inspiration
autumn-inspired
My favorite part of Fall is sleeping with the windows open at night and snuggling under the covers…until you wake up the next morning and it’s 64 degrees in the house! While we still have the occassional 80 degree temperatures here and there, I’m loving the cooler weather and dreaming of chunky cable knit sweaters,…
color inspiration for the nursery: navy, blush, coral + gold
Now that the cat’s out of the bag about my pregnancy news, I’m so excited to share my nursery inspiration with you all! I feel extremely behind the curve ball with the nursery design, to be honest – the only thing I’ve bought so far is the crib, which still sits in the box, waiting…
will wick
The other night I stumbled upon the website of San Francisco-based interior designer Will Wick and I immediately DEVOURED his entire portfolio from top to bottom! Will is somewhat of a design triple threat – he has an incredible eye for interior design, architecture as well as his own collection of organic, unique and carefully curated art…
Irish hunt-inspired nursery
I’ve designed my fair share of nurseries over the last couple years and my favorites have always been those where the clients let me bring in the unexpected (remember the longhorn I mounted above the crib in this nursery?). For me, the best baby and kid spaces are those that aren’t too serious – or…
come hither
This month Ralph Lauren Home celebrates 30 years since the launch of their home collection and, in a lot of ways really, the beginning of changing the way many Americans decorated their homes. If you’ve ever been in a Ralph Lauren retail store, you know it’s quite an experience…sensory overload, really. Each space is decorated…
all-white done right
If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know I love me an all-white kitchen and this beauty, designed by Katherine Hodge of Sage Design in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a fabulous example. A clean-lined design and contemporary details like globe pendant lights and a fabulous Saarinen dining table are beautiful complements to an open…
indigo love
When a friend asked me the other day if indigo blue pillows were a good pick for her front porch chairs, my first thought was, “Indigo is perfect for ANYWHERE”; so I, of course, responded with an emphatic YES! It’s pretty obvious how much I LOVE deep, dark and moody indigo and navy blue (hello,…
get the look: nautical-inspired dream nursery
Last night, Bravo aired a bunch of episodes of Giuliana and Bill from last season and I just happened to tune into last season’s finale as they revealed the interiors of their new home in Brentwood, California. I loved everything about the house, but ESPECIALLY the absolutely gorgeous nautical-inspired nursery of their baby boy, Duke. …
neutral territory
As much as I love pops of color and fun pattern (in small doses, of course!), nothing can compare to the calmness of a beautifully layered, neutral space (and it’s even better when the outside happens to be just as fabulous as the inside!) This oceanfront home by architectural and interior design firm Sawyer Berson,…
charlotte’s garden
Everything interior designer extraordinaire Charlotte Moss does is chic, elegant and downright amazing, including the magical gardens of her East Hampton hideaway, featured in this month’s issue of Veranda, which I have dog-earred and returned to more times than I can say! Hard to believe that when Moss bought the property 20-some years ago, it…
summer-inspired table setting
I’ve had this table setting from the home of designer and blogger extraordinaire Mark D. Sikes in my inspiration folder ever since I posted his home tour months ago. When it comes to setting a summer table, there is no color combination more classic than blue and white – mixed with a little texture, some…
shingle style elegance
I’m working on a very exciting new project in Wrightsville Beach, so lately, I’ve had a lot of beach houses, beach cottages and beach house inspiration on the brain! This summer cottage by architect John B. Murray stopped me dead in my tracks – if you’re an habitual reader of my blog, you know I have a…