shades of white

such a quiet space..

love.

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inspired

I was inspired by this in Canadian House & Home-


so I thought I'd bring in my boxwoods from the porch.. now to find some gorgeous pots for them..oh and figure out where I'm going to put them..

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love this

this is so my fall fashion palette-

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paint chip art

why not?! Done right it has amazing texture!

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marble please

I'm gathering proof for my dear husband, (who spent the whole day today installing our new delta touch faucet and brand new quartz sink that he picked out and surprised me with, thanks honey )that updating our black subway tiles to marble would be a great look. We have creamy white cabinets and black counter tops. Have a look-

What do you think? I loved the black, but after 3 years I'd love just a little update!

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you is

did you read the help? What a great reminder to tell our kiddo's..

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e design, where to start

pulling together a cohesive look for a new build can be a bit of a process. I met Kathryn today, who is working with Tara to transform a dining table and chairs for the new space. When I asked Kathryn what the overall look she wanted to achieve was she answered with a mix of hollywood glam, kelly wearstler, mary macdonald.. but it needs to be practical for a young family and cost effective. Here's the inspiration I put together for Kathryn to narrow down her look-

One common factor in all these rooms is grey. Whether soft and pale or boldly dark-

I think this Kelly Wearstler room has a palette we can work with for Kathryn's home.

The chairs in this next photo are similar to Kathryn's ( shown )..and I love them in this grey. The seats..how about a rich hued velvet. It would add an unexpected touch of glam-

Kathryn was thinking about a robins egg blue for the living room..I'd love to see her opt for something a bit calmer and easier to build a palette off of, like Benjamin Moores Tranquility-

( This color is just off the top of my head, in the morning I'll have a good look at my BM colors and see if there is an even better fit! )

Something like this will play gorgeously off the white kitchen, ginger island and dark floors. I love this color and this color from Lauren Lane Decors new Annie Sloan collection. Wouldn't the paler grey look incredible with a hint of gold around the edges?!

So I'll run all these thoughts past Kathryn and we'll carry on from here..either with more details or back to the drawing board. All good design has to start somewhere!

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e design, from inspiration to room plan

What started as an office is becoming a piano room..a place for playing, reading, quiet time. Kelli's style is just like mine, so as well as functional, inviting and gorgeous, cozy is high on the list of needs. With a busy young family, what a fabulous addition to their home.

Here's how the room started-

the inspiration Kelli sent me-

new paint color, benjamin moore gray mist-

and the finished design board plan for the new room.

( click on any of the images to enlarge! )

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wow

I can't stop staring at this space.



Do we know who's it is? I spied it here this morning..

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oh la la

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cute!

Ok, how gorgeous is this chicky? I love the look..and I'm thinking I need to find myself some cute leopard shoes..

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love

I am so inspired by the beauty, simplicity and drape of this gorgeous outfit..

and the shoes are killer too-

( here's the original, with all the pieces )

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simple style

I love the simplicity of this bath.. it has fabulous simple and modern elements mixed with vintage feeling matching mirrors. Love it.

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re run. Smythe les vestes

Did you miss when the fabulous Smythe girls stopped by to show us their office? Yes..a certain someone was wearing a Smythe blazer as she boarded the plane for their Canadian visit!

Still on my covet list...

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for fall..

I'm loving pretty, silky, girlie pieces for layering under a favorite cardi-

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well styled

great shot.. great pieces, love the black and white and the eye catching gorgeous red bag.

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I have a confession

for the last 4 mornings I have taken my girls to school with a scrunchie in my hair. I know..gasp. I can't help it..they're so damn comfortable.

So it's a good thing my kids are too young to be embarrassed by their mother, because not only are they scrunchies..they're kids floral scrunchies. I can only imagine what the other moms think of me..

I did happen upon a great alternative today though. Goody brand hair ties, they're a thick ribbon sort of tie..bad description I know, but I can't find them online. Let's just say the kids ( me ) won't be embarrassed any more :)

( Thanks livyb! These are totally them..http://www.emi-jay.com/ and these are fabulous, had I known about these girls before I would have been saving myself embarrassment for ages!) ( Oh, and you should know I swapped the scrunchie for an elastic before I went to work, ha ha )

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just a little inspiration- on the blue bandwagon

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lush luxe

with just a little bit of glam thrown in. This room is all about indulging..

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swing

This

makes me think of this..

and reminded me that I have missed reading her blog..and I can't find it anywhere. Help..I love this girl..

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DIY art

Well, I got out my $1 tub of black paint from Home Depot again..this time I needed something for 3 gallery frames above the sofa. I wanted something graphic..here's what I did-
I think I like it..

It's simple, and changeable if I decide I don't like it! I still have out my last DIY art project..it's just been moved around a couple times..

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hint of pink, MK

I love Michael Kors watches. I wear my oversized horn all the time.

I just happened to spy this rose gold & grey leather band that is available this October. Wouldn't it be lovely with your winter wardrobe? I totally have a thing for rosey pink lately.

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re.run

I was reading through some past posts from great visitors here at Flourish..

back when I first started blogging I had the chance to chat with Jill Sharp Brinson..she's a total hoot. Read the post HERE. Happy Sunday!

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display

a lovely way to show off those gorgeous book covers!

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three things, sexy

so gorgeous, and such a style maven-

guys.. true-

oh..just to have a touch of their appeal!

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pehr designs

fun, fresh, bright ( or tonal! ) napkins, placemats, tea towels and runners-

I had to pull together some greys.. oh they're just fabulous! Think a cute zig zag stripe runner layered with a yellow + grey napkin, white dinner plates, glass votives with soy candles.. oh I could go on. You can see all the great color options at Pehr Designs.

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