73 Questions with SJP

Simply because I still love SJP and her house is just as timeless as her style

Fresh Start?

January is here and everyone is talking about January being about having a fresh start. I can't seem to get up and go, and embarrassingly enough I still have half of my holiday decorations up. Last weekend was a wash between jet lag and the lack of light in England, it was impossible to get out of bed.

So in an attempt to get my energy back, I am sitting on the sofa attempting to start up my blog again after a mostly dormant 2013. I am looking to make this more of a personal journey in the design world and take some time to jot down some of my favorite things about London.

Lastly, I should explain that if I had a real live Christmas tree there would have been motivation to get rid of it weeks ago, however this paper white LED tree still feels fitting especially given the polar vortex hitting the US and headed over to England.

Better Homes and Gardens

This weekend is your last chance to pick up the summer issue of Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath.

I was lucky to get the chance to work with the editors on a bathroom renovation project for their Summer issue. I designed a bathroom and then sourced a low-end version and a high-end version. Check it out below, download it to your ipad, or pick up the magazine at your local store this weekend before they bring out their fall issue.

Back to Blogging

After 9 months it is time to get back to blogging and hopefully I can get a fresh start this summer with a goal of once a week. I have lots of new travels and design discoveries to share!

New Year, New Colors

This year, I think the cats will be giving input on which paint colors to choose! Cream is looking for the perfect shade to match his eyes.

HGTV September 2012

Be sure to pick up the September issue of HGTV Magazine while it is still on newsstands. Check out my color picks below.

Back to School Cool for the Home

I am slowly trying to get back into blogging, although it will be a lot more sporadic. Check out my post on Apartment Therapy yesterday all about Back to School style in the home.

Summer Hiatus

I reached 450 posts and it is time to take a summer hiatus...

Pet Adoration Decoration

It is no secret that I am a huge pet lover, and there are so many great ways to incorporate your love of Fido into your home decor in a stylish and sophisticated manner. Here are a few ways that I recently worked with artwork to incorporate pets.

Color Story Monday: Margarita

I spent a cold and rainy weekend in London dreaming of margaritas and warm beaches, and although margaritas come in all colors there is one classic greenish-yellow color that makes up a traditional margarita. Add some summer fun with margarita as a color in your home.

1. Margarita by Benjamin Moore
2. Linen napkins from C Wonder
3. Graphic rug in cream and lime from CB2
4. A bar cart for all of your margarita essentials from CB2
5. A two tone bar stool in green and white from ABC Home

Found Door Friday

The front door of Kelly Wearstler's shop is decked out in her signature combination of marble and brass.

Magazine Storage

I am an avid magazine reader and thankfully my ipad now keeps me from being the magazine hoarder that I was in college. I still pick up magazines in print though and like to keep them around for various amounts of time. To help control the overpopulation of glossy magazines, I keep a storage bin and when it starts to get full I know that it is time to weed out the old for the new.

Here are some great storage baskets that you won't be embarrassed to keep around.

1. Jute storage basket from H&M Home
2. Rugby Stripe Bin from The Container Store
3. Large Milk Crate from Target
4. Canvas and Wood Crate from Pottery Barn

Summer Succulents

Window Shopping

Coveting this lavender AGA!

Color Story Monday: Charcoal

If you didn't get enough of the BBQ on 4th of July, add some charcoal touches to your home. They may not have the smell of a beach pit bbq, but charcoal will add drama and style to any space.

1. From Ralph Lauren's Urban Loft Collection, Bleecker and Smoked Glass
2. Gourd Table Lamp, West Elm
3. Sleek and cool, Foundry coffee table from CB2
4. Betwixt fabric in Charcoal, Celerie Kemble for F. Schumacher
5. Diane Von Furstenberg Pebblestone dinner collection in Smoke Grey, Bloomingdales
6. Elegance and Charcoal combined. Angelica Sofa from Jayson Home.

Found Door Friday: Pretty in Pink

This is quite the delicate and feminine door for a dentist's office, but that's London for you.

Happy 4th of July

Made in America for the home

In today's world it is very hard to find products for the home that are made in America. Here are some quality products that look great in the home and support the home country.

Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer: A staple on every girl's wedding registry list, this is a must have accessory in the American kitchen. Be sure to pick one of their fun colors!
Sub-Zero and Wolf: Top of the line refrigerators, ovens, and cooktops for the gourmet kitchen.
Pyrex: While many cooks are moving towards European cookware, Pyrex is the original American made glassware that is durable enough for oven to table to storage.
Post-It Notes: No longer relegated to the classic canary yellow colored 3x3 notes, branch out to style your office with a practical paper product.
Weber Grill: A must-have for backyard grilling especially today!

Color Story Monday: Red and Turquoise

I love this color combination in stationary, so it seems a natural for interiors as well.

1. Benjamin Moore Wavebreak
2. Benjamin Moore Lobster
3. Confections by Amy Stevens at 20x200
4. Preppy stationary from Kate Spade
5. Source bench from West Elm
6. Pillows from Thomas Paul

Found Door Friday

Here is a Banksy inspired door in Shoreditch...