Design Inspiration

Today I’m sharing some inspiring images.

I snapped this image at a Decorator Show House 3 years ago and it’s been on my phone ever since.

A little piece of art in a bookshelf. Holy Moly friends I’m in heaven.

Everything about this entryway in my friend Diane Rath’s home is stunning! @therathproject

The bold pops of black in the neutral setting of Michelle Adams livingroom make me seriously happy! This is a room I want to live in! And Rufus is pretty cute too! @michelle_adams_

Rita Konig’s eye for detail is delightful. I love all the bits on her mantel. @ritakonig

Gal pal Tiina Treasure’s apartment pulls me in - I want to sit, poke around her stuff, get comfy and drink wine. @llaayyeerrss

My sweet friend Ginny Stalker is always switching things up in her lovely barn. There is always new fun things to enchant your eye! @aupetitsalondesign

Hayley’s home is indigo dreamy! @mumlittleloves

Sarah Jacobson’s brick wall is enough to make anyone swoon but, then she’s layered her space with focused design that tells a wonderful story and I adore it - ALL! @thegrandapt

Brought to you by thrifting… that’s my friend Morgan’s tag line…her home tells such a precious story. @thehappycocoon

Here’s another image I’ve had on my phone since Michelle Adams took over @thenest in July 2017. @michelle_adams_

There are more words than simply blue to describe the brilliant accents in dear friend Jane’s home. She has navy, azure, cerulean, sapphire and it’s all gorgeous! @jane_athome

I am a huge fan of the home my friend Nicole has created in her Manhattan high-rise. I love her design choices and her style which is modern with a touch of boho is so fun! @sweet_domicile

Elizabeth Bear is a talented designer and friend! I’m especially fond of her family room, the built-ins and all the wonderful art she has curated makes her space so distinct! @elizabethbeardesigns

Now my friend Bev Wilson has an eye for minimalist style with classical touches.

No one but Bev would pair a pine dresser (with custom knobs of course) with this amazing gold framed oil painting and simple light fixture. @roomsauce

Bev’s livingrooom epitomizes her striking style - the furnishings, the gallery wall, the plants! @roomsauce

Til next time.

NYC

How lucky am I? I am able to travel into the Best City in the world in about an hour.

When I was writing my piece splendid day in the city  I thought about all the pretty images i've been hoarding - today I'm sharing them.

I own a copy of the New York: A Documentary Film along with the book.

The history of this city is amazing.

Til next time.

so long summer

We woke Sunday to a most chilly day! Brr Shiver it was 57* and raining! I know many are hankering for fall days - full of sweaters, plaid, pumpkins and sitting by the fire. But, sorry friends not this Momma... Nope! The weather in the Northeast means we usually have about five nice (warn to hot) months a year. So I hope you'll understand - I'm not in a rush to say so long summer.

I chose images from our time at the Swim Club to keep feeling summer - like! Enjoy!

This kiddo was thrilled to tackle the diving board this year!

The weather this summer was tough - lots of rainy days - but, if it was hot - we went and sometimes it was almost like our own private pool.

No one had more fun!

I love this Image.

The sun low in the sky at the end of the day -  when the hardest decision all day was which Ice Cream to choose from the snack bar! Aah summertime I love you! I'm hopeful today may hit 80* and the weather fingers crossed might hang around for at least the week! Yay!

Have a wonderful week! Til next time!