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Sugar ‘n Spice and Everything Nice – Little Girl’s Bedrooms

This summer I’ll be designing a little girl’s bedroom for a client. Yippee! We haven’t scoped out the project yet, but I couldn’t resist searching for inspiration. Here are some of my favorites.

There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home… I am a huge fan the Wizard of Oz and in fact was the Wicked Witch of the West in a summer musical when I was in high school. This magical room by designer Zoya Bograd is exquisite. Albeit a little over-the-top for my taste, but what little girl wouldn’t want this most enchanting bedroom? Images from House Beautiful 2009 Kips Bay Show House.

I just love how this cloud-like bed is centered under the arched window. Simple, crisp white linens and soft blue walls (Benjamin Moore’s Misty Memories) bring the outside in. So dreamy. Love the antique blue and white striped French Rococo period chair with the round tufted ottoman in this otherwise contemporary room. Perfect for a city girl. Image from House Beautiful.

Love this color palette. It’s hard to say what’s my favorite element in this darling bedroom showcased in the Southern Living Idea House 2005. I’m torn between the beautiful leaf inspired upholstered headboard (custom, I am assuming) and the pink with orange trim reading bench. That chandelier is gorgeous; if you know the manufacturer, please let me know. Image from flickr.

The floral rug in this sweet contemporary bedroom by NY designer, Evelyn Benatar sets the tone for the whole room. Love the monogram pillow cases. Nice touch to help personalize a room shared by sisters.

Isn’t this colorful girl’s bedroom by designer Shijo Sebastian of Dubai fun! His use of circle wallpaper on the back wall and ceiling is brilliant. Love the unique modern light fixtures too.

So many choices; it will be fun to see what ideas my young client has in mind!

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Read full story By on June 7, 2009 in bedrooms, beds, girl's bedroom, interior design

Fall in Love with the Console Table

I have a thing for console tables. They’re so versatile and perfect for the smallest apartments or the largest mansions. Here are some lovely decor photos featuring an assortment of beautiful console tables.

I just love how designer, Shane Reilly tucked two upholstered X stools under the console table in this traditional living room. Image from Decorati.com

Designer Amy Lau placed this contemporary wooden console with tri-oval mirror in this simple, yet elegant foyer. Image from Decorati.com

Wow! This mirrored console table is so chic with metallic geometric wallpaper and yellow bamboo Asian garden stools. Image from decor pad.

This custom designed storage console by Parlor Design is wonderful in this foyer against the white paneling and antique mirror. Great transitional piece. Image from Decorati.com

Now this is great design! I love the use of this gorgeous gray wooden console table behind the sofa in this yellow living room. The mustard upholstered chairs flanking the table and gold gourd lamps are brilliant. Image from decor pad.

Love this fun Lucite acrylic console with zebra bench and black & white photo. Such a great addition in this blue gray living room. Image from decor pad.


Have you fallen in love with the console table too?

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Read full story By on June 5, 2009 in console tables, foyers, interior design, living rooms

Tranquil Bedroom Inspiration

Currently I am designing a bedroom for a dear friend and client who recently lost her husband after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She desires (and frankly needs) a soothing, tranquil retreat that reflects her simple, yet sophisticated style. The room will be in soft hues of white and blue and will have mix of traditional and contemporary elements. We are also doing this on a very tight budget. I will be sure to share her new room in a future post.

Here are some beautiful rooms that have inspired us along the way…

This bedroom by Margaret Bobsyshell is gorgeous and I found the image in the post, “The house that keeps haunting me” at a wonderful blog called, Things That Inspire. The four poster bed by Julia Gray is lovely. The serene wall color, milk pail by Martha Stewart is nice a contrast with the white elements in the room.

(The above picture: photography Erica George Dines)

This bedroom is simply elegant and hands-down my personal favorite in this series. It was designed by L.A.’s very talented Brooke Giannetti and the image was found in her blog Velvet and Linen.

Brooke frequently collaborates on architectural projects with husband Steve Giannetti providing clients with full architectural, interior design and landscape services. In this room, I particularly like the wall colors, Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone with All White trim. But, my favorite design element is the nostalgic 40’s mirrored bedside table from Aiden Gray. My client loves it too, but it’s not in the budget… darn it!

Here’s another bedroom that has inspired my client. The image was found on House Beautiful and a darling blog call House of Turquoise.

I simply love the use of combined contemporary and traditional elements in this room. Such a peaceful, dreamy room… just what my client needs.

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Read full story By on June 1, 2009 in bedrooms, beds, contemporary decor, interior design

Just Bee – Art

It’s no surprise, I love bees. I also love art and believe every home should be filled with original artwork. And guess what, you don’t have to break the bank doing it.

OK, I didn’t know the Honey Bee is the official insect of Georgia. L. Young’s “Georgia Honey Bee on Canvas” above is bold yet whimsical. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! It would look great in a modern or vintage kitchen. Check out more of her gorgeous designs at Etsy and see if your state insect, flower or bird is showcased in her art.

The above painting, “Turquoise Bee” by Susan Najarian is so fun and can be purchased at Etsy (great price-point too). This artist might just like the color turquoise as much as I do… check out her other beautiful works. Perfect with modern decor.

This sweet paisley, polka dotted and striped bee by Acorn Soup would brighten any little girl’s room. It’s a great transitional piece that will go with many decorating styles. I think it would look best in a series with another bug (butterfly, dragonfly, or ladybug) and a paisley flower from the artist’s collection on Etsy. Acorn Soup will also customize paintings to coordinate with your decor and color scheme. Gotta love that!

However, my favorite and most inexpensive “bee” artwork to date is by my six year old daughter. So simple, yet strong (or is that tree blowing over in the wind?). If you have a little budding artist in your home too, I highly recommend showcasing their work in your playroom, family room or child’s bedroom. Below is an example of a fun art wall found at Pottery Barn Kids.

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Read full story By on May 28, 2009 in baby and children, honey bee art, interior design, kids' art wall, original artwork