Country lovin'

Though I'm a city gal at heart, but currently living on the coast, I do have a love for some nice quiet country time. Escaping away to the mountains where you can hear the crickets and see the lightning bugs.

Today, as I was sourcing some fabrics for a client of mine, I ran across this interesting beauty from Lee Jofa and I just can't get my mind off of it! I would love the opportunity to use it somewhere. It surely has to be in the right place. I'm thinking I need to get a project to design a modern take on a country lodge. Somewhere tucked away in the mountains where this fabric can really be appreciated it all it's wilderness wonder...

Image via Studio Ten blog

Just look at those lovely antlers!! It's available in four colorways, but I really am attracted to the top two. Doesn't it make a beautiful set of draperies?

Image via Simplified blog

A lot of times, when you think of a country lodge, you instantly picture big overstuffed sofas, plaid and weird animal heads staring at you while you sleep, I don't know about you, but I really wouldn't have a problem relaxing in one of these rustic inspired spaces:

Image via Elle Decor

Image via: Four Walls and A Roof blog

So those of you who escape to the country often, keep me in mind for your next sprucing up, cause I've got the perfect fabric for your space ;)

Feelin' Crabby?

As most of you know, the hubby-to-be and I relocated to the Gulf Coast... I love being close to the salt water, although I don't make it there nearly enough. (Planning to change that soon!) Anyhow, even though interior design and art is my ultimate passion (fingers crossed for more clients in the near future!), I do however work at a restaurant on the beach, (Hey! A gal has to pay her bills!) So, the other day I walked past the most beautiful plate of Stone Crab Legs.... now, I have to be honest... I don't eat crab legs. Of any kind. (I actually just started eating crab cakes!!) But the colors gleaming of these crabby gams got my inspiration wheels turning...

Look at the beautiful colors of cream, corals, reds, oranges and black in the Stone Crab legs! You guessed it... here are some Stone Crab inspired designs! :)

Image via: As Is Home

This living room sings sunshine! Although, I wish they would have used a great rug to pull it all together...

Image via: Pinterest

This hall has an interesting surprise, I love the red frames, rather than the expected black frames:

Image via: Pinterest

This image of the Henredon showroom is fantastic! I love the light and airy feeling from the use of colors and the fantastic contrasts from those stunning Barbara Barry chairs. (They are one of my favorites of her pieces!)

Image via: Henredon

So what do you think? Are you feelin' crabby? ;)

xoxo- Lisa

Ray-Ban Love

Today, I ran into a gal who was wearing the most smashing pair of sunglasses! Anyone who knows me, knows I love sunglasses... the bigger/funkier/retro the better!! But these beauties, they really pair my two loves well, sunglasses + architectural design!

The second I saw these I instantly thought of Frank Lloyd Wright's well known stained glass windows. What do you think? These are definitely going on my wish list!!

Ray-Ban Wayfarer in Rare Print

Window skylight from Frank Lloyd Wright's studio in Oak Park, IL

CT House Window

Local Business Spotlight: The Living Room on Main (Dunedin, FL)

Alrighty, ladies and gents, this is a super cool joint. I just got home and few hours ago, and couldn't wait to blog about it. First, let me start out by saying I have never been to Dunedin, FL before, and honestly didn't really know what to expect. A handful of people have told me that I would love it and that it's a totally artsy small town area. But, boy oh boy, was I not let down!! This little town is full of charm and I loved every little square inch of it! I honestly didn't get to explore that much, I was meeting a friend at The Living Room on Main for a charity event for Healing Heroes (if you haven't heard of Healing Heroes, go check it out, it's a great organization that I was happy to support!)  But I plan on visiting the great little town of Dunedin very soon!

So this lovely little place, The Living Room on Main, is a quaint space, full of character and of course, delicious wine and other treats. I ate and drank light, but enjoyed every second of my experience of The Living Room. (the crab cakes were scrumptious!) Being an interior designer and recently relocating back from the great city of Chicago, I am always on the prowl for great little locally owned places that I can enjoy with friends, The Living Room has worked it's way to one of the top slots on my list. It really does feel like your are enjoying a glass of wine in someones living room. A few things that caught my attention that I must point out, they have a great use of art and accessories throughout, I love the plum walls, oh and ladies... here is a big plus... the bathroom stalls are FULL closing doors, not scrawny little bathroom stalls, actual doors! I personally thought that was a nice detail that they added. I am sure every time I visit I will find something else that I love, as will you.

Sadly, my camera battery died and I was unable to get photos of the beautiful space, so I relied on trusty ol' Facebook for photos... so enjoy the ambiance through these photos, but make sure you make it a point to visit this place yourself. You will not be let down! And as always, support local business, they are the brick and mortar of our country!! :)

All photos via: The Living Room on Main, Facebook Page

Cheers!

Giddy with butterflies!

Usually all of my posts pertain to Interior Design in some way or another, but I couldn't help but veer away for a moment to share this exciting post that myself and my handsome husband to be were featured in the very lovely wedding blog Style Me Pretty! Here is a sneak look at our photo shoot from our enormously talented photography team Kristen Lynn Photographie.

So skip on over and check out Style Me Pretty!

Coastal Love

Yesterday, I was driving to work and it was such a beautiful day here in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. The sun was shining and the water was glistening. It looked like someone just threw glitter in the bay. It brought an instant smile to my face and I felt cheery all day.

Throughout the day I was thinking of beautiful coastal inspired interiors and I haven't been able to shake this stunning color palette. I love the beautiful green and blue hues...

Image via Design Seeds

So here are a few coastal inspired images that make my beachy heart sing! :)

I love the coastal-cool retro kitchen:

Image via: Coastal Living 

I love the shutter details on the walls of this breakfast nook:

Image via: Coastal Living

Provide a happy dose of sunshine for your guests with a bedroom like this:

Image via: creategirl.blogspot.com

Kelly Wearstler's line of textiles would work out great for a coastal home:

I don't know about you... but this would be my perfect beach home. Modern, sleek and full of windows and natural light....

Image via: materialicious.com

Star Struck

Well, the 2012 Grammy Awards were last night and the stars walked with style. It's always interesting to me how the world of fashion and interior design always mingle together...

Black, Gold & Edgy 

Rose, Nude & Gray

Decorology

Classic & Nostalgic 

Elle Decor

Elegant, monochromatic & a bit of pizzazz:

Rough around the edges, but tailored at the same time:

Plum, Black, Gold & Full of Couture: 

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What do you think? Did you notice any other celebrities with amazing red carpet numbers that resemble some of your favorite interiors?

Happy Fashion & Interior Design!