(via Domaine) Today I’m over at Buckets & Spades offering some decorating tips to make mixing patterns a less daunting endeavor. It’s easy to stick to solids and simple color palettes when decorating, but mixing patterns and textures can make a…
In an Old House in Melbourne…
…that was covered in vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. Unfortunately I do not get to share Madeline’s home today, but rather a splendid Victorian in Melbourne, home to Caecilia and James Potter, a house whose facade is overflowing…
Pool Blue and White at the Beach
It’s always a treat to visit my grandparents beach house, a magical Mediterranean style house right across the street from the ocean. My grandmother and her good friend and decorator, John Oetgen, used pool blue throughout the house to pull…
Bunglo Home Decor & Giveaway
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shay Spaniola, founder of the Austin-based home decor and fine art store bunglo. Shay sent me three beautiful pillows that I’ve incorporated into my bedroom redesign, and I’ve fallen in love their intricate…
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Bunglo Home Decor & Giveaway
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shay Spaniola, founder of the Austin-based home decor and fine art store bunglo. Shay sent me three beautiful pillows that I’ve incorporated into my bedroom redesign, and I’ve fallen in love their intricate…
Garden Update with Rust-Oleum
Throughout the course of several years in the strong Georgia sun, our watering can faded from a bright red to a dirty pink, so last year I painted the watering can white. There were several problems with this, mainly the…
Sophisticated Neutrals in Paris
French design firm D.Mesure took minimalism for a wild and luxurious ride, giving it sophistication only a Parisian eye could pull off. Mixed textures, hints of metallic, and the perfect amount of neutral space create the palette for this astounding…
Love/Lust/Want/Need with Decorist
NEED: This neutral Kilim rug from West Elm is a must because it’s light, patterned, and modern. It is super versatile (I mean, what doesn’t go with cream and black?) and the wool makes it super comfortable! WANT: I love…
Design Projects
Arranging Sans Fleurs
Though it’s quite a joy, keeping flowers around the house is a bit of a luxury. A fantastic alternative is a simple vase of green branches, using fresh foliage from outside in easy arrangements. Oftentimes these branches can be found…
Airy Los Angeles Apartment
Jessica Comingore’s apartment is the perfect reflection of her clean and clutter-free aesthetic. It’s clear she’s set the tone for simplicity in her bright space, with modern furniture and vintage details creating a peaceful and neutral space. This peek at…
Portfolio Peek: Kimberly Genevieve
I love finding an awesome photographer’s portfolio that features lots of light-filled interiors. I’m excited to kick off this Portfolio Peek blog column with some shots from Kimberly Genevieve’s interiors portfolio. She’s captured some cool California vibes… I really love…
