The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale went live for card holders on July 13. There are over 3200 items for women alone covering a wide range of styles and price ranges. Rather than tediously going through the items, …
Editing The Nordstrom Sale
Relaxed Yacht Club Style
There are so many elements from this New Jersey yacht club renovation by Lucas Studio’s that I love. For starters, there’s an inviting, relaxed look that feels charmingly residential and inviting. Seating arrangements, in easily movable wicker pieces, allow for a …
A Visit to Calistoga Pottery
I’ve been attracted to earthy, organic-looking pottery the last few years, but never really visualized it integrated well in my home. A visit to England last summer changed that and I’ve been obsessed with finding …
Capturing The West Coast Spirit
A digital series on the Tory Burch blog, shot by Margaret Zhang of Shine by Three, perfectly captures the spirit of summer on the West Coast. The show-stoppers are the elevated Baja tunics from the latest Tory …
Source: Photography by Margaret Zhang ©Tory Burch; self
A Slice of Provence in Sonoma Valley
Designer Wendy Owen created this beautiful Sonoma Valley oasis with a heavy dose of inspiration from her love of Provence. Local fieldstone is generously used on the nine-acre property setting the stage for rustic elegance. The mass …
Source: Photography by Marion Brenner for House Beautiful
Super White
A friend recently asked for suggestions on white paint. It reminded me of this post from a few years ago which is worth revisiting. It also got me clicking through other Kathleen Clements projects on her website where …
Antiques, Interiors, Gardens, and Style – Horsch Interiors
If you’re not following @horschinteriors on Instagram, you’re missing out on over 3,000 images that are absolutely stunning. Nicolas and Charlotte Horsch are interior designers and antique collectors based just outside Hamburg. Their firm, Horsch …
Source: @horschinteriors
Shop My Favorites From Serena and Lily
A friend asked for my opinion on a few items she was considering at Serena and Lily. After I assisted her, I spent some time browsing their site and picked a few of my own favorites. …
This Month…May
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 It’s hard to believe it’s already May. This year, more than ever, I feel like the time is flying …
Book Case Decor
I like bookcases when they are filled to the brim with books and objects as much as when they’re sparsely decorated or centered around a color story. The point is, whatever the style, …
When in Charleston…The Dewberry Hotel
While in Charleston a couple of weeks ago, I stayed at The Dewberry, an impeccably renovated former landmark known as the Mendel L. Rivers Federal Building. It’s both modern and timeless, and an homage to mid-century design. …
Source: Workstead / The Dewberry / Photos by Stephen B. Morton
Out of This World Stables
It’s an understatement to say the stables built for professional polo player Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras’s ponies are exquisite. They’re beyond. The compound lies just outside Buenos Aires with a gallery-like 38,750-square-foot structure housing 44 world-class ponies that seamlessly …
Source: Photography by Oberto Gili for Architectural Digest
My Current Interiors Moodboard
I was cleaning up my various Pinterest boards on Interiors and and fell in love again with these images. Even though they are from different designers and projects, there is still a cohesiveness to the general mood they convey. …
Source: from top: Emily Foxley & Co./photo:@lucycall | Ceramic bowls | Oyster White Paint from Old fashioned Milk Paint | Homelox | Black Gate and Pool from DHDA | Burlap Shade | Togo Furniture Ligne Roset | TVLS Front Exterior
The Floral Revolution
You may have noticed there’s been a movement brewing over the last few years for hand-picked, fresh from the garden, meandering floral arrangements. An article in T Magazine says we’re in the midst of a floral revolution. Scrolling …
Source: Top photo via Sarah Winward
House Tour: A Modern Cabin in St. Helena
How beautiful is this vacation home in northern California in the town of St. Helena? Jennifer Robin Interiors and Wade Design Architects are the masterminds in creating a perfect balance of contemporary elements with organic details. The colors and finishes …
Love This Dining Room
How fabulous is this contemporary dining room? I saved it years ago from the November 2013 Elle Decor profiling a Southampton beach house designed by architect/design team Haynes Robert. The set of 1950’s rush-and-bronze chairs by Colette Gueden (what …
Source: photo: Simon Upton / ©Elle Decor
Revisiting A Favorite – Thomas O’Brien
I’ve been a longtime fan of interior designer Thomas O’Brien. His signature look of masterfully mixing old and new with a modern sensibility has always appealed to me. With my love for antiques and vintage finds, the rooms …
Green Acres
I stumbled upon a handful of beautiful landscape photos on Pinterest only to realize they were all from Janice Parker Landscape Architects. That, of course, led me to the firm’s website, where every single project was breathtaking and on …
Green and Brass
At first thought, mentioning dark green paint and brass hardware brings back memories of my first home…this is back in the early 80’s. They both reflected a very traditional look at the time, on par …
Aspen House Tour
I’m in awe of the massive redwood tree trunks inside this Aspen home designed by Richard Hallberg. They were salvaged from the embers of a Yosemite fire years ago and now stately frame the entry and …
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 21 – Ring Holders
A couple of months ago, I decided to reorganize the dresser top in my closet that holds most of my everyday jewelry. I realized I was wearing the same things over and over that were …
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 16 – A Natural Palette
One of my favorite color palettes is an all-natural story filled with ecru, ivory, taupe and tan. It perfectly describes the sophisticated beachy California aesthetic and I can’t think of another designer who encompasses the look better than Jenni Kayne. The products …
Countdown To Christmas – Day 3 – Kosta Boda Bruk
Kosta Boda Bruk Carafe in Clear or Smoke Simple design at its best. The Kosta Boda Bruk carafe is perfect for my style of entertaining. It looks good no matter what table scape I conjure up …
My Favorite Color Year-Round
I don’t know if there’s a shade of green I don’t like. I find beauty even in the dullest, murkiest shades. It’s easy to add a touch to an outfit for a pop of unexpected freshness – like …