Monday, April 30, 2012

Decorating with black and white

When it comes to decorating with black and white, it can be a little intimidating.  Black has long been considered to be one of the most feared colors in decorating, and white can at times be too cold and stark.  Most shy away from using this monochromatic color palette considering it to be too stiff or sterile, or too heavy and overpowering.  However, done right the results can be truly amazing.  Subtracting color shifts the focus directly to the architectural details within a room.  Layer in a touch of color, texture, or a metallic finish for that added wow factor.  These spaces are fresh, sophisticated, dramatic, and dare I say...a little sexy? 

Clean and classic, or bold and graphic, this simple palette can have some may-jah impact!


KITCHENS


Kate Spade

Amy Meir


House & Home

Christina Murphy

D. Stanley Dixon, architect & Nancy Warren Interior Design

Tommy Smythe

Tommy Smythe


BATHROOMS

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Mark D. Sikes & Michael Griffin


Steven Learner

Carrie Hayden
Ethan Feirstein and Ari Heckman
Michelle Bonan

Timothy Whealon

Connie Braemer

Friday, April 27, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Fresh spring fabrics

I am loving Calico Corners new spring fabric collections.  They're fresh and lovely, and would be such a great addition to any space in your home.  Here are just a few of my favorites.

Turquoise and green

Key West

Paradise

Botanical Garden


Aren't they beautiful?  I have plans for a few of these pretties.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Sinking in

I've been daydreaming about vintage-style utility sinks.

 There's something about that classic fifties look.  It takes me right back to the days of Ward and June Cleaver, and Father Knows Best.  These sinks truly are timeless.




A more contemporary look with the sink surrounded in marble.  And what about that penny tile to the ceiling?  Wow!


I love simplicity of this bathroom.  The addition of a little bit of pattern keeps it lively and fresh.


And what's not to love about this sink in a kids bath? 

Especially with the vibrant splash of color on the underbelly.





The perfect cabin bath.  And those two could be my boys.  Seriously.




Kohler's Brockway wash laundry sink is the perfect reproduction.  You can pick one of these beauties up for $1,600.  Yep, it's pricey alright.


I think that I am going to need one in my next home.  Maybe I'll be lucky enough to find one at a salvage yard one of these days.  What do you all think? 



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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

It's spring break

Last week was spring break, which meant the kiddos were out of school.  I enjoyed having them home, and spending some much needed one on one time with them.  We spent the mornings snuggling in bed...... 





setting up a small armies of art defenders...


riding bikes...


organizing angry bird battles....


and reading the classics.


How did you spend your spring break?

Friday, March 30, 2012

Spring is here!

Spring is here!

 

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
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