Picture Perfect - Room of the week, ski house part deux

I definitely wouldn't have a problem hanging out here after a day on the slopes!!

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Picture Perfect - Room(s) of the week!

I don't tend you use my blog as a personal sounding board but if you're a fellow blogger you may agree that blogging does provide a "sort of" therapeutic escape. This has been one of the worst weeks of my entire life. It's amazing how some things in life are truly out of our control. It was supposed to be a happy week, my birthday is today, but the last thing I am going to do is celebrate. This "picture perfect" post is a short "virtual home tour", instead of one room.  I needed to post these warm, comforting images today.

 I truly want this blog to be a place that you all come for inspiration. I hope you enjoy my selected images and thank you for being so great. I always appreciate your comments. This blog wouldn't exist without YOU! So do bear with me if my posts are a little lean over the next few weeks. xx.

Eddie Ross has a way of making everything look welcoming.

Images: RED Door: is one of my reader's homes, that's for letting me know Ann-Marie. via Urban Grace, Paul Costello, Lonny Mag, Elle Decor, Jay Jeffers

Picture Perfect - Room{s} of the week

I just began a new project for an existing client. They live in a large old house. I'm excited to move the job downstairs to the living room and foyer.  The upstairs bedrooms are almost {key word being almost}  finished. Their style is what I refer to as "updated traditional".  I am going to finish up their concept board this week but I've already shopped the design center for most of the fabrics. I've been drawn to traditional interiors with a modern edge lately. I think they feel lived in, as though they have evolved over time but still fresh. The two rooms above by Ashley Whittaker fall perfectly into this style. I love the mix of pattern, texture, color and objects in these adjoining rooms.  They each have an identity of their own but work so well together. Creating a cohesive whole,  is the key to "great" design!

Have a good day!! I have something exciting to share with you tomorrow, so do check back. I think you'll like it! - Julie

Picture Perfect - Room of the Week

I'm drawn to this room right now for so many reasons. The warm colors, the mix of materials, the array of perfectly placed furnishings, the billy baldwin slipper chair {a personal favorite}. It's layered, warm and beautiful! I love it. I would add this wonderful painting by Vanessa Briggs to the opposite side of the room. The open space above the sofa is needed!

Image: top image: Patricia Gray Blog

Picture Perfect - Room of the Week - Dining

I love the simple elegance of this dining room..the mix of brown and gold is so earthy! and that sconce? AMAZING! Maybe I am ready for Fall and all the nesting that comes with it!

Happy Thursday!

image: New York Times Magazine

Picture Perfect - Room of the week

Often all white rooms can feel flat, the key is to vary the shades of white and texture in the space! Mary McDonald has done so beautifully with this bedroom...the gorgeous canopy bed is fit for a queen! I am anxiously awaiting the release of Mary's new book, The Allure of Style. It's set to release on October 5th! A couple of weeks before my Birthday, so this one's officially on the "wish list"

Picture Perfect - Weekly Room

Wow! This is more like a corner of a room (or maybe foyer) but I love it! In a perfect world, the floors would be toned down a bit but I love the sweet table vignette, the grid of moody art work and that gorgeous console!

Image via: A gift wrapped life

Picture Perfect - Splash 7.6

Oh how I would love a cabana and pool like this Ruthie Sommer's design right now.It's hot here, crazy hot really, so this is going to be a quick post. I reside in an old house, most houses in the North-East don't have a.c., and mine happens to be one of them {well one window unit upstairs - but that's it} so it's unbearable to sit in front of my computer right now..Have a great day - keep cool!

Picture Perfect!

Okay, so here is my "room of the week". I've been running around lately without much sleep, so I'm feeling pretty spent right now....Isn't this bed heaven? There is something to be said for crisp white bedding, you just can't go wrong with it! I think I may have to crawl into bed with a book right now! Good Night - Sleep Tight!

image: aubrey road blog