Lonny Lovin'

My two favorite spreads from the May/June '11 Lonny...

#1: Designed by Lisa Sherry, photos by Patrick Cline
Living room is a stunning mix of pattern

That ceiling medallion {I'm assuming it's custom painted?} is unreal

What a magical nursery

The mix of stripes {chair} and spots {hexagons on the rug} is bold and BEAUTIFUL

#2: Designed by Angie Hranowsky, photos by Patrick Cline
This designer is also brilliant at mixing color and pattern

Another gorgeous issue of Lonny! Can't wait for the next one!

Midy Madness

I'm a huge fan of the furniture company Casamidy {I've blogged about them before here} so it's not that surprising that my favorite spread in this month's Elle Decor was of the owner's home...

Love the flokati on top of the enormous ottoman - such a gorgeous & inventive way to style it!

The malachite roman shades have me droooooling and green with envy.

photos above from Elle Decor by Simon Upton

Some of Casamidy's gorgeous chairs...

Dark & Light

I love a dark room with white furniture - dramatic, chic and sexy...
{Bedroom of Nicole from Sketch42}


{image from Shelter, designed by Celerie Kemble for Manhattan House}

Green Green Green!

I'm liking this living room (via Greet Street Blog) originally printed in Southern Living.
I haven't been a huge fan of the color green in the past, but 2011 has me feeling it!

The loooong pillow is unexpected, and very cool!

I've been obsessed with these peacock mirrors for a long time - and I love that this designer used the inexpensive Pier 1 version!

I've Been Rue'd - Living Rooms

These two living rooms from Rue Magazine have me drooling...

This one belongs to the owner of my FAVORITE new shop here in LA - House of Honey.

And this one belongs to the woman behind one of my favorite blogs - Nicole from Sketch 42.
Chic lady living rooms - giving a boost to my Thursday!

Hippie Home

I have a big hippie heart - I love peace signs, bohemian chic clothing and eclectic interiors...


So it's no surprise that I fell in love with this image from Rue Magazine, by Nickey Kehoe.




Another hippie haven - the lobby at the Parker Palm Springs (my favorite spot of all time). Image from here.



For a BoHo weekend in Palm Springs, I'd definitely rock this ensemble (Tory Burch, as featured on ShopBop)Can't wait for the weekend to begin!

Lovely Living Rooms

Lovely living rooms from Canadian House and Home.

A splash of pink + a chevron-esque patterned rug + large gold mirror

Timeless. This would be my dream sitting area in my walk-in closet (a girl can dream, can't she?!)

I've Been Rue'd

I'll be honest, I was not in love with the first issue of Rue Magazine (an online interior design mag.) It was good, but I wasn't blown out of the water. This morning I perused the newest issue (their second) and was BLOWN OUT OF THE WATER! Loved every page. While I love my paper magazines, these digital magazines (Rue, Lonny, etc.) are a designer/blogger's dream. The ability to click a link and see products in their websites, priceless. My scanner feels a bit neglected these days, but I sure don't mind...

Between all their different spreads, I have gorgeous inspiration images for every room in the house.

This entry chandelier is insanity.

These glamorous living rooms put a huge smile on my face.


My next house will have a glam and homey den just like this one.


Amazing office.

Serene bedroom.

Another dream closet.

Clean kitchen.

And their details and vignettes were stunning!

I will be dreaming of my Rue dream house all week!

More Votes for Grey and Yellow!

I keep seeing gorgeous inspiration images for my gray/yellow bedroom.


This one, from Ballard Designs, mixes in lots of white too - nice way to make it very livable.

Creamy Goodness

Can I live in this creamy, white, gorgeous showcase house? Please?



From California Home+Design Mag.

So Fresh and So Clean

I am in love with this Southampton home designed by Steven Gambrel and featured in Elle Decor. While it's a home that is somewhat traditional - he brings a fresh and clean perspective with bold colors, interesting shapes and unique choices. I love it!

Dark but not unhappy. Well played.


Great tufting. I think all tufting is great though. Magnificent tufting.


The bold pop of green and the interesting chandeliers - great room.
I would definitely trade rainy cold LA today for a sunny summer day at this Southampton home!

Missoni Lovin'

I'm loving this image from House Beautiful with a Missoni Home rug. Yum.

I'm Dreaming of a White Kitchen

I spent the day looking at kitchen showrooms and am drooling over these white kitchens...

Chic + traditional from House Beautiful

Clean + modern from Domino

Open + glossy from Domino


And while I'm at it, I'll take this gorgeous white living room too...

Fendi Ad

Can I move into this Fendi Home ad please?

Good things happen in three's - thanks to Martha!

I am already a self-proclaimed Jonathan Adler stalker. With three Martha Stewart posts in a row, am I now a Martha Stewart stalker too?

But I love these images from her Bedford home. She did a photo shoot to show how gorgeous houseplants make every room. I couldn't agree more.

LOVE this gold mirror. I'm going through a big gold moment right now.


What a chic living room!
The only thing that spruces a room better than a houseplant? A dog!
photos by Pieter Estersohn

Living time!

I feel like I'm doing a big house tour this week: Wednesday was bedrooms. Thursday was bathrooms. Today, living rooms. Reminds me of my FAVORITE furniture commercial (check it out when you have a moment)

Gray + white + pink is one of my favorite color combos.


And this lucite side table is BANANAS.
Both rooms from the same project (lucky ducks!) - Washington DC home by architect Gokhan Avcioglu and design Lori Graham. Featured in Metropolitan Home.

Have a happy weekend - I will be spending mine looking for the PERFECT den sofa - wish me good luck!

Interior Design is Fun! Friday edition

I went through a stack of old magazines yesterday, looking for images for a few projects I have going on... I came upon these fabulous, fun, Friday images that remind me how fun interior design is.

Damn, I love my job.

Love the mix of vibrant pinks, rich blues, pale lavender, and gold accents.
Photography by Simon Upton, Designed by Jamie Drake, feature in Elle Decor.


I love how brave the interior designer of this space is. 3 sofas in one room? I would have said "nuts!" but it really works.
The mix of orange and greens is also pretty genius.
Featured in Elle Decor, Buck Residence.


I'm in love with this wall to wall carpet.
By "Emerald Cut" by Kelly Wearstler, at Patterson, Flynn & Martin. From Domino.


Hot pink dining area. That's hot.
Designed by Jonathan Berger, photographed by Francesco Lagnese, featured in House Beautiful.


Love this wild eclectic mix. LOVE the wall mirror.
Designed by Jonathan Berger, photographed by Francesco Lagnese, featured in House Beautiful.

Hope these images inspire a fun, fantastic Friday and a phenomenal weekend! I plan to be poolside, deeply engrossed in a good book.