Color Soiree: Playful Purple

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This vibrant color makes just as big of an impact when used to matte a photo as it does when placed on an entire wall. As much as I love the impact, I think the boldest I am willing to go with it at this point is adoring my toenails.  How about you?  Would you be this bold with your decor?

Simply Smitten: Shades of Greige

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Glorious design fitting for the Marie Antoinette that resides in all of us.  After all, doesn't every girl want to over indulge every now and then? What is your weakness when it comes to over indulgence?  Shoes? Macaroons? I have an affinity for pretty new lip glosses and Nutella crepes.

Go ahead and over indulge a little today... you deserve it!

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Simply Smitten: Sunlit Interiors

After a few days of rainy New England weather, I am ready for some sunshine.  I simply adore a room that lets in lots of natural light.  Daylight Savings Time is this weekend which means longer days and warmer, sunnier weather is with reach!  Hope you have a fantastic weekend! xo

Simply Smitten: Marble Bath

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Swoon, swoon, triple swoon!  Love it all... I'm speechless!

Happy Friday!

How do you plan on spending the weekend?

I am going to light some candles, fill the tub with fragrant bubbles and have a glorious long soak...

here's to hoping I don't drop my book in the water this time! 

Simply Smitten: Chandeliers

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To me a room just seems naked without a chandelier.  It's like leaving the house without your earrings on.  Master bath, walk in closets... you name it... I would even even hang one in a garage or bulkhead I love them that much!
Do you have chandeliers in your home?

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Neutral Ground

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One can always count on neutrals to create a clean, simple, put together look.
How fantastic are those wood floors?!  Swoon.

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Color Soiree Purple and Gray

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I am loving this color combination which can leave a room feeling bright and cheery or dramatic and glamorous.  That is one dinner party I would like to attend!  

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Model Meets Decor

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Love this fashion editorial of Alina Baikova for Vogue Australia, March 2011.  When I came across it on, Oh Fashion Model,  I instantly knew I needed to do a fashion meets decor post.
Oh, what a lucky girl Alina is traveling to exotic locations all in the name of a day's work!

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Color Soiree Strawberries and Cream

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When Logan was age four she had the most perfect shade of pink adorning her bedroom walls.
It resembled a cup of strawberry milk.  These pink walls instantly brought me back to her
 old bedroom,  the bedtime stories, well worn stuffed animals and the scent of her
 freshly powdered skin after her nightly bath.
For me strawberry pink will always represent my daughter's childhood.
Do you have a color that reminds you of something special?

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Plum Soiree

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I am not sure I am bold enough with my decor that I would dedicate an entire room to this majestic color.
Being more meek of heart, I can always get my plum fix via a great nail varnish!
Are you bold with your decor?

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Fashion Meets Decor Coach Edition

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Coach's Spring line contains lots of gorgeous lavender.  I think the, Alexis Trench, may just be the perfect addition to spruce up my Spring wardrobe!  The bedding in the first photo is available through the oh so stylish, Ada and Darcy Boutique.
What are you hoping to add to your wardrobe this Spring?

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Into the Blue

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I hope this Sunday finds you rested after your big New Year's Eve hoopla.
These lovely and serene spaces seem like the perfect place to relax, recharge
and get ready for the first Monday of 2011.

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Free People Meets Decor

True to form, the November  Free People  catalog is full of gorgeous editorials.  What really caught my

eye was their accessories.  A girl can never have to much gold, jewelry or handbags.  Who is the lucky gal or guy who is their prop stylist?   Can you say dream job?!  Kudos to you, Free People, you've wooed us once again.

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photo credits:  accessories: free people, Interiors: 1) this is glamorous, 2) apartment therapy, 3) inter1or

{Interiors} His and Hers

A bit of French flair right in your own bath?  Count me in! 

Photo credit:  Cote de Texas

Music Meets Decor {Carrie Underwood}

I've loved Carrie Underwood since to minute she stepped foot on the American Idol stage.

It was so much fun to watch her transform from a simple country girl into a young woman

who took the music industry by storm.   I love look number one.  She is 

 rockin' the, "borrowed from the boys look," balanced out by a a halo of blonde locks.  I equally love the sexy masculine bedroom which accompanies the first photo.

Which look is your favorite?


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Photo credits:  Set 1)  Zimbio, Desire to Inspire, Set 2:  Bitten Bound, Country Living, Set 3: American Idol, La Dolce Vita,  Set 4: Bramblewood 

New Work - Bathrooms.

Main Bathroom - before.

Main Bathroom - after.

Ensuite - before.

Ensuite - after.

Separate WC - before.

Separate WC - after.

Today I visited one of my lovely clients that I had worked with earlier this year. We transformed their main bathroom, ensuite and separate WC - it was great to see the finished results today.
All of the rooms were located on the same floor so it was important to maintain continuation with the design as well as a style to suit a traditional house. I also wanted to achieve streamlined rooms with no wasted spaces. By doing this, we were able to create bigger showers and an overall spacious feel.

Photographs by Charlotte Minty.