Little Miss Muffet, sat on her.... tufting??

I love furniture, well quite frankly, more than I love shoes. In my opinion you can build a story in your interior through your furniture. Classic pieces and stories of where you found a certain item will fill your halls and bring a smile for years. And well shoes... let's be honest, sometimes they provide nothing more than a lousy blister.

Since the fiance and I have moved into our new home (which is way more ample in space than our tiny Chicago apartment) I have been dreaming of what to fill the new square footage with. Well, I just can't get my mind off of a comfy tufted sofa.

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This living room is full of character! I love the large collection of vintage posters of all sorts of sizes and shapes. Mixed with the Chesterfield and modern furniture it creates kind of a fun, airy living space.

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Or, why not upholster a whole tufted sofa in a printed textile? Combined with a fun wall color, I think it looks pretty fresh and exciting!

I can't get enough of this next mid century modern living room. It's dripping in my personal style! This Chesterfield sofa covered in this rich green leather is so handsome, I am just itching to cozy up on it with a great book and cozy blanket!

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And the tufting doesn't have to stop with the living room! Take it throughout the house...

This stunning tufted wall, with built in seating makes this dining room look ultra luxe...

Dining room design by: Tobi Fairley

This multi-functional bedroom has many great elements, but my favorite is the tall tufted headboard...

Image via Coco + Kelley

Happy tufting! 

Seeing Spots

Usually, when I think of Cheetah print, I automatically think of the cheap dress Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman. I do like animal print, infused into fashion and interiors... but I have never been fond of the Cheetah.


So it came to my surprise when I was flipping pages through an Architectural Digest magazine, that I came to a screeching halt with this stunna of a dining room. I couldn't believe it. I actually liked Cheetah!! And it isn't in small doses, it's in full drapery panels! So I had to share this gem of a dining room owned and designed by perfume master Frédéric Malle...

Image via: Architectural Digest

I wish you could see the drapery better in this image!! 

After seeing this, I also recalled a great installation at the 2010 Dream Home in the Merchandise Mart that I also liked...

Image via: Merchandise Mart

So maybe I was wrong, and I do like Cheetah after all? Maybe I will start slowly by adding it into my wardrobe and see where it goes from there...

How do you feel about it? Will you be putting some spots in your life??

Regal Does It

As a designer, it's hard for me to pinpoint my personal design aesthetic, what really gets my design engine going. I am really drawn to all types of design, I think that as a designer, it is very important to be a Chameleon, ever changing style for each individual client.

Lately, I have been drawn to Regal influences. There is something fantastical about sitting in a heavily tufted piece of furniture dressed in the most beautiful velvet, or the glamour of perfectly placed gold details in an interior topped with all the intricate details.

Recently, DIFFA's Dining By Design took place and as always, I was impressed by the photos of the rooms that were created for the event. One that really stood out for me was the following designed by Buckingham Interiors showcasing Bradley Hughes. I was so pleased to see their stunning Rocco dining chairs, they have been one of my fav's for a while!

Image via: Bradley Hughes

The well known Kara Mann always features a dark and very regal appeal to her design. The following images showcase her talent in two colorways, but in my opinion have the ability to be the home of a King of someone who is just very design savvy. ;)

We all know that purple is the color of royalty, so I couldn't help but show this stunning purple living room that just sings Regal beauty!

Image via: Elle Decor

Not everyone has to be a King or a Queen to enjoy Regal design, infuse Regal elements through mirrors, fabrics, colors and art. Pretty soon you will have an interior that has serious wow factor!

Just Say It

A lot of times design and art are left to be interpreted. I say it's time we just put it out there. Just say what we want to say.

Love a certain place? Let people know it! This is a fun little Acapulco pillow... 

"Gypset" room at Space519

Maybe you don't have one specific thing to say... that's okay, this Letterpress Rug from cb2 lets you get away with that...

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Throw your Peace Sign up JA style, right when guests walk into your entry...

image via Jonathan Adler

The dining room was designed for one purpose... eating. Let your guests know they wont go home hungry...

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I need this pillow to get me to the gym everyday.... :)

Check out more of Jonathan Adler's verbal pillows! 

Get your kiddos started early in the game of scrabble...

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