Olioboard Test Run...

It worked!!! Excuse the unfinished, kind of lame design!! I am just thrilled to have found this option!! No more room post with 30 pictures stacked on top of one another. I am technically challenged, so this is big for me. Have a great weekend!!

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

Living Room Additions

Now that my new sofa has made itself comfortable, I notice I need a few more items to accompany it. Below is a little wish list of some things that would really compliment the sofa. Once again, budget was not an issue, since this is wishful thinking. Sigh.

French Armoire from European Antiques

Othello Iron and Mirror Cocktail Table from Ateriors

Stag Side Tables from Bliss Studios

Antique Italian Chandeleir from Tara Shaw Antiques

I am sure I could go on for days with things I want or need, but this is a start. Drapes, and oushak rug, and even a new piece of artwork over my mantel would be a few more items on my list. I will save those for another day.

Amanda

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

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

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

Burst of Style

Sunburst mirrors are one of my absolute favorite accessories! They are so versatile. They have the ability to look great in any style interior. I have one hanging above my sofa in my living room, but they can go anywhere!

I love the whitewash finish of the sunburst above this chest. It is easy to see why they are such a great accent in any interior.

Phoebe Howard did an amazing job of adding drama, by doing a grouping above this bed! Of course she can do no wrong in my book!

Another super fab grouping, this time in a living room!

images courtesy of House Beautiful and Festoni

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!