(via Architectural Digest, photography by Simon Watson) With a beautiful foundation in traditional furniture and antiques, Madrid-based interior designer Isabel Lopez-Quesada mixes styles effortlessly in her gracious home. I shared one of her projects just last week, a serene villa…
ELEVATED STYLE WITH MOULDING & TRIM
(via Metrie, Fashion Forward collection) When it comes to elevating a room’s style with elegance, there is really no better way than bringing time-honored architectural details to a plain room. With the layers of mouldings and trim, even the smallest…
TOUR A SERENE MEDITERRANEAN VILLA
(via Architectural Digest, photography by Richard Powers) Like a home I shared last year from the coast of Capri, the white walls of this serene villa seem to melt right into the light blue ocean outside the windows. It’s hard…
BREAKFAST IN BED FOR FATHER’S DAY
One of my favorite traditions of both Mother’s and Father’s Day is to wake up a little early, make a tray of coffee and breakfast food, then surprise whichever parent’s holiday it is with a breakfast in bed. It’s a…
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SWELL SHOPPING: GUSTAVIAN-INSPIRED APARTMENT
(via Domino, photography by Brittany Ambridge) In Hayley Sarno’s studio apartment in Manhattan, Farrow & Ball and Patrick Mele collaborated on a serene small-space makeover. In the living room (shown above), beige walls and pine floors were replaced with F&B’s…
A BRIGHT MODERN PICNIC WITH FAB
I’m a sucker for a good picnic. I love gathering on the grass, setting out a big spread and soaking up the sun with friends or family in the summertime. There’s something about sitting so casually that makes everyone relax,…
AN ENERGIZING MIX IN NEW YORK CITY
(via Elle Decor, photography by Eric Piasecki) One of the things that immediately draws my eye to a room is the mix – the balance of new and old, smooth and textured, solid and patterned. It’s the balance of materials,…
TOP MEMORIAL DAY SALES TO SHOP NOW
(via One Kings Lane) Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, so lots of seasonal sales kick off this weekend with some great discounts. For me, summer means much more time to peruse latest product releases, observe current trends,…
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$200 GIVEAWAY WITH WAITING ON MARTHA
Over the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Mandy of Waiting on Martha, a blogger, designer, shop owner and fellow Atlantan. She’s an incredibly kind and creative #BossLady who’s passionate about the design community here in…
RED WHITE & BLUE MEMORIAL DAY DESSERTS
Although I usually like to break out of the traditional holiday color combinations, it’s hard to do that with the red, white and blue Memorial Day palette! To celebrate the theme, I’ve rounded up some delicious desserts recipes in each…
Expert’s Choice: Top McKenzie Interior Design Picks
Throughout this article, we’ll explore the unique characteristics that make McKenzie’s interior design a sought-after style.
