Interior Design

I would be so well organized if I had this office.  This room might even inspire me to file things, possibly even in their rightful places. I love the chinoiserie-inspired desk chair, the pink background of the bookcases, the surprising zebra-print rug, and I really love the pink bulletin boards…maybe one day… {Image credit: House [...]

There are so many reasons I don’t even know if I can go into them all–the exposed lime-washed beams, the wainscotted walls, the slipcovered chairs surrounding the huge farmhouse table, the mirror and pair of mercury-glass lamps in the background–and much more, make this the room of the week!

No matter what the infamous groundhog’s prediction is today, I need a little spring right now! So, in the form of rooms that embody the spirit of the season, today’s post features snow-melting & envy-inducing interiors for your daydreaming pleasure. Stay warm and dry…and just for one day, pretend spring is around the corner

Imagine the preppy library of your dreams–navy blue walls, a roaring fireplace, worn leather chesterfield sofa, sconces lining the walls and a threadbare oriental rug…now, add some delicious food, a marvelously polite and charming waitstaff and the steady design hand of Ralph Lauren and you have the RL restaurant in Chicago. Located just off the [...]

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January 27, 2011

in Interior Design

I think this double-height Manhattan living room is simply delightful.  Look at how the sunlight pours through the huge window in the center–the true centerpiece of the room, if you ask me–you certainly won’t catch a case of the winter blues in this room! {Image credit: Elle Decor}

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December 15, 2010

in Interior Design

This one is simple: it’s just so darn pretty to look at!

The recent arrival of harsh winter weather has me cowering under the covers and craving a long bath, in a big tub, with a good book. It would be very difficult to pry my raisin-pruned fingers from any one of these envy-inducing rooms… {Image credits: VT Interiors}

…the open french doors, the mirrored tray on the ottoman, the soothing shades of gray and beige that promise a blissfully restful sleep…that’s why! {Image credit: VTinteriors}

I’ll take this house, please.  Thanks. {Image credits: Elle Decor}