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Lonny Mag’s Latest and Black + White Decor

March 10, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

Lonny Mag’s March issue is here, gorgeous as ever and centered around designing for kids and growing families. Love! It takes us on a tour of two family homes. The first is a retreat in Connecticut designed by Lisa Sherry. Then we tour the adorable Swedish home of Jennifer Jansch (creator of a reusable gift bag company). Although not kid-friendly, I also loved the tour of Editor-in-Chief’s Michelle Adam‘s new pad in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. It’s a girl’s dream!

I know black and white is trending both on the fashion runways and in interiors. So I’ve pulled my favorites from Lonny’s latest to celebrate the classic color combo.

table skirt in Leo Pierre Frey linen

I was surprised and bummed to learn Michelle is leaving Lonny. She has done such an amazing job creating the inspiring online magazine. Lonny has truly been a trail blazer and has changed the landscape of they way we view all shelter magazines. She will be missed! Can’t wait to find out what she has planned!

Cristin

*images via Lonny

Read full story By Cristin on March 10, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, living rooms, Playroom, wallpaper, window treatments

Interior Designer Spotlight :: Jay Jeffers

February 13, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Earlier this week, San Francisco-based interior designer Jay Jeffers was featured on Diane Dorrans Saeks’ enchanting blog, The Style Salonite. Jeffers and his talented staff at Jeffers Design Group are known for creating spaces that are luxurious, yet approachable. Intrigued by Diane’s article, I took a deeper look through the design teams’ massive, diverse and inspiring portfolio. It’s no question Jeffers deserves his recent listing on Elle Décor’s A List of the top sixty designers in America. I think you’ll agree too after from seeing a sampling of his work.

A headboard not only anchors the bed, it anchors the room. When choosing one, consider your surroundings. Do you want art to hang above your headboard? Then keep it low. With tall nightstands choose higher headboard. Be bold. Are you traditional? Tuft it. Prefer modern? Upholster it in soft smooth leather. – Jay Jeffers via The Style Salonite

In addition to creating fabulous interiors, Jeffers opened Cavalier last year (image below). The San Francisco home furnishings and accessories store showcases carefully curated new, vintage and bespoke pieces from around the world. In addition to the many luxe treasures to be found, it’s also the exclusive source for Jeffers’ debut collection of California‐made furniture.

And there is more to come! Jay Jeffers’ is working on his first book to be published by Rizzoli in the Spring of 2014. I’ll be looking forward to getting a copy for my library!

*images via Jeffers Design Group

Read full story By Cristin on February 13, 2013 in baby and children, baby nursery room, Bedroom, bedrooms, Boy, dining rooms, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room

A Curated Look :: Houston Home

February 11, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

My favorite interior last week featured in Matchbook Magazine’s latest issue, was the beautiful home of Bailey and Pete McCarthy. After briefly living in Chicago and Austin, the husband and wife interior design team behind Biscuit Home and the Peppermint Bliss blog settled in Houston. For the home’s design, the couple incorporated items they’ve been collecting as they moved from city to city. Their curated look is inviting, multi-layered and has a wonderful mix of period styles.

kitchen island table with caster wheels retro bar with open shelving and wallpaper

I will say I have never considered my style fearless. My style has evolved over the years and I think it has gotten better and more refined, but it really is just my style. I am flattered that people like it but I am always a little amused when the work is called “fearless”- like maybe I should be afraid of putting it out there because it is testing the boundaries of good taste? Whoopsies. – Bailey McCarthy

chic bathroom medicine cabinet

Head to Matchbook Magazine to read the interview and see more inspiring images of this darling home!

Photo credit: Emily Anderson

Read full story By Cristin on February 11, 2013 in antiques, Bathroom, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, bookshelves, curated look, Girl, girl's bedroom, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room, living rooms, medicine cabinet, Uncategorized

Rustic, Elegant Row House in Brooklyn

January 16, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Recently Vogue featured the Brooklyn home of landscape designer and Vogue Contributing Editor, Miranda Brooks and her architect husband, Bastien Halard. Lead by Harlard, the rundown row house was completely renovated from head to toe in just six months. The interior design is American pastoral with rustic, yet elegant touches. And although new, the rooms are inviting and have a lived in feel I love. Speaking of love, it was the custom de Gournay wallcovering in the master bedroom and hand-painted/printed wallpapers in the girls’ rooms that had me looking twice at this home. (swoon)