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Outside In: The Gardens and Houses of Tichenor & Thorp

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Southern California architects and husband/wife team, M. Brian Tichenor and Raun Thorp are known for their thoughtful attention to the relationship between architecture and landscape. Their goal is to seamlessly knit together exterior and interior spaces. In their newly released book, Outside In: The Gardens and Houses of Tichenor & Thorp (Vendome), the design duo invites us into their own beautiful, luxurious homes. From Mediterranean to Colonial, California desert to the foot of the Tetons in Wyoming, the book delivers over 475 stunning photographs and illustrations. Starting with the land and views, it also dives into Tichenor & Thorp’s core design elements of each project. I found myself enjoying going between projects I was personally drawn to instead of reading from cover to cover. It a great book for any architectural and landscape lover.

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When outside and inside are designed together and as a whole, there is a cohesiveness that is extraordinary: Interiors feel expansive and light, and the garden feels connected and accessible—an integral part of the living environment. – M. Brian Tichenor, AD

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*all images used with permission by Vendome 

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Read full story By on October 28, 2017 in book, book review, Features, home exterior / curb appeal, interior design, Interiors

5 Favorites :: AERIN Collection for Williams Sonoma

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AERIN Collection for Williams Sonoma Home

Spring has sprung and so too has a new collection by Aerin Lauder for Williams Sonoma Home. The AERIN Collection is inspired by the Lauder’s iconic oceanfront home in Palm Beach and blurs the lines between indoor and out. From lighting to dinnerware, the AERIN Collection is beautifully elegant and effortlessly stylish. It was hard to narrow down, but here are my five favorites . . .

AERIN Collection for Williams Sonoma Home

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1 ginger jar champange bucket // 2 link pitcher // 3 brass floral sculpture // 4 clarkson chandelier // 5  jute fringe linen pillow

get the look

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Read full story By on April 11, 2017 in 5 favorites, Features, furniture, lighting, outdoor living, spring, tabletop, throw pillows, Uncategorized

5 Favorites :: Outdoor Sofas

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With warmer months ahead and our house addition wrapping up in a few weeks, I’ve been on the hunt for backyard patio furniture. We want the outside living area to feel like an extension of our home, so are looking to add an outdoor sofa. It’s been hard to narrow down because I like such a variety of styles. Here are a few we are considering. Which would do you like best?

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Read full story By on June 3, 2014 in 5 favorites, Features, furniture, Garden, patio furniture

Friday Find :: Lawn Games

They are just plain fun. Lawn games are a great way to entertain family and friends over the holiday weekend while encouraging a little exercise and friendly competition. bocce ball, croquet, paddle-ball, horseshoes are some favorite garden games in my family.

colorful bocce ball set - lawn gamescolorful paddleball set - lawn gamesyard croquet set - lawn gamesfamily is everythingtraditional horseshoe set - lawn gamesbocce // hand-ball // croquet // horseshoes

What’s your favorite lawn game?

Here’s more great games for the whole family (inside & out!)…  they would make great Father’s Day gifts too!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!

xo

Cristin

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Read full story By on May 24, 2013 in baby and children, Entertaining, Features, Fourth of July, friday find, Friday Finds, Holiday, Parties