also loving today..

this entire spread is amazing...the gold, the textures, the colors, the lighting, that day bed, the black stripes.. I LOVE it all.
via: Rue Magazine

continued from this a.m. more blue and yellow love...

NOTE TO SELF: MUST USE A SLIM AARONS PHOTOGRAPH IN A PROJECT SOON!

See I told you I was all about blue and yellow lately....

Neon pink is a hot or should I say "a cheery" trend for Spring 2012. Is it for you? or not? Personally, I love pink. Hot pink makes a great accent!

Room of the week = 1.3.12

I'm drawn to the graphic simplicity and colors used in this bedroom. Everything about it is gorgeous, the light quality, the densely tufted headboard, the black dresser, it's beautifully done.

image from here

i heart = pink.charcoal

images: kelly wearstler, Windsor Smith, joules, pinterest

au naturale

A naturally inspired color palette need not be boring! Contrast, texture, and pattern will truly make any look or design soar! (above - I love how effective the three zebra pillows are at grounding this entire room). tip: when something is looking flat: add contrast, it typically works every time!

Sticky Sweet

In honor of all the sugar I've been consuming this weekend (and today I'm sure), I thought I'd share all the sweet, saturated color in J. Crew's latest catalog. Mixing unexpected brights is a sure way to beat the (it feels like more like December) then Halloween blues! Pink, Green, Red, Purple etc...add some color to your life!! My eating habits only go down hill from now until Christmas! Happy Halloween!

Cottage Chic in Woodstock, VT.

Having just returned from a much needed girl's weekend away outside of Woodstock Vermont, I was excited to read about the adorable Vermont cottage of restaurateurs Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber's. The owners of this Italian lifestyle inspired home live in Vermont and operate Pane e Salute, a seven table restaurant and wine bar located in Woodstock. I love the unexpected, casual mix of color, texture, artwork and objects!

The couple's creative work space!

This brightly covered duvet throws this brown and white room off a bit. Love it.

The couple turned a potting shed into a guest house.

What's better then dining al fresco with friends and family?

 Images: House Beautiful

Color Story: Fuchsia

A little goes a long way. It's predicted as a hot color for the upcoming (fingers crossed, not too soon) cool weather. Mix it with yellow, camel, charcoal, cream, coral, or navy..you get the picture. Fuchsia works with an array of shades! 

 Images: Kate Spade, High Gloss magazine, Pinterest, Pinterest, Coastal Living, Design Darling

Pretty Porches

Outdoor spaces that feel like an extension of the interior? Perfection! I love them and could spend the summer relaxing, eating, drinking and socializing in an environment like the one pictured here. Nancy Pearson designed this fresh and funky space! I think the mix of unexpected color and pattern works well.

Images: Traditional Home

Welcome Home - perfectly pastel

Fresh and summery, I'm drawn to architectural accents in sherbet hues right now. Light Pink, Aqua, Mint, Lemon...they're all beautiful. A quick way to add some color to your home is to paint your exterior door in a updated shade.  I also love the idea of painting the interior side to match the exterior! It adds an instant shot of color to your foyer or mudroom.

Images: Pinterest, Lonny, Domino