Monday, December 7, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Fashion Fridays: 12.4.2015
When you want to dress like your room...
Interior design: Tobi Fairley and Associates.
Clothing: Fendi Cruise 2016
Photos via tobifairley.com and vogue.com
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Pantone's Color(s) of the Year
Yesterday, Pantone announced its 2016 Color(s) of the Year. It is the first time Pantone has chosen to name two colors for the Color of the Year. They are being dubbed twins (paternal?) and are Rose Quartz (Pantone 13-1520) and Serenity (Pantone 15-3919), a pale pink and soft blue. I must admit that I am happy they did not select white. I was secretly hoping their choice would be something in the blue family. If you read my blog (yesterday’s post), you already know how I feel about blue and as Dr. Schauss, a scientist who studied color and it’s effect on human behavior back in the 1960s, once said, “It is impossible to remain angry in the presence of pink.” The colors Pantone has selected for the upcoming year are soft pastels. They are soothing and invoke a sense of calm, which after the year of tragedy and turmoil we all have experienced, soothing and calm may be exactly what we all need. Here’s a look at a few spaces that are already on trend with the 2016 Color of the Year. What are your thoughts about Pantone’s selection? Let me know in the comments!
Photo via ecobuildingpulse.com
Interior designer unknown.
Photo via elle.es
Interior design by Jay Jenkins.
Photo via houzz.com
Interior design by Anthony Buratta.
Photo via AnthonyBuratta.com
Photo via ecobuildingpulse.com
Interior design by CWB Architects.
Photo via CWBArchitects.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Feeling Blue
I don’t know what it is about blue in a space that excites me but it is my opinion that you can never go wrong with having blue in your home. Whether it is in the form of a paint choice, cabinetry, furniture, upholstery or window treatments, blue is a winner. One could say I am drawn to it because it is my favorite color but when I see an interior space that utilizes blue in its design, my heart skips a beat. Blue is not typically considered a neutral color, as we have been programmed to accept it as masculine but I have seen it used in many spaces that definitely imply a soft and feminine quality. Blue lands on the cooler spectrum of the color wheel but can be paired with warmer shades to create an inspired space. I typically prefer deeper shades of the hue but I find the lighter shades to be equally as inviting and occasionally, even, exciting.
How gorgeous is this custom vanity?!
Interior designer unknown.
Photo via spacecrafting.com
Photo via spacecrafting.com
Love the beautiful cornflower blue cabinetry in this kitchen design by Sutro Architects.
Photo via decorpad.com
Love the soft, washed quality of the blue wallpaper in this space.
Interior design by Tobi Fairley & Associates.
Interior design by Tobi Fairley & Associates.
Photo via tobifairley.com
You can never go wrong with a blue velvet. It is guaranteed to make any space feel luxe.
Interior design by Wendy Labrum Interiors.
Photo via WendyLabrumInteriors.com
Interior Design by Wendy Labrum Interiors.
Photo via WendyLabrumInteriors.com
Photo via WendyLabrumInteriors.com
Love the classic sophistication of this sky blue vanity area.
Interior design by Lisa Mende.
Photo via decorpad.com
This fabulous blue velvet sofa deserves a round of applause.
Interior design by Atmosphere Interior Design.
Photo via decorpad.com
The gorgeous blue velvet chairs up the chic factor in this dining room designed by
Sally Wheat Interiors.
Photo via decorpad.com
This cloud blue headboard is sure to invite sweet dreams.
Photo via LucasAllen.com
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Bedrooms for a Rainy Day
It’s raining here in DC today and I don’t particularly feel like doing anything that involves getting out of bed so today’s post will be dedicated to bedrooms. Like the bathroom, I feel like the bedroom should be a calming oasis. A place that welcomes you with open arms and reassures you that everything will be okay after a good night’s sleep. A few requirements for my perfect bedroom are good pillows, white sheets, a duvet, a soft rug and lots of natural light for the sunny day and accent lighting for the rainy ones. I love bedrooms that are simple and crisp but I also like those that are moody and dark. A few common misconceptions about bedroom design are that all your casework (nightstands, dressers) and table lamps have to match or that all your finishes have to be the same. And while you should try to maintain some consistency to tie the room together, it is not necessary that everything come from the same store or have the same look. Take a peek at my picks and comment which bedrooms you like the best and why.
Hotel bedroom at the St. Regis New York
Photo via travelweekly.com
Interior Design by Amy D. Morris Interiors. Photo via AtlantaHomesMag.com
Love the live edge headboard and the black grasscloth wallpaper on this Atlanta
home of Kevin and Lee Kleinhelter.
home of Kevin and Lee Kleinhelter.
Photo via AtlantaHomesMag.com
Another view from the Kleinhelter project. The pop of turquoise on those chairs is so unexpected! I live for it!
Photo via AtlantaHomesMag.com
The mix of neutrals in this bedroom designed by Wendy Labrum Interiors is soothing and inviting. The bed looks like a perfect place to take a nap!
Photo via decorpad.com
The cool seafoam green of the natural fiber wallpaper in this bedroom is definitely a call to relaxation. Designed by House of Jade Interiors.
Photo via houseofjadeinteriors.com
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