i die.

hopefully one day soon i will meet my "mr.big" and he can build me a closet like this :)

random

love these doors :)

have a fabulous weekend, everyone!

xoxo

design freedom @ flor

yesterday i installed the above carpet tiles under a conference table at a law office i'm currently working on... and wanted to personally recommend the product from flor! the tiles were very simple to lay down & can be done without a team of people! trust me, if i can put together 50 tiles without help... anyone can! :) what i love most about the modular tiles is that they allow you the freedom to create custom sizes and designs at a not so custom price!

i also ran across the above image on their website and was instantly inspired!

i'm working with a client who has both:
1. a long and narrow tile path intersecting 80% of their first floor and 2. a love for area rugs!
voila... perfection!

happy shopping! xoxo

almost, almost an after!

this is only after one coat... and there is still lots more to do!

but i had to show you anyways because i'm sooo darn excited for it to be complete :)

see before images here from a previous post

(note: signs are only temporary)

i love fabric.

who knew?

an array of bold patterned & vibrant colored fabrics available at calico corners

they're even on sale!

update: "grab life by the horns"

wow, it just hit me (as i'm ordering pub tables & bar stools for the dodge showroom) that i forgot to update you on the progress...
the floor was installed! after a few hundred bumps in the road (i heart contractors)
the swivel chairs were delivered!
the most perfect coffee tables arrived from cb2!

as you can see... lots more to do!

for example: white electrical outlet covers... seriously?! (again, i heart contractors)

i will remember to post updates when progress is made :)

(sorry for the not so great pics... camera battery was dead & my bb was obviously taking a personal day)

a must read...

ten commandments for a happy chic home!

courtesy of: jonathan adler

#1 Thou shalt embrace maximalism.

Thou wilt find minimalism to be something of a bummer in thy abode. Thou wilt grow tired of an endless sea of beige and thou wilt long for a splash of color & a dollop of pattern! Bargello pillows, Furnace bottles, and rustic modern lamps - these shalt be the accessories that add some panache to your pad.

#2 Thou shalt not deny thyself hotelish comfort at home.

Thou shalt furnish thy rooms with paw-pampering, hand-loomed llama wool rugs, luxurious lighting and our fabulous furniture.Thy rooms shalt feel like the most opulent hotel rooms in which thou hast ever stayed.Thou art worth it.

#3 Thou shalt buy an X-Bench.

Then, thou shalt buy another. Thou shalt use them in pairs,

perfect under thy console or placed near thy sofa. Thou shalt rest thy feet upon them & so will thy guests. In fact, thy guests might even fight over who gets to rest upon them. Therefore, thou shalt establish house rules about thy X-Benches. Perhaps thou should consider a sign up sheet.

#4 If thy nest needeth zest,consider thy crest!

Thou shalt emblazon with thine initials wherever possible.

#5 Thou shalt mix fancy with frisky.

Thou shalt not be overly formal, for if thou art, thou will be sad. Conversely, thou shalt not be overly whimsical, for if thou art thou will not feel chic. Therefore, thou shalt embrace a mix, pairing the chic classical foundation - excellent proportions, classic furniture - with a layer of playful punctuation. Then thou shalt rest.

#6 Thou shalt honor the funsters of yore.

David Hicks, Alexander Girard, Piero Fornasetti, Bonnie Cashin, Bjorn Wiinblad - if thou dost not knoweth them, thou should. Thou can use Google Images to learn more about them and thou shalt channel their fun, idiosyncratic, playful spirit in thine own interiors. Thy home will be fun, happy, and chic.

#7 Thou shalt not commit murder,unless thou art murdering for a decorative accessory.

If thou should find thyself at one of our stores and seeth the last bird bowl on our shelf, thou shalt feel free to use whatever means necessary to obtain that special something.

#8 Thou shalt not be afraid of orange.

Thou shalt use orange copiously in thy interior, whether it beeth in an orange breakfast room or via the zing of an orange lacquered box. Thou might even consider painting thy front door orange to pique thy neighbor's curiosity. Thou shalt also covet chocolate brown.

#9 Thou shalt play ping pong.

Better still, thou shalt have a ping pong table in thy living room. Then, lo, thou shalt play ping pong with thy spouse rather than sitting around watching thy tv.

#10 Thou shalt not covetthy neighbor's house.

In fact, after following these 10 commandments, thy neighbor might covet thy house. So there.

back to reality...

back from vacationing in whistler
if you love to ski/board, i highly recommend making the trip... amazing!
(i will post a pic or two tomorrow... maybe :) if i can remember!)

i was catching up on reading posts from my favorite design blogs and fell instanly in love with the above picture on desire to inspire... one would think after spending the week surrounded by nothing but snow, snow, and more snow i would be sick of anything & everything white! but honestly, who needs color with a wall of mirrors like that?! not to mention the painted white floors, stunning.....

peace out.....

back in week!

xoxo

love @ first sight

available from:

cottage & bungalow

i told you so! it was love at first sight, right?! :)

quote of the day.....

"when i walk into a room,

i want to be moved-

i want to feel the drama."

~kelly wearstler

just another manic monday...

if you're having a monday like mine.....

the image below should brighten your day & put a smile on your face :)

.....and if not, i'm not quite sure how to help!

(but hey, there is always tomorrow!)

i'm currently sketching a few ideas for an accent wall to give a client a few options and ran across the above image at lisman studio... once again, i'm loving the color combo of orange with the green/blue color... how refreshing!

quote of the day...

"nothing is in good taste unless it suits the way you live. what's practical is beautiful... and suitability always overrules fashion."
~billy baldwin

thank you, mom...

its official... i have stationary! :)

my mother recently surprised me with note cards from initials inc

after visiting their website i ran across some fabulous lucite items:

above: these canisters would be the perfect for your kitchen and/or bathroom counters!

below: i'm thinking these are a must for organizing my desk!


p.s. if the above pictures don't make you happy... then i don't know what will!

this post is dedicated to one of my bestest, lizzy...

and her love for all things monogrammed! ily

happy shopping! :)

quote of the day...

"life's too short for an all beige room"

~john willey

color crush: john willey

in the current issue of house beautiful (march 2009) interior designer john willey introduces us to his most recent work: a nantucket guesthouse. his choice of color is astonishing... "a bright, cheery departure" and his overall work is gracefully polished... perfect in my book!

below are a few of my favorites from a nantucket guesthouse... enjoy!