Brilliant Books Showcasing British Interiors

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Over the last few years - especially through Instagram we’ve all become familiar with designers from across the pond. I have books in the Chalet’s permanent collection showcasing these amazing interiors I thought I’d share a few. Remember friends the Holidays are coming! Books are amazing gifts!

I am a huge fan of all things India Hicks… and this book A Slice of England celebrates not only her own home in Britain but, her parents beautiful home designed by her brilliant father Interior Designer David Hicks.

India hicks - a slice of england

India hicks - a slice of england

Since discovering so many wonderful designers I was thrilled to find so many shared in New English Interiors. This book is packed with inspirational images.

New English Interiors: At Home with Today's Creatives

New English Interiors: At Home with Today's Creatives: Rosi De Ruig

I have been drooling waiting to get this book from the exceptional design team of Mary Graham and Nicole Salvesen. A New English Style does not disappoint!

A New English Style: Timeless Interiors

A New English Style: Timeless Interiors: Is a Room Ever Finished?

Friends there are so many more books filled with British Interiors.

A Place Called Home by Cath Kidston, Design Secrets by Kit Kemp, A Kind of Magic: The Kaleidoscopic World of Luke Edward Hall by Luke Edward Hall, A Life in Design: Celebrating 30 Years of Interiors by Kathryn M. Ireland and many more. Here is a list of great new British designers per Elle Decor in 2023.

I hope you find inspiration and beauty in these books - I know I do - as well as following many of these creatives on Instagram. Til next time be well and I’ll see you over on the Gram!

A Fine Design / 10 - 1 - 25

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Planning a room layout and sourcing pieces for a client is one of the most enjoyable aspects of my job. This week I’m sharing a Teenage Boy Design. I concentrated on Blues, Greys and Driftwood tonality of wood and brought in Brass accents. I had to use this cool side table with a built in charging station. Design is all about understanding the use of a space and bringing it to Life!

I sourced elements as a design professional others as a consumer through - All Modern, Amazon, Crate & Barrel, Ikea, Pottery Barn Kids, Raymour & Flanigan, Target, Visual Comfort, Wayfair and West Elm.

  • Bed: West Elm - Kids Avalon Corner Storage Bed - with two headboards I created a corner bed for my son a few years ago using two headboards. Seeing this offered in the marketplace now is wonderful and with storage - perfection!

  • Sheets: Target - Printed Pattern Percale Sheet

  • Comforter: Target - Box Stitch Microfiber Kids' Quilt

  • Light: Visual Comfort - Light Armed Sconce

  • Mirror: All Modern - Sabine Metal Rounded Rectangle Mirror

  • Nightstand: Pottery Barn Kids - Collins Side Table with Charging Station

  • Basketball Speaker: Target - GEMS Basketball Novelty Speaker

  • Dresser: Raymour & Flanigan - Fremont Chest

  • Chair: Ikea - Morabo Armchair

  • Bookcase: Crate & Barrel - Keane 40" Driftwood Storage Bookcase

  • Desk: Wayfair - Computer Desk With Led Lights & Power Outlets

  • Desk Chair: Wayfair - Faux Leather Swiveling PC & Racing Game Chair

  • Rug: West Elm - Elongated Checkered Tile Rug

  • Throw Pillows: Ikea

  • Round Pillow: West Elm - Bearaby Cotton Hugget Pillow

  • Pillow: Target - All Sports Decorative Throw Pillow

  • Neon Light: Amazon - Neon Hockey Wall Sign

  • Lego Art: Lego - Van Gogh Starry Night

  • Art: Etsy - Basketball Hoop

  • Floor Lamp: Target - Brightech Leaf Modern Dimmable Swing Arm

  • Drapery Hardware: West Elm - Elyse Rounded Adjustable Blackout Curtain Rod

  • Draperies: West Elm - Bark Texture Jacquard Blackout Curtains

  • Art: Etsy - Basketball Hoop

A Fine Design is a regular feature. I want to share my work with my readers and I’m excited to source whatever you need for your next project!

Be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

The Red, White and Blue of it...

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Hi friends Happy July - I love July for many reasons… July 4th, my birthday and just feeling like we’re in full Summer Mode!

This week I want to wish you all a very Happy Independence Day and I hope you’ll celebrate the history of our great land with family and friends watching the sky light up. I have fond memories of walking to the High School to see the fireworks over the years: with Daddy, friends and of course with my husband and our son. This will be our 3rd year of being able to view them from the Chalet and I gotta say - I’m loving it!

I love the color combination of Red, White and Blue. My love of red goes back to childhood. My mom Rita used red in her decor choices for our Den and the Powder Room.

I took that red and it naturally morphed into a love of it with any shade of blue. When pressed I will admit Navy is my favorite hue. You can see it here in the design of my website and what I tend to wear most often.

This week I thought I’d share some pretty… Enjoy!

If you’re an Instagram friend you know I do a color-story post every Friday- I call it my #friendlyfriday round-up. Here are a few examples.

I love this image.

Til next time I’ll see you over on Instagram. Here are some more articles you may appreciate. Be well.