October 16, 2019

Delightful Designers

October 16, 2019/ Meryl

There are creatives you come across and once you do - you can never NOT notice their work. Today I’m sharing a few of these special people… and I’m sure you will agree with me! They are definitely Delightful Designers.

Michelle C. Cage: Michelle loves playing with prints - and the thing that struck me immediately is her fearless use of Art! Her home is very #SayNoToEmptyWalls so of course I am a huge fan!

Natasha Habermann: Natasha is a self taught designer with an eye for vintage details and a love of an amazing mix. “A well-designed home is collected and curated over time.” I couldn’t agree more!

Meggie Hosler: Meggie’s pink livingroom is the first image I ever saw of her work while scrolling Instagram. She states her signature look is New England meets Palm Beach and friends - it really is the perfect description of this brilliant lady.

Cameron Jones: Cameron is a lovely friend who is a huge advocate of mixing styles, periods, patterns and colors. She loves the thrill of scoring an amazing bargain or sharing them with us through her Insta Shop: @shopcameronjonesinteriors

Alison Kist: Alison has a style that leans toward eclectic with an ability to blend old with new seamlessly. I don’t usually ogle peoples baths but, when there is this much art I do! I love the bit of an edge that comes across in her work.

Kevin O’Gara: Kevin loves a mix of traditional and contemporary design. With his lifestyle blog Thou Swell, he shares home, garden, and entertaining projects. His work is stunning.

Sister Parish: From the first time I saw a her pretty patterns en masse… I knew I needed to learn more about the woman Jackie Kennedy worked with. Its wonderful her granddaughter and great granddaughter are keeping this marvelous designer alive through their work.

Diane Rath: Is an interior designer who loves to express her creativity, love of texture and pattern with a tilt towards mid-century. This lady loves a challenge whether in her own home, a flip property or a clients - most especially to bring the space to life without breaking the bank along with much attention to detail!

Sarah Richardson: I’ve been a huge fan ever since I first saw her on HGTV in her first series Room Service. Her style is warm, never fussy and always includes amazing textiles. I’m currently obsessed with her YouTube Channel.

Alison Sheffield: Alison never shies away from anything Chinoiserie. She loves deep jewel tones mixed with a healthy dose of animal patterns in her designs. I am constantly blown away by the spaces she creates and I think my design eye is all the better for knowing her.

Erin Wheeler: Erin’s take on design is completely out of the box. As a trained graphic designer she brings a level of completeness to any space she designs. I am slack-jawwed everytime I see a space she’s designed or styled.

Special mention to the fabric, wall-covering and rug brand Sylvie and Mira. Ebullient patterns that make you smile! They are to the Trade and I can’t wait to use them on a project!

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Til next time friends!

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.