Neutral Interiors: Getting neutrals right
Neutral Interiors
Neutral interiors can be a beautiful, restful thing. Done wrong and your left with an overly vanilla and drab eyesore.
Here are neutrals that have it right:
The black drapery hardware, iron canopy bed, and thick black frame all add just enough contrast to create some depth in the space.
Leopard or other animal patterns are a way to do neutral but...
Inspiring Gardens and Landscape Design
Inspiring Gardens and Landscape Designs
I know I usually focus on interiors, but I hope you don't mind that today I share some beautiful exteriors with you. Now that are home renovations are pretty much complete, we can focus on our landscaping a bit more. Inspiring gardens are something I have trouble finding in person. I get tired of the...
Luxurious Bathrooms to relax and refresh
Luxurious Bathrooms
I have never had a bathroom worth writing home about in my years as a renter, so on the rare occasion that I get to travel, I always appreciate a hotel with a clean, well-stocked, and zen bathroom. If I'm lucky enough to have a room with a whirlpool tub, or a walk in shower, it is something...
Elegant dining rooms that are also comfortable and relaxed
Elegant Dining Rooms
Lush velvet chairs evoke glamour and comfort, charcoal walls and a gold pendant add edge.
Fun artwork and modern foil wallpaper keep this space from being stuffy.
A circular table is instantly cozier than a rectangular one, while the details on that amazing settee scream sophistication.
This dining room is a hybrid home library and eating space. Not a conventional...
Antique Furniture brings beauty, character, and history to these interiors
Antique Furniture
Antique Furniture - does anything add character to a home quite like it? I suppose that's debatable, but I am instantly drawn to old pieces with a penchant for craftsmanship and history. Another HUGE appeal that I don't think is broadcast enough is that there is not potentially harmful off-gassing!
Beautiful hardwood floors and mouldings make this furniture and...
House Tour: Interior designer Mark Sikes’ Southern California Home
House Tour!
Interior designer Mark Sikes' and partner Michael Griffin's house tour is full of unexpected and wonderful moments of old world Hollywood glam, while still maintaining an open and organic feel. Check it out below:
Couch in the kitchen? How genius is that for entertainers. Just make sure it's a stain proof, easily washed material. Not as crazy about the...
Calming color: beautiful hues for relaxing interiors
Calming color
I think lavender is a surprising calming color that doesn't get a lot of attention. So here's a little spotlight on lavender - I hope you find it inspiring!
A lovely rug or throw blanket can do the trick if you are the person who loves to change up colors often. This shade of lavender is so pretty
Using lavender...
Peaceful Interiors: Serene and beautiful
Peaceful Interiors
From time to time I get so frazzled and caught up in my life, the daily to-dos, projects I'm working on, etc., all the while feeling like I am accomplishing nothing, that I wonder if I am living up to my full potential (no), doing anything meaningful with my life, or making a difference in the world... which...
House Tour! Simple and Elegant: A San Francisco apartment
House Tour
This post is a blast from the past from when I was visiting San Francisco.
I've been in beautiful San Francisco since Saturday, and today is my last day. I thought I'd pay homage with this gorgeous Pacific Heights 700 sq. foot apartment. Enjoy!
I LOVE her bedroom. Calm but happy at the same time. The architectural elements are to...
Imperfect interiors: Sometimes it’s okay to be messy
Imperfect Interiors
With most of my home decor experience, organized is one thing that is a requirement. An organized, clean, crisp room is usually what's most pleasing to the eye. Let's get realistic though, if we are going to be living in this room, it's bound to get messy!
Today I am letting it go and embracing some of the chaos,...