inspiration
sleeping beauty
This has been a rough week…the quote above pretty much sums up what I am going to be doing this weekend, and maybe getting out of my pj’s to catch Ryan Reynolds in his new flick (and possibly Channing Tatum and gorgeous Rachel McAdams’ new one, as well). In the spirit of a lazy weekend,…
red is for love
Red is a great accent color and makes a big impact in small doses-throw pillows, lamps, flowers and even books. I love red-it was the color of my first car, I carried Black Magic roses in my wedding bouquet, my closet is peppered with lots of red and, more often than not, my toes sport…
another great book for framing
If you have read this blog for a while, you know I love framing pages from books (see here, here and here) and now I’ve got another one for you! Last year, during a trip to the United Kingdom, I took a day trip down to Hay on Wye, a charming little town on the…
striped goodness
While helping a client pick wallpaper samples last week, I found myself gravitating toward and pointing out almost every striped pattern. I tend to do the same thing with fabric, as well. Stripes make me happy – whether it’s a spool of grosgrain ribbon, a striped rug, a throw pillow or a soft, comfy tee,…
mad for monograms
One of the best (and inexpensive) ways to add a personal touch to your home is none other than to display your monogram. Everything and anything looks better with a monogram, doesn’t it? For just a few bucks, you can turn ordinary towels, pillows, blankets, slipcovers, shower curtains, napkins, placemats, bags, lamp shades, stationery, you…
coming soon to my bookshelf!
New York-based interior designer/architect Steven Gambrel is, by far, my favorite designer! With a portfolio that runs the gamut from urbane uptown pads to chic country cottages and haute Hamptons hideaways, his style is classic with a modern twist, and every space he touches is polished, yet comfortable. So, you can imagine my absolute delight…
beautiful barn wedding
What better way to ring in the New Year than to throw an unforgettable wedding in a newly restored, gorgeous barn? That’s exactly how my good friend and fellow military wife, Christine, spent New Year’s Eve when she tied the knot with her sweetie at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Illuminated solely by…
farmhouse fresh
I’ve always loved farmhouse tables – weathered, distressed wood with years of wear and tear add such a rustic, lovely touch to a kitchen or dining room and I’m thrilled to have scored a bunch of thick, wide, pine planks from a nearby barn to MAKE MY OWN!!! It’s going to be the perfect touch…
tangerine tango
Pantone’s color of the year for 2012 is tangerine tango and what a great pick, if you ask me. While it’s certainly not a hue for the faint-hearted, everyone can use a little orange in their life-in small doses, this vibrant shade adds a pop of color to the gloomy winter and reminds me of…
black & white (and a bit in between)
For Christmas this year, Celerie Kemble’s latest design book, Black & White, found its way under the tree and I was surprised to see how many of the images that I had squirreled away in my inspiration files over the years were showcased in her book! With fabulous examples of ways to infuse a little…
gallery wall goodness
After taking down all our Christmas decorations yesterday, I got to rearranging some artwork and photographs and before I knew it, I was re-doing an entire gallery wall! If you’re working on a tight budget, like I usually am, pictures of friends and family is a great way to add interest to any space and…
dream office
Right now, my office at home consists of a desk and a ginormous corkboard in an unused bedroom that also doubles as a dumping ground for anything that hasn’t yet found a home elsewhere. (Don’t judge me-everyone has one of these rooms…don’t they?) Atlanta interior designer Barbara Westbrook, however, gets her creative juices flowing in…