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8.13.2009

London Calling

I watched Howard's End last night for the first time and boy did it make we want to move to London (or the British countryside. Or both.) I have to leave the house super early this a.m. (6:45!) so until later today (when I have a raging desire to post on british country or London flat style), I'll leave with Lizzie Allen's London Collection wallpaper. Whimsical and creative- you can't help but smile!

7.29.2009

What I'm Loving: Echo for Kravet Wallpapers

I'm diggin' these new prints from Echo for Kravet's new wallpaper line. The yellow and white damask print is such a modern/traditional mix that could go either way (new word: tradern? moditional?) And the zebra, is well-ME. A powder room with zebra paper and glossy white lacquer mirror and vanity? Sign. Me. Up.

2.18.2009

Daydream Believer...

Couldn't you see this lovely paper from Julia Rothman for Hygge & West on the ceiling of a nursery or child's room with solid color walls and a great modern pendant light? LOVE!

2.12.2009

Paint Inspiration

I got an e-mail last night announcing Benjamin Moore's 2009 "Colors for Your Home" part of their site and really loved this living room image (go to the site link above for a better view- I am having pic size issues!). Black walls are so hip these days but talk about a daunting color choiceI Even I would have trouble putting a brush to the wall covered in black paint! Typically I do not like "accent walls", but this one really works. I am loving the black surrounding the fireplace (makes that mantle and artwork really pop) and the other colors that play off it- the icy blue remaining walls and chartreuse in the office (brought in with accessories to the living area). I also love the mix of traditional and modern furnishings- this is a great example of how to do that well.

In the dining room they did the opposite and used black liberally, but I love it- romantic and dramatic with the bright drapes and the ceiling painted a color (not shown). Again I am loving the traditional table mixed with a very modern light fixture and chairs.