A quick FYI – great A & B Home shabby chic style sale going on at HauteLook!

Some great antiqued decor and home accessories. A little shabby chic, very French country.You need a membership invite to shop here though! Don't worry, it's free and fast to sign up if you're not already a member! Here's a link to sign up as a site member free - click hereLove this tray! On sale for...

An art nouveau dream – the whimsical and nature inspired Barcelona home designed by Gaudi

Possibly Gaudi's most beautiful masterpiece, the Casa Batlló was one of the highlights of my 9 week European trip this summer. Once you see these pictures you'll see why.The exterior. The locals call it the "house of bones" because it's organic, skeletal appearance.Read more about the house here on Wikipedia.The amazing staircase on the ground floor that...

Since I featured West Elm's fab new look yesterday, I thought it'd be a good time to showcase West Elm creative director's home.Unfortunately those are all I have! What do you think of her style as compared to West Elm's new style, which I featured yesterday.as seen on Country LivingBelow are some random pretty images, also from Country Living.What...

A post-holiday orgainzation special: Those new electronics=more cords. How to manage them

Here's a DIY for you. When I saw the cord explosion behind my parent's entertainment center - all I could think was - "project!" Especially since I had it on good authority that the holidays would bring a couple of more cords into the mix, it was time to find a system to manage them. ...

A familiar home decorating favorite gets an AMAZING makeover

Um...did I miss this or is this a new look for West Elm for the New Year? The styling in the Jan. 2011 No. 1 issue is so fresh and different. love?....YES. I really like the indie style, mid-century modern nod, rustic and eclectic touch they've introduced. So up my alley. What do you think?Click...

And the winner of Stealing Magnolias is…

David a bouchers! David I don't have your contact info, so please contact me at ashley decorologyblog com with your shipping address and I will get the book to you asap!

An amazing mid-century modern home mixed with victorian glamour

Something yummy for you...from Loft Life Magazine"Charoonkit Thahong’s New York loft mixes Hollywood regency with mid-century modern overtones to create a space that celebrates good design. Some gems include the 1969 VP Globe lamp by Verner Panton, the Fortuny Moda lamp, the Knoll Tulip armless chairs and the oh-so-fun black Victorian love-seat. Thahong, an art director for R/GA, has...

The CL 2010 House of the Year – and it’s all eco-friendly (and beautiful)

Eco-friendly is getting prettier and prettier every year, making it not just easy on the earth, but easy on the eyes. Country Living put together this idea house full of inspiration. The house is actually a modular, pre-fab cottage, and available for purchase by the public. Read all the details for the house, rooms, and resources here.What...

Escape the winter – a bright and pretty home

I'm a little over the cold now. This home however is so bright and beautiful - it's like a little piece of spring.I love this living roomvia Casa Diez

A truly special book giveaway – Stealing Magnolias

The cover alone would be wonderful to have. But you have a chance to win the whole book just by commenting on this post. You have until January 3, 5PM EST to leave a comment. The winner will be chosen by a random draw and announced the next day. Good luck!Here's the editorial review: Debra Shriver tells...