ROOM OF THE WEEK 3.24

In searching for some rooms that had that beach-house feeling without being too... well... beachy, I discovered this home designed by Bear-Hill Interiors, and fell in love with this room...

My number one requirement in a vacation home is that every space must lower my blood pressure exponentially. This is so doing it for me. The mix of patterns in a soft grey - especially the placement of the wallpaper - keeps it from being too boring, and the pop of aqua is the perfect touch. The benches are also keeping things functional (pssst - styling trick, notice how the pillows are turned opposite so we're seeing only the stripe from the photographer's perspective?). There's definitely a relaxed sophistication going on here, which is very much my style. So... when can I move in?

*room design by bear-hill interiors

Welcome, Sweet Springtime!

Spring is in the air! And if not outside your windows, definitely in that first delightful image above. (The cute kitty called for top placement!) Photographed by Peter Carlsson and featured in Hus & Hem, this century-old Swedish home is light and bright, just what I love. The sunny porch is such a great space...what a pretty place to keep your things or enjoy a cup of tea! Tour the rest of the home here!

Julia's Posh Living Room

I'm so excited to share with you this living room designed and photographed by my uber-talented reader Julia Ryan of Pawleys Island Posh. Not only is she one incredible photographer, but she also decorated this breathtaking space! I know you're all dying to know what paint color she used...Sherwin Williams SW 6477 Tidewater. So beautiful. I recognized those adorable slipper chairs covered in Thomas Paul's Aviary Birds fabric right away, as they've been on my wish list for a very long time. (Did you know you can get them at Target?!) I love that she added the zebra print in to spice things up. Definitely visit Julia's blog for more (including the always fun before'n'afters)!!

Can you believe it's now only FIVE weeks until the big day?! I'm so fortunate to be having yet another shower this Sunday! I'm actually making a quick unplanned trip to St Louis here in a few hours, so keep your fingers crossed I make it back in time! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! :)

Sceneries Armonia

I was instantly smitten with LA-based designer Emily Ruddo of Armonia Decors when I saw her fabulous work popping up on so many of my favorite blogs over the last couple weeks. Like so many of us, Emily gravitates towards blue, and uses the coast and water as inspiration in many of her designs. She is a big fan of creating spaces where people feel harmonious and calm, but more importantly, better about themselves when they are in them. (Love that.) The right blends of color are usually a part of her equation, as you can see from these amazing photos taken by photographer Meghan Beierle-O'Brien. Check out her blog for lots of inspiration and ideas, and her portfolio right over here!

Country Decor

You just don't see stuff like this here in the States. Straight out of France, this home featured in Campagne Décoration is storybook beautiful. I can't even imagine eating dinner at that dining table, surrounded by the aqua-painted eighteenth century woodwork. Don't even get me started on a soak in that tub! And that armoire is killing me! See more of this glorious home right over here!

Lonny & Eileen Kathryn Boyd

Obviously, I'm really digging the last Lonny. We first home Monday, we have now owned this house festive color and passionate interior designer Eileen Kathryn Boyd. Vacation pink lining looks so delicious with Benjamin Moore resort on the living room walls. Shelves Green (BM Rosemary Green) is a fun touch too! Eileen said she wanted to create a happy fun place for children, and I'd say she did exactly that! Definitely head on Lonny because there are many more, you do not want to miss. And head here to see more color-design, moderated by Eileen Kathryn Boyd!

Lonny & Angele Parlange

Imagine my absolute joy to see this home owner is a Manhattan writer and designer Angèle Parlange Lonny this date. It 's the pure sky, turquoise no lover! Gorgeous space is actually used to design one of the idols, Steven Gambrel. He is solely responsible for the beautiful Benjamin Moore common dolphins Cove bedroom framed a green border (Mint Julep BM) and glossy black door. I am totally impressed that an antique desk Angèle the stay was covered with pink skin. And it's the funky white coffee table to remind everyone that the Pink Ruffle Cake Martha Stewart? More ideas and eye candy, check out the book Angèle, Creole Thrift: Premium Southern Living Without spending Mint. For more information and pictures of his home, Lonny!