A bright, white, beautiful kitchen

"Simple and white" was homeowner Julie Holloway's mantra for her kitchen renovation, and it's one I hope to have the means to adopt one day as well.  I adore white kitchens, they look so clean and bright!Check out Julie's gorgeous Atlanta area kitchen (and some more of her gorgeous 70's home)For some reason I have a lot of trouble...

Lonny mag’s Editor-In-Chief Michelle Adams’s Upper West Side Apartment!

Cohesive, bright, and glamorous are three words I would use to describe Adams's 475 sq. ft. Manhattan apartment. She keeps her color palette of white, ivory, black, and hot pink consistent throughout, which allows her to play with sheen and texture to her heart's desire.Love this buffet!I'm such a sucker for vignettes! It really lets you get a close...

A peaceful, gorgeous home that’s elegant and casual

I am really crushing on this living/room foyer right now.  It's so light and airy, but still sophisticated.  During hectic times, the no-fuss approach seen in this space is really grounding.  The space is by Alison Royer of the Belmont Design Group.  All photography by Ashlee Raubach.Drooling over this foyer!...and those chairsHad this vase been a hard edge crystal,...

Beautiful, bright, spaces for Spring decorating inspiration

I know I've been saying it for weeks, but I can't wait for spring and warm weather.  CAN'T WAIT.  I miss the smell that comes with rising temperature and leaves bursting from tree branches!Here are some spaces that put a smile on my faceso cheerful!Love the fuchsia!This room is a tad too busy for me, but I love the...

Sweet, serene spaces

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 I...

Happy Friday and Blissful Bedrooms!

I've had a cough for almost 3 weeks now, and better half is coming down with some flu-like symptoms, and nothing puts you on the mend quite as well as SLEEP. Not that I need much to make my somnolent, but there is nothing like a falling down on a beautiful bed in a serene and beautiful bedroom... Lots of...

Only the real thing? Or reproductions okay? Where do you stand

It's a hotly contested subject in most industries, especially fashion and design.  Is it okay to buy reproductions or "inspired by" pieces?  Or is it a no-no? There are so many fabulous furniture designers that I love, Jacobsen, Saarinen, Knoll, and Gray.  The problem. Budget.  I'm don't yet have the savings that allow me to invest in an authentic piece....