Aqua Jade Dining Room from Katie Rosenfeld

Katie Rosenfeld is a major design talent. Remember this crazy-amazing blue/green vignette? That image is seared into my brain. I have recently found another room by Katie that is now permanently downloaded into my brain.

This dining room:

Photos by Michael J. Lee

What color is that on the walls? I work in colors all day long, and I'm having trouble naming it. The best I could come up with is Aqua Jade. It's not green enough for true jade, but too green for a traditional aqua. And it's not turquoise.

Look at that wood floor in the second picture. And isn't the painting in the hallway in the first picture the perfect prologue to the room? I absolutely love Katie's saturated color choices, all set off with lots of beautiful white molding.

Fantastic design.

View more of Katie's work here, and visit her blog here. And thanks to The Pink Pagoda for posting the image that caught my eye yesterday.

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Brunschwig & Fils Les Alizes Collection

Yesterday's post gave me occasion to take a look at Brunschwig & Fils' website and I was SO impressed with their Les Alizés collection, currently promoted on their home page.

SO gorgeous...the colors and curtains in that first picture are perfectly stunning. Wouldn't you love to have an entire sun room decked out in that scheme. Or any of these schemes?

I think I'll go on record that fabric is my favorite element of decorating.

Brunschwig is to the trade, so contact your favorite designer or fabric service to buy their fabric and products.

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Lhasa Wallpaper, Three Ways

Let's kick off this week in a Chinoiserie-wallpaper-induced fantasy by looking at these spaces, all featuring Brunschwig & Fils' Lhasa wallpaper.

Note that the same paper creates three completely different looks:

Traditional

Photo by Michael Graydon, Design by Michael Angus, via Canadian House & Home

 Neutral & Serene

 Photo by Thibault Jeanson, Design by Meg Braff, via House Beautiful

Eclectic & Edgy

Photo by Patrick Cline, Design by David Cafiero, via Lonny

What a spectacular wallpaper used in three amazing spaces in very different ways. Which one is your favorite?

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Friday Crush

MASON!!!! 

Look at that little nuggetmuffin! Julianne and David welcomed Mason on January 7 and he is an adorable little peanut, as well as knew he would be. Julianne reports that she is thoroughly enjoying spending time in the nursery with Mason which makes my heart sing. I can't wait to watch this little boy grow up as we welcome him to our family of friends. Thanks to Juli for subjecting him to a photo shoot for the blog.

I have a very large to-do list this weekend...there is a lot of painting in my future. Hope y'all have a stellar weekend...see you Monday!

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Folly Tablesettings

A HUGE thank you to Matters of Style for introducing me to Folly, an incredible shop located in Aiken, SC. Aiken is a gorgeous Southern town with an equestrian tradition - I have never been but Carter travels there for work and seeing as it is in his home state of South Carolina, he loves it and keeps telling me I need to visit. My husband's esteem for a town is enough to get me there but now that I've seen Folly, I have to go.

Do yourself a favor and browse Folly's online shop during your lunch break. It's bananas. And my absolute most favoritest part of their site is the tablesetting section. They have assembled several AWESOME arrangements using their products.

Wow! Fantastic ideas for creating settings with the bonus that you can actually purchase the items. I love that shops like this exist with beautiful products and great ideas...just wish it was closer to my own house. Enjoy!

Visit Folly here...

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Yellow Lavender Boho Glam Bedroom

I needed a dose of Angie Hranowsky today...she is amazing. I love how she has mixed yellows and lavenders in this room, but didn't shy away from also incorporating mirrored pieces that have a silver hue to them. I think they give the room great dimension and the mirrored pieces make what is otherwise a boho space feel more glam.

And the yellow lamps are killer, aren't they? If you like the look, there are many pairs to be had on Etsy:

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HomeGoods is also always a great source for colorful lamps and my local store seems to be big on mirrored cabinets recently, so you could likely snag a pair of those too if you have an HG close to you. 

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Otomi Pillows via Etsy

Mexican Otomi textiles are having a bit of a heyday right now and for good reason. The bold silhouettes of flora and fauna have a modern, graphic appeal and they are incredibly fun to look at.

Most Otomi items I see are done in bold colors, so I was so delighted to see a different option in these beautiful neutral Otomi pillow covers on Etsy from Annie Ross Designs:

The colors are absolutely gorgeous, don't you think??? A great Etsy find...especially since they are only $38 (for the pillow cover)!

Purchase here...

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Chinoiserie Screens

A well-placed screen or room divider can really add A LOT to a room - height, pattern, dimension. All good things. And, of course, my favorite variety of room screens are Chinoiserie ones. A fabulous Chinoiserie screen in a large corner of a room (perhaps behind a chair) or behind a bed as a headboard is such a fantastic look.

And boy do I have an AMAZING sampling of screens for your consideration - all around $350-$400:

Yanlan Room Divider

Mudan Room Divider

Birds in Trees Room Divider

Wild Flower Room Divider

Fantastic...right?? The second and third options are dead ringers for de Gournay. These are all by furniture manufacturer Wayborn. I really wanted one, though I have nowhere to put it. And then I couldn't make up my mind which one I wanted more. So, I figured I'd blog about it which is always second best to buying something. I think the price of these pieces is pretty good too, considering their detail and size. 

Anyone own one of these? Would love to hear about it!

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Friday Crush

Design by Tineke Triggs, Photo by Matthew Millman via House of Fifty

The hood/stove combination of this kitchen that I spotted on The Pink Pagoda this week is BLOWING MY MIND. That hood is enough to make me want to rip out my entire kitchen and install a new hood. And that's likely all we could afford, so we might just live off microwave meals after that. Details. Honorable mention goes to the hardwood floor, the cabinetry, and cabinetry pulls...everything is so well done in this space!

We went to look at flooring last weekend for our basement renovation and it was pretty overwhelming...but I think we're narrowing in on some choices. I'm hoping we move into the painting phase of the room soon! We have a weekend at home with no social plans, so I'm hoping to get many things checked off of my to-do list. Either that or re-run Downtown Abbey on the couch in my pajamas. Have a great weekend...see you Monday!
 

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A Matching Fabric Set

Like most things design, I'm equal opportunity when it comes to the combination of fabrics. I love walking into a room whose fabrics don't match, but coordinate. I also love walking into a room whose fabrics are a perfect matching set.

If you are in the mood for a matching set for your next project, consider the combination of these three fabrics by Richloom:

Antique Satin Alfresco Floral Thistle

Antique Sating Armstrong Stripe Thistle

Antique Satin Trolley Stripe Leaf

I just received samples in the mail of the bottom two and they are very lovely. I actually used the multicolored stripe in a blue colorway for Mason's nursery and really liked it. I think the color story of these three fabrics is unique - peach, plum, ivory, olive - very nice.

In a bedroom, I'd use the floral on a headboard and bedskirt, the multistripe on curtains, and the geometric stripe on furniture (chair seat) or pillows.

One thing to note is that all three of these fabrics have a satiny texture to them - they have a bit of sheen which makes them feel fancy. But they are all less than $15/yd, so fancy they are not. But using them all to full effect in a room would create quite the space.

Do you like your fabrics to match - ie. have the same colors, texture, manufacturer? Or do you prefer to use different fabrics with different colors/textures/patterns in a room?

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Handsome Wooden Bar Cart

We LOVE our bar carts, don't we? And as much as I worship the candy-colored or metallic options available, sometimes you need something a little more elevated. Which is why I'm completely enamored with this little cart:

It still has the Chinoiserie and fretwork details, but the wood makes it very sophisticated. And it has a diminutive footprint, so you really could tuck it anywhere. I think this particular cart is perfect for a library or study...or perhaps a man's office. 

Buy it here for around $200 (& free shipping!)...

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Colorful Chinoiserie Pillows

I was recently flipping through the pictures on my phone and came across this awesome pillow collection I spotted in a shop during our Lowcountry Tour.

Unfortunately, I don't recall the shop or the city but I should have known that Furbish would carry these pillows (or some that are very similar to the ones I saw).

Dragon Pillow

Pagoda Pillow

I love the vibrancy of the colors! Just one of these bold pillows could really make a room...like the dragon pillow on a pink wingback chair. I'll leave you contemplating that situation...

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More Nye

I am on a Joe Nye kick. He is responsible for my most favorite bedroom. And I'm really enjoying doing another lap through his work recently.

Look at this pretty table vignette. Thoughts:

- I love the wall color in this room. It's like a soft mint. Perfect companion to gold.
- Fresh flowers in a blue and white porcelain vase is a fantastic look.
- Have you ever thought of getting a small piece of granite or marble cut to sit on top of your favorite table? Like a pink slab on a walnut table? Or a green slab like Joe did here? And Joe doubled his up. Granite/marble is pricey but a wee slab could really add a lot to a small piece and you can likely get one for a good price from a remnant slab at a granite yard. That's a good idea.
- I haven't seen a lot of skinny buffet lamps recently. Are people moving toward the big gourd lamps, even on tables/vignettes like this? I like that these lamps keep this look very tailored.

Hope your week is off to a fantastic start!

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Friday Crush

Photo by John Coolidge via House Beautiful

Everything designer Joe Nye touches turns to gold. The man is a genius. And this entry vignette is simply stunning. I love how the vase on the right echoes the shape and color of the lamp, creating an almost symmetrical pair...but not really. And the touch of pink and silver to contrast with gold and black is just gorgeous. Six items rendered beautifully.

I have been under the weather this week and am really looking forward to finally shaking this cold. In other news, I think Carter and I are going to look at flooring for the new den this weekend! Hope you have a lovely weekend...see you Monday!

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Warm Up a Child In Need

Thought I would take a moment today to tell you about a very worthy initiative underway by The Company Store. From now through the end of March, for every comforter purchased, The Company Store will donate a new comforter to a homeless child in need.

One of my favorite moments of the day is slipping into my bed at night and snuggling down under the warmth of my comforter. I am so grateful to be able to experience that sensation. I can only imagine what it would mean to have my very own, brand-new, soft comforter to keep and carry with me if I were homeless. I suspect it is an enormous comfort for a child and their parents.

I've always liked The Company Store for their vast array of options for bedding and bath basics. They carry so many colors that you are likely to find just the shade you need for your room. Some of my favorites:

 La Crosse Down Comforter

Love that lavender shade folded at the end of a bed!

 Supersize TCS Goose Down Blanket

A huge blanket in beautiful soft tones that are hard to find.

 Legends Royal Down Comforter

Total and complete luxury for your bed...and it comes in several different weights depending on the warmth level you're looking for.

So if you are in the market for a new comforter for your own home, check out The Company Store and know that your purchase will double in value.

Click here to read about the initiative and start shopping...