tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9323346536998521572024-03-13T04:19:29.255-05:00LUSTER INTERIORSInterior design and home decor blogEmily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-91184854284729770332016-07-18T11:55:00.002-05:002016-07-18T11:55:41.915-05:00Monday Moment of Zen<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Everyone say "Ommmmmmm".Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-37610516207831762632016-07-07T15:22:00.002-05:002016-07-07T15:25:05.237-05:00Studied<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cause sometimes a room can be livable and an art piece.<br />
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Seriously, though, these rooms are intriguing me right now. They've got this artsy, calm, orderly thing going on.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home of Carla Fendi via <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/" target="_blank">Architectural Digest</a> </td></tr>
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Love that Joseph Hoffman chair. I know where to find one in the Fledermaus style if anyone's looking. Or you can get a set in a similar style to the one above <a href="https://www.judyfrankelantiques.com/antiques/view/pair_josef_hoffmann_armchairs_with_blue_upholstery" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>.<br />
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Cute little <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/dip-dyed-stools/m10423.html#start=19" target="_blank">stool</a>. The Serena and Lily store has so many cute things!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Room by <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/introspective-magazine/jonathan-reed/" target="_blank">Jonathan Reed</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Room by <a href="http://www.madelinestuart.com/" target="_blank">Madeline Stuart</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/" target="_blank">1stDibs</a> - Styled by <a href="http://www.casamota.com/" target="_blank">Carlos Mota</a></td></tr>
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These colors and styles make me think of the fabulous <a href="http://www.cranbrookart.edu/museum/saarinen-house/" target="_blank">Eliel Saarinen house</a> up at <a href="http://www.cranbrook.edu/" target="_blank">Cranbrook </a>that my Mom and I went to while she was in town. I've been before, but it does not get old. The style is unlike anything I had seen and continues to be an inspiration.</div>
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The light fixtures, the textiles. All of it is amazing.</div>
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Is there possibly a dark velvet theme going on here? Maybe.<br />
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Not sure what designer was involved in the pic above, but it reminds me a lot of <a href="http://www.larsbolander.com/" target="_blank">Lars Bolander</a>. </div>
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And, finally, one of my all time favorites. I think this was the first room I came across in this understated style that really struck me.</div>
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I hope you find some inspiration in these!</div>
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Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-75565679952601692042016-06-25T10:03:00.003-05:002016-06-25T10:04:13.882-05:00Weekend Warriors<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Happy weekend! I hope you're having as much fun as these little guys. :)Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-71356804561011747862016-05-16T08:58:00.001-05:002016-05-16T08:58:13.171-05:00Monday Moment of Zen<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Madrid home by <a href="http://www.isabellopezquesada.com/" target="_blank">Isabel Lopez-Quesada</a></td></tr>
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Breathe in, breathe out. Let's get through this Monday together.Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-1248546769258961332016-05-14T12:57:00.000-05:002016-05-14T12:57:21.727-05:00BHM in BHG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just saw <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/small-spaces/homes/small-house-tricks/" target="_blank">this article</a> on Better Homes and Gardens this morning and thought I'd share! This is the Birmingham home of Doug Davis, one of the two designers making up <a href="http://www.hannondouglas.com/" target="_blank">Hannon Douglas</a>.<br />
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I was lucky enough to visit this lovely home a few years back when it was on the IPC's home tour. The pictures don't even do it justice. Plus, he is super organized so the whole place has this very calm and orderly feel, along with being so artistic and interesting. Definitely worth a look!<br />
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Also, check out the Hannon Douglas <a href="http://www.hannondouglas.com/gallery/" target="_blank">gallery </a>where you'll see some stylistic variations of the same spaces, as well as snapshots of their other projects.<br />
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I hope you all have a great weekend!Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-71912951926495541532016-05-10T12:37:00.000-05:002016-05-10T12:37:39.996-05:00A little blue and white... and gold.... and green....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I was thinking the other day that I really haven't posted many pictures of the places I've lived. I've moved around several times since I started this blog, but, this past summer, I made my biggest move so far. I'm a Southerner, born and raised, and had never truly lived outside of Alabama. Well, I fell in love and followed my heart.... and ended up in Detroit, Michigan.<br />
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I'm not gonna lie; it's been a bit of a culture shock. But one thing I love about moving is getting to settle in and nest in a new place. I love the design challenges that a new space brings.<br />
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Yes, there were the challenges of combining two people's belongings. But we've got that pretty much sorted now (aka, my stuff wins) and now I'm getting to focus on the details and the palette.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting by my Dad, driftwood found at my great-Grandad's lake</td></tr>
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Can you guess what colors I'm favoring these days?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vases from my aunt, bottles I collected in high school, my ridiculous shelter magazine hoard</td></tr>
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I usually tend to have about ten colors to a room, but I'm trying to reign that in a bit to make a more calm atmosphere. I will always tend towards a "more is more" way of decorating, but I try to keep things looking pretty classic and a thread of blue and white throughout a house is one great way to do that. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bedroom gallery wall - yes, I need two dressers</td></tr>
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Can you tell I love collecting? I love this wall in our bedroom because each piece represents a memory or someone I love.... the photograph of Alys Beach at sunset by my very talented sister, a miniature oil painting that my Mom bought me when we were at an auction together, another painting by my Dad, mementos from my travels. That, to me, is what home is all about: representing you and the life you've lived and the ones you love.<br />
<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-1371851558557691092016-05-02T14:05:00.000-05:002016-05-02T14:05:30.100-05:00Is it spring yet?Because I am SOOO ready.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous California patio by <a href="http://www.chrisbarrettdesign.com/" target="_blank">Chris Barrett</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Porch by <a href="http://www.andrewlaw.net/" target="_blank">Andrew Law</a> at the District Design House</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://markdsikes.com/" target="_blank">Mark D. Sikes </a>- his Hollywood Hills garden</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://markdsikes.com/" target="_blank">Mark D. Sikes</a> - another view of the garden</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tomscheerer.com/" target="_blank">Tom Scheerer</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Backyard at home of Jenna Lyons</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/" target="_blank">1stDibs</a></td></tr>
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I'm seeing more and more of these encaustic tiles these days. I love them for a patio. The <a href="http://www.cementtileshop.com/SFNT.html" target="_blank">Cement Tile Shop</a> has some really pretty ones like this one called "Sofia":<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patio by <a href="http://www.richardhallberginteriordesign.com/" target="_blank">Hallberg & Wiseley</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Landscape by <a href="https://charlottemoss.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte Moss</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patio by <a href="http://privatehouseco.co.za/yob/" target="_blank">Yvonne O'Brien</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Porch by <a href="http://www.ldgardendesign.com/" target="_blank">Laurie Durden</a> via <a href="http://subscribe.gardenandgun.com/Garden-and-Gun/Magazine" target="_blank">Garden & Gun</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patio by <a href="http://heleneaumontinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Helene Aumont</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vignette by <a href="http://www.richardholleydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Richard Holley</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Malibu home of <a href="http://www.studiolo.com/" target="_blank">Richard Shapiro</a></td></tr>
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Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-49185290272226150192015-11-12T08:45:00.000-06:002015-11-12T08:45:15.174-06:00Wallflower<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alabama home by <a href="http://traceryinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Tracery Interiors</a></td></tr>
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I found these pictures in one of my [numerous] folders and I just had to share. My younger sister makes fun of me for my addiction to chairs, but just look at all the possibilities for how to style even a simple side chair. Now, given, these incarnations illustrate a variety of exceedingly elegant styles. But still. You could use the most inexpensive piece purchased off Craigslist to make a similar statement.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home of Ryan Korban via <a href="http://theselby.com/" target="_blank">The Selby</a></td></tr>
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See?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foyer by <a href="http://thomashamel.com/" target="_blank">Thomas Hamel</a></td></tr>
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Okay, okay, so this look would be harder to just throw together, but you could still have a neat little moment in your own entryway using an unusual antique chair like this one, paired with a more modern piece like that concave sconce.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://toddalexanderromano.com/" target="_blank">Todd Alexander Romano</a> via <a href="http://www.lonny.com/" target="_blank">Lonny</a></td></tr>
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Adding an organized grouping of pictures is a perfect way to enhance a lonely corner of a room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home of Jim Aman and John Meeks via <a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/decorator-series/2011/jim-aman-and-john-meeks" target="_blank">NYSD</a></td></tr>
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Blarg. This is so perfect. The leather on the chairs, the sculpture, the pictures and they way they are hung. The bit of irreverence in the design. (See that skull?) Love, love, love.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foyer by <a href="http://www.victoriahagan.com/" target="_blank">Victoria Hagan</a></td></tr>
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And speaking of perfection... Victoria Hagan is a master. I love this serene, traditional look. Tapestry-covered chairs? Gorgeous!<br />
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I hope you all have a happy day!Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-75302250733274380782015-11-04T13:20:00.000-06:002015-11-04T13:23:49.148-06:00There was a little girl who had a little burl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hamptons home office by <a href="http://www.carrierandcompany.com/home.php" target="_blank">Carrier and Company</a></td></tr>
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Hello, all! I hope everyone is having a good week so far! I got sidetracked recently, brainstorming room ideas after I saw the picture below. It is such an interesting color scheme and it made me think of the <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/107674/henredon-olive-burl-and-ebony-side-table-stool" target="_blank">burl table</a> I just marked down over on <a href="https://www.chairish.com/shop/lusterinteriors/product/list" target="_blank">Chairish</a>. That got me thinking about other ways to style it and here we are!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room by <a href="http://barbarabarry.com/" target="_blank">Barbara Barry</a></td></tr>
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I like how there is not much color here, but the room has such depth. It manages a balance of warm and cool tones that makes for such an elegant room. I know y'all are going to get sick of me posting stuff about the items I have for sale but I chose them because I thought they were beautiful: in form, in color, in style. This table in particular:<br />
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Its smooth curves and combination of olive burl and macassar ebony woods caught my attention immediately. The colors on it are so lovely and it somehow manages to ride the line between modern and classic.<br />
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I could go on and on. Ha!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.michaelsmithinc.com/" target="_blank">Michael Smith</a>'s Palm Springs home via <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/" target="_blank">Architectural Digest</a></td></tr>
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I saw a similar table in the Architectural Digest article about the completely renovated Palm Springs home of Michael Smith and James Costos. (It's hiding there in the back of the picture above.)<br />
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You guys have got to check out that <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/michael-s-smith-james-costos-palm-springs-home-article" target="_blank">article</a>. The house is so neat!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vignette with burl wood console by <a href="http://www.lillybunn.com/index.html" target="_blank">Lilly Bunn</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Palm Beach living room by <a href="http://www.cullmankravis.com/" target="_blank">Cullman & Kravis</a></td></tr>
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I really think this table could fit in many different settings, but I kept coming back to the idea of it in a room with similar warm tones.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.phoebehoward.net/" target="_blank">Phoebe Howard</a> from her book <i>Mrs Howard Room by Room</i></td></tr>
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Then I started thinking how neat it would be contrasted against darker walls, but still in a more casual, comfortable color.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Room by CeCe Thompson Green (a Bunny Williams protege) via<a href="http://dicorciadesign.com/" target="_blank"> DiCorcia Design</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, coincidentally, an olive green room by Ms. <a href="http://www.bunnywilliamshome.com/" target="_blank">Bunny Williams</a> herself</td></tr>
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So using these images and the nascent autumn as inspiration , I came up with a room of my own:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/plants-bunches/dried-panicum-bunch" target="_blank">Foliage </a>/ <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=5739" target="_blank">Lamp </a>/ <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/107674/henredon-olive-burl-and-ebony-side-table-stool" target="_blank">Table </a>/ <a href="http://www.build.com/imax-home-16125-4/s1096211?uid=2626234&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnrexBRDNmZzNkf7c4c4BEiQALnlxhRADupZ3qnQo5ZSllWU9ttcNq-oRTYP6uH-8XP-UjAoaArG38P8HAQ&source=gg-gba-pla_2626234____81430821919&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!145081333999!g!!81430821919!&ef_id=UyH4ygAAAH38MhZh:20151026183402:s" target="_blank">Bird Prints</a> / <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/lounge-ii-93-sofa/s302835" target="_blank">Sofa </a>/ <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/177932523/20-sq-g-p-j-baker-nympheus-pillow-cover?ref=shop_home_active_15" target="_blank">Pillow </a>/ <a href="https://www.aerostudios.com/category/aero-store/product-library/textiles/pillows/?postid=1241&poptype=pop1&hash=pop-1241" target="_blank">Pillow </a>/ <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-curtains/36154086.jsp#/" target="_blank">Curtains </a>/ <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/103266/thonet-bentwood-armchair" target="_blank">Chair </a>/ <a href="https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/jb-martin-como-velvet-indigo-fabric-.htm" target="_blank">Chair Fabric</a> / <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/darkolive" target="_blank">Paint Color</a></td></tr>
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Unless you want a moody, enveloping room (which is fun too), it's good to keep the curtains and larger upholstery in the space light. I love these Anthropologie curtains; they really do make me think of falling leaves! I love hints of a theme in a space, so that's why I did birds on the pillows and the framed prints. You gotta have fun with it!<br />
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I hope this gives you some ideas for your own home! Have a great day!<br />
<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-17585876769297574272015-10-26T17:19:00.002-05:002015-10-26T17:19:44.903-05:00Adams Style<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bedroom photo via <a href="http://nuevo-estilo.micasarevista.com/" target="_blank">Nuevo Estilo</a></td></tr>
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Which is called "Federal style" in the States. <br />
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Or some might just call it "symmetry". </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vignette by <a href="http://www.phoebehoward.net/" target="_blank">Phoebe Howard</a></td></tr>
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Adams style is something I first heard from my Mom when I was a kid. She was a decorator and the classic notes of this neoclassical genre were apparent in her work. It was actually started way back in the 1700s by three Scottish brothers, but it took on a life of its own as it was applied by different architects of the time. And certainly, when it crossed the pond, the Americans were bound to put their own spin on it. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room by <a href="http://www.victoriahagan.com/" target="_blank">Victoria Hagan</a></td></tr>
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Although one of the more common associations with this style is symmetry, most of the rooms here would not look like a true Adam brother space. There would be far more medallions, scrolls, and swags. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home decorated by Robert Adam in 1777</td></tr>
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See what I mean? I love Federal style. Give me a good pilaster over a plain wall any day. My Mom even had arched pilasters installed in the doorways leading to our living and dining rooms. So pretty. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral frenzy by <a href="http://www.tomscheerer.com/" target="_blank">Tom Scheerer</a></td></tr>
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What is interesting to me is how these old decorating tenets can permeate through to today's style: in furniture arrangements, furniture design. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Design by <a href="http://jackyelanham.com/" target="_blank">Jackye Lanham</a></td></tr>
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<br />Something as simple as the curve of a chair leg, for example, could have been brought to us by people who lived thousands of years ago. <div>
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The chairs in the picture above hark back to the ancient Greek klismos chairs, with their swooping back legs and curved backs. An old style, even in the 1700s, made new by a different perspective.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Design by <a href="http://suzannerheinstein.com/" target="_blank">Suzanne Rheinstein</a></td></tr>
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And isn't that what continues to be wonderful about design today? Things made new by a fresh approach? Innovation in the details?</div>
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Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-53877010836541111162015-10-23T13:52:00.000-05:002015-10-23T13:52:03.531-05:00The Gilded Age<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A little hint at things to come....Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-35721907352638670792015-10-23T12:31:00.000-05:002015-10-23T12:31:08.331-05:00Just a couple more....Because they're so pretty....<br />
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<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-71176336738641241412015-09-21T14:41:00.002-05:002015-09-21T14:56:29.669-05:00In the Style of Saarinen<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I love to see a mix of modern and traditional pieces in a home. That tension, as some decorators call it, helps give balance to a room the same way pairings like warm and cool tones, and smooth and rough textures do.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room by Jesse Carrier of <a href="http://www.carrierandcompany.com/" target="_blank">Carrier and Company</a></td></tr>
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The Saarinen, or Saarinen-style, chair was really one of the first mid-century modern items that I was interested in. The undulating lines of the chair are a perfect foil for the straight legs and sharp edges of dark metal bookcases (like those above) or wood tables (like the one below). The smooth lacquer finish contrasts perfectly with nubby linen or wool boucle.<br />
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I could see that the chair was a piece that could not only fit in myriad settings, but give that setting a twist, a fresh slant to the design.<br />
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The pictures above and below touch upon how I would style these chairs in a room. I love the sleekness of the chairs mixed with the rough-hewn wood of oak tables.<br />
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This is a gorgeous version of an oak table I saw in a local Birmingham, Alabama shop called <a href="http://athome-furnishings.com/" target="_blank">At Home</a> (<i>not </i>the junky big-box one).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zurich dining room by <a href="http://www.srgambrel.com/" target="_blank">Steven Gambrel</a></td></tr>
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This combination of pale wood with black tile is fantastic! And adding some greenery and plants is always a good idea. It brings life to a room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://www.elledecoration.co.uk/" target="_blank">Elle Decoration UK</a></td></tr>
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I am not a minimalist by any stretch of the imagination, so I would have to go a bit further with furnishings: adding things like paintings and candlesticks, pretty cushions and rugs.<br />
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The Saarinen-style chairs shown above are part of my collection for <a href="https://www.chairish.com/shop/lusterinteriors/product/list" target="_blank">Chairish</a>. The cushions that come with them are actually the original red-orange corduroy, so I would update them in an interesting new fabric like this faux shagreen:<br />
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From all white minimalism to French flair, there are so many decorating approaches you can use to combine pieces of different styles and eras. How do you all handle mid-century in your mix?<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the post and will visit back soon!<br />
<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-45361796011395034742015-09-02T14:11:00.001-05:002015-09-02T14:11:32.195-05:00Ingram Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I only recently came across <a href="http://atlantahomesmag.com/article/setting-the-stage/" target="_blank">this </a>article in <a href="http://atlantahomesmag.com/" target="_blank">Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles </a>about the wonderful <a href="http://www.billingramarchitect.com/" target="_blank">Bill Ingram</a>'s pied-à-terre in Midtown Atlanta. And, goodness, it is perfection.<br />
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Isn't it such a masterful collection of old and new, shiny and textured? There is so much to look at but in no way is it busy. What else could be expected from Mr. Ingram. So talented!<br />
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His Birmingham office in <a href="http://www.welcometomountainbrook.com/mountain-brook.php" target="_blank">Mountain Brook Village</a> is so pretty, yet unassuming. The trellis work on the door is such a neat touch!<br />
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That handsome young blur outside the window is Jimmy Laughlin, who works with Mr. Ingram. He and his equally handsome other half Jacob bought this (now) <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/bright-white-bungalow" target="_blank">beauty </a>in Forest Park, which was featured in <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>:<br />
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This was just down the street from where I used to live, so my dog and I would walk by there all the time. When the work started and the whitewashing began, I knew something good was happening. But, when they added that light fixture by the door, I knew there was an expert at work.<br />
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I wish you could see it better in the picture. It looks sort of like this one but bigger and cooler. Ha!<br />
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I always say that Birmingham is a small town disguised as a city. Everyone knows everyone just about or, at the very least, there's that whole six degrees of separation thing going on. I met Jimmy and Jacob once in Avondale nearby and they were so nice. We talked about their house and I remember them commenting then on the size of project they had taken on with it. I remember them talking about how if they could just get the kitchen finished, it would be smooth sailing. Jacob added that then, maybe, they could finally get a dog.<br />
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I'd say it looks like it all worked out in the end. :)<br />
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I hope you all are having a great week!Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-24195436935617763612015-07-15T16:16:00.000-05:002015-07-15T16:16:54.104-05:00Shed a little light on things<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hello, all! I wanted to share another <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/107686/mid-century-blue-and-green-drip-glaze-lamp">item </a>that is currently listed on <a href="https://www.chairish.com/shop/lusterinteriors/product/list">Chairish</a>! I also wanted to give some examples of how this piece could fit in any room. Today, I'm featuring this gorgeous (and massive!) vintage drip glaze <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/107686/mid-century-blue-and-green-drip-glaze-lamp">lamp</a>:<br />
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Although this piece is mid-century, I don't think it necessarily has to be used in that setting. You could go all out with vintage pieces - barkcloth curtains and shag carpets - <i>or </i>you could take a different approach....<br />
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I think it would work in all sorts of settings. Against warm, rusty peach walls, like in Ms. Lauder's living room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foyer by <a href="http://www.bunnywilliamshome.com/">Bunny Williams</a> via <a href="http://www.veranda.com/">Veranda</a></td></tr>
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Or in grand and glamorous entryway, mixed with classic and modern elements.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home of <a href="https://instagram.com/thompsoncece/">Cece Barfield Thompson</a></td></tr>
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I love the idea of the lamp in a lovely eclectic setting like the one above. So pretty!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://westbrookinteriors.com/">Barbara Westbrook</a></td></tr>
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As you can tell, I like the idea of mixing it with other shades of blue and green! I think that combination - along with some warm woods and textural accessories - would keep the lamp, and the room, looking timeless. Here is how I might put it together with other pieces:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.phillipjeffries.com/products/1977--seagrass_grasscloth.html">Wall Covering</a> - <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/107686/mid-century-blue-and-green-drip-glaze-lamp">Lamp </a>- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/213879712/english-pine-penbroke-adjustable-table?ref=shop_home_active_23&ga_search_query=table">Table </a>- <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/pb-comfort-english-roll-arm-upholstered-sofa-collection/?pkey=csofas%7Call-sofas%7C&">Sofa</a> - <a href="http://bviz.com/tapestry-needlepoint/">Tapestry Pillows</a> - <a href="https://www.aerostudios.com/category/aero-store/product-library/textiles/pillows/?postid=522&poptype=pop1&hash=pop-522">Velvet Pillow</a> - <a href="http://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/living/chairs/max-chair">Chair </a>- <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/wood-rope-lanterns-d2998/?pkey=ccandles-candleholders%7Ccandle-holders%7C&cm_src=candles-candleholders||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">Lantern </a>- <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Henna-Blackout-Curtain-Panel/8274680/product.html?refccid=JY4JQ36QBCO3A32GTN3Z76L5DM&searchidx=6">Curtains</a></td></tr>
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It would be neat to do some moody artwork as well. I love the selection at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/anewalldecor?ref=l2-shop-info-name">Anewall </a>on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>. For the room above, I might do something like <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/193022643/40-x-28-vintage-art-scenic-art-large?ref=related-1">this</a>:<br />
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Or you could go more modern and graphic and do an overscale print like <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192478633/58-x-32-vintage-photography-large-print?ref=shop_home_active_6">this one</a>:<br />
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There are so many ways to blend an item you love with your own things and your own style. You don't ever have to let the age or providence or style of a piece dictate how <i>you</i> want your space to look and feel. Although this lamp may not be what you're looking for, I hope this post delivers some inspiration for your own home!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.madelinestuart.com/">Madeline Stuart</a></td></tr>
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I hope y'all have a great day! And keep checking my <a href="https://www.chairish.com/shop/lusterinteriors/product/list">Chairish </a>shop for more fun furnishings, and back here for more ideas and inspiration!<br />
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<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-57367136186636183422015-06-19T11:05:00.001-05:002015-06-19T11:12:41.112-05:00In the Market<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kristaewart.com/">Krista Ewart</a> via <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></td></tr>
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Well, I've finally done it... I've started my own vintage collection on <a href="https://www.chairish.com/">Chairish</a>! I am so excited about it and I can't wait to discover more pieces to bring to you all! <b><a href="https://www.chairish.com/shop/lusterinteriors/product/list">Here</a></b> is the link to my "shop", as it is. There are only a few items posted for sale right now, but keep checking back because I have my eye on lots of neat pieces.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/120368/tall-brass-chiavari-chairs-pair">Chiavari Chairs</a></td></tr>
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I am really excited about the pieces that are in the shop right now, especially these glowing lovelies. They are Italian, brass, and oh-so-beautiful!<br />
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I thought it might be nice to see some of the pieces in a variety of interiors. It helps me, at least, to imagine them in my own space!<br />
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Here, Nate Berkus uses a low-back version of the chairs to create modern glamour in the apartment of young model, Karlie Kloss.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Folly-Exceptional-Gatewood/dp/0847842525">Furlow Gatewood</a> in <a href="http://www.veranda.com/">Veranda</a></td></tr>
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I can see them in a more traditional setting too, perhaps sitting on either side of a large, warm wood chest like this one, with a pair of prim alabaster lamps on top of it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wallpaper by <a href="http://www.degournay.com/">de Gournay</a></td></tr>
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Or you could go ultra-feminine and have the pair on either side of a little table with a gorgeous, bright wallpaper in the background.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bedroom by <a href="http://www.victoriahagan.com/">Victoria Hagan</a> via <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a></td></tr>
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Whether as sweet little accent chairs or the focal point of the room, I really think these chairs can transform a space. I can't wait to keep adding to the collection and I hope you find something you love!<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-64153316855970911572015-04-22T12:22:00.003-05:002015-04-22T12:22:42.921-05:00The Scheme of Things<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room of Frist house in Nashville - <a href="http://www.mcalpineboothferrier.com/">McAlpine Booth & Ferrier </a>via <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a></td></tr>
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When I look at pictures of homes, I love analyzing all the different layers of the decor: the furnishings, the colors, the use of light. But one thing that is so important - and such a hallmark of good design - is the basic layout of the room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bonesteeltrouthall.com/">Bonesteel Trout Hall</a></td></tr>
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It is a real challenge to make a space functional for those who live there (determining what its true purpose will be, optimizing the flow of traffic, etc.), while creating an environment that is aesthetically pleasing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home of editor Deborah Needleman - via <a href="http://domino.com/galleries">Domino</a></td></tr>
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When faced with the blank canvas of a large room or one with multiple uses, the task can be that much greater. I love to see rooms that succeed at it though: carving out spaces to curl up by the fire, play music, or have a casual dinner.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.phoebehoward.net/home.aspx">Phoebe Howard</a></td></tr>
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This is a smaller room, but it is laid out so beautifully. I imagine it as a guest room and I don't think it could be anymore thoughtful or gracious. There is cozy bedding, a vanity area, attached bath, side chair for tossing items or putting on your shoes, extra towels, plenty of light, and a soothing color scheme. Perfection.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chrisbarrettdesign.com/">Chris Barrett</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alicelanehome.com/">Alice Lane Home</a></td></tr>
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The folks over at Alice Lane Home in Utah have a great formula for floor plans: 1 sofa + 2 side chairs + 1 statement chair. They use it in most of their projects and why not? It looks so put together and classic.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bilhuber.com/">Jeffrey Bilhuber</a></td></tr>
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These last two rooms are the epitome of comfort and grace. Just look at that custom, double-sided sofa above!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.victoriahagan.com/">Victoria Hagan</a></td></tr>
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Hope y'all are having a great day!<br />
<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-44036153574497045972015-03-31T09:59:00.000-05:002015-03-31T10:00:19.458-05:00Collective Elegance<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://maienzawilson.com/">Maienza-Wilson Design</a></td></tr>
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I've got a project I'm working on that's going to involve me painting the rest of the day (hopefully I'll have pictures soon), but I wanted to post a few pictures for you guys first!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.milesredd.com/">Miles Redd</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stephensills.com/">Stephen Sills</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardholleydesigns.com/">Richard Holley</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home of <a href="http://www.jefflincolninteriorsnewyork.com/">Jeff Lincoln</a> via <a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/nysd-house">NYSD</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.patrickprinty.com/">Patrick Printy</a> via <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a></td></tr>
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Can you tell that I love eclectic-styled rooms? </div>
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I hope you are having a great week and enjoying the first buds of spring!</div>
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Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-26214731772346476022015-03-30T08:08:00.000-05:002015-03-30T08:08:02.056-05:00Invaluable - Plein Air Provincial<div>
Welcome to the third and final edition of my <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/"><b>Invaluable</b></a> series where I've been illustrating how to incorporate artwork into the home! So far we've looked at two very different spaces: one featuring old school <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/landscape-paintings/sc-8JIKMBQ7HV/">landscapes</a> and one featuring colorful <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/abstract-paintings/sc-PF6AEKTGYC/">abstract works</a>. Today I want to look at my favorite genre of painting: plein air! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dining area by <a href="http://peterdunham.com/">Peter Dunham</a></td></tr>
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"En plein air" just means "in the open air" in French, but it is often used to describe a style of painting where the artist is capturing not just the landscape, but the atmosphere of the place where the piece was painted: the salty air, the warm sun, etc.<br />
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I think one of my favorite types of decorating is what I consider to be California style. But, really, it is more likely California designers' interpretations of French Provencal/country style. Whatever you want to call it, it usually features colorful fabrics, comfortable furniture, and plenty of these "plein air" paintings.<br />
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I would start out with either white or pale blue walls. Then I'd start layering on some texture, like these linen curtains and a nubby striped rug. A floral is a prerequisite for any good country house (especially one with a French accent). A pair of bright green lamps would bring a pop of color and a little unexpected crispness to the room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reese Witherspoon's living room by <a href="http://kristenbuckingham.com/">Kristen Buckingham</a> via <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a> </td></tr>
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The artwork is so subtle in spaces like this, but it is setting the scene and creating a <i>mood </i>in the space.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/albert-namatjira-1902-1959-central-australian-l-14-c-2e645a795a">Invaluable Painting by Albert Namatjira</a></td></tr>
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I would <i>love </i>to have this pair of paintings! Just look at the light in them. You really get a sense of being in the middle of the Australian outback.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suzani by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191203673/indian-suzani-embroidery-quilt-handmade?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=suzani&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">Ayatcreation</a></td></tr>
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I would add in a colorful throw like this since it has such a lovely balance of cool and warm tones.<br />
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An old farm table, bistro chairs, and fresh flowers add to the bright but casual look.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sitting area by <a href="http://www.samperton.com/">Schulyer Samperton</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric Stonestreet's living room by <a href="http://nathanturner.com/">Nathan Turner</a> via <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></td></tr>
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This slightly masculine room by Nathan Turner looks so stylish but, more importantly, how comfortable does it look?! I just want to dive into that corduroy couch!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/maslanka,-20th-century,-desert-landscape,-oil-on-510-c-7154a5198e">Invaluable painting by Maslanka</a></td></tr>
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Now it's time to pile on the pillows!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dining area by <a href="http://www.samperton.com/">Schuyler Samperton</a></td></tr>
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And I mean LOTS of pillows....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/47973?article=47973-C#article=47973-C">Stripe</a> - <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/57415?article=57415-B">Lotus</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174101367/quadrille-pillow-cover-designer-pink?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=quadrille+orchid&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">Quadrille</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/210708477/fig-leaf-decorative-pillow-cover-choose?ref=shop_home_active_6">Fig</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/157452243/16x16-pillow-white-throw-pillow-cover?ref=shop_home_active_1">Floral</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/150354977/lumbar-pillow-decorative-throw-pillow?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=floral+pillows&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">Dot</a></td></tr>
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I created this combination of color and pattern because, like with the suzani above, you are balancing the warm tones (i.e., reds, pinks, browns) with the cool tones (i.e., blues, greens, lavender, grey). You also want to balance modern prints (i.e., lotus and fig leaf) with cozier, traditional ones (i.e., stripes and cabbage rose).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One more by <a href="http://www.samperton.com/">the fabulous Ms. Samperton</a></td></tr>
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Again though, it's all about what <i>you </i>love, and what makes you happy and comfortable.<br />
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Thanks so much to <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/">Invaluable</a> for all the artistic inspiration! And I hope all you readers visit again soon!</div>
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Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-63730370399994387382015-03-27T08:36:00.000-05:002015-03-27T08:36:02.544-05:00Invaluable - New Traditional<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hello there! So we're back again for the second edition in my series featuring the artwork of <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/"><b>Invaluable</b></a>!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/frank-henry-shapleigh,-new-hampshire,-1842-1906,-1239-c-62e4620845">Painting by Frank Henry Shapleigh</a></td></tr>
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I often think how nice it would be to have paintings like you would see in a museum, hanging around the house like it's no big deal. But the idea of going to an auction house and bidding seems very intimidating. Well, <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/paintings/cc-AF14022FJQ/">Invaluable</a> takes the formality right out of the picture and connects people directly to original art that can turn regular Joes (like me) into "collectors"!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bedroom for Kips Bay Showhouse by <a href="http://www.markhampton.com/">Alexa Hampton</a></td></tr>
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I was raised in a proper 1980s Southern home, with lots of chintz and Victorian antiques around. Some might think it stuffy, but I loved it. It didn't hurt that my Mom is a rockstar when it comes to putting rooms together. And, although she's ventured away from the rich red chenilles and vibrant Lee Jofa prints of my youth, in her heart, she is still a traditionalist. This apple fell a bit farther from that tree, but I will admit that my roots are still firmly planted there. I like to think of my style as "new traditional", like the hip young(ish) version of that old Victorian style. Ha!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/david-johnson,-american,-1827-1908,-boaters-on-a-1234-c-3c0498fa54">Painting by David Johnson</a></td></tr>
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I think people tend to see landscape paintings as sort of stuffy or imposing as well, but they SO aren't! They are all about the beauty of nature... and color... and light. Plus, they're typically housed in equally fabulous gilded frames, which brings glamour to a space.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Atlanta Symphony Showhouse bedroom by <a href="http://melanieturnerinteriors.com/">Melanie Turner</a></td></tr>
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I would play up that sense of glamour and drama, while melding it with more modern elements. Imagine a bedroom with walls in a deep, elusive color like <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/sharkskin">Benjamin Moore's "Sharkskin"</a> below...<br />
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Hung with precisely placed paintings like the <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/landscape-paintings/sc-8JIKMBQ7HV/">Invaluable</a> ones...<br />
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Then I would use pastel hues and nubby fabrics to soften the space....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/hara-upholstered-screen.do?clickid=wANyHL2D-ShrxP5S6e0S8XJaUkVRoJQVy2daWI0&camp=Aff:27795:135825:IR&utm_campaign=135825:IR&utm_source=27795&utm_medium=affiliate">Screen </a>- <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=5418">Lamp </a>- <a href="http://lightshowbama.com/brand-crystorama/six-light-antique-gold-up-chandelier/517-ga/sku-2GEQF">Chandelier </a>- <a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/end-tables/pair-of-english-regency-style-side-tables/id-f_1361393/">Tables </a>- <a href="https://www.fschumacher.com/item/175041">Fabric</a></td></tr>
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I love the proper English side tables and linen screen combined with the more modern lighting and chinoiserie fabric.<br />
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Dark/light, soft/nubby, wood/gold... All those juxtapositions keep things from feeling too stale. Then each element shines!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/henry-p.-hunt-mountainous-valley-landscape-oil-101-c-e9b4b97bf7">Painting by Henry Hunt</a></td></tr>
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I hope this helps illustrate what you can do with just a few key pieces in a room, including beautiful artwork. It really just comes down to bringing together the things that speak to you, and making a space truly yours.<br />
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Good luck and I hope you have a great day!<br />
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Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-5436402025088878332015-03-25T20:29:00.001-05:002015-03-26T13:27:17.369-05:00Invaluable - Contemporary Color<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://elizabethbauerdesign.com/">Elizabeth Bauer Design</a></td></tr>
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Whenever I'm working on a space, I look at the layout, furnishings, curtains, etc. But the one thing that probably gives a room the most personality - and the thing that can punctuate the personality of the owner so well - is art. I've done posts about this in the past, but I was recently approached by <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/"><b>Invaluable</b></a> to do a different sort of post. Invaluable is an auction website devoted to the sale of all manner of <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/paintings/cc-AF14022FJQ/">beautiful paintings</a>: abstract, landscapes, portraits, watercolors. However, they understand that figuring out how to make those pieces work in your home can be a challenge. That's where I come in!<br />
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In order to give you some inspiration as to how to incorporate artwork into your own home "gallery", I thought I'd create three very different spaces in three different styles, all featuring artwork currently on auction at <a href="http://www.invaluable.com/paintings/cc-AF14022FJQ/">Invaluable</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room by Jolene Ballard and Amanda Malson of Domicile ID</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/195749476/vintage-huge-pair-of-foo-dogs-chinese?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_query=foo+dogs+pair&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">Foo Dogs from FeelinVintage on Etsy</a></td></tr>
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For the room in today's post, I'm imagining a bright feminine space, full of fun and life. First, I would drench it in a color like <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/cactusflower">Benjamin Moore's "Cactus Flower"</a>.<br />
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Then I would bring in accessories that complimented the boldness of the color, but put a cool, glamorous, modern spin on it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/33998618.jsp?color=045&cm_mmc=Google-_-PLA-_-US+-+Shopping+-+Home-_-Furniture&adpos=1o6&creative=68388353844&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjwucmoBRDmysGsgbDr5j0SJAAxL9abmNxy3uMXyj5EZfRnFI3A3XrnZG5z8qFcLKC7RVaOlhoCV93w_wcB#/">Chair </a>- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/157267841/brass-and-copper-sprays-of-ivy-leaves?ref=shop_home_active_21">Leaves </a>- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187827557/pair-of-schumacher-chiang-mai-dragon?ref=shop_home_active_10">Pillows </a>- <a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/furniture/tables/mirrored-bamboo-tray-table">Bar Cart</a> - <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/search?q=blue%20and%20white&parent_query_uuid=5c84261a-e1e0-495b-9b77-875f3f8f0bae&facets=color%3Acustom1%3Acolor_hex%2Cis_vmf_or_vintage%2Cprice_ranges%2Cconsumer_departments.level_2_department.department_id%2Cconsumer_departments.level_3_department.department_id%2Cconsumer_departments.level_4_department.department_id&consumer_departments.department_ids=74&l=2&color_palette=undefined&color_hex=&price_ranges=&page=0">Pottery </a>- <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/deco-marble-table-lamp-w1290/?pkey=ctable-lamps%7C%7C&cm_src=table-lamps||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">Lamp</a></td></tr>
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How fabulous are those Chiang Mai Dragon pillows! Indigo blue, hot pink, and leafy green make such a great color combination too. And don't forget a little bit of gold!<br />
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Then I would do a light, modern style sofa atop a fun floral rug like this....<br />
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But then you need your artwork!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room by <a href="http://angiehranowsky.com/">Angie Hranowsky</a></td></tr>
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I love how Angie Hranowsky's work usually involves a good dose of color and a really good dose of abstract art.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/withers,-rod-1946-1988-2-265-c-92141a8ad0">Invaluable painting by Rod Withers</a></td></tr>
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I would do a few mid-size pieces like these, hung vertically, maybe over the bar cart.<br />
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Is this painting not fun?! There is just something so playful about it.<br />
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I think "playful" is probably the best way to describe this kind of room. But what better way to start and end your day, than in a space that makes you smile?<br />
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I already talked about my obsession with oversized art <a href="http://lusterinteriors.blogspot.com/2010/09/over-moon-for-overscale-art.html">here</a>, and this piece certainly fits that bill. It clocks in at a whopping 70 inches tall by 93 inches wide! Love it!<br />
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No matter what pieces you choose, the key is to have fun and not take the whole thing too seriously. It's <i>your </i>home and you're the one living with it, so make it a place you love!<br />
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More fun with art next time so stay tuned!Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-55291452907153175612015-03-24T16:29:00.001-05:002015-03-26T13:28:29.848-05:00All That Glitters<div>
May or may not be gold?... I just researched this and, apparently, "all that glitters is gold" is a misquote from Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice". It's supposed to be "all that glisters is not gold". Who knew?!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.katiebydesign.com/p-interior-design">Katie By Design</a></td></tr>
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Anyway, I'm not feeling particularly chatty today, so I'll let these beautiful photos speak for themselves. I love all the mirrored, metallic, gilded, and glossy accents in these rooms. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.suzannekasler.com/">Suzanne Kasler</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alicelanehome.com/">Alice Lane Home</a></td></tr>
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Alice Lane is a designer I've only recently found via the <a href="http://pinkpeonies.com/">Pink Peonies</a> fashion blog, when they worked together to create <a href="http://alicelanehome.com/pink-peonies-on-alice-lane-the-reveal/">this insane closet</a>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://privatehouseco.co.za/yob/">Yvonne O'Brien</a></td></tr>
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I love that Ms. O'Brien's talent spans across such varied projects, from estates on a golf course (like the one above) to tree camps in the wilderness of Africa.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kayotooleantiques.com/">Kay O'Toole</a> via <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Cote de Texas</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.veeregrenney.com/">Veere Grenney</a> via <a href="http://www.veranda.com/">Veranda</a></td></tr>
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Sooooo pretty! I love how she touches on art deco, but without making it a theme. It just shines.<br />
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Well it looks like I may have a fun little experiment coming up soon. I've been meaning to do another "Take Home" post, where I sort of build a room from scratch - based around one inspirational element - and now I've been approached to do just that. How fun! Stay tuned!<br />
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Hello and welcome to Luster Interiors! The blog I started and then sorta kinda didn't post anything on for a really, really long time. Ha! Well, here I am and I've got soooo many pictures saved up, it's ridiculous.<br />
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So it's that time of year where I think non-stop about tropical locales and swaying palms and all that good stuff. (If I'm being honest, this is the whole year.... but I digress.) Well I was digging around the other day for pictures of non-traditional landscape design and I hit the jackpot: <a href="http://www.raymondjungles.com/">Raymond Jungles</a>.<br />
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As the name would imply, he and his firm tend to work in jungle-like atmospheres, such as this amazing compound outside Miami. I love all the texture: the concrete and the pebbles, the trees and Spanish moss. Each cluster of leaves and foliage looks like a perfectly arranged vignette, yet it still appears so natural.<br />
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I think one of my favorite things about it is the lack of a traditional grass yard. It seems like he works with plants that are native to the area and don't require heavy care to survive. The firm's website talks about stewardship of the land yet the execution of these projects doesn't read as limited, but lush and beautiful.<br />
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In my head, this garden would be surrounding my glorious little tucked-away beach house where I would pad around the place barefooted, tropical drink in hand. I think in some places, a kitchen like this one by <a href="http://www.mcalpineboothferrier.com/">McAlpine Booth & Ferrier</a> would seem a bit cold with the concrete and angular furnishings. But, I tell you, in Florida, in the summer, cold is exactly what you are looking for! The modernism and cooler shades are a perfect foil for the warm temps and riot of color outside.<br />
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I think I would keep that cool, neutral feel going in the rest of the house too. Although I typically use more color, I really love this bedroom. It could be looking out over the garden through big windows or french doors. I'd probably add just a hint of blue as they did in the living room of the same lake house.<br />
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Love the stone and the pitched ceiling (and the bar). So great. I really have SO many more ideas for a variety of vacation homes. Maybe I'll have to post some more soon!<br />
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<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-12472837857391347352014-08-24T18:04:00.004-05:002015-03-26T13:30:05.180-05:00OKL Style<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Look at this beautiful mantel surround! The carvings are just beautiful and so unique. It's original to the old brownstone that Today Show's Natalie Morales lives in with her family, but is styled in such a fresh, modern way with the mirror and x-base stool. Plus those touches of blue that tie into the rest of the room's color scheme. So great. Go check it out <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/live-love-home/natalie-morales-living-room-makeover/">here</a>!Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932334653699852157.post-11773880688595476122013-10-28T21:04:00.000-05:002015-03-26T13:30:18.185-05:00Eclectic CollectedNow that's a mouthful!<br />
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I was looking through my files just now and came across these two pictures. I haven't gone through the whole blog, but I don't think I have ever posted them. It's hard for me to believe because these are probably some of the first images I looked at that made me think, "Hmm, maybe this decorating stuff is for me". I think I also discovered that looking at the photos provides some sort of excitement as your eye travels around the room - lingering on each fabric, texture, artwork - and I realized that I wanted to share that excitement with others.<br />
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Funny that you can take that much away from a couple of photos, right? I will avoid the 1000 words cliche, but I will say that I never know what I will discover when I look through all these beautiful photos. I understand now (as I did not in the beginning) how much our surroundings affect us and our very emotions. Through decorating and design, you can actually create whatever "mood" you want: relaxed, sexy, exciting, cozy. You also are creating a through-the-looking-glass version of yourself through a space. Well, I suppose some people have homes that are more "staged" than they are "collected", but, ideally, I do believe a home should well-represent the people who live there.<br />
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Anyway, I know this is sort of a tangential post, but at least it's accompanied by a great room by a great designer.<br />
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Have a good evening!<br />
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<br />Emily Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449650495834850349noreply@blogger.com0