GAME MANIA

Celerie Kemble's new rug line for Meridia Meridian . I've long been a fan of Celerie's dynamic work, and even better, she was super friendly when I met her! The colors above look so vivid, these rugs would surely be the impetus for a great design concept!  Catalyst is available in five amazing colors in all!

For Fashion? I love, love, love layering my outfits with blazers! I live in them most of the year. This knit blazer from Madewell would be an instant staple for me. another staple? Sweedish Hasbeen boot At Home. warm neutrals, tufted velvet, leopard prints + mixing natural wood and paint! image: Paul Costello image: Canadian House and Home. a mirror in the kitchen? would you do it? love the look but is it practical? love this leather butterfly chair from Urban Outfitters and the warm unexpected colors of these Ikat rugs! Available at ABC Carpet and Home In the Kitchen I tend to cook more in the Fall then summer. Onion soup is a no-fail classic! See recipe here .

Rich neutral spaces that layer texture, color, antique rugs and an array of interesting objects and furniture pieces . Designer Kara Mann's work exhibits this style beautifully. Antique rugs are a beautiful impetus for a design concept. This Lake Forest showroom room above is just about perfect, now I've got to find out where she found or commissioned that amazing ceiling fixture from! {update Lyndsey from Kara Mann's office emailed me today - the gorgeous chandelier is called the Lumiere by Jean de Merry - Kara Mann carries the line in her showroom if you have the itch and the funds to buy something dramatic.} I would love to design a room using the color palette found in this antique rug I love the mix of furniture in this space. It's earthy but chic. The antique rug adds the depth this room needed! image: Kara Mann