Foyer Inspiration

A beautifully designed foyer can really set the tone for your entire house. This is the first space people walk into upon entering your home and it should really make an impact and "wow" your guests. I've gathered some wonderful examples that demonstrate the many different ways to make the most of this usually small, but very important space - from bold and graphic to soft and subtle and everything in between...

PHOTO CREDITS: HOUSE BEAUTIFUL & HOUSE TO HOME

Fresh Finds for Summer

I've been obsessively searching for amazing items to potentially sell in my upcoming online design boutique. I rounded up some hot new items that are colorful, fresh, fun and perfect for summer. Which ones are your favorite?

CARVED LOTUS WALL ACCENTS & CARVED ANEMONE IN BISQUE
DOVER MIRROR IN YELLOW; BELLA DONNA MIRROR IN SOFT WHITE

ASSORTED VERDE DINNER PLATES

HONEY BEE GUEST TOWELS; HONEYCOMB PITCHER & GLASSES; OPALINE MILK GLASS VASES; BIRDCAGE LANTERNS

BALUSTRADE HANGING LANTERN

BAMBOO MIRROR TRIPLE SHELF

OWL PITCHER & BIRDS OF A FEATHER NAPKIN RING

HANGING RATTAN CHAIR

DINNER PARTY PLATTERS FROM HERE

MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAY GLASS; ACQUA TUMBLER & VINO WINE GLASS - MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED GLASS; LA PATISSERIE SERVING BOWLS; LE MARCHE FRANCAIS FROM HERE

PORCELAIN & RESIN LETTERS - AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS SHAPES & SIZES

Modern Chic Online Design Concept

Did everyone have a nice LONG weekend? I sure did :) Spent time with my family, went to a BBQ with good friends and finally got my husband to put together the IKEA bookcase I bought weeks ago for my design library (I'll post pics when it's finished!). Anyway, I just completed an online design package for a client and wanted to share with you the end result. My client and her husband just moved in to a new house and all they've done so far is paint the walls. They were in need of some inspiration and direction to before purchasing furniture, accessories, etc. so they purchased my online studio concept & color scheme package. I really had fun with this particular project because my client loves Jonathan Adler, west elm and the colors blue, green and grey! Here's a sneak peak of how it turned out!

Click here to see everything the studio concept & color scheme package includes. Click on the photos for larger views.

Spring Showers Bring May Flowers...

I rounded up all of these beautiful photos from Martha Stewart Living. They are great for spring floral arrangement inspiration! Do any of you have flower gardens? I'd love to have an arrangement of fresh flowers displayed in my home everyday - that would be a sure way to start my day off right :) Anyway, have a wonderful weekend. Sorry for the lack of exciting posts lately - I've been super busy working on my upcoming website and online design boutique! Can't wait to share more details with you all as I get closer to the official launch. See you back here next week with some exciting new posts. Au revoir!

Free Business Cards & Brochures Giveaway!

***THIS GIVEAWAY HAS BEEN CLOSED***
I was contacted by UPrinting a while ago and have been meaning to post this awesome giveaway they have offered for (2) readers! First, a little about who they are, "UPrinting.com is a leading online printing company that provides high quality printing at the most affordable prices." They offer a huge variety of services including business card printing, brochure printing, wall graphics, postcards, catalogs, hang tags, labels & stickers, canvas prints, calenders, and much more! Click here to learn more.

There will be (2) winners - (1) lucky reader will win 1,000 free standard size business cards and (1) lucky reader will 500 free standard size brochures. Here's how to enter - just leave a comment describing what you would use the free business cards and/or brochure print for. Good luck :)

Rules:
Winners in the United States and Canada qualify for free shipping. Shipping fees will apply to winners outside these areas.

A Home Bursting with Color!

I just received my June issue of Metropolitan Home and gasped when I turned the pages and saw this incredible home featured. It was designed by Doug Meyer who's a "Miami-based designer of rugs, outdoor furniture, fabric, tile and interiors—who is also a sculptor, a painter and an installation artist (whew!)—does not often come to a full rest, even at home. “I love to have things to look at,” he says. “I need to be continually stimulated.” To read the entire article, click here.

Could you live with this much color?! I think I could - it would definitely keep me energized and stimulated. I admire Doug Meyer for his brave use of color - he didn't hold back and that's why this home looks so amazing. If you're going to do something bold, you have to go all the way, otherwise it could lead to disaster. You also have to carefully edit your design choices and color combinations to make sure everything comes together cohesively and doesn't end up looking like a hodge-podge.

PHOTO CREDITS: METROPOLITAN HOME / Photographed by Mark Roskams

2 Years and Counting!

Today my husband Ryan and I celebrate our 2 year wedding anniversary! I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. Our reception was at this beautiful outdoor venue in Laguna Beach. We had about 200 guests and had so much fun! We went to St. Lucia for our honeymoon and had an incredible time together - I'd like to be back there right now!

MY MOM & SISTER HELPING ME WITH THE FINISHING TOUCHES

THE FLOWER GIRLS WORE FAIRY WINGS AND CARRIED WANDS - MY NIECE HAD A BIT OF "STAGE FRIGHT"!

MY DAD WALKING ME DOWN THE AISLE

ME & RYAN POUNDING A BEER IN THE LIMO ON THE WAY TO THE RECEPTION - CLASSY!

RECEPTION ENTRANCE - WE WERE SO HAPPY :)

I just want Ryan to know (I'll make sure he reads this :) that he is my best friend, my rock and the best thing that ever happened to me. He is an incredible person - passionate, loving, strong, caring and he inspires and encourages me to be a better person. Thank you Ryan for loving me unconditionally, for putting up with me when I'm a pain in the ass! and for being an amazing husband and friend. I'm looking forward to growing old together and celebrating many more anniversary's along the way! Cheers!

Quote of the Week

"A good chair should look as if it could spring at

you or take you in its arms."

- Roger Banks-Pye

PHOTO CREDITS: VOGUE LIVING, JJ LOCATIONS & SHOOTFACTORY