mystery solved

Friends!! Thank you so much for coming back.  I am so sorry that I have been away.  Sometimes, life boggs me down a bit.  I've been thinking about WLS so much and am very happy to be back.  And while I have been away, I've been obsessing a bit.  About fabric...and all the lovely things I'd like to do with it. 

As a result of said obsessing, Peter Dunham has stolen my heart.  It isn't a healthy relationship as it is seriously one-sided.  But its a relationship! The Fig Leaf draperies below, in particular, have really been on my mind.  So not only was this room designed by him, the draperies and sofa cushions use fabrics that are also his design.

All photos via peterdunham.com

Have a great day!!!

pop of pattern

Yesterday's pop of color really had me thinking.  Why not a pop of pattern? I might like that even better. Mixing patterns is a huge thing happening right now at home.  Maybe we'll get there later this week.  If you just want to try a little pattern; these are great inspiration.

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humble uptown

There are few things as charming as a favorite moment captured on film.  Unstaged.  Unexpected.  Snapshots are adorable and often tell a story.  Your story.  I love them so much.  When the humble snapshot gets grouped with other humble snapshots...well, the look is not very humble at all.  When displayed in groups; some orderly, others more organic, the look is very chic and polished but with a warm, earthy undertone. 

All of these spaces are so welcoming.

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A closer look at Rita Konig's mantel; also pictured above.



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Drew Barrymore...



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What would Gregory Peck do?

My list of design crushes is lengthy, but David Netto is very near the top of that list.  Recently, Netto launched his own website, David Netto Design.  Netto is a great writer, with links provided on the site to many of his recent highlights.  Be sure to read his take on the Manhattan apartment of Babe and William Paley.  The writing section of the site is like a master class in design. 

But, please promise me that you will not leave the site without reading The Notebook.  Promise me. Netto's musings on art, the 80's and Gregory Peck are very thoughtful and inspiring.  There is so much more to him than modern baby furniture.  He grew up around design (his father is the former owner of Cowtan & Tout) in New York and even worked for Bunny Williams.  Netto knows his stuff. 

This photo is from Netto's former New York apartment.  That wall of bookcases and the Cy Twombly. Whoa. The kitchen features a Charles X chandelier and Alvar Aalto table and chairs. A hand-blocked wallpaper mural by Zuber and a Basquiat in his New York bedroom.  Leaving this apartment to move to L.A. couldn't have been easy.

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 Netto recently collaborated with architect Gil Schafer on the architect's own residence, Boxwood, in Nashville.

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Says Netto, "Gregory Peck is a major hero of mine. I have a test whenever I’m not sure of what to do where I ask myself: 'What would Gregory Peck do in this situation?' Then I try not to do the opposite." And YEEE, we can all follow him on the twitter.

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This is a Thing

Turquiose and navy are a thing.  I think they are a thing I love.  The colors look crisp, cute, and very modern in an accessible way.  I've attempted this color combo a little in our family room.  These photos make me want to really go for it.  We have a tiny house, and using basically the same colors throughout would really work for us. 


Designed by one of my most favorite interior designers, Amber Lewis (next 2 photos).

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A little how-to from Lonny.



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My kid could paint that

Full disclosure: neither one of my kids actually has the patience to finish a paint by numbers painting.  I barely do.  When I first heard about this trend, I'll admit, I was resistent.  But it is growing on me. When I came across the rooms below, I instantly loved them.  Then I looked at them more closely and there they were; PBN paintings.  And they look adorable and chic.  Whether or not I get around to doing this at my own home is another story.  But these rooms have really inspired me.

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Have a great weekend!

a thing for feathers

Hello friends!! So very sorry for the spotty posts the last week or so.  We have been on the road and let me tell you...it is hard to blog on the road.  Thank you for coming back! 

I associate good news with feathers.  It started a few years back when we my family was going through a difficult time.  At the time, I hadn't found a random feather on the ground since I was a little girl.  Now, it seems that every time I could use a boost or a little reassurance in this world...a beautiful feather will appear. They are probably always there, but those are the times when I am looking for them.  Anyhoo, we were waiting for some news this week and low and behold I found a feather.

Feathers are everywhere.

Have a great day!