It's all about the BRIGHTS

I'm pretty excited about this upcoming event, I'm actually counting the days (only 5 days!) until Tampa Bay Fashion Week's upcoming underground party: BRIGHT NIGHTS.

Well, you know me, I am always finding a way to get inspired and this time the world of fashion and interior design collide and I am thinking about bright fashion, bright interiors and beyond, I just can't get enough.

Bright colors do not only have to happen inside your home, let the brightness shine as people approach, get creative with a door color, that is a big way to say hello.

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Maybe you're not bold enough to greet people with a bright hue, keeping it indoors is okay too. Give guests their own color at your dining table.

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What would a post about bright colors be, without Jonathan Adler? It would be like pizza with no sauce, well wait, that does exist, but I mean seriously, how good is pizza without the sauce?? Okay, you get my point.

This is one of my all time favorite interiors by JA, I just love how he put this space together, bright, cheery and classic.

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If you are feeling really bold, you will love this next image. Lacquered Apple Green walls? Sign me up!

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Now after all, this post is inspired by a fashion party, so lets get to some fashion inspiration!

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And we can't forget about the boys...

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So are you pumped too? What will I be seeing YOU wearing?

See you Friday!

xo}L

Let's Talk About... Lighting!

I love so many elements of interior design, so many roles create a beautiful interior, all the different roles have to play nicely together for an interior to come together and sing! Once roll, that I find very important in interior design is lighting. Not only for functionality so you can see, but visually, it's an amazing way to add a little more of your character in your space.

As many of you know, I also love to shop local. One of my favorite lighting spots in the Tampa Bay Area is Biscayne Lighting. This great shop has been around for over 60 years. Every time I have a new project I am excited to hunt through Biscayne for the perfect pieces.

Most recently, I specified some beautiful lighting for a Hollywood Regency residence I have been designing. Take a look at these vintage show stoppers:

^^ In the entry way, I chose this unique piece, a mixture of matte metal, shiny gold and glass it brings an unexpected edginess to this chic entryway. 

^^ HELLO BEAUTIFUL! This piece is absolutely breathtaking. Reminiscent of a Vegas hotel, it really takes this Hollywood Regency family room to the next level. 

As you can see from the photos about, Biscayne Lighting offers a unique array of lighting for whatever space you may need to dress. So I thought I would take you on a little trip with me to one of my favorite local shops! 

Inspiration, Inspiration On My Wall

Design, art, and all things creative are things that I surround myself in daily. It could be paintings, fashion, interior design, any of it. I live, breathe, eat and sometimes even talk in my sleep design. (seriously, I've had a convo or two about wallpaper in my sleep.) 

So for me, pinning my inspirations is a daily routine. With virtual pin boards like Pinterest, it makes it easy for everyone to do this. There is something about an actual pin board, that gives me good design vibes. I just love the act of pinning it and then looking at it when I am in need of a bit of design pick me up. 

There are so many types of inspiration boards that you could create. This is a snippet of my board in my office:

Wallpaper, fabric, photos, notes and quotes. I've got it all. ^^

Here are a few different styles of inspiration boards that stuck my fancy. For whatever type of organization style you may have...

A big thick frame and very tailored pins...

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Bright and sunny!! Bring on the inspiration my friend...

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You know I'm always a sucker for a dark wall. And of course I love the chaos of these boards. I am sure it is completely organized to the owners though :)

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Tailored boards trimmed out with nailhead? Talk about glam! This looks like something you would surely find in Barbara Barry's office. I wonder what her inspiration boards look like?

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I personally love this next one. It would be so great to have individual clipboard inspiration boards for each of my clients! I just need the space!!

This one is for all my less modern ladies. What do you think of this oversized vintage frame to create an inspiration board? I think it's FAB! 

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Last, but not least, I had to share this funky monkey! Yay or nay? Old bed spring frame as an inspiration board. I am leaning toward yay... what do you think?

I hope you have found this post inspiring and maybe you will go out and start creating your own inspiration board! If so, or you already have one, feel free to share it on my Facebook Wall, I would love to see how you all organize your inspiration!!

Happy pinning!

xo}L

A Classic Look

I love this photo, and I love this coat. Isn't it fabulous?  So I decided to create a story board inspired by this classy lady. I think it would make one fantastic room. Tailored and full of class but punched up with color, fabrics and a few other modern elements...