1.12.2011

Design Crush

Do you remember this image from Better Homes and Gardens that inspired me ever so much? Well, it's from the home of Amy Meier. This past week I somehow came across her blog and was in awe of other snippets of her home. This is one from her bedroom. Isn't is lovely? The simple color palette has such interest with the use of different patterns. That checked chair is something I so want to recreate.


I then took a peek into her portfolio and instantly new she is my design match. Her traditional design takes on such a fresh and young feel with her use of color, texture, and patterns. What I love most is that every space looks livable even if you have small children like me. I would be ecstatic to have any of these looks for my own home.





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40 comments:

  1. ashley cooperJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    WOW! These interiors are really beautiful. Thank you for sharing your new finds! p.s. I am so in love with the David Hicks fabric too, a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Happy New Year, dear! xoxo

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  2. MoniqueJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Her home is absolutely lovely. I love the shades of grey in the sitting room. That pink bouquet of flowers really pops. I love all the colors she uses in her home that turquoise and butter cream is also quite lovely.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Amy Meier is seriously talented and I cannot get enough of her portfolio. Thanks for sharing Paula.

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  4. FranJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I agree! I found out about her designs a while back via Eddie Ross and was completely smitten!! She is uber talented and I love the first pic you posted!! She is one to definitely watch!

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  5. spark! (Ada-Marie)January 12, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the liveable gray living room and striped ceiling in the last picture.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Isn't she great? I love her work. Such live-able spaces.

    Jennifer

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  7. Tanya (a Taste of T)January 12, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I'm impressed with the patterns and wall colors.

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  8. Danielle (elleinadspir)January 12, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    That teal blue is wonderful.

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  9. Alex {Things That Sparkle}January 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Her spaces are absolutely gorgeous. That bunch of pink peonies in the grey living room is absolute perfection!

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  10. My Interior LifeJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I just looked at her portfolio recently too (I'm assuming because of BH & G). Love her style!

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  11. TashJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Such gorgeous rooms! I love the simplicity with all the touches and I can understand why you want to recreate that checkered chair, it's such a lovely peice.

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  12. Katharine @ SouthernBourbonMountainsJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    So clean & beautiful without looking sparse!!!

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  13. bryn alexandraJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I have been looking at her portfolio all week, and then you posted this! Too funny.

    I love that first image you posted.. I haven't seen it yet but I'm glad you did. I was thinking of a large gingham for the settee in my office and I think that sealed the deal.

    How serendipitous!

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  14. AshleyJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I'm so in love with the last picture, Paula! The Ikea bed (which I own) looks perfect against the period woodwork of the fireplace. Lovely all around.

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  15. Melissa Marie HeadJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Wow I adore that living room and dinning room. I want both! Thanks for sharing

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  16. The Buzz BlogJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Love Amy's pop of color in her somewhat monochromatic rooms - and her use of texture! Just beautiful!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Ah I have to go and check out more-it's absolutely stunning!

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  18. Staley McJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Oh Paula I am loving these spaces! Thanks for sharing

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  19. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I adore her too :)

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  20. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    wow... really lovely, what a great mix of color

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  21. TamaraJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    much agreed on that chair. i usually do not decorate with blue, but this has me thinking otherwise.

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  22. Stephanie SabbeJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I love how the canopy bed frames that striped ceiling!

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  23. JMWJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Okay, I'm in love with this house. Seriously.

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  24. Living It At HomeJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Yes, Amy Is very talented and have been following her for awhile now. Her spaces are so live able and serene!

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  25. Sunny JonesJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    OH MY WOW to that living room. Goodness gracious it makes me smile :) Perfect amount of blue!! Xx

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  26. NuhaJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    love the living room!! and that shade of yellow is so perfect! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. CharJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    seriously gorgeous sharing

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  28. Couture CarrieJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Gorgeous post!
    Such lovely spaces, especially the bedroom in the last pic!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  29. Sarah {Raving Fashionista}January 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I would never really think a navy and white checked chair could look so amazingly chic! Especially when it's next to some gorgeous navy and white print drapes with a striped throw. I'm lusting over that little reading nook!

    xo www.RavingFashionista.com

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  30. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Gorgeous for sure and I love those grey velvet sofas...they are stunning and would match almost any decor I would think!

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  31. JulieJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I seriously love her work. Found her a few months back and felt similarly to you - her style is so perfectly "me" - as in, it's completely traditional, with touches of girly, touches of rustic, touches of preppy .... rarely does a designer come along who I'd be happy to live in all their spaces. Love.

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  32. SarahJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Love these pics! THose grey sofas are so dreamy!

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  33. SHERRY HARTJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    She is one talented babe!!! Great images.

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  34. KathysueJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I am with you on this one, beautiful interiors. I will have to check out her web site. I did a post yesterday on blue and white interiors that you might enjoy. I am a blue and white fan and plan on adding more of it to my home this year. Love the buffalo check chair!!! I am also a stripe, check gal!!! Love your blog,Kathysue

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  35. elissa, ebb & flowJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    oh the paneling! and i love it in turquoise.

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  36. CassieJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    These images all made me oh and ah! The look of the dusky blue sofa is just stunning. I loved that image originally too and it have been printed, saved and tumblred by me, so thank you for sharing further inspiration from this talented lady.
    xx

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  37. Blair FriedemanJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Oh, I adore that coffee table! Just lovely.

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  38. Katie @ Noodle and BoofJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    double crush

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  39. firepitsJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Nice Interior collections! The sofas are great!

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  40. shopgirlJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    This is a fantastic home! There is not one thing that doesn't look fabulous!

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