For Valentine's Day

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Turquoise Days

Isn't this the most beautiful colour?  It looks so cool and elegant - I can't think of a room that it wouldn't suit!

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Happy birthday Jacqueline @ Home - I hope you have a lovely day and your year is full of wonderful and beautiful things!

 

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Love .... Mark Entwistle

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March Elle Decor

Hey everyone, I received a sneak peek of the March issue of ELLE DECOR that will be hitting the newsstands February 9th. Here are some of the highlights from the magazine, I hope you all enjoy.....Happy Reading!

The classically cool rooms featured in this issue include:
• The Chicago home of former “Oprah Winfrey Show” executive producer Ellen Rakieten, designed by her friends Nate Berkus and Anne Coyle (that is the home on the cover). Rakieten is now the producer (with Jerry Seinfeld) of the new show “The Marriage Ref.”
• Ben Soleimani’s English-antique-filled Beverly Hills house
• Miami decorator Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque’s Manhattan loft
• Paula Caravelli’s Parisian-inspired abode in New York

Other articles include:
• Richard Mishaan’s new line for the Urban Electric Co.
• Stylish shops from the Bay Area to Istanbul
• An amazing tour of the quirky and cool Baltimore
• Alec Soth’s poignant portraits
• Creative ways to display paintings and prints
• And ELLE DECOR’s guide to the top 10 console tables

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The Sunshine Award

Last week Sarah over at Real Estate Style passed The Sunshine Award on to Shoebox Decor. Thank you so much for the blog love Sarah.

Here is a little about The Sunshine Award. The Sunshine Award is awarded to bloggers whose positivity & creativity inspire others in the blog world. Here are the rules for accepting this award:

1. put the logo on your blog or within your post

2. pass the award on to 12 bloggers

3. link the nominees in your post

4. let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog

5. share the love and link to the person who sent you this award

Here is the list of blogs whose daily posts inspire me. Picking only 12 was really hard...Happy Weekend Everyone!

1. Scented Glossy Magazines
2. The Young, Black, and Fabulous
3. The Glam Lamb
4. Habitually Chic
5. Eddie Ross
6. Door Sixteen
7. Absolutely Beautiful Things
8. Beautiful Things To Share
9. High Gloss Blue
10. Greige Design
11. Get It Girl Style
12. Made By Girl

Garden Bits + Pieces

Image 1 - Pure Outside Style (Jane Cumberbatch) Image 2 - Twigg & Blossom Image 3 - Homes & Gardens Magazine Image 4 - here Image 5 - Notebook Magazine Image 6 - Unknown

Happy Weekend

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days but I've been working really hard to get my room for the Upward Bound House completed. I just have a few finishing touches left that I'm hoping to get done next week...Hope you guys enjoy this short video...Happy Weekend Everyone!

An Exquisite French Manor in Utah

Earlier in the week I promised you a tour of a wonderful newly constructed house in Utah. Built by a reader of WD and her husband (who previously worked for Christopher Peacock Kitchens). The house is an wonderful example of true craftsmanship.
We were able to get a private sneak peak into this home which they refer to as the "French House". The home is currently for sale, and unfurnished.
More often than not designers spend large amounts of time bringing interest and depth to plain rooms. I think it's important to show how wonderful and warm a home can look, even unfurnished, for you to have a true appreciation what good architecture and craftsmanship can bring to a space. Even empty this home is stunning.
The main entry, though not grand in size is really beautiful. Notice the key details here: herringbone floors, hand forged iron railings, exquisite moulding details and a beamed ceiling. Beyond we see an interesting curved hallway.
Here is a close up of the reclaimed hand hewn barn beams
Of course when the builder is also a world class cabinet maker you know the kitchen will be the jewel of the home and this one is gorgeous! It has a very Christopher Peacock feel, but I think this particular kitchen has even more personality. I love the front X detailing on the center island. Also notice the coffered ceiling. I also like the choice of light fixtures!
Notice the the first center island has a soft curve to it, which was harder to see in the picture above. Having a conversation at a curved island versus a straight one is much more enjoyable. You should always try to incorporate even a soft curve in a kitchen island if possible.
I love the subtle diamond shaped marble tile backsplash. As expected the kitchen is outfitted with top of the line appliances.
The first island has been thoughtfully designed with a step down so guests can't view a messy sink. The second island is topped walnut for food prep.
Here is a close up of the corner detailing on the island! Wonderful!
A close up of the walnut top - notice its tongue in groove and bread board sides.
Coffered ceilings continue in the Living room, which also has a stunning fireplace and surround. Can you imagine how wonderful this home would look furnished?
The dining room with French doors and interesting moulding details
The family room continues the coffered ceilings. I love the fireplace! My imagination is going wild furnishing it in my head!
The curved staircase is just stunning - hand forged iron railings are beautiful.
A quick peek into the master bath which reveals a coveted zinc soaking tub.
This porch off the Master bedroom is one of several porches to take in the spectacular mountain views.
Notice that the outdoor detailing and stonework are as elaborate and thoughtful as the indoor detailing. This shows just part of the back of the home. See the mountains on the right.
Here is a side view - a lovely landscaped path - notice the copper gutters and cedar shake roof. More spectacular mountain views.
I adore the charm of these shutters!

No detail was left out. Look at the close up of these iron fleur de lys.

Even the garage was not overlooked. I love the heft and depth of the stone outside the garage. Look closely to see the herringbone brick detail in the driveway.

This gorgeous house is a spectacular example of craftsmanship. It was recently on the local "Parade of Homes". For more information on this home and to see
the real estate listing click here.

For more information on the iron work and railings click here.