ONE WORD {okay 2}

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COOL {DOWN}

I would love a pool and all the "beauty" that surrounds them someday....my sister may beat me to it...but that's okay with me! ;)

Which style + setting is your favorite?

I think I may have to go with #1, and #3 as a second home for the bit of chic modernist in me!

images: Decorno, ISuwannee, Aubrey Road, ?, Aubrey Road

Classic Whites

I adore the simplicity of a classic white shirt, paired with like color shorts, skirts or jeans, it's really all you need! {her hair is adorable too - I may have to bring this photo to my next hair appointment}

You know a look works,{especially on J.O.} when a photo from the 60's is still fabulous!

Add a "have to, have it" kind of summer bag like this Tory Burch version pictured above + you've completed the look - classic + chic!

Have a great weekend - Stay Cool!

images: garance dore, Tory Burch, Jack Rogers, apartment #34

I know you've seen it...but I LOVE it..

I know these two spaces are all over blog world today...but Betsy Burnham's design sense is so up my alley, her attention to detail is crazy-good!
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{and on a side-note..I've been reading Albert Hadley - The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer. It's a very entertaining read..i guess for the design obsessed like myself} I love so many of his textile and wallcovering prints; especially his "fireworks" line above, I would love to use this on a project soon...

Images via: Decor Demon

Did you know?? Sneak Peek.

that "Shelter" {the design firm} offers design services remotely or popularly dubbed via "e-design". No job is too big or small. I always start with a concept {image} board and go from there. Here are a few boards I recently sent to a client. This is an example of a job where the client had some of her own fabulous furniture pieces and ideas; she expressed her love of color and was just seeking a cohesive color, paint, + fabric "schematic" plan. The inspiration and schematics were influenced by the work of photographer Slim Aarons. {hence my previous post}

Often project boards are much more detailed then this, and include floor plans and multiple furniture finds. The scope of the job really depends on the project and your budget..Feel free to email me for rates, services + questions!

{note: need to match the foyer paint color to the imperial trellis ground (computer is throwing the colors off!} {I'm dying to use that fabulous Zimba - Schumacher fabric on a project}

- All this color will be mixed with white walls and a light violet ceiling!

{actually - just ordered the pictured over-sized lamp above..can't wait to see it - I love how is looks hand-made}

I also did boards for the kitchen and dining room, but I can't share the entire job....;}

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!

Bly Design

I'm excited to share some items from my latest sponsor Bly Design. Katherine has vintage finds along with her hand-made jewelry and home collection designs. Aren't these Agate coasters fabulous? I think I need the blue! Be sure to check her site for more!

coral cabinet knobs!

Pretty House

I should have known when my sister and I as kids spotted and kept track of "pretty houses" on road trips with our parents instead of playing punch buggy that I would someday have a love of architecture and design. Thought I'd share some "pretty homes" with you today! I've just returned from a brief but much needed break. I hope you all had an amazing 4th!

Images: Country Living, John Willey design, Jonny Valiant, House Beautiful, ?