Loving

this classic duplex designed by Christina Murphy interiors! Oh and thank you so much for all the well wishes for my Nantucket get away. It was a blast!! I can't wait to return this summer. I was then off to Chicago for a crazy, busy day yesterday. Glad to be home, and now I'm dealing with a leak in my office. ;)  ahh the craziness of life continues....

I love this color combo. Bright moss green is so fabulous. I'm currently using it in a project myself!

 

Adorable!

For The Kiddies - Wall of Books

I love the idea of creating a wall of books for children! Here are some perfect examples of what I'm talking about.  The shelves don't look difficult to make at all.  I read to my children all the time. The comfy nook pictured above would be ideal, it's located in a second floor hallway. 

Images: House Beautiful, Pinterest - my account, Pinterest, KWID,  Lonny

Hallway Niche..You can NEVER have enough storage..

Being a scrupulous space planner myself, I love to see a functional use of dead space.

Happy Monday!

Image: Chloe Warner

BOOK WORM..

{LACK before - coming soon - LACK after}

Like most interior designers {or design/home obsessed individuals} I never have enough storage for all my "stuff".. tear sheets, books, client binders, pretty things..So I purchased the ever-useful, affordable LACK book case from Ikea last week. I'm so excited to set it up, organize and display my objects. {pictures to come soon}. What I really love though, is manipulating dead space for floor to ceiling built in book cases! Here are a few favorites.

I know this is a bit of the "book" subject, but I don't know a woman {or stylish} man who doesn't need extra space for shoes + bags!

Images: Domino, Kelly Wearstler, Cookie, Design Sponge

Friday Finds...What I'm loving this week.

This beautiful pool and meticulous landscaping! What a peaceful image.

This amazing little bar spotted via one of my favorite blogs, Coco and Kelly. It's available through
Maison Luxe!

I love the idea of hanging an oversized bookrack in a play or bedroom. This particular one is wood with a plexi-front.

If you're not thrilled with the natural look, the paint color options are endless. I've always loved children's book illustrations. I may have a custom version of this made for my little guy.

This one is available through Whitney Brothers. I could use one of these in my office for magazine and design book storage! {now that's a thought - I would def. have it lacquered.}

These recycled burlap bags make such fun storage containers don't they?

Available through Three Potato Four.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Image: {as noted} I don't recall where I found the first image, if you know please do send me a note.

Where I'd like to....

READ THE MORNING PAPER!!!

Seriously, both rooms are beautiful!! I know I broke my rule, but how could I choose between these? and post one? I love the glimpse of the kitchen through the family room in the first shot. It's a what lies beyond moment, that is why I just HAD to post them as a pair.

I could write all day discussing what thrills me about these spaces, but let's start with the amazing mix of colors!!!!! The green and turquoise together{my favorites} are gorgeous and the taupe kitchen is unexpected + earthy. I love white kitchen's with the best of them, but it's nice to change it up!!!

Designer: S.R. Gambrel

SHELVING...

How creative are you???

As a revolving gallery

Image: Kelly Hoppen, Style

Devise a graphic

Image: Kelly Wearstler, Modern Glamour

Use your space wisely

Image: Elle Decor, Architect: Andrew Lister

As a room divider

Notice wood storage (background)

Image: Domino Magazine, May 2008.

Hide your pantry

Image: Martha Stewart Living

Create intimate areas within a large room

Image: Jeffrey Bilhuber: Design Basics

Image: Vincente Wolf

As an illuminated accent wall

Image: Kelly Hoppen, Style