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Love the look



With the holidays right around the corner, (eek) the Fall season is the perfect time to invest in a few new baubles. Here is a round up of a few of my current faves. When I finally finish up and permanently move into my new home I hope to organize my jewelry area and gems!  I'll be in NYC all next week for interior design shelter magazine desk side editor meetings, I'm looking forward to this and am hoping I'll have some time to post and share some deets with you!!  Happy Friday! xx


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One Room Challenge - Week 3

Don't think for a second I forgot about my one room challenge post. I've been out of the office for most of the week!! Today I'm sharing some of the actual items you'll see in my finished living room. A few items may differ but this will give you a feel for the space. I need to order a new sofa and I own the white chairs in the photo below! Be sure to check out the progress of the other participating bloggers! xx



Starting to move "stuff" in!
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Happy Fall Weekend!

It's the perfect weekend to enjoy a bit of exterior home decorating! A mix of white, orange, and gilded pumpkins are always a favorite for me. I'm heading up north to Vermont for a little leaf peeping, apple picking and family time! Have a wonderful long weekend! xx

image via: Martha Stewart

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Shelter Loves


1. I was at a design meeting in August discussing our predictions for the 2014 Pantone color of the year. My guess what a shade of deep blue. From what I've heard, it's a top contender. Blue mixes beautifully with so many shades.

2. I'm loving these malachite suede ballet flats from Tory Burch.

3. I'm thinking of creating a fun art - organization wall in my new kitchen.

4. I'd love my next trip to be to Paris!!

5. I love to entertain in the fall. These cheese knives from C. Wonder would come in handy.

6. A little white T and classic watch are staples in my closet!


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One Room Challenge - Week 2

This week I'm sharing my inspiration board for my home design. I wanted to mix classic with laid back influences. My living room will layer texture, vintage pieces and dashes of color!! My design concept is New England Classic meets Southern Cali! Below is a photo of the wall color. I chose a high gloss paint finish from the Clark+Kensington (the color is very similar to smooth slate 5042) line for a dose of glamour. It has been mixed in a custom deep grey shade. I had the floors finished and stained a medium brown. They're richer and deeper looking in person and show off the floor grain beautifully!

Be sure to check in with the other participating bloggers! (see all the links below) I can't wait to share more details with you all next week! I'm pretty happy with how it's turning out! Eek!

20 participating blogger links and last week's post. ** links also below


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Thoughts on home...



I wanted to share today's "new home" design choice with you. I'm going to install glass front doors on the largest cabinet in my kitchen. It will only house my mix of vintage and new dishes and glasses...Here's a peek at some beauties, various shades and my final color choice! eek!! Tomorrow's plan: Searching for my counter top choice!






Malachite Green shade by Clark+Kensington paint


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The One Room Challenge = Week 1!

Hello, hello! My apologies for the lack of posts this week. It's been a busy one but I'm so excited to share the news and my posts over the next six weeks. A big "thank you" to Linda from Calling it Home for inviting me to be a part of the One Room Challenge series. Myself and the amazing list of bloggers above are going to be participating in the event and final reveal. Going forward I'll be sharing my progress posts of the room design every Wednesday morning! That just wasn't an option this week!

As most of you know I'm renovating my new home that I purchased over the summer. It's a ranch and was built in 1972. It is in the perfect quaint neighborhood on the marsh. It needed a serious over-haul so I've been working to pull it together on a budget. (with lots of help from my Dad!!) I'm a firm believer that amazing designs can be executed on a budget. I'm not going to lie, it does take a little cash but spending gobs of money just wasn't an option for this single mama!

I've decided to share the living room transformation with you! Each week I'll post my progress and inspiration photos and information. Next week my post will include my design inspiration board along with a floor plan layout.

My biggest challenge is that my current furniture was purchased for a much larger room and house. I can't purchase all new furniture so I'm going to do the best I can with what I own! I look forward to sharing my ideas and the rest of the bloggers spaces with you all!! Cheers!



Here are a couple photos of the room. I'll share a two more before photos of the East and South wall later today!

My plan is to create a multifunctional room to relax and entertain in. I have a three season room that I'm going to convert into a den over the winter so until then I'll need to set up a television in this room.

Here's a list of the other participating bloggers. Be sure to check out their first week One Room Challenge posts!



here's a sampling of a few spaces that I'm currently loving! I'm envisioning my home having a Southern Cal meets classic New England style!


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Thoughts on home....design office


I've been making some real progress with my new home. I've laid out most of the furniture. It's a smaller space so I've had to really get creative with my ideas and furniture plans but it's coming together! I'm really happy with the paint colors and a number of you have asked about the grey color I used on the living room walls. 

I used Ace Hardware's paint+primer in one brand Clark+Kensington  throughout the house. I'm their design expert and love the product. 

The color on the walls is custom but it's a very close match to: Colonial Shades: 5066, by Clark+Kensington.

I've also hired a new assistant named Meg. So far she's been great. Next week my plan is to set up our design offices together. They are going to be in a room in my new home that I'm eventually going to rehab. This initial set up will be temporary.

Some day I'd like to have a small office and retail space combined but that most likely won't happen until my kids are out of childcare! ;)

I love Melissa Davis of Ruby Press PR firms' fresh approach seen in the images here. My office too will have clean white walls, pops of color and layers of textural interest. Images via Lonny.


This pink chesterfield sofa and zebra bench are phenomenal!!

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What I'm wearing!



Fall dressing just might be my favorite! Here's a peek of items similar to what is inside my closet! I don't own that watch, but may need to!! Have a fabulous weekend. xx

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* oops the jeans are linked twice

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Shelter Loves



Here's what I'm eyeing this week!!

1. I don't like anything too safe! That's why I admire Miles Redd's work. I actually presented this Cole and Son palm wall paper in the light aqua and green version to a client yesterday! I think she's going to go for it!

2/3. I'm loving cheery brights especially when paired with neutrals such as navy blue, charcoal and light grey. They're stunning together!!!

necklace 
notecards

4. I use solid velvet fabric all the time. You can't beat it's richness.... Pillow from West Elm.

5. I'm in need of a new fitted grey cashmere sweater - it's the perfect Fall staple and coordinates well with both dressy and casual looks!! (I'm sure most French women have at least one)

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Love the look = high + low



I thought I'd piggy back yesterday's post with a love the look segment. I'll be choosing my purchases wisely this Fall. I'm downsizing my wardrobe but would like to add a new leather jacket to my closet. Here's a look at the real deal and faux leather..The bottle green jacket is new for All Saints. I'm loving it, but if you're looking to spend a bit less you can always go with a "vegan" edition from Top Shop.

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Thoughts on home.....

Moving will surely make you reassess not only your life but your purchases and the importance and necessity of each one.  I've been living with 25% of my belongings for almost a year. When I moved into my new home two weeks ago I had most of the boxes put in the basement. I just couldn't deal with a construction site and a disaster zone of scattered boxes all of the house. I'm slowly moving the clothing a little at a time from my temporary residence. I must be in a purging mode because my give away pile is quickly growing. 

My new home doesn't have a very big closet, it's not tiny but it is hardly the walk in closet I had in my old home. I'm also using my antique armoire for all my folded clothing, so that really helps. I've decided when I look in my closet I want everything to look new, fresh and special. (hence the give away pile)...I've always admired french women for their ability to look stylish while only owning a small number of high quality pieces. That's going to be my fashion philosophy moving forward. Will I still be slightly addicted to jewels and baubles vintage and new? I'm sure but I'm certainly going to think twice before I hastily grab another bargain item at the Neiman Marcus semi annual sale.....Don't we all wear the same 5 pairs of jeans and 5 pairs of black pants anyway!? ;)

Below I've shared some smaller closet organization inspiration with you! I'm absolutely going to install hooks someplace in my bedroom or closet for my necklace collection. I love Kelly Wearstler's storage idea above! 

Cheers to a great Monday and week. The past two weeks have been a little hectic in my world, then my little kitty of fifteen years who was always by my side passed away yesterday. You'll never be forgotten Miss Gabby. I love you!!! I think you would have been happy in our new home....
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Thoughts on home...

Happy Friday!! So my new home is slowly coming together! The walls are painted, the electrician is almost done, the kitchen is a mess (but I hope to finish that in the next six weeks or so). I also haven't had two seconds to arrange any furniture. So please don't look at these photos as a finished product!! I'm thrilled with the grey paint and the warm floors. (they are actually quite a bit darker in person than in this shot) but I didn't go with ebony. I think that would have been too heavy with the walls. 

Today I'm contemplating the fireplace. I like natural brick if it's actually constructed from nice old bricks and is in a historical home. The bricks in my house just aren't working for me. (top photo) So the question is what color do I paint them?? I'm torn between black and white, but I've shared a couple other ideas! If I go with black, I'm planning to choose a matte finish. I'm thinking a large mantel that covered more of the brick is the way to go! I'm also eventually going to incorporate built ins. (love the look below) And of course I'll switch out the screen etc...
Thoughts???
white washed brick is pretty

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Shelter Loves...

Wow, is it Thursday already??!! Here's what I'm adoring this week........

1. Classic Fashion. How great is this Burberry jacket? I know their things cost a pretty penny but I think I'd own my purchases for life. I got my first camel Burberry scarf about 15 years ago and I still own it. I'd like the large print ivory version now!!
3. I have two events this weekend. (eek) I'll be wearing my newest cocktail ring from C Wonder!
4. My house is coming along. In fact I'm going to share a little "before" sneak peek tomorrow. The bathroom is almost done. It's mainly black and white. I'm just loving the classic and timeless appeal of glossy black with brass lately!
5. Prada just released their latest fragrance. I love trying new scents on.
6. Okay, I've blogged about this bag before. I think I need to snap it up here.


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