My parents both have fantastic decorating taste. My father and his wife have very awesome modern taste -
Bertoia chairs, fun
Pucci guest towels... My mother and her husband have beautiful classic style - beautiful vintage plates hung on the wall, gorgeous rugs... I somehow end up somewhere in the middle, having a real appreciation for both, but ending up with more of a whimsical, colorful, eclectic approach to decorating.
I'm not sure if my father will approve of this, but I have a serious love for the topiary. Maybe it's the many trips to Disneyland as a kid, seeing all the Mickey shaped shrubbery.
I think I'll be getting one of the great mini-desktop versions for the entry table.

From the
Ballard Designs Catalogue.

Some sweet
topiaries in
Elle Decor

Topiaries from
Crate and Barrel. I think I'll be getting one of these for my home.

A modern looking topiary from this month's
Domino
From the
Pottery Barn catalogue.