Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Juxtaposing Rough And Refined

I know I have blogged about Darryl Carter before, but I can't help but go off on some of my favorite designers!  Darryl gets it; his design is based on minimalism - stripping away all unnecessary embellishment (loud colors, busy patterns) to focus attention on carefully curated pieces.
How sad to have beautiful antiques throughout your home, but you can't see them because there is too much going on.
This is a huge reason why I love the monochromatic!  
Darryl says, "White rooms make old things seem more current."  He goes on to say, "White rooms are more complex than they appear because there are no distractions.  Every choice becomes critical."
I love Darryl's 19th-century Virginia home.  He perfectly balances the rough and refined, creating the perfect juxtaposition of texture and atmosphere!














I love how Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman puts it: "It's not that I have an aversion to color - it's just that I have more of an affinity for the monochromatic.  For me, people are color, flowers are color, food is color... and all of this is my canvas."
... amen girl!







Juxtaposing Rough And Refined

I know I have blogged about Darryl Carter before, but I can't help but go off on some of my favorite designers!  Darryl gets it; his design is based on minimalism - stripping away all unnecessary embellishment (loud colors, busy patterns) to focus attention on carefully curated pieces.
How sad to have beautiful antiques throughout your home, but you can't see them because there is too much going on.
This is a huge reason why I love the monochromatic!  
Darryl says, "White rooms make old things seem more current."  He goes on to say, "White rooms are more complex than they appear because there are no distractions.  Every choice becomes critical."
I love Darryl's 19th-century Virginia home.  He perfectly balances the rough and refined, creating the perfect juxtaposition of texture and atmosphere!














I love how Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman puts it: "It's not that I have an aversion to color - it's just that I have more of an affinity for the monochromatic.  For me, people are color, flowers are color, food is color... and all of this is my canvas."
... amen girl!







Monday, February 14, 2011

Blanc d'Ivoire

A couple of years ago while in Paris, my husband and I walked into a gorgeous store! 
The furniture reminded me of everything French and the selection was the perfect combination of antique and modern elegance!  Ever since that day I have been a huge fan and would love to get my hands on some of this beautiful furniture.
Blanc d'Ivoire carries a large selection of beautiful light fixtures, consoles, buffets along with luxurious French quilts and bedding.  
Check out Indulge decor!  It's the perfect place to find the perfect Blanc d'Ivoire piece!











All images via Blanc d'Ivoire

If you want to see some more beautiful images from this line? 

Have a wonderful week!





























Blanc d'Ivoire

A couple of years ago while in Paris, my husband and I walked into a gorgeous store! 
The furniture reminded me of everything French and the selection was the perfect combination of antique and modern elegance!  Ever since that day I have been a huge fan and would love to get my hands on some of this beautiful furniture.
Blanc d'Ivoire carries a large selection of beautiful light fixtures, consoles, buffets along with luxurious French quilts and bedding.  
Check out Indulge decor!  It's the perfect place to find the perfect Blanc d'Ivoire piece!











All images via Blanc d'Ivoire

If you want to see some more beautiful images from this line? 

Have a wonderful week!





























Monday, February 7, 2011

... Needing a Little Whimsy?

I have to say - the last couple of days have been long and hard!  My two boys have been fighting an awful flu bug, one of the worst I've seen.  I think it's just as hard on parents as it is on the kids.  
Sleepless nights... constant whining and complaining... it never seems to end!  One day seems like a week!
So here I am posting happy images.  They are full of color and whimsy and I hope they will bring a spark to a long winter day!



via Kate Spade








via Jenny Lind







via John Grenan











Don't you love the mirrored mosaics?!



Don't these images get your creativity going?
Which image inspires you?

Stay healthy everyone!


















... Needing a Little Whimsy?

I have to say - the last couple of days have been long and hard!  My two boys have been fighting an awful flu bug, one of the worst I've seen.  I think it's just as hard on parents as it is on the kids.  
Sleepless nights... constant whining and complaining... it never seems to end!  One day seems like a week!
So here I am posting happy images.  They are full of color and whimsy and I hope they will bring a spark to a long winter day!



via Kate Spade








via Jenny Lind







via John Grenan











Don't you love the mirrored mosaics?!



Don't these images get your creativity going?
Which image inspires you?

Stay healthy everyone!