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FRENCH ESSENCE

Thursday… The ‘Extravagances’… - Yesterday’s game… the ten capsule wardrobe… was a tough one… I failed miserably… missing out on many of the practicals as well as the pleasures. The truth...
55 minutes ago
Between Naps on the Porch

Stars & Stripes Patriotic 4th of July Table Setting - [image: 4th of July Table Setting 1_wm]Welcome to the 249th Tablescape Thursday! I’m excited to share another wonderful 4th of July table setting created b...
3 hours ago
MadeByGirl

FOOD: Coconut Crisps - Hey guys! Its *Teann here*. Today I am bringing you Coconut Crisps. These little crisps are delicate, crunchy and delicious. The whip cream center is the p...
4 hours ago
P i g t o w n * D e s i g n

Sam Robinson, Fine Artists - When I first met Sam Robinson, many years ago, he was the president and founder of a company called Valley Craftsmen, who did faux painting (remember, th...
4 hours ago
The Inspired Room

The Fat Hen {A Charming Cafe} - [image: Restaurants in Seattle]The Fat Hen My girls and I have been enjoying brunch (coffee and Eggs Benedict!) at The Fat Hen, a charming little local c...
6 hours ago
Tracery Interiors Blog

Simply Seleta stopping by - We always love when our friend Seleta stops by our shop. Check out her last stop in. XO, Paige
10 hours ago
TheBloggess.com

In my defense, since I wrote about it it’s technically considered “work”. - A series of emails between me and my husband: me: Hey. Wanna see what I’m gonna look like when I’m old? Victor: Is that a hat? DO NOT BUY ANOTHER HAT. We...
13 hours ago
desiretoinspire.net

Susan Manrao - *Artfully considered, distinctive in concept, Susan Manrao Design focuses on interiors spaces that convey warmth and character while incorporating innova...
14 hours ago
Belgian Pearls

Paneled room - In an earlier post I shared some pictures of a client’s living room, paneled by our company *Lefèvre Interiors*. As we finished the installation and t...
14 hours ago
Velvet & Linen

a windsor smith / steve giannetti collaboration featured on the cover of veranda magazine! - During his career, Steve has had the good fortune to collaborate with talented interior designers. A few days ago, we found out that one of Steve's recent co...
16 hours ago
Celebrating the Sea with Nautical + Beach Home Decor, Art, Photography, Crafts + Design

Key West Cottage Living & Decorating - After watching an HGTV House Hunter episode in Key West Florida I was so charmed that I wanted to see more! So here's a peak into several homes that give y...
17 hours ago
| style carrot |

Just In: Jessica Biales Signet Rings - I’ve long considered my friend Jessica Biales to have impeccable taste. I learned to cultivate the art of minimalism from her, back in college. She had a...
18 hours ago
Designers' Block

A Swedish Home, Take a Closer Look - [image: A Swedish Home, Take a Closer Look] This is a bit of a Where's Wally post. This beautiful home in Sweden is filled with clever and quirky details. T...
18 hours ago
Colour me Happy

You're All Beautiful You Know? - Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere I go Everywhere that I've been, the only thing I see is Is beautiful people, beautiful people Beautiful people, beautifu...
18 hours ago
The Zhush

Wednesday Wants - Stateside Tee Coming home after a week away is always a drag. The worst part is the giant pile of mail, mostly junk and always bills. However, this w...
19 hours ago
Wilson Kelsey Design | Interior Architecture, Renovations and Design

A Potting Shed for the Garden - Ah, the shear luxury of having one… Increasingly I find I am turning to our yard with it’s plants, flowers and greenery for it’s calming effect it has on m...
20 hours ago
The Peak of Chic

The Andrew Calhoun House - One of the most beloved houses in Atlanta is the Andrew Calhoun house, more commonly referred to as the "Pink Palace". Built in 1922-23 and designed by ...
20 hours ago
Splendid Sass

THANK YOU BETH OF CHINOISERIE CHIC - If you missed the linen pagoda towel giveaway, visit here. I would love to thank Beth of Chinoiser Chic for offering such a fabulous giveaway! I was the ...
21 hours ago
STYLEBEAT

LERON TURNS TO JULIA B. FOR A CAPSULE COLLECTION OF MONOGRAMMED LINENS - Photos courtesy of Leron and Julia B. The best design partnerships can come from a chance meeting in the past. This is the case with Leron, the old...
21 hours ago
Southern Hospitality

Country Living: The Little Book of BIG Decorating Ideas - [image: Country-Living-Big-decorating-ideas_thumb.jpg] [image: Country-Living-Big-decorating-ideas_thumb.jpg]Some things come in small packages and that is...
23 hours ago
Annechovie

THE HITCHING POST - (photo by *Harwell Photography*) I generally consider myself a pretty private person and don't want to ever be "one of those" who over-expose and publish...
1 day ago
An Urban Cottage

Rainbows, Floor Heat and Towel Bars - We had the most beautiful double rainbow last night. I wished I could see the end of it. I think it went right in to Fenway Park. Anyway, Webb bro...
1 day ago
The Lisa Porter Collection

Things - Things thoughtfully collected. [image: Antique Linen Coverlet or Tablecloth with Cotton Crochet Lace Border available at billy's bungalow!] Things that ...
1 day ago
Hooked on Houses

Vote For Your Favorite Kitchen with Painted Cabinets! - So far you have voted for your favorite white kitchen and your favorite kitchen with wood cabinets in my ongoing contest. Today I’m showing you 5 readers’ ...
1 day ago
Mrs. Blandings

In Good Company - Clicking around somewhere a few months ago I stumbled on KC Co., this great little leather goods company here in town. At the time I was looking for a s...
1 day ago
Things That Inspire

Details from London - I recently returned from 10 days in London and Paris – first London for my cousin’s wedding (the wedding actually took place in Richmond, a charming boro...
1 day ago
Pure Style Home

Luxury at Home - lux·u·ry /ˈləkSH(ə)rē *n.* *pl.* *lux·u·ries* *1. *Something inessential but conducive to pleasure and comfort. *2. *Something expensive or hard to obtain....
1 day ago
My Notting Hill

Provincetown's Shor - We were at Cape Cod the other week visiting my Dad and took a trip over to Provincetown where I happened upon Shor. So, while others were entertaining t...
1 day ago
decor8

Make Me: Paper Patchwork Art - Hello, it’s Lisa here from the red thread. I’m happy to be back this month on decor8 with my Make Me column to share another simple and stylish craft proje...
1 day ago
COTE DE TEXAS

Before & After–From Dark and Dreary to Bright and Stylish. - A short while ago, a Houston interior designer and blogger Amanda Carol of Amanda Carol At Home contacted me about a job she is currently working on. ...
2 days ago
Material Girls Blog

“Let’s go surfing now” - As I am sort of (pseudo) helping my brother and sister-in-law with their home in Manhattan Beach, CA – I came across the idea to incorporate a bit of surf ...
2 days ago
everything LEB

Glossy Gloss Gloss - There seem to be a ton of new construction homes around these parts. Other parts as well, I just notice where I live. Obvi. Often, with new construction ...
2 days ago
Amy Meier Design

Before & After: Powder Room - Do you all remember the Del Mar project with the breakfast nook I revealed here? Well here’s the first floor powder room! It might be small, but packs a ...
2 days ago
Maison Decor

Come along with me and Colin to work in Boston! - Usually Colin and I stay in Malden and operate out of our store there, while Justin runs Boston Friday-Sunday. Malden is about a fifteen minute drive from...
2 days ago
architect design

Chisel & Mouse: at it again! - You may remember me talking about Chisel & Mouse before and now the guys at Chisel & Mouse are at it again; this time transforming many of their beautiful ...
2 days ago
Art by Karena

NOVICA Giveaway In Association with National Geographic - *Novica is offering two (2) of my followers a $50 certificate to spend on their website* *If you are not aware of NOVICA * *here is their Mission Statement...
2 days ago
Design Editor

STUDIO CALICO | Father's Day + A Project Life Giveaway - I'm helping Studio Calico celebrate Father's Day by kicking off a week-long series about Project Life and Studio Calico Dads. Hello, cute! Be sure to check i...
3 days ago
the adventures of tartanscot™

"Sunday Runway - The Straw Boater Riots . . . " - Greetings, Well, it seems we've had our first proper warm, summer weather here in SF this week - and that almost always turns my thoughts to summer acce...
3 days ago
Art and Alfalfa

Mon Bouquet du Jour - Daisies, simple Daisies. They're not particular. Daisies will grow anywhere. Growing in profusion at the back of our house. Inside or out...
4 days ago
Tina Steele Lindsey

Oh for the need of a new studio! - Despite a valiant effort thus far, the hunt for studio space continues! So far my best options have been not perfect matches for my criteria: First there...
5 days ago
katiedid

Sactown is Revving Up! - Hello all! I know it has been too long, and I am anxious to get back to all of you! Things have been quite interesting around here lately! Katie Denham I...
6 days ago
beachbungalow8

You're gonna LOVE this. - I have a garage full of furniture that's: A. too nice to stick out on the alley B. too nice to hock at a garage sale and C. probably will join the r...
6 days ago
Boxwood Terrace

The Royal Treatment - A dear friend whom I haven't seen in a while is coming to visit on Friday night. We are both anticipating the evening--a girl's night, lots of talk, stay...
1 week ago
Design Vignettes

Lunch with HGTV + Blogfest 2013 part 4 - A memorable Blogfest moment from my trip to New York in May (was it really almost a month ago??) was when my travel companion designer Linda Holt and I ...
1 week ago
Willow Decor

New Kitchens by William Hefner & Christopher Peacock - [image: blog 2] I just love the pure beauty and artistic simplicity of William Hefner’s kitchen designs. [image: Blog1] If you are not familiar with Will...
1 week ago
The Paris Apartment

neon in nature - 38702878020724926 good morning and happy tuesday. i hope your week is off to a good start! it’s officially almost summer! the weather’s been a little crazy...
1 week ago
Kay Ellen

DIY Graduation Wreath - Graduation time is here again! I have been receiving a few emails about my daughter's graduation cap I adorned last year with flowers. Time to share my direc...
1 week ago
* Chic Provence *

Come on, let's go.... - *...prowling through one of the most fabulous vintage Provençal fabric shops in all of Provence, *if not all of France... la Boutique de Francine in *Isle...
1 week ago
Francine Gardner - Art de Vivre

Swimming pools...La piscine - Romy Schneider and Alain Delon in the french movie La Piscine I live for the warm days and nights of summer. I live by the pool. By the pool, I sleep, dr...
1 week ago
The Antiques Diva

Design Day at Home in Berlin - Dear Diva Readers, Recently a blog reader emailed asking where I lived. With my job leading antique buying tours all over Europe I’m on the road 2 or 3 we...
1 week ago
Splendid Willow

Indoor Plant Tables Are Back In Vogue - … at least in Sweden (and not Grandma style, folks!). You will find them in many chic furnishing shops. (Which means that you will see more of them her...
2 weeks ago
The Style PA at Home

IDEAS - Chartreuse Hues - Cushion Cover - Zara Home - £9.99 Ben de Lisi Bed Linen Set - Debenhams - From £36 Hemnes Bedroom Furniture - IKEA Bedside Rugs - J Hayden Carpets Every c...
2 weeks ago
The Well Appointed House by Melissa Hawks

Peonies in Bloom in Greenwich - This week, the peonies are in bloom in our area and my house in Greenwich has the most stunning peony garden! These fragrant, oversized blooms make mornin...
2 weeks ago
The Kitchen Designer

New Kitchen Ideas That Work - Book Review - New kitchen Ideas That Work, by Jamie Gold is, simply, a good book, a great reference, and a source of inspiration for the entire kitchen design process....
3 weeks ago
maison21: decorative but not serious...

m21 featured on domaine! - just wanted to say thanks to the nice peeps over at domaine, who were sweet enough to feature my california home + design showhouse bath as the lead in ...
3 weeks ago
Fifi Flowers Design Decor

Fifi's Official Site for her Romantique Novels... - The OFFICIAL "Champagne Girl Studio" website for Fifi Flowers' contemporary romance novels is NOW online... for Book One teasers & information about Boo...
3 weeks ago
A Schematic Life

My Studio Deck - It's where we spend the most time that means the most to us, and this is the case with my studio deck. It's covered, comfortable and cool on hot days. Wit...
3 weeks ago
Jackie Blue Home

Ready For Surtex! - [image: For JackieVT-flat]The last collection is finished and all of the artwork is off to my agent! I’ve been working like a mad woman for the last few...
4 weeks ago
the NEO-traditionalist

Ring Party - The darling Catbird chart above made me smile. I love jewelry, but in all honesty, I don’t wear much of it. My exception of course is rings – dainty, bold,...
5 weeks ago
Kitchen and Residential Design

Water for People - It's no great secret that I have some pretty strong relationships with a number of manufacturers. In all of these cases, I get involved with brands that ma...
5 weeks ago
Trouvais

Happy Mother’s Day - Simple and joyful. Continue reading »
5 weeks ago
The Bedlam of Beefy

Strawberry Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote - [image: Strawberry Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote | The Bedlam of Beefy] As much as I love rhubarb I still hang on to the false idea that it is associ...
1 month ago
stacystyle's blog

Today I’m at Wakefield Design! - Interior design friends, If you’re anywhere near Stamford, Connecticut, today please join me and a whole cast of design-lovers at Wakefield Design Center f...
1 month ago
Patricia Gray Interior Design

White Pattern + Light in Architecture - archdaily.com; archithings.com; hiplap.tumblr.com; core77.com lemanoosh.tumblr.com; pakal.org; s3.amazo...
1 month ago
Details and Design

Lust For Chairs - My name is Liz and I am an addict. There, I said it, but it’s not what you think. I mean, I do love my one cup of coffee in the morning…and a good glass of...
1 month ago
Vicente Wolf Blog

Keeping Up with Technology - As I’ve said many times before, I don’t touch computers. I know it’s bad, but personally I’m slow to learn about technology. I’m the person who believes a...
1 month ago
AbbeyK — On Interior Design

Super AbbeyK Has Left the Building! - http://www.typepad.com/site/blogs/6a00d834519f3969e200d834519f3b69e2/post/6a00d834519f3969e2017ee83ee046970d/edit#
1 month ago
brillante home decor

Past, present and future - In the world of design often we find new ideas based (either coincidentally or on purpose) on old ones. The same goes for other aspects of our life, of c...
2 months ago
absolutely beautiful things

Black & Spiro Website Launch - ** *Hello! After what seems like an eternity, I am thrilled to let you know, tonight, our brand new Black & Spiro Interior Design website will go live. ...
2 months ago
Nicky Haslam Design

LIVE AND IN PERSON - Join us! Canadian readers will be pleased to hear Nicky is in Toronto next week and will be signing copies of his new book ‘Folly de Grandeur’ at Indigo bo...
2 months ago
Concrete Jungle

Phuket 'Bolt Hole' - Before and After - Just goes to show one should really work harder on the before pictures when documenting what can be done for before and afters. Looking for a gr...
2 months ago
Le Petit Cabinet de Curiosites

New Louis XV armchairs - these armchairs had an horrible fabric on them and the color of the wood was old fashioned. After going to our workshops and thanks to Pierre Frey fabrics an...
3 months ago
SPACE FOR INSPIRATION

Wishing all a Happy Easter... - Darlings, Easter is less than two weeks away and I wanted to duck in here to wish you an early 'Happy Easter'! image credit: Ylva Skarp * I know I have be...
3 months ago
Design Kula

Design Confessions: Why I stopped responding on Houzz, etc. - Attempting to answer a troubling problem of online profiles and design forums with unanswered questions from commenters.
5 months ago
An Aesthete's Lament

Au Revoir, Bébé - *Roger Prigent of Malmaison Antiques (1923—2012)* Read my Architectural Digest tribute to Roger Prigent (1923—2012), a spirited, rascally, and knowledgeabl...
6 months ago
Hill Country House

Impact - So ..... it all started here, or perhaps I should say.... ended here. With this grand event my life took a different turn and the inspiration ...
7 months ago
Eileen Kathryn Boyd

Fashionably Inspired: Prada and Schiaparelli - I can't say enough how important a role fashion plays into my daily life as designer, artist and mom. My favorite designers constantly serve as inspiratio...
10 months ago
Ragland Hill Social

Anna, ANNA, Anna! - Introducing you to my amazing friend, wife, mama of 3, artist & seriously cool girl! I love her art as much as her spirit. Anna has been painting & cre...
10 months ago