Today I'm Loving...

...this lovely mix of antiques, unique art and much, much more!

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Eye On Vancouver: Beautiful Homes

As I said in my post on Monday, we just returned from a long weekend in Vancouver.  What a gorgeous city with tons of waterways and beautiful outdoor spaces, but also neighborhoods with beautiful homes! 

We stumbled upon the most idyllic neighborhood near Kitsilano Beach while we were up there.  I absolutely loved this neighborhood and here are some reasons why:  The houses were large, but not ridiculously so.  They were also all slightly different, but all in good taste (at least in my opinion!).  I was impressed that they were all beautifully maintained - unlike in Seattle, where even in the nicest neighborhoods you get the occasional neglected home or eyesore.  Lastly, they all had gorgeous gardens and charming tree lined streets.  Let's take a look together, shall we?  :)

A lovely traditional home... 

Beautiful detailing around that stately front door! 

 All of the streets had this lush greenery arching over the streets - how charming!

I always melt over a round window, and how about those hydrangeas and boxwoods?  

A lovely little terrace above the front door...

This one really drew me in with its masculine appeal.  Don't miss that great little seating area upstairs...I presume off of the master bedroom.

The same house around the corner...it's a stunner!

This one reminded me of some of the Munich mansions I had shared with you all quite a while ago...so grand.

I hope you enjoyed the tour.  Any favorites?

A Bohemian Lifestyle

Hello all!  So glad you liked my post on a Bachelor Pad the other day.  I actually cobbled it together from a variety of sources - unfortunately that one doesn't exist all under one (probably penthouse) roof.  But, wouldn't it be lovely if it did???!!  Perhaps that design project is just around the corner for me...:)

For today's post I am going to depart from my normal - albeit already eclectic - style and serve up a few lovely Bohemian settings.  All of these caught  my eye.  Maybe my wanderlust (more on that coming soon) is drawing me toward more of a gypsy-lifestyle inspired home.  Not sure.  Whatever it is, I'm enjoying it and thought I'd pass it along for a breath of fresh air!  Enjoy...

I hope you enjoyed our little design detour.  :)

And to my US readers:  Wishing you all a wonderful Fourth from Seattle!

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A Few Lovely Views

Hi Everyone!  I have a busy week ahead with school finishing up and a few design projects in the works so just a quick post, but a beautiful one!  Enjoy...

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(More) Intriguing Spaces

I love it when I come across a unique space.  Even if it's not necessarily what I'd choose for myself, it may be perfect for a client looking for a one-of-a-kind design.  These spaces do exactly that.  Enjoy!

You may have noticed that all of these have true statement art.

I think that adds a level of sophistication that can't be beat.  

My advice:  Buy one of a kind art (available at every price point) that speaks to you!

Thanks so much for reading. 

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Design Detail: Shelving

A client project will usually include some type of need for shelving - whether it be for practical storage or beautiful display, but of course as a designer my goal is to provide both!  Here are a few gorgeous examples of where shelving can be put to great use without sacrificing an ounce of style:

How adorable for a girl's room...

I love to fill up a small pass-through space with something like this!

An added detail that introduces great depth.

I blogged about these before...I just love this floor to ceiling design with the great hardware.

I'm hoping a new construction or remodel client will want to do this very soon!

Probably my all time favorite bookshelf - for an office or living room.  

Although built ins are great, the versatility that free standing shelving has is tempting for any client who wants flexibility in their designs.

I love that these shelves are only filled with BOOKS.

Great detailing along the top.

A fresh take on the back of the shelf: reclaimed wood provides great texture and age.

A beautiful option for a dining room!

I hope you enjoyed this post.

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My Favorite Things: Limestone

Hi Everyone!  Hope you had a great weekend.  

Today's post is about one of my favorite materials:  Limestone.  My love affair with it continues.  You may have noticed that theme when I have posted in the past about exteriors but today I bring you a few other examples, inside and out.  Enjoy!

What a stunning room divider!

Ah...courtyards!

Isn't it lovely??

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