Classic With A Bit Of Rustic

What I love about these spaces is they are classic with just a bit of rustic. It adds interest without overwhelming the space.

 Beautiful furniture and styling enhanced by the rustic wall paneling, also a great color palette

 The rustic fireplace and table are a wonderful contrast to the traditional setting and again a wonderful color palette.

 The stone wall and wood slat ceiling complete this other wise sleek modern  interior.

Great color and the rustic sliding barn style door is amazing. Love it!
photos 1, 2, 3 from Coastal Living  4 from Architectural Digest

Holiday Color and Inspiration

I'm really not into the traditional red and green for the Holidays, so I've gathered photos of less typical color and inspiration. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Well maybe a little red and green.

Happy Holidays.

Jaipur Collection From F. Schumacher

F. Schumacher has created The Jaipur Collection, a group of hand block wallcoverings. The Jaipur Collection is " hand blocked using traditional methods and classic patterns in new interpretations and colorations." 

from the F Schumacher website

I love the patterns and colors in this collection. The patterns are versatile, at home in modern, transitional or traditional settings. The colorways range from vibrant to sedate, all are stunning and add sophistication to wherever they are placed.

The Rampura pattern in turquoise makes an elegant background for an entry. It would also make a wonderful focal wall in a bedroom.

 Askandra Flower in the pear and water colorway adds interest without overwhelming the space.

 Katsura Stripe/Oyster in a beautiful neutral design.

Askara Flower in delft is the perfect back drop for the blue and white grouping.

Depending on how you use it, wallcovering can add elegance, whimsy, sophistication, charm, balance, drama, energy, romance...  Which are you looking for?

NYC Loft

There are a lot of  loft looks these days. They are often dark and gloomy. A loft is light filled from tall windows and has wide open spaces with specific areas. When I saw photos of this NYC loft at Vogue I knew it was the real deal. Now this is a loft. It belongs to Vogue staffer, Devon Radziwell and her husband.

This is such a beautiful space, from the sheen of the wood floors to the high ceilings and the series of tall windows, it is all amazing.

The loft is open, functional well designed and decorated.

The brick walls are a great back drop for the the smooth surfaces of the table, chairs, cabinets and counters.

A perfect open table for the living area.

There is plenty of storage in this office for two.

The bedroom is given a softer look by using carpet and bedding that adds charm and comfort to the space.  

Loft living may not be for everyone but this space definitively shows it at its best.