THANK YOU Terri Sapienza of The Washington Post

{This photo spoke to me on a few levels; not only do I own these socks but I love to brainstorm and sketch out my creative ideas while relaxing in bed.}

Image: Flickr

for choosing SHELTER as a pick to click this week!!! I am once again, very flattered!!!! Thank you!! I share this honor with fellow blogger Aliciabdesigns - I am still loving yellow too Alicia, congrats!!

Terri Sapienza writes wonderful columns, for the Home and Garden section of The Post.
Today's feature titled Here, There and Everywhere is about thinking "beyond the branches" with regard to holiday decorating!

HAPPY WEEKEND!!

MERRY AND BRIGHT

This kitchen feels like a jewel box, love it.....

A vibrant shot of red will add an energized kick to almost any neutral color palette!

Table - Suzanne Allen

Ruthie Sommers

Print is Thibaut {I happen to have a sample in my office}

Bungalow 5

Image: House Beautiful

Love this red door!!

This is the glamorous entrance to Trina Turk's California home

Image: Elle Decor, July 2007.

Photographer: Laura Resen's loft {she now lives in a farmhouse}

Image: Veranda

Image: Elle Decor

Kelly Wearstler

Image: House Beautiful, 2001.

Image: Elle Decor

Miles Redd

Image: Domino Mag.

Kelly Wearslter

Image: House Beautiful

Image: Design New England

Image: Elle Decor

THE PHOTO + ART WALL

Eric Cohler - great display on a wall that is often neglected!

I LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE AN ART WALL - DESIGNERS WILL DIFFER ON THEIR "RULES OF DISPLAY", I'M USUALLY DRIVEN BY INTUITION NOT DIE HARD RULES. HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND.

-VARY YOUR PHOTOS FOR INTEREST, EX. CLOSE- UPS, DISTANCE SHOTS, INSIDE, OUTSIDE, BIRDSEYE, LANDSCAPE..ETC. ETC.

-HAVE A METHOD TO YOUR MADNESS - BE SOMEWHAT CONSISTENT WITH THE DISTANCE BETWEEN PHOTOS, EX: 2", 3 + 4" ETC.

-CREATE AN IMPACT - WIMPY ART DISPLAYS FALL FLAT! POWER IS IN NUMBERS + OR SIZE!

- VARY SCALE WHEN DISPLAYING A LARGE QUANTITY OF PHOTOS, ART + OBJECTS

{PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS, ANYTIME!}

Jennifer Delonge's home - InStyle Magazine

Love this orderly arrangement of family photographs

Mix it up, vary frames, subjects and artwork {the bust adds dimension}

Image: Domino Magazine

Hartig's home is fun, graphic and never dull

Johnson Hartig's home - L.A. Times

Keep it real - display items that have some personal meaning!

Note the varied scale!

Super model Erin Wasson's home

Group by subject - in this case women were the focus

O at Home - Winter 2008.

Frame nature, or photographs from a beautiful picture book

The designers of this home, have created an elegant moment using art in an alcove

Image: Elle Decor, December 2008.

A powerful display has been devised, with oversized photographs

Image: Elle Decor

Create order and a graphic punch, this display enlivens this chocolate wall

Image: Domino Mag.

Frame fashion photography {see yesterday's post}

Mary McDonald's office

Image: Domino Magazine

Don't be afraid of color, color, color

Image: Domino Magazine.

BEDAZZLED

'Tis the season - I always tell my clients, family + friends that every home { + everybody for that matter} should embrace a touch of glamour....it's irrelevant if you reside in a bungalow on the prairie's of Kansas, a rustic farmhouse in the hills of Vermont or a sky high penthouse overlooking NYC, a bit of sparkle is good for the soul!!

{Images: Elle Decor, December 2008. Photography: Stephen Shore}

Crystal, mirror, mother of pearl, silver, gold, + lucite all add glamour

I adore chunky jewelry {have for years} if you don't own a piece, treat yourself; you'll feel special each time you slip it on. The funkier, the better, in my book. {rings are a great place to start}

from top: Dandi Maestre bracelet, Lydia Courteille rings, Rachel Leigh ring

Perfect in the powder room - Mother of Pearl tile - Daltile

Hobknob vases, leave empty or fill with holiday greens - Mothology

Tord Boontje lighting

Crystal Chandelier - Schonbek

Black and White fashion photography - Steven Meisel

{would love a print of this shot for my bedroom}
Isabella Rossellini, Allure 1991.

love this feminine version

A grouping of these star mirrors would be fabulous....available here

MIRRORS

GIFT GUIDE - Books, for one and all

FOR THE GLAMOROUS

FOR THE MODERN CLASSICIST

FOR THE ORGANICALLY CREATIVE

FOR THE GARDENER
FOR THE ARCHITECT

FOR THE MODERNIST

FOR ALL YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS WHO HEART GREAT DESIGN {INCLUDING YOURSELF}

FOR THE COLLECTOR

FOR THE TEXTILE LOVER

FOR THE TRADITIONALIST

FOR THE DESIGN DIVA

by Woodson and Rummerfield

FOR THE BUDDING DESIGNER {ARTIST}

FOR THE FASHIONISTA

FOR THE CRAFTSTER

FOR YOU