Jessica Charles’ Paloma Chair
Jessica Charles’ classic handcrafted beauty the Paloma chair’s feminine curves, elegant polished finish and sumptuous blue quilted upholstery make a striking fashion statement for the home.
Sumptuous Indulgence: Red Custom Bench
The Paradis custom bench from Hutton Home’s Pierre Paris collection embraces the timeless essence of true luxury and marries it with an intoxicatingly seductive feminine style. In one word this piece is simply, captivating.
Ginger Chaise by Councill
Councill’s sleek Ginger chaise in a deep blue jewel-tone accented with dark trim creates a restrained glamour fitting of both contemporary and traditional interior styles.
The Harlow Table Lamp by Bradburn
Bradburn’s Harlow table lamp’s sophisticated silhouette and gilded base is reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour and elegance.
Iconic Photography Captured in Diacasan Rugs
Famed French photographer Emmanuel Thibault’s collaboration with luxury rug maker, Diacasan Edition, has reincarnated his iconic images into another art form – hand crafted wool rugs.
Red Agatha Pendent by LZF
This timeless classic has been a long time favorite. When asked to describe this illuminating beauty I offered the following statement: Striking in color and graceful in structure, the red Agatha suspension light fixture immediately captured my attention. The sculptural yet airy design reminds me of the elegant, flouncy skirt of a Jason Wu dress [...]
Splendid Purple Majesty: Lavender Fern Cabinet
To say that I developed an intense decor crush on SkateModerne’s lovely faux shagreen finished Lavender Fern Cabinet would probably be putting it lightly. The intricate, delicate fern patterns (difficult to truly appreciate in the image) in the cabinet doors and the coral cabinet door pulls are a masterpiece of thoughtful design.
Porte Italia Cividale Oval Chest of Drawers
An enchanting visual story unfolds in each of the carefully placed details of Porte Italia’s hand painted (with watercolors) wood Cividale oval chest of drawers: the considerate aging of the piece, the lovingly rendered leaves, and the jewel-like drawer handles.
Dorothy Draper’s Console and Curio by Kindel
The grand dame of decorating, Dorothy Draper, originally conceived of this Chinese Chippendale inspired curio cabinet for The Greenbrier Hotel she decorated – and is so famously known for. Decor Shopping Resource: The Dorothy Draper Collection by Kindel.
Cheerful & Vibrant Albert Sofa
Albert Sacks’ yellow-hued ‘Albert’ sofa for Hickory Chair fills the room with a vibrant, sunshine induced cheerfulness. With touches of both traditional and modern styling coupled with an almost unexpected, if not somewhat unconventional, burst of happy yellow color, the Albert sofa makes a memorable decor statement.
Giustina Blown Glass Chandelier
Reminiscent of the vivid blue turquoise waters of the Caribbean this modern style blown glass chandelier exudes an aura of sophistication, elegance and grace. Decor Shopping Resource: Currey & Co.
White Floral Wrought Iron Chandelier
Crystorama’s Cypress lighting collection’s delicate and romantic floral design belies the fact that the very feminine-style chandelier is forged of iron. I love the powerful design contradictions between the feminine and masculine design materials: a strong iron structure dressed in a dainty, pretty exterior replete with delicately sculpted rose petals.
Quatrefoil Inspired Metal Table by Regina Andrew
Regina Andrew’s Gold-leaf glass-top table is exotically charming and visually light. The table’s gilded Quatrefoil pattern anchors the piece with a bit of design history dating back centuries, but the overall clean design interpretation makes the table decidedly modern.
Gold Bangle Lighting Pendant
Corbett Lighting’s ‘Bangle’ lighting pendent is a perfect illustration of the modern classic style infused with jewelry themed elements drawn from the fashion world. Love its simplicity, elegance and timeless beauty.
True Elegance: Chanel Beauty Inspires Decor
“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” – Coco Chanel The timeless elegance, essence and style of the woman who wears Chanel No. 5 is captured in the exquisite and sophisticated design of Lee Broom’s Salon Armchair and matching ottoman and the classical and graceful Lobmeyr crystal chandelier (circa 1970s and available at Todd [...]
Fall 2012 Home Decor & Color Palette: Inspired by Seasonal Change
What Inspires Me: “A bit obsessed with the texture and contrast in the impeccable new collection from D. Bryant Archie – had me instantly enamored. Crafted from vintage fabrics and alpaca hand-woven in Peru these additions to her already stellar brand are spot on trend for 2012. Inspired by her clever palette of Cobalt + [...]
Time Travel in Design: Mixing Traditional & Contemporary Elements
What Inspires Me: “The photo attached is of a music director’s office I designed in Fairfield,Connecticut. What I find inspiring is the mix of elements – traditional and contemporary, the meaningful color (Benjamin Moore Mozart Blue), and the personal touches that allow the client’s personality to shine in his office space. What I found most [...]
The Perfect Intersection of Form & Function: Designing Timeless Interiors
What Inspires Me: “Many things inspire me; from an eye-catching interior space dressed in layers of lighting to a beautiful slender architectural structure strategically highlighted by the setting sun. But there is one piece of furniture that strikes my inspirational chord every time I cast an eye in its direction. 54 years and standing [...]
Delighting the Senses with Great Design
What Inspires Me: “It is difficult to express the incredible pleasure I derive daily from this utilitarian combination of three things: a Heath Ceramics ramekin, Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, and a Jonathan Wild Cherry Spoon. Each of them is handmade perfection; the ramekin a thrill to the touch, the salt a delight to the tongue [...]
Having Fun: Indulge Your Creativity
What Inspires Me: “We have a lot of fun in our studio coming up with a variety of finishes and patinas for mirrors. One company that inspires us is Modello Designs – they create amazing patterns and typography that lets us run rampant with our creativity for our clients and their one-of-a-kind mirrors. From a [...]
Home Decoration: Inspired by Travel, Books, and Art
What Inspires Me: “Inspiration for interiors can come from a variety of sources but travel, books and art are are always high on my list. Photographer Candida Hofer captures all in her amazing work. Her visual studies are not only stunning but reminders of spaces accessible to us all as places of beauty and learning. [...]
Meaningful Inspiration: A Room with History
What Inspires Me: “My inspiration piece from home is this portrait of my grandmother, an amazing woman I was lucky enough to have in my life. Every day from this portrait she encourages me to work my best and live life. Personal items with meaning can inspire us all. Every room should have something with [...]
Igniting Creativity: Seeing Possibilities in Chaos & Deconstruction
What Inspires Me: “A mess inspires me. An unfinished space. A bewildered homeowner. A poorly designed room. A set of plans not complete. To me, these spaces are like puzzles to "figure out" and this is my passion. And, the homeowner who comes to me with a genuine desire for help solving the puzzle also [...]
In Design It’s Always About the Details
What Inspires Me: “ The details. A floating room that is a holding space for a big relic or piece of history. Beaten gold. The richness of the past that gives layers to this moment. Hand made, individual "jewels" that speak volumes and are surrounded and supported by white. This beaten gold torso piece I [...]
Timeless Design: Milo Baughman Credenza
What Inspires Me: “As summer wanes and I anticipate the changing colors of autumn, I am inspired by this magnificent Milo Baughman credenza circa 1970. The warm hues of beautiful hardwoods (including Rosewood and Walnut) that range from shades of auburn to natural, remind me of the beauty and renewal of every season and nature’s [...]
The Well-Dressed Chair: Sophisticated Glamour Sparks Inspiration
What Inspires Me: “Lee Broom, one of the United Kingdom’s leading interior and furniture and decor designers, is certainly a huge inspiration. During the 2011 London Design Festival, Lee had a concurrent design exhibit showing in trendy and artsy Shoreditch. As members of the BlogTour London team we were treated to a private viewing of [...]
Keeping it in Perspective: How Beautiful Design Defines & Inspires Us
What Inspires Me: “My current inspiration is Jaima Brown Home’s ‘Kentucky Blue Grass’ wallpaper. I’m really into antique homes at the moment as well as simpler color palettes. And I always love a mix of rustic and elegant. This photo with the fresh orange toile paper and fabric paired with white chairs and accessories all [...]
Inspirational Impact: Design Material Choices That Make a Difference
What Inspires Me: “One of the most inspiring pieces I’ve purchased for myself is my living room carpet. It was made by a man named Khalil Ahmed in India. He calls the pattern ‘Blossoming Diamonds’ and the story of this carpet as beautiful as the carpet itself. I bought this carpet through an online resource [...]
Love Lost, Love Found: An Objet d’Art’s Powerful Sentimental Value
What Inspires Me: “In my home I have a boat. It was made by an artist named Cathy Rose. The boat signifies everything I can love in an object. It was crafted by hand. It contains the spirit of the human heart. My solace is water and the boat symbolizes adventure. In very tiny letters, [...]
