Images 1&2 - Country Living Magazine Image 3 - Alison Davidson Image 4 - House & Leisure Images 5&6 - Unknown
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
White Angles
Image 1 - House & Garden Magazine Image 2 - Aimee Herring Image 3 - Linda Barker Image 4 - Homes & Gardens Magazine Image 5 - Image 6 - Real Living Magazine
Happy Weekend
Now that the Royal Wedding is over we can get back to life as we know it. But for some strange reason I'm feeling the need to spend a week in a luxury hotel suite. Must be a side effect of royal wedding overload..Happy Weekend Everyone!
Bold Wall Art
Sometimes, in small spaces, people think they can't use larger scale art on their walls. I believe that the opposite holds true. I especially love the first picture, children's books used as art (and the fan lamp ? BRILLIANT!)
Fabulous Room Friday 04.29.11
I’ve had my eye on the gorgeous Connaught Hotel in London for quite some time now and would love to stay there during a future trip across the pond. The sitting room in “The Apartment” suite is absolutely gorgeous. I love the soaring, beamed ceilings and while I am not usually a blue person, I really love it in this space. Maybe it’s the excitement of the royal wedding. Who knows! There is such a great mix of textures and fabrics from the sumptuous velvet sofa to the beautiful, show-stopping ombré drapes. The piece de resistance might just be the stunning marble fireplace, though. I love the clean, modern lines amongst the more traditional furnishings.
Have a wonderful weekend!
{Image Courtesy of The Connaught Hotel}
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Adding Some Patina with Wallpaper?!
I am generally not a wallpaper person. I prefer more stark walls to showcase my antiques and artwork. But the Gustavus Collection of papers from Zoffany has me completely in love with wallpaper again. You generally don’t think wallpaper can add patina to a room but let’s have a look. The paper above is called Gustavus and I love the soft faded feeling. It is a perfect backdrop for antiques.
Generally I do not favor florals, but the Elenora paper is just so lovely. Wouldn’t this perfect in a dining room or sunroom? Again, I am in love the muted palette.
I adore this image – the paper, the chairs covered in nubby linen, the antique mirror and chest – I could live in this room.
This paper is called Medici, I love how faded the edges of the design are. These papers really add another layer of depth and Patina to the room. I love how aged they seem.
Speaking of Patina, congratulations to our friends Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Velvet and Linen for the launch of their new book PATINA STYLE. You can learn more about HERE and pre-order it HERE. To see more of Zoffany’s Gustavus line of wallpapers HERE. Both are great inspirations for incorporating a bit more Patina into your Decor.
(Photos Zoffany – Photo credit T. Harvey)
Mirror Magic
It's easy to see who is the fairest of them all in these rooms!
Image 1 - Leisure Home Images 2,3,5,6 - Unknown Image 4 - Home Beautiful
Getting in the Spirit
I really wish I were in London right now to experience the pageantry and excitement of the royal wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince William. I can only imagine what the energy must be like in London right now. Maybe we’ll visit London when Prince Harry decides to walk down the aisle, though I suspect it’ll be a while before he decides to settle down. Will you be tuning in to watch the wedding as it happens early tomorrow morning?
{Darling William and Kate print by Taylors Type on Etsy}
Lets Dabble Again
The 2nd issue of Dabble magazine is now live. Make sure to check out the fantastic DIY headboard project on page 54...Happy Reading Everyone!
Do Tell: What is your fitness routine?
{Gwyneth Paltrow and her trainer, Tracy Anderson}
I need to work on my fitness. My crazy schedule as of late has sort of let working out fall by the wayside. Before I know it, the entire day has passed while I type away at the computer for La Dolce Vita, High Gloss, or one of my freelance writing gigs and my good intentions for exercising are blown for the day. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people who “needs” to exercise to get through the day, much like some people need coffee- I don’t need that either. I wish that I were disciplined on the exercising front or that I was addicted to something like running, but I am not. I am just a girl who isn’t exactly athletically gifted and who doesn’t particularly enjoy exercise other than pilates, mostly because I am laying down for the majority of the time.
I know that I need to get back on the wagon, but I need motivation. I’ve heard good things about Tracy Anderson’s DVDs, though some people say they’re REALLY hard and that scares me. So, I’d like to know how you make time for exercise. What is your fitness routine of choice? Do you stick to the same thing or do you mix it up? How often do you work out? How do you keep yourself motivated?
{Do you like working out solo like Cameron Diaz?}
{Are you partial to the buddy system like Lauren and Lo?}
{Are you a runner? This is not happening for me in this lifetime. I have a bad knee.}
{Does your work out come by the way of being a busy woman/mom like Jennifer Garner?}
Do tell- what is your fitness routine?
paris...a floral feast
Jeff Leatham, artistic director at the Four Seasons Hotel Georges V...you are the master of the massed.
xv
image - vicki archer
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A Warm Welcome
Everyone would feel welcome when these gorgeous front doors open!
Image 1 - House to Home Image 2 - Amanda McLauchlan Image 3 - Homes & Gardens Magazine Images 4&6 - House & Leisure Image 5 - House Beautiful
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