Headed to Charleston!

Uncategorized
June 4, 2012

Headed down to Charleston today! Was away from my new husband all weekend and he sent me this picture of my bedside table in Charleston saying he missed me. Being a newlywed is pretty great.
In the picture – sheets are Matouk headboard fabric is John Robshaw, bedside table is west elm, and lamp is stolen from my mother. More from Charleston tomorrow!

Summer in the Grass

Interior Design
June 1, 2012

Yesterday, I was in the land of the grass cloth. I love this wall covering. Its fantastic. Neutral and simple, but with texture. Every time WWB and I have had the opportunity to put up wallpaper, we have used grasscloth at least once. We absolutely love it – and in all different applications. All these are Phillip Jeffries, but Hinson and Kravet are also great sources.

There are so many different types of grass cloth, and they even come in colors.

See how different these rooms are? All with a variation on the same wall covering. This last room, featured in a 2009 issue of Elle Decor, is my absolute favorite, and I used this as the inspiration for our study in Charleston. Grasscloth with a dark grey/green trim – it looks great (in my opinion). Stay tuned for some pictures of Charleston next week!

Photos courtesy of Phillip Jeffries, Elle Decor & House Beautiful

Newly Married, Historically Happy

Architecture
May 31, 2012

I’m having a bit of an Elizabeth Bennett moment this morning, so I thought I would share Easton Neston with you. Built in 1702 in Northamptonshire, England, this house was recently restored by Leon Max, the founder of clothing label Max Studio. The brick wing above, which houses Max’s design studio, is said to have been designed and built in the 17th century by Christopher Wren. Just like newlyweds Mr. & Mrs. Darcy, WWB and I are so happy, but a house like this explains her use of the word sublime.

Photos courtesy of Architectural Digest