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11/29/2010

Green Greetings

Submitted by Caitlin on Mon, 11/29/2010 - 1:04pm

We hope you all had a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving! It's hard to believe the holidays are already here (didn't the school year kickoff just a week ago?!). We thought we ought to start the week by starting to get into the spirit, now that 'tis (officially) the season. So, we're giving you green and hope you agree -- it's such a cheerful way to spin the holiday, don't you think?

11/25/2010

So Many Reasons to Be...

Submitted by Caitlin on Thu, 11/25/2010 - 6:49pm

11/22/2010

It's Time to Dine

Submitted by Caitlin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 10:02am

Thanksgiving is only days away and the holiday season is quickly approaching, meaning, your dining room is about to take center stage. You can count on several big, family dinners and plenty of entertaining (whether you’re the host or the guest). We love a dining room that has a personality – it simply enhances the experience – and oftentimes, the more unusual or unexpected the space is, the better! Some dining rooms to inspire:

11/18/2010

Tribute to Bobby McAlpine

Submitted by Caitlin on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 10:52am

Of our most favorite designers and architects, Bobby McAlpine is at the top of the list. His work is beautiful, literally, from the inside out and the experience is dreamlike (the subtitle to his new book is, appropriately, Romantic Houses, Evocative Rooms). Putting this post together was rather overwhelming – there were just too many of his projects that we wanted to share. We finally pulled it together and narrowed it down:

11/16/2010

Pretty in Purple

Submitted by Caitlin on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 10:08am

Hello, Purple, and welcome back to the scene. It’s been a while!

With its reemergence has come a new sensibility – none of the fluffy floral prints or jarring blocks of color. We’re seeing purples that create softer, more relaxed environments --- and we’re seeing prettier shades. Considering current design trends, we think purple is just right for the mix and fit for fall!

11/11/2010

Under $100

Submitted by Caitlin on Thu, 11/11/2010 - 10:15am

We all know the best and smartest way to shop is to splurge on a few special pieces and balance the budget by mixing in less expensive items (this applies equally to fashion!). By now you’ve probably figured out that our go-to stores for that are cb2, IKEA and West Elm… here are some great finds that are under (or very close to!) $100:

11/8/2010

Falling For...

Submitted by Caitlin on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 10:57am

Just a little bit of magic and autumn inspiration...

11/4/2010

Pattern, Pattern on the Wall

Submitted by Caitlin on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 9:25am

It’s back in a big way (did it really go anywhere??): wallpaper is an easy way to transform a room. We especially love bold, geometric patterns in small spaces (like a powder room) and cheerful prints in a child’s bedroom. If you’re afraid a wallcovering will overtake the entire space, think small and stick to accent walls, instead. If you’re still hesitant, opt for large, framed prints like our enormous French textiles. You’ll draw attention to the wall without surrendering it completely. However you do it, it’s a great way to take the room up a notch!

11/1/2010

That's So Belgian

Submitted by Caitlin on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 9:53am

It’s probably obvious (hopefully!) that we have a thing for Belgian interiors. Comfortable and lived-in but smart, even swanky; Belgian-inspired spaces have a very distinct feeling about them. Here’s the 101 on one of our very favorite styles.

10/28/2010

A Penchant for Pink Wallpaper

Submitted by Caitlin on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 9:27am

If you haven’t already (and we assume you have, as she has made a good name for herself!) visited Shannon Darby’s design & lifestyle blog, Pink Wallpaper, then please allow us to introduce you: this former Atlantan’s daily dose of inspiration had us hooked from the very start of our own blogging days. With plenty of great ideas and an eye for beautiful interiors – including some of the best childrens’ spaces – Pink Wallpaper is a must read, if not only for all the motivational quotes Shannon pairs with just the right image and her daily narratives. We recently had the opportunity to ask Shannon a few questions about herself, her beautiful family and her fabulous blog.

1. What inspired the title of your blog, Pink Wallpaper?

i just decided on a whim to start a blog two months after having taylor...i wanted to stay connected to the design world, even though i had a newborn on my hands. at the time, i really had only seen a blog like, twice, but i was bored and decided to make one. it asked for a title and i thought of two of my favorite things- pink and wallpaper...and the rest is history :)

2. We love following your projects -- from updating Taylor’s room, the elaborate birthday party ideas, to the design of your brother’s cabin. What’s next on your agenda?

right now i am really trying to build up inventory for my other project/ blog, the designer’s attic. i am addicted to fabric and LOVE finding beautiful fabrics at great prices. it’s also a lot of fun showing people how to use them. and i am still a slacker mom who hasn’t done taylor’s room yet...so that is still on my plate! also, getting my real design business up and running in Beaufort, SC. we moved here when i was pregnant and then i went on bed rest, had a baby, etc. now i feel like i finally have time to be a designer again!

3. What is your favorite paint color?

oh man....i love so many. Benjamin Moore’s Wickham Gray HC-171 is a fabulous color! i used it in a client’s master bedroom/ bathroom and it is so soothing....a light gray with a blue undertone. Ben Moore’s Camouflage 2143-40 rocks...a pale, grayed out army green. in my own home, i have a ton of Ben Moore’s Palladian Blue HC-144 - i’m such a sucker for this color.

4. We know you love designer, Tom Scheerer, and so do we! Which of his spaces is your favorite and why?

oh gosh...how hard is this! i don’t know if i can limit it to one...okay, the de Givenchy Residence is high up there. the pink and brown twin bedroom - he nailed this so perfectly. the bed canopies stole my heart (they are made from a table cloth), the white wash finish he used on the bathroom vanity with the circle cut outs for hardware - perfection; his kitchens and the mosaic tiles, his balance of symmetry....i could go on and on!

5. Any new blog faves that we absolutely must know about?

i know this is cheesy to say you but y’alls blog is awesome! you do an amazing job inspiring people and i love all your creative layouts. new-to-me blogs that i have loved - dwell studio’s blog, stephmodo...

6. Where do you seek inspiration?

blogs......i am totally addicted.

Noteworthy entries: 5/21/10 , 5/11/10 , 5/3/10 , 11/5/09 and 1/28/10 (images from this post shown above). Peruse her archives and check them out! Below: interiors by Tom Scheerer.

Finally, we asked Shannon to recreate the space below, SOM-style. These were her picks!