With Cream and Honey, Please
This past weekend was busy (our church hosted it’s annual Greek Festival) and today looks like it will be no different. In short, I’ll probably need a hot one of these by the end of the day to help me unwind and prepare for another whirlwind week! What about you? How was your weekend?...
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Living Vintage by Alt for Living
We can probably all agree that complaining is bad. It brings along with it negativity, discontent, and lots of other yucky stuff I’d rather not get roped into. But, today, I have just one teeny-weeny, itsy-bitsy complaint to submit. It’s about an aspect of the industry I work in… interior design. I spend a good...
Layers of Paint & Corrosion
Got to race off to another full day of design work, folks! So this post is going to be brief. It’s Monday and I already feel like I’m running behind… Now, how did that happen? Hope you’re week is off to a more relaxed start. As usual, here’s a collection of pieces inspired by...
Rainy, Dreary
The weather over the weekend shifted suddenly from what was cool and breezy to rainy and dreary. Not the most welcome change considering that we’ve all been enduring regular 100 degree + temperatures with the one hope that Fall would be here soon and finally we would have some pleasant weather. But then, of course,...
Pastels for Fall
Continuing with last week’s focus on fashion, today’s Color Study highlights the feminine palette of a favorite blouse from my closet. The colors, although mostly pastel, are slightly muted and a tad earthy. Combined with the antiqued bronze buttons and muddy moss green border, it’s a fantastic color combination for this upcoming Fall. Now, I...
Summer Roses
Happy Labor Day to all my readers in the States! Isn’t this nice… an extra day all to ourselves. So far, I’ve spent time with family, consumed a few ice-cold beverages, caught up on some overdue work (not too much though), and today I plan on keeping it low-key with my puppy and my honey....
Color Study… Ep. 16
I mentioned my recent performance with Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth at The Modern Museum last week. Today’s Color Study is a quick examination of a few of the simple yet sophisticated materials I observed throughout the museum lobby space. This particular color scheme isn’t very summery but it feels perfectly timed. Summer vacations are coming...
Color Study… Ep. 15
This weekend David and I had the incredible honor of participating in the opening of a new sanctuary building at our home parish, St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church. It was the culmination of many years of planning and saving and many months of even more working and sweating. To see the final reward of...
Style Story… Susan Baten
Susan Baten is a woman of more actions than words. For that reason, rather than sharing the usual audio interview, today the photos will speak for themselves. To fully appreciate Susan and her home, you have to understand her line of work. She flips and decorates houses… really nice houses!! Think the grandchildren of Mark...
Color Study… Ep. 12
This past weekend really started to feel like Summer. I know, I know… Summer doesn’t actually begin until June 21st, but let me tell you, it might as well be here already! Perhaps it was our more relaxed schedule finally catching up with us or maybe it was simply the color of the clothes I...
Every Angle
Have you ever considered the angles of your home? Probably not… I mean, why would you unless you were photographing it, right? For the past five homes that I’ve photographed for my Style Story series (yes, it’s five already!), I’ve learned to carefully consider the importance of every angle in the home. Not only does...
Color Study… Ep. 11
Loving the warm hues of ivory, red, and tan on my front porch these days. In my last Color Study episode, I mentioned a special project coming up. It’s still in the works so you’ll have to keep you curiosity at bay for just a little while longer. In the meantime, here is another behind-the-scenes...
Color Study… Ep. 8
Spring time is well on it’s way to peaking here in Texas! I missed the blooming trees that Tennessee so spectacularly produces but regardless, I’m enjoying the fresh breeze, mild temperatures, and relentlessly chirping birds – they seriously never stop. A few colors that have seemed especially prevalent are the ivory and white-washed hues as...
Color Study… Ep. 7
My week has been a beautiful mix of flowers, turtlenecks, and vintage jewelry… three of my favorite things!! The subsequent color scheme couldn’t have been more lovely either. Blush pink, mustard yellow, and emerald green feel incredibly fresh and unique together, not to mention the perfect color recipe for this in-between season we’re in. What...
Color Study… Ep. 5
A special delivery arrived at my front door last week (more on that later) and it came in the most beautiful jewel-toned hues. It just so happens that the colors include all of my favorites… all of them, really! So naturally, today’s Color Study post was inspired by that. My Design*Sponge hardcover book has been...
Color Study… Ep. 3
Autumn has fully arrived and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve started carrying my camera with me almost every where for the chance that I might come across a brilliantly colored tree to photograph. I love this time of the year for it’s color, so it seemed fitting to include a scattering of golden leaves in...
Color Study… Ep. 2
You wouldn’t believe the album of photos from my trip to Arizona! Everywhere I turned, I noticed something new and fascinating to capture. Color was an interesting subject to study in the desert. Most everything is dry and dusty which makes for a very muted color palette. But then you have the sky which can...
Color Study… Ep. 1
Cognac, Chartreuse, & Smokey Blue I have been noticing the growing appearance of the color Cognac these days… not brown, not tan, not orange – Cognac, a very distinct, warm shade combining a touch of all three I just listed. It is a beautiful neutral for the Fall season and I am especially inspired by...
Crew Colors
I received my J. Crew November catalog in the mail this week and oh my golly… it is gorgeous! Now, I promise what you are about to read is not a product push or hidden marketing effort – this blog isn’t that big yet. No, I’m just totally smitten by the sophisticated yet unexpected color...
Mind of the Makeover… Modern Romantic
Well, here it is… my little dream of a website has finally come to fruition. I thought for so long that it would never happen but, never the less, kept the idea firmly placed in my mind. Long nights in Photoshop and many hours brainstorming and editing later, I am giddy as a school girl...
Rosy Embers
I’m beginning to believe my fruit selection is guided more heavily by the coloration of the produce than I originally thought. I mean, I’ve always know this was a factor in my decision making, but without a doubt, I selected these glowing red pears purely because of their gorgeous skins. A pile of yellow-green cousins...
Fading Colors
I hesitated to post today’s images. I’m sure by now you’re tired of seeing my country bouquet of late summer flowers since their first appearance in THIS post. But I’ve completely enjoyed watching their evolution from fresh, peppy buds to rich, full blooms and now softly faded shadows of those initial blossoms. Surprisingly, I think...
A Simple Tablescape (yes, that’s a word)
A couple weeks ago, I pulled together a few odds and ends to create a simple table scape on our living room coffee table. Up until that point, our table sat bare and lonely… nothing on it to keep it company. I had grown so accustomed to the empty surface that when I added a...
Gallery Opening!
Several hours of work and much deliberation later, my paper templates are filed away and my gallery wall of personal photos and artwork is complete!! (or, at least until I decide to make the next batch of changes… things are always evolving around here!) Take a look at the beginning of this project HERE. My...
Color Blast
Maybe it’s the fireworks, maybe it’s my recent focus on neon hues, but this cherry red top is quickly becoming my closet fave. I’ve never been a big fan of the color red, but this shade has just the right amount of orange & yellow to make me crazy about it! Those who know me...
Punchy
Our home’s color scheme seems to be my main subject of consideration these days (after all of the hundreds of other things I also have running through my brain, of course…ack, to do list, will you ever leave me!!!). I have finally decided to paint our walls… in the near future… sometime soon… down the...
“Raw Color”
I’ve been thinking a lot about color recently. (notice the swatches on my desk in THIS post) I finally committed myself to carefully planning the colors, concept, and design of our home rather than the usual spur of the moment, undeveloped decisions that I usually make. Of course, this is going to take some serious...
Let There Be Brass
Photo Credit: Lonny Mag Aug/Sept 2010, Design: Callie Jenschke of Scout Designs I was so excited to purchase my mod yet sophisticated vintage brass lamp when David and I first moved into our new home. With its graphic shade and warm, metallic base I think it is the perfect launching point for the rest of...
Peacock & Peasoup
While browsing through my ever-expanding inspiration file, I noticed a remarkable trend…Peacock blue and Pea-soup green. Interesting, I thought! Photo Credits: (From top, clockwise) Domino Magazine, Celerie Kemble, Domino Magazine – Nick Olsen, Domino Magazine, Celerie Kemble, Domino Magazine Now, my question, is this a popular color combo at the moment or just a palette...
Planning for Spring
Yes, it is true….Spring is right around the corner and tempting me at every turn to discard my winter wears and commit whole-heartedly to a warmer state of mind. But one thing at a time…first winter, then Spring in due time. Besides, in this neck of the woods, I better be careful what I wish...
Spring 2011 = Mandarin Orange!
Well, I don’t know about you but I have found a new enthusiasm and verve for color and all its potential after yesterday’s interview! Lauren, thank you again. Now on to the topic for today…this season’s hottest color (in my opinion)…undoubtedly, Mandarin Orange. 1. Kristin Gallipoli, New England Home, Photos by John Gruen 2. J....
Ambassadors of Style: Episode 1
I am so thrilled to announce the latest venture from Hilary Inspired…a new series of style interviews from a few of my favorite design experts…the “Ambassadors of Style”! In this series, I will have the chance to pick the brains of those individuals who are forging the path of excellent design and style and then...
Winter Greens
I don’t know about you, but I am currently in great need of sunshine and greenery. These rainy, cloudy winter months have been killing me recently! I think some cheerful indoor greens would cure my winter blues. Photo Credits: Image 1 – Apartment Therapy, Image 2 – Elle Decor, Image 3 – Gelda (unknown), Image...
Mulberry Spice and Everything Nice
This cold spell of weather has summoned a constant yearning for spicy, hot beverages. And this color palette, inspired by The Sartorialist, is exactly what I imagine such a lovely drink to look like! Deep, thoughtful, spicy, and pulled from the fruits of nature. Photo Credit: Image 1 – The Sartorialist, 2 – Debi Treloar,...
Winter Berry
Here are a few more snap shots from our trip home to Tennessee for Christmas. The scenery not far from David’s grandparents country home was stunning. A moment outside created the opportunity for admiration and a quick winter photo shoot. Feelin’ a bit like a bright winter berry amidst the dreary snow! Photo Credit: David...
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“Redd” is the Color of the Season
Today’s post really should be included in the “Person to Place” series….Okay, we’ll make it official. Person to Place: Episode 5 I happened upon THIS stunning New York country home designed by Miles Redd (of course!) and immediately fell in love with the vibrant color scheme and autumn leaf inspiration. I found myself revisiting the...
Emerald City
Person to Place: Episode 4 Emerald green has long been a favorite of mine, which is why I was thrilled to see so many stylish people embracing the color in their cool weather wardrobes from last winter. This hue is slowly beginning to peek into the realm of interiors, as well. I sure hope it...
To the Symphony!
Ahhh, Thursday’s! The beginning of my weekend as a retail salesperson! No more free Saturday’s and Sunday’s…for me it’s all about Thursday’s and Friday’s. So, my long anticipated day off consisted of laundry, straightening, bank run, dishes, email replies, and on and on…you get the idea. Catch up work! By the end of it, I...
Envisioning Fall
Last Spring, I envisioned my style motivation with a Personal Style Vision Board. I’ve found that this is a wonderful exercise when preparing for a closet reorganization, a seasonal shopping trip, or personal style re-evaluation. Leading up to a new season, I collect images that evoke the spirit of what inspires me for that time....
Gray is the New Black
Black is forever. It is a staple that will never lose its status in the world of decorative arts and design. But when you’re looking for something just as classic, equally enduring, and thoroughly modern, gray is your new pal! And I especially love it in this softest dove shade. Enjoy your weekend, friends, and...
Bringing the Runway Home
This always happens during the season of Fall and Spring Fashion Week…just when I should be gearing up for autumn dressing and cooler weather, I become giddy over all the new collections showing on the runways for the next season, in this case Spring! It is totally confusing and a big distraction, to say the...
Color Episode
Referencing today’s earlier post (again): Colors more along these lines…cool, refreshing, clean yet comfortable. Everything a Tennessean transplanted to Texas in the middle of summer could want.
Summer Palette…Ocean Spray & Avocado
Now, I know I’ve been talking up the neutral palette recently, but a girl can’t live on beige alone. And it’s times like these, usually around the deep heat of summer, that I begin really craving cool colors. Palettes such as this one below become especially appealing.
Shifting Shades
Curious things are happening these days…and I couldn’t tell you just when it started or why. But in the process of our move and during my search for apartment inspiration, I have discovered an interest in a totally new aesthetic…for me and my perception of my personal style, that is. Neutrals!! Yes, cremes and whites…browns...
Glam It Up…On Vacation
What better way to imagine a summer vacation than with breezy scarves, pretty polka-dots, and bunches of bangles. I can’t think of anything better! Classic almost preppy pieces, exotic influences and bold colors yet simply styled with maturity and sophistication…*sigh. You may remember my vision board for this year. It is curiously similar to today’s...
Pass the Mustard, Please.
I’m just so in love with this warm, vibrant shade of my new favorite hue…mustard yellow!
Summer Palette…Sherbet HuesI
First day of summer!…I could go for this.
