GAME MANIA

As I have mentioned, my goal to finish my home by the holidays.. (or almost finish it anyway). I figured I would take the advice I give to my own clients when they are feeling frazzled by their projects:  "Let's finish the room(s) that you (or we) have started so you feel as though one space is finished." This gives you both a clear sense direction and accomplishment! My bedroom is almost finished. It only needs a few finishing touches so I have decided to wrap that up. The room will be the most feminine one in my home, besides my daughter's bedroom. It is a fairly calming space except for a slightly graphic rug. The colors I've used so far are shades of navy, pale pink, and white. There are feminine details that I am drawn to in all of these bedrooms and I too have used a oatmeal color linen bed and fairly neutral bedding. 

via Rue See like I said earlier, good design, all goes back to layering!! I have a moroccan wedding blanket on my wish list for my new bedroom digs! Wedding Blankets available here . 

I'm adoring ALL things cozy and camel this week! 1. The Wendy Schwartz   (image via Lonny ) seating area within a bedroom. The mix of textiles, colors and shapes are fabulous. There are those sheep skin rugs again. Perfect for this time of year! I dread the day I have to turn the heat on in my house, today was it. It was a chilly 61 degrees in here this morning! 2. Camel bags! This Prada version would work. 3. A Fall plus? Scarf season. I love layering scarfs with outfits. A burberry classic is the way to go! 4. Albert Hadley design board!! - Simply inspiring. 5. Feather details and motifs. I'm seeing them everywhere.   Bracelet

I find like attracts like, so if you read my blog or most interior design and/or fashion magazines, then you most likely read Lonny Magazine  and have probably already poured over this drool worthy space. I highly admire both Michelle Adam's style and drive! Now there's an example of a  girl who seems to have it all together! This month's issue of Lonny was great, I always look forward to their latest issue and try to read it the day it arrives onto my lap top!  I loved Michelle's bedroom and the canopy bed that she carefully created and featured. Something I too would love to do but I'm not sure when I'd have time to do it. I'm also not sure that my five year old son wouldn't try to swing from the hanging drapes. Is it me or do young boys have more energy then they can ever possibly expend? :) I also adore the sharp and stylish black. grey and white combo used. She beautifully mixed an array of textures and patterns. Thanks for sharing another perfect d...

I love the idea of using a screen behind a headboard. Screens also look pretty as a headboard but I prefer screen floating behind a headboard from a functionality and layered design stand point! This top room by Nick Olsen, is one of my current favorites! This picture has been around for a long time but I LOVE this bedroom and screen. Vintage Screens are my favorite! This room incorporates a very cool balance of modern and traditional design idea. This is a great use of a tiny space. Not enough closet storage? Set up racks to display your best and fun pieces.

Hello, hello. Here's a little peek at a project I'm wrapping up. I love this client, I've been working on their house now for a couple of years. We choose one room to work on at a time and run with it!! Hope you're having a great week. It's been a busy one for me!

Aren't these flowers gorgeous? {inspiring wedding colors} I'm drawn to certain colors at different times..who knows why? When I was pregnant it was pink {i guess that's not hard to figure out}. I'm most likely subliminally seduced with fashion and shelter magazines..this month's obsession is with lavender + lilac..{I'm guessing I'm craving cooler colors because of the crazy heat} not necessarily by entire rooms swathed by these colors but small touches! I discovered this week that my favorite Sister Parish fabric - Burma is now available in lavender! {they've added a number of colors} { these walls might be a bit much after a while, but I'm loving the pillow, romans' + headboard} {an oldie but goodie} images: Veranda - scanned by Shelter, My Ideal Home , book - I'm looking up the name, Harper's Bazaar - August 2010, Domino, Decor Pad

{find a selection of Kerry's bedding here } I'm currently smitten with textile designer Kerry Cassill's line of fabric, bedding and clothing. Her influence stems from her travels around the globe, but mainly from Indian Prints she discovered in Parisian Markets. She launches a new collection each season, I'm looking forward to seeing what's in store for the Fall of 2010. She also has a shop in Laguna Beach named LaLa. Here's a peek at her goods.. {clothing line - I'm really loving the purple Ikat behind her}