Gallery Wall Additions

I've been looking for another addition to the ever-expanding gallery surrounding my TV. Here are a few pieces that have caught my eye recently...

Kate Miss | Big Sur

Michael Cina | SPC-71

 Julia Kostreva | Night Flowers

Laura Dro | Watercolor Floral Illustration

Currently No. 7

It's been a moody start to the summer... with Mars in retrograde and all. So, while I'm still digging the oxblood trend, a little turquoise and brass to lighten the mood never hurt anyone.

I'm off to Las Vegas today for the National Charter School Conference, so I'm hoping to catch up on some serious reading and podcast listening during downtime. You can follow the highlights on my Instagram.

(1) Free People Strappy Back Bra in 'Wine' (2) Mollie Hook in 'Peacock Blue and Brass'

(3) Retro Bullet Planter in 'Turquoise' (4) Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau in 'Sin'

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Steven Gambrel is the master of blues.

(via Mark D Sikes)

Interior Inspiration

Romantic and eclectic in Madrid or streamlined and graphic in Greenwich Village?

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Interior Inspiration

I used to think that I loved mid-century modern. However, I have found that Pinterest not only allows you to track all your inspiration but also to hone your taste and pull together a collective vision, if you will. (I know I talk obsessively about Pinterest.) It's been interesting to see many of my favorite interiors are actually quite traditional, but remain modern through crisp whites and clean lines.

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Interior Inspiration

I was going through one of my Pinterest folders and noticed these had duplicates.  I guess that's one way to know you really like it. . .

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Lonny featured a San Francisco couple's lovely 'starter home', although I doubt this is what most people's dining rooms look like in their starter home. With it's sharp paint palette, beautiful window treatments, and a lovely dining set. But, that's what inspiration is for, right?

 

(via Lonny)

Entry Inspiration

One of my favorite sources of inspiration is, of course, Pinterest. (P.S. I'm dying to get to 500 followers!) I've been wanting to add some hooks near my front door, but never thought to stack them vertically. I've also become somewhat of a hat collector, a Cuyana panama hat is in the mail for my US Open trip. This is the perfect way to display some hats or scarves and add some interest to the entryway.

(via Apartment Therapy)

How to Build Your Bar

Building your bar is definitely an investment, it's good to start small and see what you favor in your cocktails. It's also important for the budget to keep a perspective and not buy everything that catches your eye.

I started with my favorite spirit, Maker's Mark bourbon. Building up the bar with vodka, rum, and tequila. Then adding the more expensive Hendrick's gin and a unique Kraken spiced rum. After preparing for Wimbledon and browsing Pinterest boards I picked up Pimm's No. 1 and Aperol, both great for fun, refreshing drinks.

Next, it's nice to round out the bar with bitters, the most common being Angostura bitters. This addition will allow you to create more complex flavor profiles.

Last, you will need to stock your bar with mixers: tonic, club soda, ginger ale, ginger beer, and some citrus for fresh juice. Ingredients essential for quick two to three ingredient drinks like gin & tonics, whiskey gingers, lemon drops, or whiskey sours.

Do you have any suggestions for building your bar? Some people are even starting to add liquors to their wedding and housewarming registries! Because your bar is so specifically geared to your tastes and aesthetics, it can be really fun to create your own unique collection.

Palettes of a Different Color

I love color palettes that catch the eye. The first look you might think, hmm, that's a little odd, but by the second look you know they are meant to be.

The combination of red and blue can be tricky, but a different shade or saturation of the red or blue can keep the room from looking too patriotic.

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Colonial Williamsburg

I hadn't thought of visiting Colonial Williamsburg until I saw the gorgeous pictures from Jenny Komenda's weekend trip. The living-history museum is a 301-acre Historic Area including buildings dating from 1699 to 1780, showcasing and preserving Colonial and Colonial Revival architecture. The vibrant colors, stunning wallpapers, and bold combinations are highlighted by the high ceilings and decorative moldings. The rich, authentic paint palette is currently available through Benjamin Moore's Williamsburg Color Collection. I think a little classic Americana is ideal for inspiration.

via Little Green Notebook and Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Color Collection

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This kitchen from designer Young Huh is actually brand new.  The clients wanted a 'lived-in, homey look' without sacrificing modern amenities.  Wouldn't it be just lovely if everything new could incorporate modern function with charm and quality workmanship?

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This bright, graphic living room has a great mix of minimalism and warmth.  I love the extra seating a bench can provide without overwhelming the space.  I'll definitely be on the lookout for benches at this summer's flea markets and tag sales.

via Style by Emily Henderson

Interior Inspiration: Large Scale Photographs

Although I have been a fan of salon or gallery walls in the past, I have recently been drawn to the more dramatic large scale photographs.  They fill the space in a much more minimalist way and allow for a more dramatic expression of the subject.  Gallery walls can be great if you have a lot of smaller art collected over the years, but I think it's great to invest in some large scale pieces, as well.

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It takes a special space to be simultaneously moody and bright, but this combination of glossy black and crisp white paint, wood tones, and muted gold is timeless.

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I love the warmth the leather chairs bring to this modern space.

via Coco + Kelley

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How great is this little breakfast nook?  Perfect for lazy weekend mornings. . .

(Lisa Hubbard Photography)

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Canopy beds are just lovely, they add fill the space and make a great visual impact.  I'm also loving these abstract prints.

via Apartment Therapy

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The simplicity of this space is endearing, from the white and wood palette to the dresser vignette complete with sun hats.

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The light in this office is enviable. . .

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