get the look: hamptons guest house
Great things come in small packages and this Hamptons pool house-turned-guest house/couple’s retreat is a fabulous example. I’ve loved this little slice of heaven, which was actually part of Traditional Home’s 2009 Showhouse, since it was first published…I still have the dog eared issue amongst my hoard of magazines! Comfy, oversize furnishings, a blue, gold…
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glossy black front doors – anything but boring
Picking paint colors, furniture, accessories, art for OTHER people is what I do best. But when it comes to making sometimes even the smallest design decision for myself, forget about it…..I will go back and forth over making a final choice on most anything when it comes to my own home. Take, for example, my…
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scalloped
After eyeballing this black scalloped number for a while, I started to realize how drawn I am to all the subtle scalloped detailing in interiors, as well. Scalloped edging on skirts, shorts, dresses, even swimwear is a fun, whimsical way to add a feminine touch to your wardrobe, but the same subtle detail on curtains,…
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naturally nautical
With summer right around the corner, my favorite way to add a little beachy vibe to your decor is with natural materials and accessories. Rope, jute, seagrass, baskets, even whitewashed furniture, driftwood and coral are beautiful, elegant alternatives to kitschy nautical accessories that are all over retail stores this time of year. Here are a…
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domaine home
Everyone is blogging about Domaine Home, the brand spanking new home interiors site from the creators of Who What Wear, and it’s easy to see why – fabulous decorating ideas, celebrity home tours, inspiring DIY projects and even a few delectable recipes thrown in for good measure. Trust me when I tell you, you will…
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black + white + brass
I must admit, I was a little late to jump on the brass bandwagon, but now I can’t get enough! (Better late than never, right?) I especially love it paired with a black and white – it doesn’t get any more classic, sophisticated or elegant than a black and white color scheme, but when you…
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brazilian black
When we built our house three years ago, I found it really helpful to focus on contrast whenever I got overwhelmed by all the decisions and choices I had to make. Pale gray walls against super dark hardwood floors, white subway tile against black granite countertops, antique bronze cup pulls against crisp white Shaker-style cabinetry…
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inspired: spring window boxes
My “outdoor inspiration” folder on Pinterest is chock full of gardening and lanscaping inspiration that has me giddy with excitement to get my planting on! (Once the weather stays warm enough, of course.) In the meantime, I’ve been poring over my pictures from past trips to Charleston a lot lately, especially all my shots of…
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5 fabulous front porches + a mini makeover plan
I’m chomping at the bit to give my front porch a bit of a mini makeover, courtesy of a glossy new paint color on my front door, some new lantern lights, a new rug and a fresh coat of crisp white paint on my crusty adirondack chairs. The only thing holding me back is the…
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take me away: washington school house hotel
At first glance, you may think the Washington School House Hotel is located in some far away, chic European locale, but it’s actually a fabulously restored 1889 limestone gem that started out as a school house in Park City, Utah! Complete with reclaimed oak barnwood floors, locally quarried quartzite, a collection of antique furniture from…
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