client bath progress

Very excited to share some pictures with you of a client's master bathroom today!  The whole house, which was new construction, has a very French Cottage feel to it and this bathroom is no exception....a cast iron Porcher tub, oil rubbed bronze hardware, iron mirrors, white beadboard, amazing floors...there is still some tweaking to be done...namely, linen curtain panels to hand behind the ceiling arch to add some softness around the tub, but here we are for now:

Isn't she beautiful?

An oil rubbed bronze telephone faucet is such a striking contrast against the white tub and beadboard.  Love the vintage hot and cold knobs:

A shot of the other side of the room - his and her sinks and four-foot wide iron mirrors above:

The quartz countertops look like sand pebbles:

The floors look like hardwood, but are actually 5-inch wide porcelain tiles made to resemble handscraped hardwoods-gorgeous:

I'll post completed pics once the curtain panels are up!  Happy Hump Day!

scalloped

After eyeballing this black scalloped number for a while, I started to realize how drawn I am to all the subtle scalloped detailing in interiors, as well.  Scalloped edging on skirts, shorts, dresses, even swimwear is a fun, whimsical way to add a feminine touch to your wardrobe, but the same subtle detail on curtains, valances, bedding, mirrors and trim, just to name a few, add a tailored, elegant feel to any space.  I especially love it on awnings, canopies and umbrellas for a chic, Palm Beach resort vibe outdoors.  Here are a few spaces that live even larger, thanks to this simple, yet beautiful detail:

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naturally nautical

With summer right around the corner, my favorite way to add a little beachy vibe to your decor is with natural materials and accessories.  Rope, jute, seagrass, baskets, even whitewashed furniture, driftwood and coral are beautiful, elegant alternatives to kitschy nautical accessories that are all over retail stores this time of year.  Here are a few of my picks for adding beautiful natural, nautical decor - and the best part is that all of these items bring warmth, texture and interest to your home year round, not just in the summer!

This seagrass daybed gives me heart palpitations!  The modern lines and woven texture are perfect for summer naps on a covered or screened-in porch, not to mention fabulous additional seating for a living room or bedroom!

I found a dead ringer for this Pottery Barn rope lamp at TJMaxx last week for less than a third of the price - rope is one of my favorite ways to add a nautical nod.

Faux coral is so lovely and works with every decor style-these pieces look so real, you'd never know they were actually resin!

Add a little summer style to bookshelves, coffee tables or doorways with a jute monkey's fist.  Here's my tutorial on how to make one yourself - it's easier than you think!

Add some nautical flair to your dinner table with these woven rope napkin rings. 

This resin knotted rope bowl looks just as fabulous holding fruit on your kitchen counter as it does holding matches on your coffee table.

Can't get enough of this gilt coral bowl - so beautiful on its own!

Love the shape and generous size of this kubu coffee table - would look just as amazing indoors as outdoors!

stylish storage in the bath

If there's one place where most of us can agree more storage would be a Godsend, it's in the bathroom.  Built-ins are my favorite option to really maximize even the smallest of spaces, but lately, I've been loving bookshelves, etageres, wide picture ledges and free-standing pieces of furniture as beautiful - and sometimes more affordable - alternatives.  Here is a look at some pretty bath eye candy, all of which incorporate beautiful, added storage:

Nate Berkus via Elle Decor

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I LOVE this weathered oak etagere, but with a little sanding and whitewashing, you could recreate a similar finish for half the price on this one:

These chrome etageres are classic and elegant:

These lucite and brass etageres from Jonathon Adler are so stunning:

Happy Hump Day!

domaine home

Everyone is blogging about Domaine Home, the brand spanking new home interiors site from the creators of Who What Wear, and it's easy to see why - fabulous decorating ideas, celebrity home tours, inspiring DIY projects and even a few delectable recipes thrown in for good measure.  Trust me when I tell you, you will DEVOUR each and every article!  Here's a little peek of what's in store:

Designers Jeffrey Alan Marks and Ross Cassidy's master bedroom redesign:

LOVE this cozy built-in daybed in the adjoining sunroom:

Lea Michele's West Hollywood bungalow makeover:

Interior stylist Lotta Agaton's beautiful black and white living room:

Fashion stylist to the stars Simone Harouche's lovely kitchen:

Love this article on how to pull together a collected, ecclectic look:

Check out the rest of the website here.  Enjoy!