October 09, 2019

Autumnal Inspirations

October 09, 2019/ Meryl

So happy the weather is finally starting to feel like fall! I hope you enjoy these fitting images.

IMAGE: Francesco sALVAGGIO — IMAGE: **Francesco sALVAGGIO**

IMAGE: rALPH Lauren — IMAGE: **rALPH Lauren**

IMAGE: Ellen O Hubbard — IMAGE: **Ellen O Hubbard**

IMAGE: Pipkorn Kilpatrick — IMAGE: **Pipkorn Kilpatrick**

IMAGE: meryl Gallagher king — IMAGE: **meryl Gallagher king**

IMAGE: Rita Konig — IMAGE: **Rita Konig**

We’ve been placing Pumpkins in our window boxes for years but, now we have a touch of spooky on the Chalet too!

IMAGE: Michelle Catherine — IMAGE: **Michelle Catherine**

IMAGE: Chinese Laundry — IMAGE: **Chinese Laundry**

IMAGE: Taste Of Home — IMAGE: **Taste Of Home**

Til next time!

September 11, 2019

Seeing Red

September 11, 2019/ Meryl

I recently saw an image of a red room that got my juices flowing… so I thought a-ha yes, I need to share a piece dedicated to this amazing hue! Let’s take a peek at Red in design.

RED: a color whose hue resembles that of blood or of the ruby or is that of the long-wave extreme of the visible spectrum. Merriam-Webster

We all know what an incredible impact color has on our emotions. Red is the color of blood and fire. It is tied to love, passion as well as anger and danger. It never fails to pop when used in design.

**Alessandra Branca Hamptons Show House via habitually chic blog**

Other words that represent the color red: blood red, brick, burgundy, crimson, cinnabar, fire engine red, flame, Indian red, maroon, rouge, rose, ruby, russet, rust, scarlet, tomato red, vermilion.

The color red is highly visible and grabs attention quickly; enabling the eye to focus. It’s the reason it’s associated with danger and why fire trucks, stop signs and flashing lights are red.

Red has different meanings in other cultures. In China red is used for good luck and represents happiness and prosperity. You are presented with a Red Envelope (filled with money) for special occasions.

In South Africa red is the color of mourning.

A Ruby gemstone is traditionally red and symbolizes courage, life force and passion.

Here are some phrases associated with red.

“red eye” is an overnight airline flight.
“red flag” something that attracts negative attention or cause for concern.
“red herring” is something that distracts attention from the main issue. A diversion.
“in the red” means loss of money.
to “paint the town red” means to celebrate.
“seeing red” means anger.
“red carpet treatment” to treat someone exceptionally well. a VIP.

**Grand Hotel via Habitually Chic Blog**

Do you use the color red in your decor? The next time you’re thinking about your space try adding a touch of this brilliant hue!

Til next time!

August 07, 2019

Beachy Bungalows

August 07, 2019/ Meryl

Here we are in August - the time of year we always vacationed when I was a kiddo. Which got me thinking about a summer long ago - my folks rented a lovely little shingled bungalow with a private beach for a few weeks in Dennisport, MA - which started me on this piece. Let’s take a look at some of these lovely gems.

“shingle: a small thin piece of building material often with one end thicker than the other for laying in overlapping rows as a covering for the roof or sides of a building ”

— Merriam - Webster

This is my Grandparents church Sacred Heart in Bay Head NJ, so pretty.

There are two vastly different beach towns that my family love. Ocean City, NJ with its Board Walk- filled with rides and yummy treats from Shrivers Candy Store and Manco & Manco Pizza and the beatific Chatham, MA located on the elbow of Cape Cod with it’s pretty shoreline and delightful downtown filled with shops and eateries.

Steven and I celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary with a stay at Chatham Bars Inn.

This sweet cottage above once belonged to my Mother-In-Law Marge and her husband Jack. The home below we rented with good friends on Main Street, Chatham in 2006.