I’m going off on a tangent here and sharing a love of mine – goddess style dresses. They work with your body’s natural shape and look so much more comfortable than corsets and boning and hoops. And they are oh so effortlessly gorgeous.
via Bottega Veneta
via Samuelle Couture
I have another great giveaway for you guys this week. The book, Country Color is chock full of many GORGEOUS color photos. The style is country, but with a provincial quality too. I think I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. How do you get your hands on this beauty? Just leave a comment on this post telling me what color you’re loving these days for walls (any color – doesn’t have to be “country”). You can also email me at [email protected] to enter. The drawing closes on November 30th, at noon eastern time. I’ll announce the winner shortly after. Good luck!
I haven’t posted a house tour in awhile, which I always enjoy, and I hope you do as well. This is the DC town home of furniture designer and decorator Darryl Carter, whose motto is “less is more.” As opposed to accumulating “stuff” as years go by, the contents of the home have been cut in half over the last several years.
I think this kitchen is great. It has a mix of clean modern lines, but with some cozy elements, like the antique Italian étagère and the wooden bar chair along with finest air fryer for healthy food and other elegant looking kitchen appliances
I don’t like scrubbing tubs, so one is enough for me, but I do like the 18th century secretary in the bathroom.
I can’t wait to have my own huge wooden table full of character.
I am not a fan of zebra rugs, or cow rugs personally, but I do like the long bench, the antique Carlton House desk (so unusual!), and I love the shutters throughout the home. Thanks to Kitchen Ultimate for consulting!
From Elle Decor November 2009
Parisa Mahmoudi! Congratulations Parisa! Please email me at [email protected] with your shipping address, and I’ll get that off to you ASAP!
Thanks for joining everyone – I’ll have a new book giveaway for you next week, so you’ll have another chance to win!
I was given a really unique sample of candles, and their scents are based on the color palette of your room! Over a week I tested each of them and one thing I definitely noticed was how nuanced they are. I am no scent connoisseur, but they are all complex and not too strong, or too weak. I did have a favorite though, and that was the Gray-tone candle. I think that definitely fits me. Though I like striking accent colors, I will always start with a foundation of a calm, serene color. I used to be really drawn to white interiors, which I still love, but lately I’m leaning to a little more richness. Gray is the perfect blend of calm and serene with a little more intrigue. I also think gray is unbelievably romantic.
Here are some gorgeous gray interiors I found
via Style Files
via BKK Home
via The City Sage
via BACA Creative
Here are the rest of the palettes – which come as a candle and a room spray.
Jewel tones
Primary tones
Pastel tones
Neutral tones
Earth tones – My mom liked the smell of this one before she even knew it was inspired by earth tones – her fav colors!
Wouldn’t these make good house warming or hostess gifts?
Read details about the scents at Tod Young’s website for the Palettes Collection.
I discovered Nicole Hollis in Metropolitan Home’s November issue. I really liked what I saw and looked her up online to find more pictures to share with you guys. What do you think?
Isn’t this staircase just beautiful?
One thing I picked up on right away was how versatile her work is.
via Nicole Hollis
I think this bookcase is so beautiful. And what a wonderful answer to those of us who like the organic lines of vintage style but also the clean design that modern furnishings provide. What do you think?
I found out via Design Milk that the price isn’t actually jaw-dropping. If you live in LA, you’ll pay 2,099 USD + freight. For pricing to where you are you’ll have to email them.
What do you think of the bookcase?
For more info visit their website
I’m going to Morocco in January, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve wanted to go ever since the first time I ate at a Moroccan restaurant in NYC. I saw a beautiful ad for this hotel in Marrakech, called “La Mamounia” in House Beautiful, and I decided to see if there were more pics online. Granted, I have a hostel budget, but I can dream!
mmm…Moroccan food….
I can’t wait to see the architecture!
Beautiful, no?
via La Mamounia
I try not to post unrelated (non-home decorating) pictures, but ideeli has some really great sales going on, and with the holidays coming soon I thought I’d share!
First, if you aren’t a member use this link and sign up for free.
These are my favorite from a few of the sales:
Olia jewelry
Apepazza shoes
2b. Rych
Verigo Paris sweaters
I found this gallery on Better Homes and Gardens, and I wanted to share with you my favorite ideas! Hope you see something inspiring!
I always have lots of hooks on hand because they are a life saver in kitchens. NYC apartments have maybe 4 cabinets on average, though I’ve dealt with less, and having items hanging from the walls is VERY handy, and makes for a nice cottage look.
Flea market finds like the section of iron fence, or the grate as a pot rack, make for inexpensive DIY projects.
Instructions for the image above – I’m a huge fan of using jars (after all – you buy the spaghetti sauce, eat-it, and then your left with a handy organizational system)
-“Adapt an idea from the garage workbench, but instead of storing nails, nuts, and bolts, store coffee beans or other goodies. Collect identical glass jars with screw-top lids (spaghetti sauce jars, for example) and screw the lids to the underside of a wood shelf. Allow enough space between the jars for easy access.
To keep track of a variety of coffee beans, use your computer to print labels on white paper and have them laminated at a print shop. Or use purchased tags and write the variety names by hand. Tie the tags to the jars with twine.”
A great solution to a common problem, (too many cookbooks, not enough book shelves in the kitchen). Bring in a small bookshelf and top with stone (this you may need to make a trip to the hardware store to purchase and cut) – so now you have storage and more work surface.
Making a caddy (this one was a tool box given a new paint job), keeps things you use everyday handy and portable while cooking.
So, could any of these ideas work for you? Any ideas on how to adapt them for other uses around the house?
