One of Many

I love the idea of using a screen room divider as a headboard. This one is rather stunning...

I also think it could make a good DIY project. I would love to recreate this one...

Today I am over on Mrs. French sharing another use for screens. Of course a gorgeous antique one would make quite the statement.

{image 1 western interiors magazine via Material Girls, Image 2 via Martha Stewart}

PRETTY

Still one of my favorite images from Cottage Living. The whole home was rather lovely. I needed a simple dose of pretty for today. I have been working daily on organizing and purging our home of non essentials. I will share my embarrassing progress later this week. Today I am still working away. Feeling completely grateful for having a smaller home right about now, whew.

Home Tour That I Adore

You know how one click leads to another here in blog land, well my search led me to this local and gorgeous home. It is the home of Graham Yelton a photographer and a brilliant branding and design artist.  Her home was designed by her and her husband and I could not be any more inspired...

As soon as I saw this image of her dogs I soon realized I am friends with one of her friends that own the other part of this dog family. They are some of the most beautiful dogs I have ever seen.

Oh, and let's not forget to mention the before of this amazing home. I can hardly believe it.

I find myself looking at the images over and over and noticing new details every time. Thank you Graham for allowing me to share your beautiful home and images.

Here is a list of where she found some of her gorgeous finds. I love that there are highs, lows, and pieces they made...

Bedding: White Linen Duvet by Matteo Bedding

Headboard/Bedskirt: homemade, fabric is from King Cotton

Bed Sconces: Pottery Barn (via ebay!)

Curtains: Ikea!

Jute Rug: west elm outlet

armless chair: Abode Knoxville, Tn (just closed)

chandelier: vintage, found at Retropolitan in Nashvile, Tn

TV armoir: Scott's Market Atlanta

Posters: Hatch Show Print in Nashville

Frames: Ikea

Sofa: Bernhardt "Taylor", At Home

throw pillows: Ikea

coffee table: cb2

rug: Hannah's Antiques 

bertoia chairs: Scott's Market Atlanta

bathroom mirror: Scott's Market Atlanta

vanity: jay made this with the heart pine wood

sink: Ikea

faucet/fixtures: Kohler

stool: At Home

woven baskets: discontinued pottery barn

chandelier in closet: found on ebay

hallway letters: ebay

planters on porch: ikea

living room rug: ikea

"fresh" sign: At Home

ceiling light: At Home

Chairs & Table: Pottery Barn (Outlet!)

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.

Seeing Redd

Miles Redd is known for his rather elaborate designs quenched in color and pattern. As you know I am drawn to neutral simple palettes, but I must say all these designs from Mr. Redd have me singing a new tune. I adore these rooms and could easily see my family living in them. Well, if we were loaded that is.

It was also fun to see Ashley sitting on his stoop on her lovely blog. It would so be something I would do.

Design Love

{image via lonny}

Today I am sharing my love of new & old on my other blog Mrs. French. Hope to see you there!

Cottage Living

Do you all happen to remember Lindsay Bierman's kitchen from the January/ February 2008 Cottage Living issue {second image}? Well I do and came across it again while doing my weekly real estate browsing. I know I am a complete nut, but then again at least I share my nuttiness with all of you right? It is one of my favorite kitchens and seems to have stayed mostly the same except for recovering the settee and maybe an art change. Still adore it and the rest of the home.

Remember I am always happy to put you in touch with the listing agent if you want more info. I will not in any way send out the actual listing and therefore will not share location. Thanks for understanding.

A Bold Teen's room

I rather enjoy a bold room although I can't actually live with one. I thought I would indulge myself and play pretend for the day. I could see a young teen's bedroom painted white or maybe even a dark gray if I want to be completely daring. Imperial Trellis wallpaper would make a bold statement on one wall. A fabric headboard in a fun bird fabric could take center stage against the trellis. A simple white duvet with a lovely trim would keep it from being too overwhelming. A nightstand with a modern feel makes me ever so happy. How about a traditional chair in a stand out color for a desk where I am sure homework would be getting done. The striped pendant really could make the whole room all on it's own. Let's not forget a soft spot to rest, I think a faux sheepskin rug would do the trick.

The Marion House

Joslyn of Simple Lovely has a weekly line up of bloggers favorites. It truly has become one of my favorite reads. Well a few weeks ago she posted on Emma of The Marion House Book. Let's just say I became a tad bit enamored and soon a downward spiral of reading every single one of her posts ensued. Lucky for me she hasn't been blogging for too terribly long, ha! One of my favorites features on Emma's blog are posts on her home. This lady has an insane amount of style. Oh and I am not the only one that thinks so HGTV Canada and Bloesem blog both did features hence the crazy amount of photos. Now if I can somehow add a full black wall and a marble one to compliment I will be set.