QUADRILLE! QUADRILLE! QUADRILLE!

I am going to start off with an easy post. We just got in some new fabric samples at the studio, and Quadrille has won my heart. I typically lean towards a neutral palette, but their fabrics make me what to jazz everything up a bit. Most of their fabrics are printed on linen, and the colors are out of this world. I literally smile while looking through the stack on my desk. If you are not so bold, as to cover an entire sofa in one of these gems, try a pillow. Also, if you see something you cannot live without, message me and we can order any of these for you.

images courtesy of quadrille, southern accents, and house beautiful

OMG! I love this designer! MMR Interiors!

I was checking out Erin's blog, Elements of Style, and saw the designs of Melissa Ruffy, MMR Interiors. A New Orleans designer to drool over! Her use of colors and ability to layer is unbelievable! She has an uncanny ability to make traditional southern design look cutting edge, but still looks timeless! How'd she do that! I pretty much posted every picture from her website! Here are some of my favorites.

I mean come on, what a fabulous room. I love the totally southern family portrait mixed with the Madeline Weinrib pillows, and bold patterns!

Perfection, gonna try and make my foyer look like this! I will try to post pics of my mini-makeover this weekend.

This room leads to my favorite room, the dining room! I have never been a cobalt blue kinda gal, but I think I am now!

Ok, so this is the dining room of my dreams! I looooove the cream walls with the bright chartreuse drapes! And don't even get me started on the animal print dining chairs! Mark my word, when we get our new house my dining room will look like this...sorta!

Toile in New Orleans never looked so good! I think I spy some Leontine linens in a few pics!

Jonathan Adler Inspired Room...

I may have posted this Adler creation on another post, but it just makes me smile. So here is my spin on this look. Enjoy!

How great is this Barclay Butera sofa?! We carry his line at Villa Dauphine, and it is fantastic. I took the pink that is on the walls of the inspiration room, and did it on the sofa instead. Loves!

Another great piece from Barclay Butera. I used these in a clients home, and they really make a statement. Zebra, my fav!

Snazzy little sideboard. This is a great piece because you can move it to different rooms in your home. Living room, foyer, or a dining room. Well that's all for today! Hope you are all having a great week.

images courtesy of jonathan adler, barclay butera, mecox gardens

Palmer Weiss Inspired Room

So yesterday I was totally inspired by Palmer Weiss, a San Francisco based designer, with mad skills. So I have created and inspired room in her honor, enjoy! I started with a soft blue sofa from Anthropologie. I love the twisted chesterfield style, with the sassy blue fabric, perfection!

Gotta throw a pop of zebra in there! These pillows are great, needlepoint zebra from Chelsea Textiles. I love the whimsy animal print brings to a design.

One of my all time fav coffee tables from CB2! Would you believe it only cost $249.00! I die!

Classic bergere chair...I think two in the room flanking the sofa. The gray-brown linen is so hot!

This is the unexpected pop of pattern in the room. I found this rug at West Elm. They are a great resource to find inexpensive and interesting home goods. Check it out!

I love this table! I believe you don't have to do pairs of anything, but I not scared to either! Symmetry relaxes me! It is such a diva designer thing to say you can never do "matchy-matchy". If you like it, then do it!

My favorite accessory in a room, the gourd lamp. This line is surprisingly affordable. Robert Abbey, we sell them at Villa Dauphine. They come in a million colors, and go with everything! Well there's another inspired room, have a great weekend! I'm off to Montgomery!

Design Idol...

Palmer Weiss, I love your designs! I even love her personal style! I heart her!

There is no better place to take a chance, than a powder room. I love this paper and its metallic finish. Powder rooms are usually small, so it won't break the bank if you fall in love with an expensive wallpaper.

Look at how yummy this living room is! I love the Greek key rug and Lucite coffee table. Lucite can mix into any interior so easily, its the little black dress of design!

I have been obsessed with this picture for forever! The window treatments are one of my absolute favorites! So classic and modern at the same time! Don't even get me started on the club chair and ottoman! I have been looking everywhere for that fabric! If you have any ideas, please let me know! What a fresh and fun color scheme!

Okay, okay. I do love animal print. Like I always say, "it is like a neutral, goes with everything".

The skirted table is great if you have a bunch of "stuff" that needs hiding!

Another look at one of the first pictures. It shows the awesome Greek key detail of the rug. I am so into true soft blues. They truly have a calming effect on me.

This is the picture that made me totally have a design crush on Palmer Weiss. The colors remind me of a cold bowl of sherbet. I love sherbet, and i love this room. The cocktail tables are some of my favorites. Its a line we carry at Villa Dauphine, Bungalow 5. They come in a bunch of different colors. I've used them in orange at a clients house. I should post a pic!

Palmer's use of pattern is amazing! It is always fresh, but never too much, or overwhelming. I think a lot of little girls would be very happy to sleep in this room.

The emerald green of this room paired with the leopard is so chic! The trim detail on the back cushions of the sofa, is a great way to add oomph to cushions or throw pillows. Its the little things...

And last, but not least...This is how chocolate and blue should be done. Simple, clean, and completely elegant. I think that sums up the room, and Palmer Weiss.


images courtesy of Palmer Weiss's website

Fabulous Friday

I thought I would end the week with a bang! All of these designs are fun, fresh, and definately don't take themselves too seriously. I kinda wish I lived my life more like that...fun, fresh and silly!

images courtesy of house beautiful, southern accents, domino, and jonathan adler

Sunday Daydreaming...

The turquoise and pink dream condo above is a product of Joe Nye. His use of color is amazing, that is obvious! The entire article was so cheerful and bright it makes me smile...

The yellow room above definitely caught my eye. Normally I am not a "yellow" person, but this is undeniably chic, and sooooo fun.

Sometimes having options can be a bad thing. Just when I think I have made up my mind about something in my house, I see something new, and I change my mind! I sometimes wish I were bold enough to use bright turquoise with bold fuchsia!

The chocolate foyer with the pop of raspberry is so adventurous. Ned Marshall stole my heart with this feature from House Beautiful. Did you notice the fab zebra print pillows on the settee? LOVE IT!

Animal Print Mania!

This F. Schumacher fabric(Cheetah Velvet)could go on anything! I would upholster an entire room in this if I could! If that was too much...I would settle for seeing it on a pair of Louis XVI arm chairs.


Any of my friends that know me, know I am obsessed with anything animal print! The picture below is from House Beautiful. Robert Goodwin does such a subtle take on animal print. So chic!