One of my favorite kitchens...

I know a lot of people blog about this kitchen, but it is so great!! Anne Turner Carroll, an Auburn graduate, is the mastermind behind this renovation. I love the open work shelving, subway tile, antique brass hardware, and amazing pendant lights. It looks like a kitchen I would truly want to cook in!! It is not over the top, or too fussy. It is just right. What do you guys think?

images courtesy of Cottage Living

Amanda

La La Lavender...

I have had lavender on the brain lately. Our sweet Vervain rep came in yesterday, and I swear every memo I ordered was lavender. It is so soft and feminine without being frou frou...do you know what I mean? I have spent the lastfew nights on my new sofa thinking, what is missing? I think I need some color. I love color, but typically limit it to small pops in my house. I do think some lavender throw pillows, a throw, or even a new piece of art with lavender, could really liven my living room up!! Below are some goregous images of la la lavender.

images via Southern Accents, House Beautiful, Automatism, and Veranda

Amanda

Kitchen Obsession

I have kitchens on the brain!  The cool white marble counters, and deep farm house sinks...ahhhh, sounds nice.  So this is a random mix of some of my favorite kitchens.  In some pictures I like the counters, in others I might like the ceilings or the fixtures...basically it is a hodge-podge of fabulous rooms that make you want to cook fabulous meals!  Bon Apetite!

images courtesy of House Beautiful...they really have a great website!  Wonderful resources!

My Next Home Inspiration...

I love this house! I especially love the living room. I am going to use it as inspiration for our next house. I have been wanting to do cream walls with turquoise or chartreuse drapes for a long time! Enjoy your weekends, I am off to Montgomery to go house hunting with my Bug!

images courtesy of House Beautiful

Feeling Hot Hot Hot...Pink!

I was looking at my toes this morning admiring my new polish...feeling hot hot hot, opi, and got inspired! Not to mention July's House Beautiful had an amazing spread centered around hot pink. I looked through some of my favorite images and was surprised how many of them were pink! I feel it is a misconception that pink has to be a girly color. When done the right way, pink is a rich, and dare I say masculine color! If you don't believe me check out the images below! I don't see any bows....

images courtesy of House Beautiful, Domino, Traditional Home, and Elle Decor

Where do they lead?

Wow, packing and moving is for the birds! All of the chaos in my life right now has me constantly asking, "where will I be, and where am I going?" Which lead me to today's post. I love stairwells. The stairwells below all tell a story and create a feeling of anticipation to whatever lies at either end. They really serve as a bridge from one area of your home to the next. They should not be overlooked! Don't let your stairwells be neglected! Art, lighting, and of course a fabulous runner can spice up any plain ole stairs!

images courtesy of House Beautiful, Veranda, and Bobby McAlpine

I am obsessed with Bobo Intriguing Objects!

I am totally obsessed with Bobo Intriguing Objects! They have such a unique perspective! It is antique and bohemian, but there is also something classic about their pieces, too! I have posted just a few of my favorite things. Enjoy!

Cyrstal Candelabras



Natural Wine Spheres

Driftwood Lantern

Wine Barrel Chandelier

Industrial Shelving Unit

Barstools

Architects Cocktail Table

Greyson Sofa

Baroque Dining Table

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!