Recently I’ve been pinning lots of images from Nightingale Design’s beautiful portfolio. The Connecticut based designer, Julie Nightingale prides herself on creating beautiful, inviting interiors that reflect her clients’ personalities and lifestyles. She delivers sophisticated, yet practical interiors. Have a look at some of my favorites from her portfolio.
My daughter has been studying minerals at school and it made me think of some of my favorites. Gold, diamonds and turquoise are at the top of my list. However, I’m really liking the use of malachite for decorative purposes. It’s a hot interior design trend that I’m seeing more and more. The pattern even graced the runway at designer, Monique Lhuillier’s show last week at New York’s Fashion Week.
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Malachite is a copper hydroxyl carbonate that crystalizes to create the rich green color. This beautiful marbled green mineral isn’t new to home decor either. Typically adorning high-end decorative pieces, malachite has been used for centuries. For fun, I pulled together a round-up of a few of my favorite items using malachite (or it’s beautiful marbled green pattern).
table lamp | pull | wallpaper | box | chair | side table| clock | candle | tissue box
Happy Decorating & Happy Friday,
Cristin
If I could send you a Valentine card, it would be this one.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Cristin
PS – Here’s the how to on the diy XOXO banner!
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
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