gilded frames

February 28, 2013

Earlier this week I got a call from a friend asking me to help her with a generously-sized gallery wall in her living room.  I am a firm believer that every house should have an amazing gallery wall of favorite photos and art, so I was especially happy to help!  She had seen a blog…

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one hell of a porch!

February 26, 2013

It’s cold and pouring down rain as I sit here writing this post, and while I’ve got a little while longer before warmer temps and margaritas by my pool, I’m lusting over this amazing porch by interior designer Anne Hepfer!  I love the charcoal gray shakes and the beautiful contrast it creates against the white…

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gingham style

February 4, 2013

I must admit, I’ve never owned any gingham until I picked up this fabulous button down a few weeks back and have since found myself reaching for it in my closet constantly!  Gingham and it’s larger print big sister, buffalo check, are classic, traditional, a little bit rustic and bring a fun, fresh vibe to…

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kelly mcguill home

January 30, 2013

I’ve always been a fan of the “less is more” design philosophy-simple and classic will never go out of style and interior designer/photo stylist/blogger extraordinaire Kelly McGuill is a pro at nailing this aesthetic each and every time.  I’ve been following Kelly’s blog for a while now and have always been drawn to her clean…

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take me away: inn at windmill lane

January 24, 2013

I’ve never been to the Hamptons, but a long weekend holed up at an amazing, shingle-style bed and breakfast like the Inn at Windmill Lane in Amagansett, NY, is EXACTLY what I need right now!  Shingle-style homes give me heart palpitations and this inn is as adorable on the outside as it is chic on…

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crazy for cowhide

January 23, 2013

It all started with a little pillow….a cowhide-print beauty (not the real deal) that was the perfect finishing touch for a cozy little corner of a nursery I’m working on and I was instantly smitten! Suddenly, I notice cowhides in interiors everywhere I look now-rugs, pillows, stools, you name it!  Like most fabulous design details,…

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it’s O.K. to corral

January 16, 2013

Thanks to my O.C.D. tendencies and overall anal retentiveness about organization, I am not a fan of clutter.  For me, everything has a place and there is a place for everything, otherwise I cannot rest (it drives my husband CRAZY).  As much as I would love my home to be perfect all the time, it’s…

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winter whites

January 15, 2013

Winter time, and January in particular, always makes me want to curl up under a soft, fuzzy blanket in front of the fire with a cup of tea and my nose in a good book.  Unfortunately, we’ve been experiencing temps in the mid-to-high 70’s lately, so it’s shorts and tee shirts for me, boo!  I…

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new england kitchen

January 14, 2013

If you follow me on Pinterest, you know I love me an all-white kitchen and this amazing beauty in a home in Kennebunkport, Maine, has currently got me drooling all over my keyboard!  With white glassfront cabinets, a blue beadboard ceiling, antique pendant lighting, soapstone countertops, a farmhouse sink, polished nickel hardware, subway tile and…

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designer love: lee ann thornton

January 8, 2013

I’m always drawn to light, bright spaces that are fun and fresh, but I’m especially so every time a New Year rolls around.  There’s something about clean, classic design that makes me want to go crazy de-cluttering and painting everything white for a fresh start.  I was pleasantly surprised to discover that quite a few…

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