Home Tour: Lauren Weisbarth’s LA Home

Today I have a beautiful LA home belonging to Lauren Weisbarth and her family of four. When their family moved into this home they wanted a young, bright, energetic home with a beachy vibe. Lauren enlisted the help of her sister Alison Pincus, co-founder of One Kings Lane and designer Hillary Thomas to transform her home into a sophisticated and family friendly haven. Take a look!

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I love this stunning home. That beautiful bamboo trelis wallpaper is so eye catching! This home definitely feels beachy, comfortable, chic, and family friendly. What is your favorite space in this home?

Designer Spotlight: Suzanne Eason Interiors

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. I spent the last few days down in Southern California visiting my family and had a great time!

Today I am introducing you to interior designer Suzanne Eason. Suzanne founded her residential interior design firm in 2006 after eighteen years as a Creative Director for various luxury and prestige brands in New York City and Santiago, Chile. Her interiors fuse classical and contemporary design. Her interiors are elegant and timeless. I think you will all enjoy her work. Her designs have been published in Traditional Home. Take a look!

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Aren’t her designs beautiful? I particularly like the first image. The brass and the printed pillows are so great. Which is your favorite space? To see more of Suzanne’s designs check out her website.

Guest Post: A SEVERE CASE OF THE BLUES: Decorating a room around royal blue

I am heading home to Southern California today for the weekend so I have a great guest post for you today courtesy of Ariel at MyCustomRug.com. Enjoy!
Royal blue was hot on the fashion runways for the 2013 spring season.   So it is no surprise you are seeing this beautiful bold color crossover into the interior design world.  Its strong personality goes a long way, but using this strength in your home decor can really make an energetic statement.
Here are three tips for using royal blue in your space:

1.    Mix and match to break up the color

If you’re using royal blue on the walls, aim for light toned accessories and room décor to break up this strong color.  Patterns are a wonderful way to offset the lively presence of royal blue.  Patterned accessories such as tapestries, pillows, and throws can all help create a balance while also creating a striking room.

2.    Lighting is critical to using this color correctly

Royal blue has a tendency to absorb light, so you want a room with a natural light presence to prevent the room from looking too dark.  If you are using the color on your walls, try hanging sheer ivory curtains to allow natural light to shine through.  To maintain a light and airy look, use royal blue as an accent color in a room filled with natural colors.

3.    When in doubt try creating a mood board

A mood board (also known as an inspiration board) is a collage that consists of paint samples, magazine cutouts, fabric swatches and anything else that might catch your eye.  Center your mood board around royal blue and see how it begins to come together with different pieces.  You will be surprised at the color and pattern combinations that emerge.

This article was written by Ariel Dagan of MyCustomRug.com. Ariel is a design enthusiast who builds custom rugs for homes and small business.  See his blog for interior design principles and the different tools and ‘ingredients’ that are used to create rugs of all types.

Beautiful Arches

I am totally inspired by arches lately. I love the added architectural element they add to the space whether they are used on windows, doors, or hallways. Arches take the space to the next level. Here are some of my favorite spaces incorporating the beautiful arch.

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I mean how beautiful are these images right?? What do you think?

In other news I was lucky enough to judge a fun design competition through Dreamhouse Designer which is a fun design game through Facebook. If you haven’t played or checked it out you should! Here is the link. You can view the winners of the competition as well as join in next time!

I am heading down to Southern California for the next few days to visit my family, but I have a couple of great guest posts for you to enjoy! Have a great day!

Home Tour: Modern Townhouse

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend and Mother’s Day! Today I am taking you on a tour of a funky modern townhouse. This Toronto home belongs to Style at Home’s section editor Catherine Therrien and her husband Aaron. This open concept space is full of color and pattern. I particularly like how Catherine chose to mix patterns in the spaces to add a funky modern feel. I know you will love this home. Take a look!

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Beautiful isn’t it? There are so many things I love about this home. The colors, contrast, and patterns are all great. I love the black bookcases with white accents. What do you think?

Home Tour: Florence Welch’s London Home

Florence Welch is the voice and power behind Florence and The Machine. I’m sure most of you have heard her amazing voice. I have seen her perform live and she is an amazing performer! I ran across images of her home and wanted to share them with you. Florence’s home is full of antiques and vintage finds. I think it definitely fits her personality and style. I love all the quirky details. Take a look!

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Florence’s home is full of character. All of the vintage items I feel really shows off her personal style and personality. I love the touches of turquoise used throughout her home. Can you believe she got her bed on eBay? What a beautiful find! What do you think of Florence’s home?

Home Tour: Maine Summer House

Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well so far! Today I am taking you on a fabulous home tour. Designers John Knott and John Fondas transformed an old hotel in Maine by layering fabric and wallpaper to energize the many rooms. The result is a bold summer house with classic American style. I love the nautical touches used throughout the home. The fabrics and patterns are amazing! The vivid fabrics are courtesy of John Knott’s firm Quadrille. The home is full of antiques and eclectic pieces. Take a look!

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What do you think? I love all the mixing of patterns going on. So interesting and fearless!

Home Tour: Light and Lively Family Home

Happy Thursday everyone! Today I am taking you on a tour of a light, bright, and lively family home in Toronto. Soft calming neutrals are the foundation for this home with pops of bright colors in the accessories. The homeowners lived in the home for seven years before hiring interior designer Karen Sealy to transform their space. Take a look at this beautiful family home.

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Isn’t this home inviting? I am in love with all the pops of color. Keeping the main color palette neutral is timeless and easy to introduce new colors. I love all the different chandeliers used throughout the home. They add a special glamorous touch. How do you feel about this home?

Designer Spotlight: Jennifer Eisenstadt

Happy Wednesday everyone! I love finding interior designers to showcase and introduce to you all. Today I am introducing you to New York based interior designer Jennifer Eisenstadt. Jennifer was previously an ad executive and traded that in to become a designer. She seeks to create beautiful, individual and tailored interiors that appeal to her diverse clientele. Her work is chic and polished. Take a look!

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Beautiful interiors right? I love every space, but the ones that really caught my eye are the beautiful bathroom with the fabulous hexagon tile and the beautifully styled bookcases with the super chic tufted sofa. Which are your favorites? To see more of Jennifer’s beautiful interiors make sure to visit her website!

Have a wonderful day!!

Moroccan Beni Ourain Rugs

I have a new obsession: Moroccan Beni Ourain style rugs. These fabulous rugs lack color and typically use a black diamond pattern on top of a white background. These rugs are suitable for many different styles of design from traditional to modern. I first pinned a space using one of these rugs last year and have continued to see so many great examples of these beautiful rugs. Take a look!

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Real deal Beni Ourain rugs can cost thousands, but there are so many great options that look great that fit a smaller budget. I have gathered a few of my favorites for you to shop.

Marrakesh Natural Rug | Marrakesh Shag Rug

Tuscan Moroccan Rug | Beni Ourain Natural Rug

These are fabulous aren’t they? I love the way they look in all those spaces. What do you think of these rugs?