J'adore Decor

No words..

2012-01-26T15:26:00.000-08:00

Just a few pretty images for a thursday afternoon..

Rod Mickley Interiors

2012-01-15T15:49:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to share a few images from another of my favorite designers portfolios - Rod Mickley.

I would be more than ahppy in any of his stunning rooms.....

Find more of his work here: Rod Mickley.

Southern Style

2012-01-06T17:53:00.000-08:00

via Mrs. Howard blog

I love all things Southern, but above all Southern style. When I think of the South I think of expansive plantations, antique furniture passed down through generations and that combination of elegant tradtional style. For these reasons I am total in love with the Interior Design masterpieces (my opinion!), of Phoebe Howard. That's why I am super excited that she is coming out with a new book! It's called 'The Joy of Decorating' and is currently only available for pre-order at the Mrs. Howard Personal Shopper Blog. Looking forward to March!

via Mrs. Howard blog

Another one of my favorite books!

Hot in 2011

2011-12-31T12:55:00.000-08:00

Gray wall colours.
In all undertones.

Here are a few of the interior trends that seemed to be popular this past year. I wonder what will take their place in 2012?

Some other things not pictured: subway tile, white kitchen cabinetry (or has this been popular for a while?), crystal lamps, grasscloth wall coverings, oversized lantern pendants, steamer trunks and black front doors (which I love!).

Seagrass/woven furniture.

Weathered/Salvaged wood furniture.

Seagrass/sisal rugs and the
layered look.

Chevrons/Zigzags

Suzani Print.
All photos via decorpad.

Zesty Tropical

2011-12-29T13:09:00.000-08:00

Burnt Orange Office

Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years all in one... what a crazy month! Who knew that working 40 plus a week would leave no time for blogging and such....! I hope anyone reading had a wonderful Holiday season. I ate, drank and skyped my way through the holidays and enjoyed every minute.

I am super excited that all my favorite stores now have new "Spring Collections," (I know I'm not the only one to get excited when Pottery Barn let out a new catalogue!!) I was inspired enough to find a few minutes to post. I am in love with the stunning mirror above from Zinc Door. Just listen to the description: "A tonal geometric and floral pattern in faux leather embellishes the rectangular frame of this faux bamboo mirror. With cane-inspired jointed borders, this wall accent brings natural sophistication to a bedroom, living room or entry." I know it's a bit late for this year, but I hope Santa is listening for Christmas 2012, I promise to be a good girl!

Enjoy!

My New Years resolution is to find more time to blog!

Cheers to a Happy, Healthy and Fulfilling 2012.

Serena & Lily - Mombasa

via decorpad

Mary MacDonald - Love the shell arrangement!!

Veterans, Poppy and Armistice Day

2011-11-11T08:04:00.000-08:00

Our family reunited.

What a special day to give thanks and remember all our Veterans - 11/11/11.

I am so proud of my husband and the thirteen years he served in the Navy, and now he continues to serve in the Navy Reserves.

Thank you to all Veterans and the sacrifices you make.

Our First hug in 7 months.

What a proud day! - Love you hubby. x

The Tides Style - Miami

2011-11-08T14:26:00.000-08:00

The Tides - Kelly Wearstler Interior Design

I would love to be a fly on the wall at Interior Designer Kelly Wearstlers studio. To me, she is today's most daring and exciting trend setter. She mixes all kinds of patterns, textures and decades to create some jaw dropping rooms. One of my latest favorites is the lobby area of The Tides Hotel in Miami. The walls maybe the only plain thing in this room, from the sculptural chairs to the tufted sofa.. everything has a Wonderland type feel to it. Altogether the look feels both contemporary and traditional. I love how she plays with a multitude of materials within her room and then keeps the floor plan symmetrical for a cohesive and dramatic lobby area. Here's my attempt below..... it looks better up close! If your looking for a Wearstler style selection of furniture and accessories, check out Zinc Door for their amazing selection.

Click to Enlarge

Zinc Door - Costello End Table

Zinc Door - Dorchester Bar Table

Zinc Door - Waldo Floor Lamp

Belated Birthday Wishlist!

2011-10-23T12:59:00.000-07:00

Americas Cup - Model Boat

Happy Belated Birthday to me!! I'm still clinging on to my twenties for a little longer. I had a great day, and over indulged as usual. I am now promising myself, at least two weeks off, from eating out... let's just say I will have to if I ever want to squeeze into my jeans again...

I do feel completely terrible that my little blog has been neglected.. I promise to try harder to keep up with postings. This post is just going to be a little expression of things I would love to decorate my home with if money weren't an issue!

I saw a beautiful Model Boat at Bassett Furniture in Austin last week and that is now top of my wish list. India Hicks shows how elegant and West Indies this Colonial accent is in her beach house.

Courtesy of India Hicks

A giant clam shell filled with succulents to adorn my coffee table....

Giant Clam Shell - Pottery Barn

And some pretty bird, butterfly or moth prints to decorate the walls (I quite like the tropical plant too but I don't need any more plant murders on my hands.......)

Crackle Moths - WSHome

Great Decor Sites - Part II

2011-10-13T17:49:00.000-07:00

My Home Ideas

I'm back! What a crazy week.... I won't bore you with the details, lol!! Here are some more Great Decor Sites as promised. There are so many out there, if I haven't listed one of your favorites please let me know what I'm missing out on.

My Home Ideas

A collection of fantastic inspiration photos from some great magazines, including; Southern Living, Coastal Living and Sunset.
Decorating videos with step by steps.
Plenty of before and afters
How to's and weekend projects.

Pintrest

A ton of photos to collect, share and categorize.
Connect with other "Pintresters" through facebook
Browse other members galleries and gain a ton of inspiration.

Basset Furniture

Furniture Companies and Stores Online

Check out some amazing rooms and ideas for accessorizing at your favorite furniture stores. You can often find an incredible amount of inspiration from photos online and store catalogues. Some of my favorite are; Basset Furniture, Lexington Furniture, Pottery Barn, Frontgate, Grandin Road, Horchow and Wisteria.

Southern Living

Online Magazines

Gather inspiration, shopping tips and more online at your magazines web page.
Find Online Communities, Room galleries, tips and more.
I am addicted to Southern and Coastal Living.. two of my monthly indulgences!!

Hollywood Glamor and a design formula

2011-10-06T09:26:00.000-07:00

Olioboard - Click to Enlarge

I've had a couple of lovely emails asking me how to put together a mood board. Thank you so much for asking, I am completely flattered and more than happy to post my thoughts on the subject! So here goes...

First of, I always start with one item that I completely love, in the instance above it was the amazing horse giclee from Zgallerie. From the first piece I try and envision a direction I want to go in, whether it be modern, contemporary, traditional.. etc.. I decided with this strong piece as my "jumping off point" (as Sarah Richardson says) that a glam Hollywood vibe would be the way to go.

Finding inspiration for a room and collecting photos is a great way to figure out the style of room you are working towards. One of my favorite places for room inspiration is Decorpad. Which is where I found the three images below. I searched 'Hollywood', 'Champagne' and 'Gold' and this is what I came up with. I loved the mix of metallic tones in the first room and wanted to come up with a room similar in feel.

Pulling colours from the art and mixing textures like the velvet tufted bed, dupioni silk drapes and wool rug add a lot to the overall room and give that luxurious Hollywood feel. Mixing fabrics and textures prevents a room from feeling flat and gives a lot of visual interest ( I know, I know... I watch far too much HGTV, lol).

Also, I think that all rooms need some sparkle, and that's why I added the pretty sunburst mirror, diamond photo frames and amazing "Elixir" chandelier from Layla Grayce.

One last important addition to any room design is contrast. My starting piece (Mr. Horse) will make a dramatic statement against a light coloured wall, and the medium/dark wood floor will be a great contrast to the light furniture and fabrics.

The Blue and White Scheme

2011-10-04T08:51:00.000-07:00

Olioboard - Click to Enlarge

I always love a good blue and white room design. Whilst browsing one of my favourite blogs the other day, (by Phoebe Howard, see photo at end of article) I saw a fantastic dining room that inspired me to have a go at designing my own blue and white bedroom! This colour scheme evokes that British Colonial Coastal feel that I love so much. When you pair the dark inky indigo blue with the warm tones of mahogany and accents of fresh white you can achieve this great look for yourself.

I found the pretty sleigh bed from Bassett Furniture, it's called Coral Key, which seems appropriate for this type of design scheme! I added this antique style chandelier by Currey and Company for some sparkle and detail. Then the fantastic blue and white ginger jars that seem to be forever timeless. The one shown above is from Lampsplus and is hand painted porcelain. I think this look can work anywhere.. but it would be best with a slight sea breeze for authenticity. :-)

Currey and Company - Sophia Chandelier

Ralph Lauren - Indigo Modern Bedding

Courtesy of Phobe Howard

West Indies Porch

2011-09-25T19:31:00.000-07:00

Olioboard

I received a lovely message from a fellow West Indies design enthusiast concerning a substantial sized porch. The design included furniture from the Faraday Collection, from Pottery Barn, breezy white outdoor drapes made from drop cloths and blue painted ceilings... I can only imagine how beautiful it will look! So of course, I headed off to Olioboard to get the feel for this pretty porch and here's what I came up with.... all I can say is wow, what a great plan for a porch... (even with or without the pool) I think it will be a stunning place to drink a cold beer and unwind after a hard days work.

Compass Pillow - Frontgate

Riveted Drum Table - Grandin Road

Black and Yellow Bathroom

2011-09-17T14:24:00.000-07:00

J'adore Decor

No words..

Rod Mickley Interiors

Southern Style

Hot in 2011

Zesty Tropical

Veterans, Poppy and Armistice Day

The Tides Style - Miami

Belated Birthday Wishlist!

Great Decor Sites - Part II

Hollywood Glamor and a design formula

The Blue and White Scheme

West Indies Porch

Black and Yellow Bathroom

Contemporary twist on a twin nursery

Olioboard Fun

New Mexico Interior Inspiration

How time flies

Great decor sites - Part I

British Colonial West Indies Fabulous

Glam Vanities

Trunks

Rooms by State - Louisiana

Rooms by State - South Carolina Marsh Bedroom

Rooms by State - Florida Kids Room

Suzanne Kasler Style

Small Updates - Big Difference!

British Colonial West Indies Style - Part II

Island Style

British Colonial West Indies Vibe

Snapshots from New Orleans

We made it to Austin!

Last Blog for a While

Fireplace Alcoves

Inspiration Boards

Tropical Style - Ballard Designs

Cherry Blossoms

Homearama Show Homes

I heart Aqua

Bad blogger

SURPRISE!!

Coastal Cottage Bedroom Design

French Chic

Low Country Style

Upholstered Headboards

Beautiful Bars

Bedroom Tweeks

Serene Bedrooms

Dining Room Envy

West Indies Project

Island Style at Pottery Barn

Endless budget dreaming

Glamorous Bathrooms

Adding Drama with Black

Inspired by the Marshes

Loving blue and taupe

North Carolina dreaming

Thinking Outdoors and $50 CSN GIVEAWAY!

Lamp love

We're moving to TEXAS!

Green and Serene

Pink and Black Interiors

Outdoor for Less

West Indies/Island Style Furniture

Paula Deens House

Neutral Fix

My 'Dream' House

Wallpaper Dreaming

Spring is near

Green Fingers (or not!)

Goodwill Mirror

'Somethings Gotta Give' style

All that Glitters..

The Vintage Vibe

Baby Blues

'Somethings Gotta Give' Beachy Style

Over the Mantel Ideas

Feeling Mediterranean

The London Look

Beaded Chandeliers