shirt.
I have two of these ginger jars - not sure if I'll move them from the entry but it's a possibility.