Currently Obsessed With...

Black lamp shades over a light colored base. Ooh, and add a little gold lining for shimmer.

If I get to Boston, I'm definitely heading to Hudson, where these two pretty lamps are from.

When One Door Closes....

Another is sure to open. Let's hope so with all the sad closings in the design industry. But life marches on, you best march on with it. I think bloggers will have a huge influence and fill a void for years to come, especially with the lack of resources for inspirational interiors. So I'm going to try to do my part part to keep the fire lit.

Image from our beloved Domino

Snow Day

With it snowing and sleeting outside paired and the sad news of Domino Magazine closing, I think I need a snow day. I love this boy's bedroom from House Beautiful. Please don't close as well, HB! They'll be nothing left.

Fabric by Pierre Frey
Image Courtesy of House Beautiful

Thank You

Pink Wallpaper


For posting this inspiring pic from David Collin's portfolio. David is known for his work in high end hotels, restaurants, and bars. That ikat on the walls makes me so happy, well done David!

I Wish

I was soaking in this tub right now. I apologize for the total lack of posts lately. Feeling veeeerry pregant as I'm officially in my third trimester and keeping my nose to the working grindstone. But I'm lining up some (hopefully) great posts.


The bath posted is by the fabulously colorful Amanda Nisbett


Photo courtesy of House Beautiful

Barclay says you should have 10 pillows on your bed.

See related New York Times article here:

Maybe I'm a weirdo, but I still haven't figured pillows out.

Since I'm....

Fixing up an old dresser, here is a really great post by La Dolce Vita on Washington D.C. chic stays! Dreaming of the view.

Michael Smith

tapped to be the decorator of the White House!

Here is the scoop



One of my all time favorite bedrooms....




Congratulations Michael!


Thanks Coco & Kelley for the tip!

Pink

I've been loving everything pink for a terrific table setting. Pink glasses,a must. I've got to track some down. And of course, a fabulous pink tablecloth wtih some monogrammed lines to top it all off.

Image from Instyle Weddings

Speaking of dresses

I want this little number for my Gigi. With some cable pink tights, she'll look so cute! Ok, back to interiors.


Photo courtesy of Crewcuts for J Crew

Dressing Room

Before I could even scroll down, Beach Bungalow8 already read my mind and turned this dress into a room. Fabulous color combo for the New Year, no?

Chair Love

Hudson River Valley Wing Chair by Ralph Lauren Home

Hollister

A great name and a cute closet.

New

Photo courtesy of House Beautiful


A New Year with lots of change and fresh energy. I wish nothing but the best for you all.