Designer Pick of the Day - A Dash of Houndstooth

Designer Pick of the Day

Houndstooth is a classic pattern that is making a major comeback, for everything from rugs to wallpaper. It can be really fun and fresh, especially when used in a fun color like these fabulous ottomans, or when used on larger areas in a neutral with a bit of sheen (see upcoming posts for more on that!). It also pairs easily with other patterns, which is great for those of you getting a little more adventurous. Try matching throw pillows on a chair or couch to start!

Designer Pick of the Day - Great Room!

Designer Pick of the Day

Look at this beautiful, bright room!! There are small patterns sprinkled throughout, like the chevron ottoman and throw pillow, that give the room life and visual interest. As the eye sweeps around the room, it picks up and delights in these small details. You know the saying good things come in small packages? That certainly seems to be the case with the smaller but lovely patterned pieces that are big right now. In focusing pattern in small pieces, the process of bringing pattern to a space is much less overwhelming.

Designer Pick of the Day - Chevron 2

Designer Pick of the Day

Take a look now at this fun mirror, a similar chevron to the throws we looked at in the last post. The blue and white works beautifully with the silver accents and acts as a focal point for the wall. Mirrors are great for bringing a feeling of space and lightness into a room and a patterned mirror like this one adds visual interest without overpowering the other elements. This is also a great example of mixing patterns - the subtle pattern of the silver stool complements the mirror and continues the visual interest from top to bottom.

Designer Pick of the Day - Let's Talk Patterns

Designer Pick of the Day

Ever felt overwhelmed by choosing and using patterns? You're not alone! It can be hard to put a pattern you like into a room and make it look cohesive, or know where to start when picking a pattern to spruce up a space. For the next set of posts, we'll be exploring some ways to make using and pairing patterns fun instead of a hassle.

Check out this alpaca throw, or this fun and casual one!! On top of being a fun chevron pattern, these are probably super comfy and would be perfect across a living room couch or at the bottom of a bed. Small, moveable patterned pieces such as these are a great way to start working on a space.

Family Villa

via Dering Hall

We just HAD to share the pictures from this villa...

Interior design firm Katharine Pooley Limited re-designed this private villa in Qatar for a young family. Exquisite attention to detail can be seen in all areas of the design, which is expected from Katharine Pooley Limited. Take a look around this beautiful home.

Susan Chancey of Lost and Foundry

Susan Chancey, a college friend of mine and wonderfully talented stylist, recently had her home photographed by Country Living. The final shots were incredible. 

Four years ago, Susan and her husband, Guy, moved from Birmingham, AL to Asheville, NC to build a life and created a new home. Susan and Guy fell in love with a 1913 two-story cedar shaker bungalow. The first floor of the nearly century-old house had been beautifully restored, but the upstairs remained a mystery.

Susan's home is only a taste of what her shop, Lost and Foundry, offers. Blending vintage, industrial, and organic elements, this style is definitely one to take note on.

 

Susan and Guy Chancey, with Jellybean Bonanza (left) and Rusty Clyde

Check out Susan's store, and if you go to Asheville, stop by!

4th of July Decor

With the Fourth quickly approaching, check out these decorating ideas from Pottery Barn to take your celebration to the next level!

Pottery Barn Indoor/Outdoor Pillow 

Pottery Barn Burlap Banner

Pottery Barn Picnic Throw 

Frontgate Rustic Wall Hangings

Williams Sonoma Patriotic Cake