Showing posts with label House Beautiful. Show all posts
Showing posts with label House Beautiful. Show all posts

January 16, 2013

Best of MI...Do you like the design of this room??

Best of MI series...March 2011

Its been a few days, but I'm back with another Best of series from two years ago. This was a great article in House Beautiful and I wanted your opinions. We have had lots of snow here in Downeast Maine and driving to work was treacherous this morning.  Have a great rest of the week!

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I would LOVE your feedback on the design of this room in a house in Maine that is featured in the new House Beautiful...I am not sure I like the mix of furniture and styles in this room - it somehow doesn't seem to work for me. The Moroccan rug, the Saarinen table and the wicker chairs (which I love). Now, what also bothers me, are the floral curtains that really clash with the rather hideous Victorian settee. HB states that the designer Tom Scheerer "deftly put together a disparate mix in the living room of a coastal Maine house." Hmmm, just because its in this magazine, doesn't mean its true either right??  Do you think this mixes well?


The other rooms in the house are lovely...I would love to read your comments on this room...thanks for visiting me and I hope everyone has a great Friday!!

(Interior Design by Tom Scheerer)
(original photo for House Beautiful by Francesco Lagnese)


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August 15, 2012

Pink power...

I just got my new House Beautiful and as usual, there is so much inspiration. I have been very drawn to the color pink lately and there is a survey in the mag that says bloggers have chosen pink over other colors more than anyone else. Well, I love this dining room with the elegant curtains, gorgeous linen textures, crystal and blue and white.  Note the pattern on the wall under the console...Wouldn't you love to sit down here for a meal? How great would everyone look bathed in candlelight? I'm in...


(image by Bjorn Wallander)



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October 4, 2011

Its a small world...

I hadn't seen this adorable story about a doll house makeover in House Beautiful. I am a big fan of the little houses, and have a gorgeous one of my own in storage (unfortunately).  A real estate website, Curbed.com sent over the little house complete with furniture and offered the challenge to do a dollhouse makeover to six shelter magazines. Editor Newell Turner decided to do the transformation in a week. Here are the results:

The Before -

This is the house that Curbed.com sent to the HB staff...

After! How cute is this?

A tiny HB for your reading pleasure...

I love the photo perspectives...and that red door!

Utterly charming...

Do you own a dollhouse? If so, do you display it?? I must get mine out of storage and repaint it and update it with new furniture. It is a purple house with green windows and 3 stories...

Have a great week!

(images Gillian Macleod)

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August 11, 2011

Color love...

I just got my new House Beautiful this week and I was particularly taken with this fabulous, colorful and inspirational house. I am just loving this design and it really makes me excited about interior design and the use of color in homes.  See for yourself -

The curtains, the pillows, the yellow poufs...

The yellow poufs, the Schumacher Pisces fabric and the grass cloth on the wall...

I LOVE this kitchen - the aqua tiles and stunning yellow window treatment...gorgeous!

Hot color of the moment...ORANGE! love these!

The orange pouf, the chevron floor pattern, the headboard and lampshades...


The gorgeous yellow paper, ikat pillow and colorful side table...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this paper and the Kohler Memoirs pedestal...;-)

Such a happy house! I can't stop looking at it! The mix of colors and style is so inspirational for me - what inspires you?

(Interior Design by Mona Ross Berman)

(images by Jonny Valiant for House Beautiful)

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July 17, 2010

Cottage beautiful...indeed...

I know this will make the rounds in the blogosphere (if it hasn't already) but I was blown away by this gorgeous little cottage designed by Krista Ewart, who used to work for the great Ruthie Sommers, featured in the new issue of 'House Beautiful'...I fell in love with the charm, the spectacular bold color combinations, and on and on...I can't get enough of the these rooms...above is the living area in pinks and greens...

The super small bathroom with the Albert Hadley wallpaper (my fave)...featuring a pink shower curtain reflected in the mirror...

The kitchen with the pink SMEG fridge and the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster, another fave...

Another shot of the charming living area with the whimsical animal touches including elephants, a turtle and the Jonathon Adler zebra rug that Krista loves...

This bright blue whale wallpaper looks fantastic with the green dresser, so fitting for a child's room...

Did you like this beach cottage? what is your favorite room?

(original images for House Beautiful by Victoria Pearson)

Interior Design by Krista Ewart

May 23, 2010

Sunday in the kitchen...

When I first saw this kitchen in House Beautiful last year, I thought, this is the most gorgeous kitchen - and I still think it is...the fabric is stunning, the creamy yellow cabinets, the light floor and the punches of red...aaahhh!

Designer: Jay Jeffers (Sonoma, California)
(original image for House Beautiful by James Carriere)

May 18, 2010

Rooms for Television...

I often think it would be nice to have my own 'Media Room' to view favorite DVD's, movies and TV shows...these three rooms would be acceptable to me! Which one would you choose?

British designer Peter Dunham designed the room above...love the chair fabric and furry couches! (image by Victoria Pearson)

I love the brown walls and the interesting choice of pale blue for the gorgeous cabinet...wouldn't a lot of people have done the opposite with these two colors? designed by Nancy Price...(image by Eric Piasecki)

Lovely, light and bright room with jewel-tone fabrics - and of course, the leopard pillow! This room was designed by Faye Cone (image by Jeff McNamara) -
I will watch my fave show in bed, not in my media room...oh well...maybe someday...


April 27, 2010

Jonathan Adler revisited...

I can't resist...I absolutely loved this House Beautiful pictorial of fashion designer Liz Lange's Westchester, NY house designed by her very good friend Jonathan Adler...I know its circulated around the internet, but I really like his color combinations, especially the turquoise and yellow and the zig-zag rug...









Which pic is your favorite??
(images by Ngoc Minh Ngo)

February 20, 2010

Lucky blue...

One of my favorite fashion mags, Lucky, has featured the color in their March issue and it made me think about the design world...because...



Lo and behold, House Beautiful has featured the color blue throughout the entire March issue...this gorgeous room above and below is on the cover (designed by Tobi Fairley & original photos by Francesco Lagnese).


I love the connection between the fashion and design worlds...the two are so connected and influence each other all the time. So, next time you go to Macy's...look for some design inspiration from all the fashion collections...maybe your new couch fabric or curtains will be influenced by a Donna Karan print...
PS: interesting note that the March birthstone is aquamarine...


January 10, 2010

Designer special...



Is this just divine? I believe this room is credited to Gerry Bremermann and I think it may be my favorite...right now anyway. I love the colors, the seagrass, gorgeous furniture, mixture of elements and the curtains! the chandelier and my favorite, the Barcelona chair looks perfect paired with the Swedish chair (or is it French?!) Do you love it too or is it not your style? To see more of this 'fabulousness' go to:http://bremermanndesigns.com

December 2, 2009

Jill Brinson's Rustic and Luxurious Design

Jill Brinson's Rustic and Luxurious Design

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My laptop is back from the 'hospital' and I can post again! I got my copy of House Beautiful last week and fell in love with Jill Brinson's beautiful condo in a rustic but modern style...love the furniture, the wallpaper, the different doors in the living room and the textiles are really earthy. Just can't put the mag down! Enjoy the pictures!