Lulu's haven

I blogged about her book last Friday, now here's a peek at Lulu Power's home. Lulu's abode is full of personal, colorful flourishes and bohemian style.

I would love to have this feel on my patio {which we're intending to complete this summer}. A little glamour, a little country, a bit bungalow but most importantly inviting! Her home is surrounded by gardens, I love this concept and have been gardening colorfully myself this summer

images: Better Homes and Gardens via LuLu Powers.

You have read this article Bedrooms / Designers / Garden / Outdoor Inspirations with the title Garden. You can bookmark this page URL https://interiorlovethelook.blogspot.com/2010/06/lulu-haven.html. Thanks!

In the garden part I - Container Inspiration

{foliage works well in shady areas}

We've actually had a "Spring" in Boston this year, typically we don't. The temps usually leap from 50 to 80 within a matter of days, {without much in between}, so this year I've had a chance to get a jump on my gardening. I thought I'd add a "garden" to my weekly posts for the next three weeks. {look for 1.2.3}. My goal is to finish up my containers soon, they are such an easy way to add drama and color to your garden, porch, entrance or balcony. Here's some inspiration. Most garden centers should be well equipped to help you with the names of the pictured plants..{I've included a few}

{Roof top}

Better Homes and Gardens included the plant types for us!

{I usually plant herbs on my back porch, they also work well indoors if you don't have any green space outdoors}

{A modern approach}

{Container Breakdown}

Images: Martha Stewart 1-4, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart, ?, Country Living, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Country Living, Martha Stewart, ?, ?

You have read this article Garden with the title Garden. You can bookmark this page URL https://interiorlovethelook.blogspot.com/2010/05/in-garden-part-i-container-inspiration.html. Thanks!

Where I'd like to...

Pot my plants..

I'll try to resist sounding too much like a 30-something suburbanite..but i love this potting room, from the color on the walls to the amazing soap stone sink.. It's beautiful and functional.

Deborah Needleman and Rita Konig..{this is Deborah's weekend retreat}

Images: Lonny Magazine

You have read this article Garden / Where I'd like to... with the title Garden. You can bookmark this page URL https://interiorlovethelook.blogspot.com/2009/11/where-i-like-to_3.html. Thanks!

Where I'd like to...

GARDEN

Like many designer's I'm drawn to aesthetics that run the gamut. I'm inspired by incredibly chic spaces, but I'm also drawn to the beauty and comfort of a country bungalow. Lately I've been tossing around the idea of starting a garden. It would be a mix of flowers, fruits, + vegetables. The layout, beauty and organization of this garden featured in this month's Country Living magazine {a publication I hadn't looked at in years, but as of late have been reading again} is amazing. I love the idea of cultivating and then serving my own organically grown food to family and friends. {there I go again, with the casual lifestyle talk}. This isn't going to happen this Summer. The best way to begin a garden {as with any design} is to devise a PLAN. Maybe I'll start sketching that out this winter!!

I love having fresh cut flowers around the house. These giant Dahlia are amazing.

Don't you just adore this outdoor entertaining space?

Another beautiful garden - on a much smaller scale

Images: Country Living

You have read this article Garden / Where I'd like to... with the title Garden. You can bookmark this page URL https://interiorlovethelook.blogspot.com/2009/06/where-i-like-to.html. Thanks!

Friday Finds.. Rain, Rain, Go Away Part II

Wishing you a sunny, bright and green weekend! I guess the plus side to all this rain {i'm trying to think positive here} is our grass and flowers will bit more colorful when the sun returns. If you live where the sun is shining, Lucky you!! Have a great weekend everyone!

Images: My home ideas.com, ?

You have read this article Friday Finds / Garden with the title Garden. You can bookmark this page URL https://interiorlovethelook.blogspot.com/2009/06/friday-finds-rain-rain-go-away-part-ii.html. Thanks!

FRIDAY FINDS...DINING "OUT"

This outdoor dining space is amazing. The owner of the home creatively transformed an ordinary outdoor shed and it's surroundings into an extraordinary dining room.

Love the idea of creating an "outdoor" dining room...These images do just that, beautifully...

Happy Weekend!!

This has long been one of my favorites...Hanging light fixtures outdoors creates "a moment". {as I say to my students}

I've had this image, FOREVER, but I still love those bamboo chairs..and a fairly undiscovered Kelly Wearstler. {2001}

Whose says you can't enjoy nature in the city? This is a pretty roof deck isn't it? Sometimes potted plants galore can do the trick. Image from top: Country Living, Elle Decor, Met. Home, House Beautiful 2001., Elle Decor, Veranda

You have read this article Garden / Outdoor Inspirations with the title Garden. You can bookmark this page URL https://interiorlovethelook.blogspot.com/2009/04/friday-findsdining.html. Thanks!

Friday - Happy Spring

To meander down this garden path everyday would be simply divine!

In light of the first day of Spring and my crazy busy week, I thought I'd keep my post simple today. Look for some of my new "Friday-Finds" next week!! HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!
Image: House and Garden

You have read this article Garden / Outdoor Inspirations with the title Garden. You can bookmark this page URL https://interiorlovethelook.blogspot.com/2009/03/friday-happy-spring.html. Thanks!

Friday - This week's finds..

I'm currently loving sweet garden furniture, like these....straw stools from The Gardener, + this wire chair via Marston & Langinger

Did you know that Monique Lhuillier has teamed up with Royal Doulton to create an elegant line of tableware?

How can I possibly discuss Monique Lhuillier and not mention her fabulous bags...and of course her gorgeous gowns....

A quick peek of her 2009 line...

Emma Hill for Mulberry

{this is my choice because it doesn't look like anything I already own, how about you?}

It's almost {not quite} but almost time to put away those black bags!!! Hooray for warm weather. Here's a sample of Emma Hill for Mulberry's new line.

You have read this article Fashion / Friday Finds / Garden / Outdoor Inspirations / Tableware with the title Garden. You can bookmark this page URL https://interiorlovethelook.blogspot.com/2009/02/friday-this-week-finds_20.html. Thanks!