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Do Tell: What is your favorite flower?

Do Tell: What is your favorite flower?

This week, I’d like to know which bloom is your favorite. I like many different types of flowers, depending on my mood. I adore white hydr...

12:49 PM

Sponsor Spotlight: La Nova Tile

<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPAmuWnVpI/AAAAAAAAPHI/IschwozwVu4/s1600-h/0CAN811417.jpg"><img alt="0CAN8114[1]" border="0" height="694" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPAnedyrVI/AAAAAAAAPHM/W4aihZbp2Bk/0CAN81141_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="0CAN8114[1]" width="460" /></a> {Residential Project by La Nova Tile} <a href="http://www.lanovatile.com/">La Nova Tile</a> is Houston’s premiere source for mid to high end contemporary porcelain tile and natural stone including Tiger Travertine and two types of Carrara Marble. Founded by Erick Calderon and his father in 2003 after seeing a void in the American market after a visit to Spain where the majority of their inventory is manufactured. They carry a large inventory, most of which are available for same day delivery. La Nova Tile prides itself in excellent customer service and attention to detail. Specializing in both commercial and residential projects, La Nova works closely with architects and designers until each project is completed.Through their innovative techniques, vast assortment of Spanish and Italian tile selections and sustainable practices, La Nova has proven to be on the cutting edge of tile design. To learn more about La Nova Tile, be sure to <a href="http://www.lanovatile.com/">visit their website</a> and check out their <a href="http://www.erickcalderon.com/brochure.pdf">digital brochure</a> (take a look at their Amazzon Series Flooring on pg. 4- I’d like that in my home!). <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPAoQW0YpI/AAAAAAAAPHQ/-uLBLofj9Ds/s1600-h/0CAN713616.jpg"><img alt="0CAN7136[1]" border="0" height="573" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPApdIEnCI/AAAAAAAAPHU/-rb19zhNJ24/0CAN71361_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="0CAN7136[1]" width="466" /></a> {La Nova Tile’s Showroom} <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPAqHnlvTI/AAAAAAAAPHY/EBaCIBfi8p0/s1600-h/0CAN833916.jpg"><img alt="0CAN8339[1]" border="0" height="651" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPArPc4p3I/AAAAAAAAPHc/u_htd5D2ToU/0CAN83391_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="0CAN8339[1]" width="468" /></a> {Commercial Project: Restaurant and Houston Hot-Spot, RDG + Bar Annie} <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPArmVzx4I/AAAAAAAAPHg/CftA6dWuKFY/s1600-h/0CAN881317.jpg"><img alt="0CAN8813[1]" border="0" height="565" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPAsdTcWsI/AAAAAAAAPHk/2s-idy8K0G4/0CAN88131_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="0CAN8813[1]" width="459" /></a> {Residential Project- Isn’t the fireplace amazing?} <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPAtZdN0HI/AAAAAAAAPHo/J1DZTg3CwQY/s1600-h/0CAN719816.jpg"><img alt="0CAN7198[1]" border="0" height="689" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZPAuNscmSI/AAAAAAAAPHs/qOavvWfGXOc/0CAN71981_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="0CAN7198[1]" width="455" /></a> {A Beautiful Backsplash in another Residential Project}

Sponsor Spotlight: La Nova Tile

{Residential Project by La Nova Tile} La Nova Tile is Houston’s premiere source for mid to high end contemporary porcelain tile and nat...

6:00 AM

Metropolitan Home: Design 100

<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOITenX5xI/AAAAAAAAPGQ/RhcDa0xXtNs/s1600-h/Design-100-cover6.jpg"><img alt="Design 100 cover" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIT2Yg3bI/AAAAAAAAPGU/zbfaIIS07M0/Design-100-cover_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Design 100 cover" width="383" /></a> {Photo by Linda O’Keefe} Filipacchi Publishing was kind enough to send me a copy of one of their newest titles, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Metropolitan-Home-Design-100-Interiors/dp/1933231998/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1299871850&sr=1-1">Design 100: The Last Word on Modern Interiors</a> by Michael Lassell. The book reads as somewhat of an anthology of the best interiors featured in Metropolitan Home. The book features interiors designed by Kelly Hoppen, Vicente Wolf, Jonathan Adler and Jamie Drake, homes designed by accomplished architects like Hugh Newell Jacobsen, Steven Shortridge and Maya Lin and photographs by renowned photographers like Nathan Kirkman, Armando Bertacchi and High Gloss favorites, Grey Crawford and Jack Thompson. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIVAaBXrI/AAAAAAAAPGY/cC20DKXs4aY/s1600-h/HK2091-P0046.jpg"><img alt="HK2091 P004" border="0" height="501" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIVwsevLI/AAAAAAAAPGc/2C4iGnIT8AI/HK2091-P004_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="HK2091 P004" width="383" /></a> Although the title includes the word “modern”, the spaces featured in this wonderful book are anything but stark. The homes featured in Design 100 run the gamut from true contemporary and sophisticated European to glamorous rooms and crisp projects that highlight the unique architecture of the home. There were so many pleasant surprises for me within this lovely design tome- unexpected spaces, rooms that I remembered loving in the dearly departed Metropolitan Home and the work of some of my favorite designers, architects and photographers. All in all, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who was a fan of Metropolitan Home and appreciates modern design. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIW6C-UwI/AAAAAAAAPGg/3fRsQNf9y8k/s1600-h/MH0909_lohnes_035.jpg"><img alt="MH0909_lohnes_03" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIXckgDMI/AAAAAAAAPGk/y9hul-zwtBg/MH0909_lohnes_03_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="MH0909_lohnes_03" width="387" /></a> {Photo by Erik Johnson} <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIYcwiIOI/AAAAAAAAPGo/evTXBaLLMx4/s1600-h/MH1108_SAWAYA05_036-2nd5.jpg"><img alt="MH1108_SAWAYA05_036" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIZR0nokI/AAAAAAAAPGs/xl9Amm5OAb0/MH1108_SAWAYA05_036-2nd_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="MH1108_SAWAYA05_036" width="384" /></a> {Photo by Armando Bertacchi} <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIabrx0jI/AAAAAAAAPGw/eeWbOUqVbRc/s1600-h/MH040607XB7S5.jpg"><img alt="MH03XB7" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIaxGF6eI/AAAAAAAAPG4/z66bASn6Qpo/MH040607XB7S_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="MH03XB7" width="587" /></a> {Photo by Sara Essex} <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIb9XtGJI/AAAAAAAAPG8/0YgforGG18A/s1600-h/Souder_599966.jpg"><img alt="Souder_59996" border="0" height="511" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZOIcbZkUBI/AAAAAAAAPHA/bud3ToXBI9E/Souder_59996_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Souder_59996" width="383" /></a> {Photo by Nathan Kirkman}

Metropolitan Home: Design 100

{Photo by Linda O’Keefe} Filipacchi Publishing was kind enough to send me a copy of one of their newest titles, Design 100: The Last Wor...

12:45 PM

Love it or Leave it: Imperial Trellis

<img height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2debzX23g7ftj5BLzIZWmwbwAIbuYplTutuyQSEI8Ep7zCY0EzxI2erhfyjHOXrr9WivLkiD_IwHm7i4cr0KBjZJMJCsgP6-u6k4CCpE0EU_bKgdtqESbdrTFA5gumoulg3tURpkoyk/s1600/imperial+trellis+blount+design.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="428" /> {Blount Design} Last week, I introduced a new feature, <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/2011/03/love-it-or-leave-it-inlaid-pieces.html">“Love it or Leave it?”</a> in which we discuss whether a particular ubiqutous item has achieved its popularity because it is a classic or because it is on-trend. Either way, I ask you to decide whether you love and embrace the look or if you’d prefer to see it go away all together. Last week, we discussed bone in-laid pieces and the overall verdict was that it is a classic look that we want to see more of. Today, I’d love to hear your thoughts on Kelly Wearstler’s iconic Imperial Trellis pattern, available as both fabric and wallpaper. The pattern has been exceedingly popular over the past three or four years. In fact, I even have it in my home. Imperial Trellis has been loved by bloggers and blog readers alike in its many colorways. The pattern has even spawned quite a few look-alikes. It makes a very bold statement and features a whimsical geometric pattern. I can’t help but wonder…have we seen enough of it? What’s your take on Imperial Trellis…love it or leave it? Like last week, I will share my opinion in the comments section later on.<img alt="Kate Spade Green in Imperial Trellis" src="http://www.bandelle.com/blog/wp-content/themes/cutline-3-column-split-11/images/imperial_trellis.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /> {Canadian House and Home} <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZJHJ2DFD2I/AAAAAAAAPF8/oOh1NV8zHkI/s1600-h/domino%20trellis2%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="domino trellis2" border="0" height="437" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZJHKuFzS3I/AAAAAAAAPGA/t-wkPXUHZJI/domino%20trellis2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="domino trellis2" width="402" /></a> {Domino} <img height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSb4MfV1jN3CRuxntXHF8ic8GQWz0NS896pkJxC3ZX1k5_PZWLYLGze15WG7pLj2yCsyaQ16vgN5s_tPUJXfvFTDlVxbC9lPKQ1szOJV-yKJcejZEvLiJ31Z3uZFbRHoFkF8bm2jHk8I/s1600/ImperialTrellisDrape.jpg" width="400" /> {Jennifer Dyer} <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZJHLbvCDBI/AAAAAAAAPGE/X2VamQDay4M/s1600-h/kwid%20rug%5B8%5D.jpg"><img alt="kwid rug" border="0" height="400" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZJHLwkicdI/AAAAAAAAPGI/mgV9YTn2wnw/kwid%20rug_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="kwid rug" width="322" /></a> {Kelley Wearstler} <img height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSWXvR8gmash4sPr4U0UtB9-q4KoJt61A2MwO8pOw61actYXMFUF9SY_D-4_a3kDhHu95aNcUVUCl-xLGrLz8Uls4TlQJBQVQdL6wB0c4-6NaH7l-g2HMkA30UGEGpVoACNxVobpx4po/s1600/Trellis-Veranda-neutral.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="400" /> {Veranda}

Love it or Leave it: Imperial Trellis

{Blount Design} Last week, I introduced a new feature, “Love it or Leave it?” in which we discuss whether a particular ubiqutous item h...

5:54 AM

Honey, I’m Home: The Study

<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEIfcBn68I/AAAAAAAAPFI/bb3lnvTcT6Q/s1600-h/7512%20creekwood%20library.jpg"><img alt="7512 creekwood library" border="0" height="408" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEIf1F8VsI/AAAAAAAAPFM/1JLUfpWR1Yc/7512%20creekwood%20library_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="7512 creekwood library" width="607" /></a> Yesterday, <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/2011/03/honey-im-home.html">I posted about this amazing home</a> that I recently fell in love with while browsing the Houston real estate listings. The home is gorgeous without anything in it, but I felt so inspired by the space, that I decided to create some design boards for each of the rooms. You know, since I can’t actually buy the house and move in. A girl can dream, right? Needless to say, the bones of the home are conducive to a variety of styles, but I would definitely decorate it with a touch of glamour. First up, my plan for the study. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEIgpyz2tI/AAAAAAAAPFQ/tTvIXAs7x80/s1600-h/creekwood-study2.png"><img alt="creekwood study" border="0" height="116" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEIhHykHxI/AAAAAAAAPFU/DjMB6qTYvno/creekwood-study_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="creekwood study" width="365" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEIkxEzWhI/AAAAAAAAPFY/1IvGcNXzQic/s1600-h/creekwood%20office.png"><img alt="creekwood office" border="0" height="464" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEImgvVhAI/AAAAAAAAPFg/35NhBhWtsPw/creekwood%20office_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="creekwood office" width="607" /></a> {Clockwise from Top: <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-2041-devon-mirror.aspx">Devon Mirror</a> from Z Gallerie, <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=2213">Ruhlmann Sconces</a> from Circa Lighting, <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-10154-sophia-sofa.aspx">Sophia Sofa</a> from Z Gallerie, <a href="http://www.madelineweinrib.com/mw/ikat/index.html">Ikat Pillows</a> from Madeline Weinrib, <a href="http://www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com/product.php?productid=6648">Stone Bolster Pillow</a> from Jayson Home & Garden, <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=2150">Small Mykonos Chandelier</a> from Circa Lighting, <a href="http://www.madelineweinrib.com/ama/cotton_flatweaves/Brooke-Steel.html">Cotton Steel Brooke Rug</a> from Madeline Weinrib, <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Chinese-Chippendale-Chair-New/productinfo/W4169/">Chinese Chippendale Chairs</a> from Wisteria, Cococozy <a href="http://shop.cococozy.com/?p=product&sku=THR011&d=5">Cane Throw</a>, <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1292">Kate Lamp</a> from Circa Lighting, <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-2041-devon-mirror.aspx">Jett Desk</a> by Z Gallerie, <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-9400-eddie-accent-chair.aspx">Eddie Chair</a> from Z Gallerie} I work from home and my husband is very kind and generous, so naturally, the study in “our home” would be mine and it would have a decidedly feminine feel. I adore the woodwork in this space. The paneling and built-ins are so beautiful and the walls of windows make the space feel so large and light, though it does limit how much you can hang on the walls. Speaking of the walls, I love the paint color chosen by the window. It is such a creamy, light taupe. The first order of business for me was finding a modern sunburst mirror to hang above the fire place. Then I moved on to a desk. I knew I wanted something white and fairly simple. After that, I knew I wanted to incorporate some color and found this amazing peacock blue chair from Z Gallerie, which I would swathe with the cane printed throw from <a href="http://www.cococozy.com/">Cococozy</a>. By the way, Coco was sweet enough to send me the same throw in navy and I LOVE it. The quality is amazing and it’s reversible. On the other side of the desk, I would add a pair of black lacquered Chippendale chairs.The sofa is both modern and glamorous, but I like that it has sharper lines, lending a bit of a masculine sensibility to the room. It would go on the right side, between the desk in front of the fireplace and the wall of windows. The rug and ikat pillow are both from Madeline Weinrib. Next, I felt that the room needed a little more sparkle, so I added the bolster pillow from Jayson Home and Garden. Lastly, I added the jewelry of the room: the lighting. I knew I wanted something warm, so I decided on antique, hand-rubbed brass for my fixtures, all of which are decidedly glamorous, wouldn’t you say? The sconces would go above the fireplace on either side of the mirror. I would fill the bookshelves with art and design books along with fun accessories like agate bookends. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEInBrdToI/AAAAAAAAPFk/V3KHUsDVsc8/s1600-h/creekwood-accessories22.png"><img alt="creekwood accessories2" border="0" height="116" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEInnsee1I/AAAAAAAAPFo/twDlXVpQ64E/creekwood-accessories2_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="creekwood accessories2" width="381" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEIrAlGmHI/AAAAAAAAPFs/NHMrd8NQALo/s1600-h/creekwood-accessories8.png"><img alt="creekwood accessories" border="0" height="467" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TZEItB8B2hI/AAAAAAAAPF0/Hivyuedu3m8/creekwood-accessories_thumb8.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="creekwood accessories" width="620" /></a> {Clockwise from Top: Dabney Lee <a href="http://www.dabneyleeathome.com/">Desk Accessories</a>, Eduardo Garza <a href="http://eduardogarza.bigcartel.com/product/hand-signed-rose-quartz-bookends">Rose Quartz Bookends</a>, <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2010/11/vogue-march-2010pg-230-list-of-contributors.html">Vogue March 2010 Contributors</a> by Lauren DiCioccio, <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2010/11/louis-the-third.html">Louis the Third</a> by Jessica Snow, <a href="http://www.oomphonline.com/luxury-designer-tables/tini-tables/tini-table-iv.html">Tini Table</a> by Oomph, Hermes <a href="http://www.hermes.com/">Boule Clock</a>, Iomoi <a href="http://iomoi.stores.yahoo.net/pwthesquirrels.html">Sandy Cay Paperweights</a>, <a href="http://www.happymenocal.com/">Matador Print</a> by Happy Menocal} At the risk of tooting my own horn, I have to say that I love the way my design board turned out for this space. It has the perfect balance of masculine and feminine shapes, just enough color and glamour for days. If only I could move in!

Honey, I’m Home: The Study

Yesterday, I posted about this amazing home that I recently fell in love with while browsing the Houston real estate listings. The home i...

11:00 AM

Dream Home: Peppermint Bliss

You guys may know Bailey, of the blog <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">Peppermint Bliss</a> for her fabulous taste or for hilarious sense of humor. You may have even seen her beautiful Chicago home, aptly named, “Clifford, The Big Red House” in the newest issue of Rue. Regardless of how you know her, chances are, you probably love Bailey as much as I do. Her dream home is a mix of traditional, classic design and a few eccentricities, natch.<img alt="bailey blog" border="0" height="178" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/TOvOFBc6JfI/AAAAAAAANr8/67uj95Q9cXA/bailey-blog_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="bailey blog" width="540" /> When it came time to do my dream home post I was at a loss. I have quite an array of diversified dreams and lifestyles I have designed a home in my mind for and choosing just one to declare unto the universe and internet world was daunting. But then I submitted to the unbelievably powerful nesting desire coursing through my preggo veins, and so here is my dream perfect family home. First of all, it must be white. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6700" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/The-Country-Houses-of-John-F-Staub-9781585445950-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="The-Country-Houses-of-John-F-Staub-9781585445950 copy" width="309" /> And dripping with homey charm. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6701" height="401" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/fotblookalikeext-copy-e1301286253388.jpg" title="fotblookalikeext copy" width="600" /> I love the formal layout of more traditional homes-<a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/door-elle-decor.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6702" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/door-elle-decor.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="door elle decor" width="320" /></a> Where you walk in the front door and have a proper entry hall. <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/brian-park5desiretoinspire-copy.png"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6715" height="471" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/brian-park5desiretoinspire-copy.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="brian park5desiretoinspire copy" width="368" /></a> With a formal living room to one side... <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6704" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/milesredpinkcouchandwalls.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="milesredpinkcouchandwalls" width="502" /> <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6705" height="373" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/milredapt-copy-3.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="milredapt copy 3" width="497" /> <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6706" height="375" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1130041milesredd-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="P1130041milesredd copy" width="500" /> Via Miles Redd And a dining room to the other. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6709" height="472" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/greendiningroom-saragilbane-copy-3-e1301286996617.jpg" title="greendiningroom saragilbane copy 3" width="600" /> Via Sara Gilbane But then in the back I would love a more open kitchen, <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6710" height="385" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/toryburchhomefloors-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="toryburchhomefloors copy" width="325" /> Family room situation.<a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Burch-2-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6711" height="513" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Burch-2-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Burch-2 copy" width="410" /></a> (Tory Burch's has always been a favorite, love those bright colors for les bebes.) You know, business in the front...<a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/design-trends-ED0110-Haden-03-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6716" height="500" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/design-trends-ED0110-Haden-03-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="design-trends-ED0110-Haden-03 copy" width="400" /></a> ...party in the back.<a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/797064331_PM986-M.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6713" height="535" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/797064331_PM986-M-e1301287274324.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="797064331_PM986-M" width="569" /></a> Basically mine would be the mullet of dream homes. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6714" height="640" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/9.thezhush.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="-9.thezhush" width="512" /> via The Zhush And I am completely ok with that. I would also enjoy several bonus rooms. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6717" height="287" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/lib4-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="lib4 copy" width="400" /> <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6719" height="500" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ED1207_McCarthy-study_V-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="ED1207_McCarthy-study_V copy" width="400" /> Like a man study for The Man. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6718" height="668" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/4833332960_9baea24cd4_o.cocokelley-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="4833332960_9baea24cd4_o.cocokelley copy" width="500" /> <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/blue-elle-decor-room-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6720" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/blue-elle-decor-room-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="blue elle decor room copy" width="354" /></a> And a lady study for myself. I would want our master bedroom to be many things. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6721" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/diamond-barrata-elle-decor-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="diamond barrata elle decor copy" width="356" /> Pure. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6722" height="378" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/brierly-drake-pink-curtains.decorista-copy.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="brierly drake pink curtains.decorista copy" width="321" /> A calming sleep factory.<a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/jan-showers-bed3-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6723" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/jan-showers-bed3-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="jan showers bed3 copy" width="330" /></a> Cozy.<a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ac3_rect540-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6724" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ac3_rect540-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="ac3_rect540 copy" width="386" /></a> Glam<a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bedroom-decorating-ideas-ss-28-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6726" height="500" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bedroom-decorating-ideas-ss-28-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="bedroom-decorating-ideas-ss-28 copy" width="400" /></a> and...of course...sexy. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6725" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/HennessyBedroom-ElleDecor-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="HennessyBedroom-ElleDecor copy" width="298" /> Rawr. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6728" height="302" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1939_7.haven-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="1939_7.haven copy" width="242" /> Our bathroom would be white marbly bliss. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6729" height="330" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1939_6.haven-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="1939_6.haven copy" width="264" /> With a tub I could lounge 'till I'm pruney. <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/goldcloset.katielee-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6730" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/goldcloset.katielee-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="goldcloset.katielee copy" width="302" /></a>And would be attached to my gold walk in closet. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6731" height="400" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/katie-lee-joel-closet-2-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="katie-lee-joel-closet-2 copy" width="313" /> Obviamente.<a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Rue_BDRM_Closet_Final_222-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6732" height="680" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Rue_BDRM_Closet_Final_222-copy-e1301288329138.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Rue_BDRM_Closet_Final_222 copy" width="455" /></a> I'd give Pete a closet too, I am very generous like that. I would also need some rooms for the millions of adorable babies I plan to birth. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6733" height="497" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/jonathanadler.newyorkresidence2-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="jonathanadler.newyorkresidence2 copy" width="469" /> First for the petite lady nugget in my tummy right now. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6734" height="388" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/lancaster3-myfavoriteandbest-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="lancaster3-myfavoriteandbest copy" width="400" /> And gentlemen babies as well. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6735" height="500" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/design-trends-ED0110-Haden-12-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="design-trends-ED0110-Haden-12-copy" width="400" /> <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/home-decor-ideas-06-copy.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6736" height="320" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/home-decor-ideas-06-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="home-decor-ideas-06 copy" width="400" /></a>I might even give the babies their own playroom, because, you know. <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Tented.littlemothdesign-copy-2.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6737" height="640" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Tented.littlemothdesign-copy-2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Tented.littlemothdesign copy 2" width="479" /></a>Bailey The Magnanimous. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6738" height="332" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/6a00ekitchengardenviapaloma-copy.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="6a00ekitchengardenviapaloma copy" width="500" /> Then i would like a charming vegetable garden to feed my brood. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6740" height="500" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/3349948128_73cdf5c9d9-copy1.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="3349948128_73cdf5c9d9 copy" width="381" /> A fire pit for pow wows. <img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6741" height="320" src="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cynthia-yard-copy-4.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="cynthia yard copy 4" width="400" /> And a magical pool oasis for Momma and her Margaritas. It's good to have dreams. It's important. Oprah told me that when I speak my dreams, so they will be. So look for me, coming soon to the most charming house in a neighborhood near you. If your neighborhood has perfect weather year round because I am O-V-E-R this nonsense, Chicago. Done. Thank you Paloma for giving me the opportunity to indulge my fantasies. Hope y'all liked it!

Dream Home: Peppermint Bliss

You guys may know Bailey, of the blog Peppermint Bliss for her fabulous taste or for hilarious sense of humor. You may have even seen her b...

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