dwellings and décor

Image from Jordi Canosa via Vintage + Chic

I really love how you could easily transform the feel of this space by adding a different colored tablecloth and candles. The lavender color is a great choice but it might be a little girly for some people and so by adding a blue or even a brown tablecloth could make it feel a little more masculine. The details in this space are really nice including the more simpler chandelier that feels well proportionate. A really large chandelier may feel too overwhelming. The architecture including the ceiling beams and fireplace and wainscoting is perfect with this french styled furniture. Isn’t is lovely?

I have never been a huge purple fan but I am really loving this more subdued almost mauve lilac color.

First of all I would have never imagined that black and white checkerboard flooring, let alone at an angle, would look so chic with purple floral wallpaper. Those long purple drapes are perfect and really bring in drama, elegance and really helps you focus on an area instead of having your eye wonder every which direction.

The modern Saarinaran dining table is absolutely divine with those adorable weathered down white chairs and I love those props too! An old phone and adorable tea set really brings it all together. :) Overall a really great and fun space that you don’t see everyday.

What do you love about this space?

Nuevo Estilo

Ooh la la!

This is one lucky baby! I found this space while I was looking for inspiration for a nursery that I am designing for a client in LA. Unfortunately I am working with a baby boy in mind and not a baby girl or I would have loved to use this beautiful lavender color as well. The design is from Little Crown Interiors and they specialize in baby and children design. I would imagine that this would be a great niche to be in. Everyone wants to have the best for a baby and when your pregnant I would imagine that decorating the nursery can be a lot to tackle.

There are so many great details in the space including the fabric ceiling (swoon!) and the fold down changer table. Beautiful design and I can see the baby growing into the space later on as well.

I apologize for the late Weeks Best this week. I needed a little break yesterday and I am glad I did it because I feel tons better. This week I am loving tartan plaid, all shades of moody grays and a delectable collection of berry tones. Enjoy!

Photos via these beautiful blogs:
1. Frolic - Tartan
2. Desire to Inspire - Kishani Perera
3. Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle - Interior Infatuation: Greg Natale Design
4. Nestled In - Bedroom
5. Decorology - Pretty, Perfect Bathrooms
6. Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle - Interior Infatuation: Greg Natale Design

How is your weekend going so far?

This bedroom stopped me in my tracks when I saw it on Design is Mine recently. Maybe it’s that I have been all about purple this week but I think what I really love about this interior is that the floral headboard/screen coordinates so well with that patterned blue purple rug. I don’t know if I would have ever thought to put them together but it works really well. I am also digging on that door and trim in a soft pink which flows so beautifully with the pink from the headboard/screen. Isn’t this space just lovely?

Image via Design is Mine

You can see more interiors that I found throughout the week on my Tumblr page.

Check out Madison’s new nursery! I just love that yummy shade of purple and I think the drapery we found looks perfect. I love the Audrey Hepburn art as well and I think everything came together so beautifully. This is one chic baby room! Great job Erica!

She just found out that the she is already dilating and she might have the baby in two weeks. So exciting! Madison will be coming home to the cutest nursery.

Here is Erica’s inspiration board.

Chandelier on board: Domino

Erica’s Chandelier: Ikea
Audrey Art: Ikea
Chair: Pottery Barn Kids
Crib: Amazon
Zebra Rug: Z Gallerie
Drapery: Urban Outfitters

Erica’s Website

My friend Erica is having a baby in three weeks and she just completed her nursery. I just got an email from her saying that she is sending me photos soon and I am so excited to see the completed design. Erica is a wedding coordinator (my previous one) so she is super creative and has great taste and style! She has been asking for a few suggestions along the way so I have been able to see the space in it’s progress days and she even made a cute inspiration board which I will show you when I get her photos.

Erica didn’t want your typical nursery. She wanted something chic, elegant yet comfortable. Her main inspiration was this first photo on the left from Domino and the elements she liked was that lovely shade of purple, the stunning chandelier, and accents of black and white. I decided to gather up a few more lovely inspirations that use similar elements to create a beautiful and royal feeling interior.

1. Domino
2. 1st-option
3. House Beautiful
4. Dubois
5. Jezebel
6. Lucinda Symons
7. House and Home
8. Amanda Nisbet Design
9. Burcuavsar
10. Living Etc

Check out Erica’s website and blog that I designed.

If you know a few elements that you are looking for for a new room you want to design email me and I can put together some inspirational photos!

Sound fun? email me here: follettdesign@gmail.com

I am very pleased to post this beautiful home that was once an old factory. Caryn emailed me these photos of her space and I just couldn’t resist sharing them with you.

Here is what she has to say about her lovely dwelling:

Home is 2300 square feet in a converted telephone factory warehouse built in 1936 and listed on the National Historic Register. What I love most about my home, and the building, is that the spaces were left raw, with concrete floors and ceilings, exposed ductwork and original columns, ready for each occupant’s creative expression. The building is filled with artists and musicians, and features one of the city’s most popular loft tours and artist sales.

The space is soaring, with clerestory windows up to 28 feet, and a wall of original factory windows running 24 feet across the back elevation.

Entering my place, to me, its like entering a fairytale, with 16-foot taffeta silk curtains puddled on the concrete floor, salvage finds from old european churches, military bases and schools — an Atlanta dealer imports from Belgium and France — the most amazing things, including that solid round wood ball — and some of the latest Italian design. Colors are muted blues and violets; the concrete floors are black.

A 6-foot amethyst Venini chandelier graces the bedroom, which is usually filled with 2 cats, 2 dogs — and me! The best way I can think to describe my place is like an ongoing sculptural installation, with ever-changing expression, depending on my mood and inspiration.

I just love love this bedroom interior. It really reminds me of my mom’s old vintage shop she used to own in Half Moon Bay. Especially the hats!

Styled by Laurence Pasquier

It seems like I wasn’t the only one who had a busy week this week so I hope that you are all doing something fun for Friday night! I wish I was in England right now so I could check out this really cool bar that is black and white during the day and pink and purple at night. Pretty groovy huh? I love this modern elegant look with the minimal Verner Panton white chairs juxtaposed with gorgeous chandeliers and organic prints on the walls. I think those closed off little nooks are great for sound insulation and privacy and that bar is so fabulous! Restaurants and bars like these really make me miss living in a big city. Even if you can’t visit a place like this I hope you have a great night! I will be by tomorrow to show you my favorites from the week!

Images from Vanilla London