Get the Look: A Beach Chic Room by Carrier and Company

<div style="text-align: justify;">Hi everyone! <a href="http://ariannabelle.com/">Arianna</a> here, back with more decor inspiration. For this month's <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/search?q=arianna+belle+get+the+look&max-results=20&by-date=true">Get the Look</a> I'm featuring this beautiful living room from the Long Island home of Catherine Marron (previously Senior Features Editor at <a href="http://www.vogue.com/"><em>Vogue</em></a>) designed by <a href="http://www.carrierandcompany.com/">Carrier and Company</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ariannabelle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bluewhite-living-dining-room-carriercompany.jpg"><img alt="blue&white-living-dining-room-carrier&company" class="size-full wp-image-4472 aligncenter" height="399" src="http://ariannabelle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bluewhite-living-dining-room-carriercompany.jpg" width="600" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> This space exudes a sense of casual elegance that is very inviting and reminds me a bit of the set of one of my favorite movies, <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001AVZA8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0001AVZA8&linkCode=as2&tag=aribelblo-20">Something's Gotta Give</a></em>. Achieve a similar fresh Hamptons beach house look with these pieces: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ariannabelle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/blue-white-living-room-get-the-look-by-arianna-belle.jpg"><img alt="blue-white-living-room-get-the-look-by-arianna-belle" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4476" height="1325" src="http://ariannabelle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/blue-white-living-room-get-the-look-by-arianna-belle.jpg" width="599" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">1- <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/products/lolita-rattan-dining-chair">rattan dining chair</a>, 2- <a href="http://ariannabelle.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=125">mani indigo blue pillow</a>, 3- <a href="http://ariannabelle.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=105">bangalore paisley navy pillow</a>, 4- <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hand-woven-Braided-Jute-Rug-8-x-10-6/3308018/product.html?CID=208011">handwoven jute rug</a>, 5- <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10208472/#/10208467">white bookcase</a>, 6- <a href="http://rstyle.me/~FwyF">slipper chair</a>, 7- <a href="http://ariannabelle.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=59">tala bluemarine pillow</a>, 8- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125576405/hollywood-regency-chinoiserie-lamp-hand?utm_campaign=Share&share_id=32947803&utm_medium=PageTools&hmac=f714da1cffcb9ef7801f18301878c237f08d9f82&utm_source=Pinterest">porcelain chinoiserie lamp</a>, 9- <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/reclaimed-wood-round-pine-table-honey/?pkey=cfurniture-dining-room-sets&">reclaimed wood round table</a></div>

Get the Look: A Beach Chic Room by Carrier and Company

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Jet Set: Hotel Marignan Paris

<table class="tr-caption-container" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC19iHXXWpI9LvQRUTJVbMajVGYy3YEzFGk-LUWdND0wa4SDoycopPOheVWRpa3k8u4XdM7ISV9NTBuiVfhixfGj-u7Gl1AqzTMGKaCeLvRBBFqev70yH3APKZn7aNyFca89FMn-pUtB4/s1600/1-blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC19iHXXWpI9LvQRUTJVbMajVGYy3YEzFGk-LUWdND0wa4SDoycopPOheVWRpa3k8u4XdM7ISV9NTBuiVfhixfGj-u7Gl1AqzTMGKaCeLvRBBFqev70yH3APKZn7aNyFca89FMn-pUtB4/s1600/1-blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small"><a href="http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/">http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/</a></span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <div style="margin: 0px"> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #232323">Hello LDV readers! <u><a href="http://www.design-bad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brendan here of (BAD) Blog About Design</a></u>. For this Jet Set post I decided to take us to the city of love, Paris. The <u><a href="http://www.hotelmarignanelyseesparis.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Marignan</a></u> is located in the eight arrondissement of <u><a href="http://design-bad.blogspot.com/search?q=Paris" target="_blank">Paris</a></u> on a quite street. The 40 room, 10 suite hotel, features a bar, restaurant, and private screening room. Designer, Pierre Yovanovitch transformed the interiors of the hotel into what he describes, "New French Style". (<b>ABOVE</b>) The outdoor terrace has a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. The hotel's location is very convenient, close to shopping, and near the heart of the Champs Elysees. The rich colored floors, boxwoods, and simple furnishings really give this terrace a special look. (<b>BELOW 1</b>) The lobby has a very retro look. I love the floors, and simplicity in the furnishings. The minimal amount of furniture makes the space feel larger, and also allows one to admire each piece. (<b>BELOW 2</b>) The bar is very minimal as well. Punches of red are found in what is otherwise a very neutral space. (<b>BELOW 3</b>) The restaurant plays with the subtle color theme. At the restaurant, one can sit in the morning and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. I really like the light fixtures, as well as the yellow arm chairs. The booth seating is awesome. (<b>BELOW 4</b>) I like how the simplicity of the hotel carries into the rooms. At the end of a long day in such a busy city, I want to come home to a space that doesn't make my brain spin in circles. The lighting on opposite sides of the bed is pretty interesting! What do you think of the hotel? Have you been here before? </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #232323"></span></div> <table class="tr-caption-container" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAb-fgPyzKfg_JCiNWug2rxTRdDebrw0EVxCSPFWDgTxw6CttOB8tP7ksIeJ_MZabRmf_RMxGOH0VHHaLXkX037sGn3_RrIKw0JEH3PosrJkcvx19vC008w3oOzjwC4SHmyyl5iDspRE/s1600/3-blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAb-fgPyzKfg_JCiNWug2rxTRdDebrw0EVxCSPFWDgTxw6CttOB8tP7ksIeJ_MZabRmf_RMxGOH0VHHaLXkX037sGn3_RrIKw0JEH3PosrJkcvx19vC008w3oOzjwC4SHmyyl5iDspRE/s1600/3-blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small"><a href="http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/">http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/</a> 1</span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tr-caption-container" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQItiLBPWngRgILVFFXP98iwrsyI7R68JA5jquX9dL9QTVhU3eIjQRlyYtKB2YDf3houK56bJW3PKSNaLGL_oAtxX3ih1Kgh5lyDfPhnknpWbW3uFBxFSuoEDnQyqWRgKLMARN-9wtcHU/s1600/2-blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQItiLBPWngRgILVFFXP98iwrsyI7R68JA5jquX9dL9QTVhU3eIjQRlyYtKB2YDf3houK56bJW3PKSNaLGL_oAtxX3ih1Kgh5lyDfPhnknpWbW3uFBxFSuoEDnQyqWRgKLMARN-9wtcHU/s1600/2-blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small"><a href="http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/">http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/</a> 2</span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tr-caption-container" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5l6s_hWIXYOBk7B12eBXTHPwZ8pHiJP48pXJor41n8Klhk1YHqe3IhLZ60ageRh3N0qCbDIbGlzU_lUtDXWLq078_g0YDSa8KD7eHA71GMg1yGLkwTWtWLhhEPTjoAUrlCDy_2na8rTQ/s1600/blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5l6s_hWIXYOBk7B12eBXTHPwZ8pHiJP48pXJor41n8Klhk1YHqe3IhLZ60ageRh3N0qCbDIbGlzU_lUtDXWLq078_g0YDSa8KD7eHA71GMg1yGLkwTWtWLhhEPTjoAUrlCDy_2na8rTQ/s1600/blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small"><a href="http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/">http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/</a> 3</span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tr-caption-container" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4Xbpvpy48ZTfN4awmxbmnSxKfjf0jNfK9BH2N5B3B9lQ2EUHMOmPM2PtVmtnpl3AYo3HhOUOqu0B_7G9OCxLpK7k5sTK_Q6cAA1QVp1Znidno02va93VwCrUn2ltbsrrwtYr6RitBbg/s1600/4-blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4Xbpvpy48ZTfN4awmxbmnSxKfjf0jNfK9BH2N5B3B9lQ2EUHMOmPM2PtVmtnpl3AYo3HhOUOqu0B_7G9OCxLpK7k5sTK_Q6cAA1QVp1Znidno02va93VwCrUn2ltbsrrwtYr6RitBbg/s1600/4-blog-about-design-hotel-marignan.jpg" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small"><a href="http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/">http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/</a> 4</span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify"> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; 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color: red; line-height: 25px"><i><a style="text-decoration: none" href="http://bit.ly/1663eFD" target="_blank">(7) Joomi Lim Punk Carnival Spike Necklace,</a> </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; color: red; line-height: 25px"><i><a style="text-decoration: none" href="http://bit.ly/15LdKju" target="_blank">(8) Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot To Handle Colorblock Billfold Wallet, </a></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; color: red; line-height: 25px"><i><a style="text-decoration: none" href="http://bit.ly/1663nZy" target="_blank">(9) K Jacques St Tropez's Leather Sandals, </a></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; color: red; line-height: 25px"><i><a style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.hotelmarignanelyseesparis.com/en/" target="_blank">(10) The Hotel</a></i></span></span></span></div> </div> <div class="separator" style="font-size: medium; font-family: skia; color: black; text-align: center; 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http://www.pierreyovanovitch.com/ Hello LDV readers! Brendan here of (BAD) Blog About Design . Fo...

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I’m off to check out Las Vegas Market for the first time thanks to my friends at Stanley Furniture ! I’ll be there all week gathering inspir...

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Fabulous Room Friday 07.26.13

<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OOf01VI9cJI/UfGev5vYP0I/AAAAAAAAauU/3kPHewDgCpY/s1600-h/fab%252520room2%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="fab room2" border="0" height="603" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-P3BmnysS4fA/UfGex42xIfI/AAAAAAAAauc/eSBgEe4MKuA/fab%252520room2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" title="fab room2" width="475" /></a> </p> <p>This week’s “Fabulous Room” has been on my radar for a little while. I had originally pinned the image above because I loved the idea of a pedestal table stacked with artfully arranged piles of books as well as the clean lines and overall simplicity of the space. I recently stumbled upon an additional image of the room and was so excited to get a better feel for the overall space. It turns out, this East Hampton home was recently featured in Traditional Home.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AO9N7uzP7Y4/UfGezaYgXEI/AAAAAAAAauk/N17wO9BxQ-o/s1600-h/fab%252520room%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="fab room" border="0" height="595" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0qYZKU0Z0EA/UfGe2O2sCnI/AAAAAAAAaus/2jz0qNE9BI4/fab%252520room_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" title="fab room" width="512" /></a> The room features extraordinary millwork and mouldings. Because the architecture is so strong, I love that designer, Larry Laslo has opted to keep the palette neutral and to use modern furniture with clean lines. When you have a ton of mouldings to work with, I totally believe that you should either go very bold with saturated color or keep everything crisp and neutral—anything in between would not be nearly as striking.  Everything is arranged with perfect symmetry and the overall tone is classic and masculine. What’s not to love?</p> <p align="center">Have a wonderful weekend!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-743-q19LteU/UfGe2rZ4POI/AAAAAAAAauw/NU-6fXdsTF4/s1600-h/Signature-3%25255B3%25255D.png"><img alt="Signature-3" border="0" height="68" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--hne3FW8tAI/UfGe209iw0I/AAAAAAAAau8/m0USn5f9-mI/Signature-3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" title="Signature-3" width="146" /></a>  </p> <p align="center">{Images via <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/weekendlivingsecondhome/east-hampton-summer-home_ss2.html">Traditional Home</a>}</p>

Fabulous Room Friday 07.26.13

This week’s “Fabulous Room” has been on my radar for a little while. I had originally pinned the image above because I loved the idea of ...

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Help Me Pick a New Chandelier!

<p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ANNoETyBmyo/UfBHc0BkaMI/AAAAAAAAass/gXMaoXM74P4/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="890" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vqNAGHcKmho/UfBHfXTbsGI/AAAAAAAAas0/wxbJ5WYbsaE/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="590" /></a> In true designer form, as soon as I finished decorating my house to have it photographed for <a href="http://palomacontreras.com">my website</a> and the <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/06/03/at-home-with-paloma-contreras/">SMP Living feature</a>, I was itching to start over again! I have already identified several things within my home that I am ready to update. I am usually very decisive when making decisions for clients, but this has proven to be much more difficult when picking things out for myself, at least when it comes to certain pieces. Case in point: the <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1633">Extra Large Hicks Pendant</a> from <a href="http://www.circalighting.com">Circa Lighting</a> that hangs over my breakfast table. It’s a bold, statement-making piece and while I still love it, it’s become so popular, that I think I may be ready to give something else a try. What do you think?</p> <p align="right"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-20SAi-4RWfc/UfBHhHPf8TI/AAAAAAAAas8/fhOt4Ovjtmc/s1600-h/image5.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="397" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UhszPry0YOc/UfBHi8wp8mI/AAAAAAAAatE/516yI4wSXmY/image_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p align="center">{I have also toyed with the idea of replacing our simple wood table with a white marble-topped Eero Saarinen Tulip Table. I was <em>this</em> close to ordering it but it wouldn’t have made it in time for the shoot and it’s been on the back burner ever since.} </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zpKlcVti8cA/UfBHncDzM6I/AAAAAAAAatM/q0dIRX_avDc/s1600-h/image10.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="391" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jEDeXjIgPfI/UfBHpoCoezI/AAAAAAAAatU/i19k69dtPOo/image_thumb6.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p align="center">{View from Family Room towards Breakfast Room}</p> <p align="center"><strong>I have narrowed it down to two options:</strong></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LS6bfyeN4W8/UfBHqTuEUuI/AAAAAAAAatc/02GZ-bi_Muo/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="621" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7RgCHmNqN84/UfBHrGlWNuI/AAAAAAAAatk/VqcRWHDWrW8/image_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="530" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{<strong>Option 1:</strong> I have loved this <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=4363">Choros Chandelier</a> by Barry Goralnick since it was introduced last year. The contrast of the Aged Iron and Antique Brass is beautiful while the shape is so organic and really makes a statement.}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--7bOmuJlWLg/UfBHr8cKchI/AAAAAAAAats/r03GYagOmzQ/s1600-h/image%25255B16%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="682" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WZFqd7kStX8/UfBHstXICzI/AAAAAAAAat0/7iKNeO4dkRI/image_thumb%25255B9%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="270" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">{<strong>Option 2:</strong> I also love the elegant simplicity and clean, open lines of the <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=3767">Darlana Lantern in Gilded Iron</a>. It is a chic piece that lends itself beautifully to any style space.}</p> <p align="center">Please help me choose! Should I go for one of these options or stick with the Hicks? </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hUZOvN3j1Ls/UfBHtO6vbVI/AAAAAAAAat8/14airD9xU9s/s1600-h/Signature-3%25255B3%25255D.png"><img alt="Signature-3" border="0" height="68" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8YP76fKVa68/UfBHtcNZR-I/AAAAAAAAauE/6iw9K0XqHc8/Signature-3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" title="Signature-3" width="146" /></a> </p> <p align="center">If you’d like help transforming your house into a home you love, <a href="http://palomacontreras.com/contact/">contact me</a> about my <a href="http://palomacontreras.com">design services</a>. </p>

Help Me Pick a New Chandelier!

In true designer form, as soon as I finished decorating my house to have it photographed for my website and the SMP Living feature , I was...

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Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo

<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nUn3dw1Jkq8/Ue7s0mMq91I/AAAAAAAAanE/tW78mhDG6DM/s1600-h/Snip20130722_55%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_55" border="0" height="120" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yDDxIvKwnac/Ue7s1NTA6NI/AAAAAAAAanM/9-P-qGw47vs/Snip20130722_55_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Snip20130722_55" width="590" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fXWArZAxqc4/Ue7s2ONFE2I/AAAAAAAAanU/SEqCjT7ht9I/s1600-h/Snip20130722_58%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="738" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B-teQ_y3_hs/Ue7s4Eq4OtI/AAAAAAAAanc/eUYPFKXl87k/Snip20130722_58_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="486" /></a> </p> <p>Olivia Palermo has really sky rocketed to Style Icon status over the past couple of years in spite of her negative portrayal on MTV’s “The City”. But after all, none of us can really know how real reality TV actually is. There is no denying that Olivia is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to style. She veers towards the classic, but always adds a special, unique touch, making each ensemble memorable. Olivia can accessorize like it’s her job—an in a sense, I suppose it has become her job.</p> <p>Olivia is at every important fashion event, she has the best in fashion at her fingertips and she possesses an uncanny knack for mixing high and low. Whether she’s sitting in the front row at a fashion show or spending a weekend with Mr. Valentino, Gianncarlo Giammetti, and her handsome and equally stylish boyfriend, Johannes Huebel, Olivia always looks amazing. Olivia always manages to look polished, glamorous, and chic, yet she maintains an effortless air about herself, at least when it comes to her fabulous wardrobe. Her style is perfection and she is truly a “Modern Style Icon”.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YrOK1vNcwtI/Ue7s5ToOWXI/AAAAAAAAank/sWkYRnSUK1I/s1600-h/Snip20130722_45%25255B9%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="1084" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7HXu1ek-kr8/Ue7s8_TpWSI/AAAAAAAAans/u9HMtpY3sAI/Snip20130722_45_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="537" /></a> {Bold Prints Mixed Beautifully}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c4UzTJhg7KE/Ue7s-Z26a6I/AAAAAAAAan0/lMCn8H0Vj7A/s1600-h/Snip20130722_54%25255B5%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="750" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-orsgvmkBs8o/Ue7tBC6drII/AAAAAAAAan8/nhTtoJhpNXU/Snip20130722_54_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="590" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">{Olivia in a Flirty Pink Valentino Dress at the 2012 Valentino Couture Show in Paris}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nbnCfT8dCF8/Ue7tCrNj9RI/AAAAAAAAaoE/M466s766b2o/s1600-h/Snip20130722_47%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_47" border="0" height="586" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-anAdf-yG9gI/Ue7tEDwWITI/AAAAAAAAaoM/RaYsE2P-Fsg/Snip20130722_47_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Snip20130722_47" width="429" /></a> {The Dashing Duo in Black}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-501_SPBVfsg/Ue7tFzI57oI/AAAAAAAAaoU/M0WLXCCmCo4/s1600-h/Snip20130722_42%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_42" border="0" height="730" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--lO9NarH3q0/Ue7tIdK29mI/AAAAAAAAaoc/Q73sUblrgHQ/Snip20130722_42_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Snip20130722_42" width="576" /></a> {Olivia was super stylish at the Spring/Summer 2013 shows earlier this year.}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZdBZyduVFC0/Ue7tJnuvRHI/AAAAAAAAaok/6AVs2NVNxlM/s1600-h/Snip20130722_57%25255B16%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_57" border="0" height="753" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DR5fqZwvusk/Ue7tK9wlrPI/AAAAAAAAaos/IvjCoQlrFaM/Snip20130722_57_thumb%25255B14%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Snip20130722_57" width="263" /></a> {I still love this look from a few seasons ago. She really nailed the styling.}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-K_KhFCYgW_0/Ue7tMH_E0OI/AAAAAAAAao0/zLCXznrMEfw/s1600-h/Snip20130722_60%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="580" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ECJHv76wZL4/Ue7tN2WL3EI/AAAAAAAAao8/jrgoCq043YQ/Snip20130722_60_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="405" /></a> {You’ll notice that overall, Olivia sticks to classic silhouettes that she puts her own spin on through her jewelry, shoes, and bags. My wardrobe isn’t a tenth as good as hers, but I stick to the same philosophy of sticking with some basic pieces, such as this shirt dress and adding personal style through accessories.}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H4diiM4RDFQ/Ue7tPNULTvI/AAAAAAAAapE/Hr2l8-uRKX8/s1600-h/Snip20130722_59%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="683" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MsmPo3HpFAE/Ue7tRL_PBBI/AAAAAAAAapM/zrmb4a_F0Ys/Snip20130722_59_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="431" /></a> {A Relaxed Summer Look}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zHOD7WfF5ak/Ue7tTWZbbxI/AAAAAAAAapU/Gks_mGyfvtQ/s1600-h/Snip20130722_56%25255B6%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="914" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lGMAnnshQzQ/Ue7tX1Mw8lI/AAAAAAAAapc/r9DQvjY7OjE/Snip20130722_56_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="520" /></a> {When you pair two leopard print pieces, you run the risk of looking like Snooki, but Olivia definitely gets it right.}</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P1od7bKQLjQ/Ue7tZeeM1sI/AAAAAAAAapk/6DjTggkxfyo/s1600-h/Snip20130722_53%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="583" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HJj3Sankgxk/Ue7tbDetZxI/AAAAAAAAaps/eQ5ZEgrsgLM/Snip20130722_53_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="405" /></a> {Effortless Summer Style}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fPtLvM4YUBU/Ue7tcM3jx0I/AAAAAAAAap0/dyXTyHb4pkQ/s1600-h/Snip20130722_52%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="680" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rh5SbRLNEGc/Ue7tdlVIbpI/AAAAAAAAap8/1LeubMDVyqU/Snip20130722_52_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="452" /></a> {Jeans, Heels, a Basic Sweater, Fabulous Jacket, paired with Great Accessories—Perfect!}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N_5ULQ-ImUI/Ue7teyuIJkI/AAAAAAAAaqE/1Ga17dUgm1Q/s1600-h/Snip20130722_51%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="739" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iY6tG_MvyZc/Ue7thFyWqwI/AAAAAAAAaqM/mUFOF3sQQnM/Snip20130722_51_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="493" /></a> {Easy and Chic}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RZurzt4wW2I/Ue7tidoubXI/AAAAAAAAaqU/zwEsTgGDdgQ/s1600-h/Snip20130722_44%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="738" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lBgaYDjywfg/Ue7tkavP9xI/AAAAAAAAaqc/YuNZBX5ImiM/Snip20130722_44_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="484" /></a> {I adore this look! Olivia knows what she likes and she actually gets a lot of mileage out of her favorite pieces, like these blue suede Manolo Blahnik pumps, which is refreshing!}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-faF9EtLlRHA/Ue7tl3WpPgI/AAAAAAAAaqk/nCMkpqM8eHY/s1600-h/Snip20130722_50%25255B7%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="749" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ggYeOVYgmbg/Ue7toafBbZI/AAAAAAAAaqs/Aa5uSJJhkwY/Snip20130722_50_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="500" /></a> {I love Olivia’s army jacket, simple silk shell, and jeans here.}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7qpp1mI3POQ/Ue7tp3mo3cI/AAAAAAAAaq0/-NDo35YCpXM/s1600-h/Snip20130722_49%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="625" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3JSiP04OJBg/Ue7tr7jyHRI/AAAAAAAAaq8/bCoF3FMFkFM/Snip20130722_49_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="414" /></a> {A Great Weekend Outfit]</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DdPuNGTRrDM/Ue7tsV63o1I/AAAAAAAAarE/JNL88ZwX8dI/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="152" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AWfkVSbViG0/Ue7ts5yDCHI/AAAAAAAAarM/OonQTQE0LVI/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="590" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AvfXGPi2u5o/Ue7tuLYCajI/AAAAAAAAarU/D-mV3l0zNxY/s1600-h/image%25255B9%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="519" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aGD21XW_glw/Ue7tvFsm-OI/AAAAAAAAarc/ZWy0gvljgnI/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="590" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8zXWJlT-AHI/Ue7twAgBROI/AAAAAAAAark/dVnuhqBlLJE/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="509" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H-68t-3yQQs/Ue7txIQyzxI/AAAAAAAAars/DY92FRbDjeY/image_thumb%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="590" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AHIwJWeb0o4/Ue7tyP1QusI/AAAAAAAAar0/Ptm16lxJseM/s1600-h/image%25255B19%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="499" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1WWIwbkFQdM/Ue7tzBn5zXI/AAAAAAAAar8/k-dBjNKfhhc/image_thumb%25255B11%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="590" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o2A2uZr6aH8/Ue7t0Fqy9LI/AAAAAAAAasE/VL6cBj0206U/s1600-h/image%25255B24%25255D.png"><img alt="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" border="0" height="297" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Tz-qzGLQqJ4/Ue7t1LxB3HI/AAAAAAAAasM/OK52L436844/image_thumb%25255B14%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo via La Dolce Vita" width="590" /></a> { <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ElPJ">1</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bcmmack3e">2</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bb92wck3e">3</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ErWp">4</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ErC2">5</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bcmg9ck3e">6</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ElUO">7</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bcmf5ck3e">8</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ba24dck3e">9</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ElWQ">10</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~Bmau">11</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ElRU">12</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bcmghck3e">13</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bbiypck3e">14</a> }</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Oe9IiyMB9Yg/Ue7t1pw2VPI/AAAAAAAAasU/_e5eJs2Ct20/s1600-h/Signature-3%25255B3%25255D.png"><img alt="Signature-3" border="0" height="68" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gK-EbATP6DE/Ue7t106ujJI/AAAAAAAAasc/AFfNDMQ4E74/Signature-3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-left-width: 0px; 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Modern Style Icon: Olivia Palermo

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Black + White is Always Right

<div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--IIBpK4L8LQ/Ue2Z8_zo9rI/AAAAAAAAakM/R7vCk2O280M/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="724" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Qemo96ZC8EI/Ue2Z_4KXhJI/AAAAAAAAakU/JN3jRpk-9Do/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="image" width="590" /></a> {There are few things I love as much as a white house with black shutters.}</div>I don’t think I will ever tire of black and white. There isn’t anything more basic or beautiful to me than a well-done composition of black and white whether it is in fashion or decor. As much as I love to embrace color, sometimes it just feels good to get back to basics and nowhere does this ring more true than in beautiful architecture. I dream of one day owning a beautiful white brick house with black shutters. Timeless, elegant, and classic, black and white is always right!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lTO-blJcL6E/Ue2aB8cMQmI/AAAAAAAAakc/6yBQreafwk0/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="392" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eS8D7yH1qVI/Ue2aDjovS2I/AAAAAAAAakk/Q3vilIMUNis/image_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="image" width="590" /></a> {A Charming Entrance by Arentz Landscape Architects}</div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zVLnkHweTHU/Ue2aE0fif3I/AAAAAAAAaks/msB7_ZxmEYY/s1600-h/Snip20130722_35%25255B5%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_35" border="0" height="787" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YbNQiYnN5cA/Ue2aHxbZwAI/AAAAAAAAak0/QFiZvdP0-g8/Snip20130722_35_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Snip20130722_35" width="590" /></a> {Aerin Lauder’s Home in The Hamptons | Photo by Stacey Bewkes of <a href="http://quintessenceblog.com/">Quintessence</a>}</div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-trfdLjm1Kf4/Ue2aI6uEHcI/AAAAAAAAak8/QqOW3Q84gd8/s1600-h/Snip20130722_38%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_38" border="0" height="755" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-04FlILw_AbI/Ue2aKd2OgxI/AAAAAAAAalE/K4n_0fPogVw/Snip20130722_38_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Snip20130722_38" width="501" /></a> </div><div align="center">{An Elegant London Townhouse}</div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KSIBqxJoPZQ/Ue2aMDYBN-I/AAAAAAAAalM/xOn9pK5w8cA/s1600-h/Snip20130722_39%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_39" border="0" height="738" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LV0rrwxlGa0/Ue2aPtoTWPI/AAAAAAAAalU/WMjCe57jQdo/Snip20130722_39_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Snip20130722_39" width="590" /></a> {Jan Showers’ Gorgeous Dallas Home}</div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--WxwYmLR_KU/Ue2aRNnD45I/AAAAAAAAalc/oaEuMnBR4GE/s1600-h/Snip20130722_41%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_41" border="0" height="805" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u23uOjh6qE8/Ue2aUtwowwI/AAAAAAAAalk/dgHzar7V3mQ/Snip20130722_41_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Snip20130722_41" width="585" /></a> {A Classic Black and White Home via Southern Living}</div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iObDjoewCdY/Ue2aWBtihtI/AAAAAAAAals/8tQZz_V2h3c/s1600-h/Snip20130722_33%25255B5%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_33" border="0" height="724" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9PG0QsP3bwU/Ue2aYqX7nhI/AAAAAAAAal0/OF0Q_8Oaha8/Snip20130722_33_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Snip20130722_33" width="590" /></a> {Chic Black and White Awnings and Stripes at Katie Scott’s Old House}</div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O_0ql6UElYs/Ue2aaGJKJhI/AAAAAAAAal8/PnILGoE2jS8/s1600-h/image%25255B16%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="738" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BDvziPFfWyQ/Ue2acqwpJ2I/AAAAAAAAamE/mwH9ZxIlPQM/image_thumb%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="image" width="491" /></a> {Black and White Poolside}</div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6NA5dnz54jw/Ue2aeIg4fWI/AAAAAAAAamM/jVX7lULfFQg/s1600-h/Snip20130722_37%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_37" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gdN754KTv_U/Ue2agCyJ0NI/AAAAAAAAamU/Yk2Yi-Tr28Y/Snip20130722_37_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Snip20130722_37" width="495" /></a>{Poolside at Tory Burch’s Home} </div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-L6BUUUNWnIg/Ue2aiCaZ66I/AAAAAAAAamc/I7vYHGEwlwQ/s1600-h/Snip20130722_40%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="Snip20130722_40" border="0" height="379" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-u70X-RG8-EQ/Ue2aj4Xp9mI/AAAAAAAAamk/LW3JVPTAgts/Snip20130722_40_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Snip20130722_40" width="590" /></a> </div><div align="center">{I never thought I’d describe a garage as chic, but the proof is in the pudding!}</div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-skMJcLZ0BbE/Ue2akf3_LmI/AAAAAAAAams/QfrG8eBSs8g/s1600-h/Signature-3%25255B3%25255D.png"><img alt="Signature-3" border="0" height="68" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tG_-m0X4KQ4/Ue2ak4rWX-I/AAAAAAAAam0/sxxWWbfV_hM/Signature-3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Signature-3" width="146" /></a> </div><div align="center">{Images via <a href="http://pinterest.com/ladolcevitablog/boards/">Pinterest</a>}</div>

Black + White is Always Right

{There are few things I love as much as a white house with black shutters.} I don’t think I will ever tire of black and white. There isn’t ...

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