think pink

Sorry about the late post. I've been running lately, I feel like all I do is run, run run... I blog when I really should be sleeping. Anyway as most of my regular readers {and thanks for that :)} probably figured out my life took a crazy turn this past Fall. It's insane enough having a new born baby, never mind life changing drama. I'm moving forward in a positive direction and am starting to focus on my home again!!{which is always so much fun for me}. I was never able to wrap up my daughter's room, so that is my first order of business. I got around to painting it on Saturday. I have painted a slew of mirrors and dressers etc. but I had never painted a room before. It was a goal of mine to paint hers. I finished 90%, and plan on finishing the balance this week!! I never tire of the transformative power of paint, $50.00 and a little elbow grease is all it takes. I LOVE the color. I went with a pale pink; I know that seems so predictable, but pink it just so "well", pretty, and that is what I was going for on the walls.  I previously posted my original boards for the room on my blog here. I've tweaked them a little, but the concept is still pretty much the same. {look for the new boards, with the final selections tomorrow afternoon}. Here's a bit of pale pink inspiration for you. The color I went with is called Mellow Pink {75%} by Benjamin Moore. It's the perfect warm pink. {and looks very much like Palmer Weiss daughter's walls below.} 

image: Lonny Mag

because design should be exciting.......

images: 1.www.dustjacketattic.blogspot.com, 2. ?, 3. Pinterest via Sarah Crawford, 4. matchbook magazine

Irish or Not?

GREEN IS HOT!

Happy St. Patty's day!
xx.

 Images: House and Garden, via dust jacket attic, via Apartment Therapy, via Domino, House Beautiful, Dust Jacket Attic, Lonny Magazine, Dust Jacket Attic, Purse ad ? forget.

Camel Leather + Blue

I'm off to a client meeting in a few. I'm schlepping a few fabric samples, two of which include camel leather and warm blues! A great combo, don't you think?? 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

images: Pinterest, Absolutely Beautiful Things, Pinterest

pour moi

I've had this post planned for a while but then I of course saw this archived image last week. {oh well that's the way it goes in blog world} I am sharing the post anyway. I am sweetly, smitten with the girly femininity of Rita Konig's bedroom shot above. I would love to incorporate those heart sheets into my fresh bedroom revamp. D. Porthault makes the version above and below but the sheets in the bottom image are from l. schweitzer linens, they are available for a fraction of the price.

Black and White done right!

When designing with black and white, always be sure to add enough texture, dimension and material interest. If this isn't done the room and/or your outfit will fall flat! These examples are spot on. {I adore this final shot}. Hope you are having a great week.

I'm doing anything I can to mentally escape this frigid winter and the five feet of snow outside my window. I thought I would share some random pink prettiness.

- I love everything about this photo of Jackie O. - The color scheme is very close to my daughter's room. {which I'm slowly finishing}  I also love the quality of light in this image.

- The second image is sort of the direction I am heading in for my own feminine retreat.

- Lastly, words to live by - Audrey Hepburn.

Happy Weekend.

xx, Julie

Inspired, Caldwell-Flake

I'm busy, busy, busy today with my business and life, so instead of typing too much I'll just leave you with a bit of colorful eye candy by the Southern mother daughter interior design team Caldwell-Flake. I like their crisp, colorful, slightly whimsical style! Happy Monday!

Update: Still pulling together my daughter's room - will share some shots asap!

I'm certainly ready to roll out some fresh new designs this year but my design magazines haven't been inspiring me much lately.  One trend that I am still holding on to is stripes! I especially love them when they are layered! I must own five striped shirts, I mix them with everything! {I also HAVE to use that pinstriped closet door idea above -  maybe if I move, I'm thinking girlie boudoir??}

scanned image top right: Material Girls Blog, bottom right: Domino, Jessica: InStyle

Egyptian Paw

I'm a fan of mixing modern and classical elements. I love when legs terminate with a claw or a paw, a very classical trait. Right now, I'm feeling the need to use these stools in a client project!! How do you feel about the paw foot? The top project is by designer extraordinaire Molly Luetkemeyer, who currently has a tastemaker tag sale on One King's Lane. The other stools are from Maison Luxe!

Lamp Love Part Deux

I love the quirkiness of gold gilt tole table lamps..They look darling in Celerie Kemble's Master Bedroom. The two below are currently for sale on e-bay. 

image: Lonny Magazine

A place of one's own.

I need to make some changes at my home, so I started with my bedroom. My Mom who is the sweetest person around insisted on taking me shopping for some new bedding. I couldn't find exactly what I wanted so I opted for an all white 650 thread count duvet. I am going to splurge on two monogrammed pillow cases to add some interest to the mix.  I'm inspired by both of the above images. I want to add feminine flourishes, a bit of unexpected glamour and soft details. I also need to design a headboard. I feel some creative sketching coming on............

Have a great one! xx. J

Be Good

To Yourself...

came across artist Karen Appleton's amazing paintings via Design Darling

Images: Cherry Blossom Girl, Mary Ruffle, Dress Design Decor - bedroom image, Plush Palate, as noted