Feminine Glam :: A Peek at Christine Dovey's Home

Have you flipped through the incredible photos of the lovely Christine Dovey's home (via Style at Home)?! She's the blogger genius behind Bijou & Boheme, one of my all-time favorites! I've seen photos here and there of her house on Pinterest and such, but never actually saw the entire package until last night. Wow. This is one talented woman with beautiful, glamorous, yet comfortable taste. I adore her home and think you will too! Here are 3 of my favorite shots (that kitchen and dining room - a DREAM!); click here to see the rest. What are you loving about her home?!

 [IMAGE CREDITS: STYLE AT HOME / DESIGNED BY CHRISTINE DOVEY]

Home Tour: Southhampton Escape

Today is shaping up to be super busy so for lack of time, I'm sharing a few snapshots from this amazing Vogue home tour via APT with LSD. The beautiful home belongs to swimwear designer Lily Maddock, and was designed by Celerie Kemble and Anna Burke of Kemble Interiors. “I have always had a nostalgia for Palm Beach, Biarritz, and old Hollywood glamour, and I think our house reflects that,” says Maddok. “But at heart, my home also reflects the other things that are important to me like family comforts, a love of the outdoors, and casual entertaining.” Words that come to mind when touring this home: spring, fresh, blissful, and bright! Click here to read the article and view the slideshow!

[IMAGE SOURCE: VOUGE]

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Home Tour: Modern Cottage

I'm closing the week with a fabulous little home tour I discovered via Style at Home. This cottage was designed by Toronto designer Ingrid Oomen. It's bright and modern with a rustic twist. The dark wood flooring throughout was meant to ground the interior, which has fresh white walls and white painted ceiling beams. I love the light fixtures used in each space, especially the vintage pendants over the dining table. The designer mixed new and vintage pieces to make the home feel like a true cottage. She kept the accessories to a minimum to avoid a cluttered country look. I'm ready to move in! What do you love most about this home tour? Happy weekend! xoxo - Julie

[IMAGE SOURCE: STYLE AT HOME | PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL GRAYDON]

Vogue Home Tour: Alina Cho

While perusing Vogue's APT with LSD section, I came across the home of Alina Cho, on-the-go national correspondent for CNN and host of Fashion: Backstage Pass, and had to share it with you! This NY Midtown apartment has is perfect mix of feminine chic and modern glamour. I love the soft pink walls  throughout her home - a color I'd never think to use but it totally works with all of the contrasting fabrics and accents! Click here to see the rest of her home and read the article. Enjoy! 

 [IMAGE SOURCE: VOGUE.COM / Photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank]

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Home Tour: Shelter Island Bliss

If I could escape to a serene vacation home every weekend, this would be it! Valerie McMurray, the founder of Soleil Organique, a luxury suncare line that has been named the must-have product of the summer, has a gorgeous place on Shelter Island that was just re-done by interior designer Cynthia Walker. The home is fresh and bright with simple elegance. With all white walls in every space, accents such as the dark wood beams and touches of seafoam green really stand out. I could easily spend warm summer days lounging around and relaxing in the beautiful home, couldn't you?!

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[IMAGES COURTESY OF PLACE NEW YORK PR, INC.]

Home Tour: Feminine Elegance

Have you read the latest issue of Adore Home? It's fabulous - packed with color, style and inspiration! When I came across this gorgeous home tour, I couldn't wait to share it with you. It's the home of Ana Antunes, interior decorator and TV presenter, who resides in Lisbon's fashion district, Chiado. The soft color palette is sophisticated, feminine and modern. The overall feel of this home is so fresh and inviting - I would be the happiest girl in the world if I lived here! Enjoy and click here to read the article and view the entire home (begins on page 79).

{ALL IMAGES VIA ADORE HOME MAGAZINE}

Glamorous Elle Decor Home Tour

Have you seen the latest issue of Elle Decor (March 2012)? It's a good one! As I was flipping through the pages at the gym this morning, I came across the home tour of stylist and editor Jackie Astier and fell in love immediately. Her Upper East Side apartment is filled with vintage treasures, lots of different textures, unique lighting, accents and all sorts of wall treatments. The dining room is painted with 10 coats of custom lacquer, the living room is covered in a deep charcoal grass cloth and the master bedroom in a dusty pink grass cloth. The bedroom is absolutely gorgeous! It's feminine, modern and inviting - 3 things my bedroom is not (it needs serious work, especially after yesterday's Quote of the Week). Here are a few of my favorite snapshots from Jackie Astier's home...

{IMAGE CREDITS: ELLE DECOR MARCH 2012; PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERIC PIASECKI}

Home Tour: Bright & Happy Brooklyn Living

I came across this fabulous home tour via Interior Design, which belongs to their editor-in-chief, Cindy Allen. The apartment is located in Brooklyn Heights and was renovated and furnished by Cindy and her husband. The overall style is a little more modern that what I usually post on belle maison, but I appreciate the mix of different period pieces, colors, textures and interesting objects. I think the overall feel of this apartment is fresh, happy and inviting. What are your thoughts? To view the entire slide show, click here. Enjoy!

{ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF INTERIOR DESIGN / PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERIC LAIGNEL}

Home Tour: Manhattan Penthouse

Have you read the latest issue of Lonny? It's packed full of inspiration (as usual!) and one home tour that really caught my eye was a Manhattan apartment designed by Celerie Kemble and Anna Burke. The funny thing is when she was first hired by her client, Celerie realized she had designed the very same apartment once before. The builder had originally hired her to design it as the model for the building! I really love the way Celerie layers her interiors with color, texture and pattern. This apartment is full of style, sophistication and panache, all without sacrificing comfort. To read the article and view the rest of this lovely home, click here.

Happy Friday :) Have a wonderful weekend and please be sure to visit next week, as I will [finally] be posting the AFTER pictures from the Good Shepherd Charity project I volunteered for back in June. I can't wait to show you how it ALL came together! xoxo - Julie

  [IMAGE CREDITS: LONNY MAGAZINE / PHOTOGRAPHY: PATRICK CLINE]