Tabletop Inspiration: Dramatic Table Runners

Have you seen the latest issue of Adore Home Magazine? My favorite part of the entire (amazing!) issue is editor Loni Parker's 30th birthday party.  The decor and color scheme is simple, elegant, fresh and feminine.  The best part is that the gold chevron table runner is actually wallpaper! I never would of thought to use wallpaper to decorate a tabletop, but what an incredible idea. Most wallpaper rolls are about 21" wide, making it the perfect size to run down the center of a dining table - no cutting, gluing or sewing necessary. There are thousands of beautiful wallpapers out there to choose from in all different price ranges - the sky really is the limit with the design of your next party! As I looked around Pinterest, I found a couple other dramatic tabletops (both fabric) that give even more inspiration on what a pop of bold pattern can do for a table setting. What do you think about this idea?

[IMAGE SOURCE: ADORE HOME MAGAZINE]

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GET THE LOOK

1. VIA STEVES WALLPAPER // 2. VIA STEVES WALLPAPER // 3. VIA GRAHAM & BROWN // 4. VIA AMERICAN BLINDS // 5. VIA PURE HOME // 6. VIA GRAHAM & BROWN

 xoxo,

Book Review: Ann Getty: Interior Style

What a fabulous book to review! Ann Getty: Interior Style, by Diane Dorrans Saeks, is a beautiful book filled with tons of inspiring images of Ann Getty's work. Ann Getty is described as an influential designer and philanthropist, as well as one of the world's leading art collectors and connoisseurs. "Fluent in classical styles and and periods and known for sourcing her vast array of objects and opulent materials from across the globe, Getty creates interiors that are steeped in historical style yet remain fresh and vibrant for today's clientele."

Now I'll be honest - at first glance of this book I thought, wow, her style is way too ornate and traditional for my taste, however after taking time to flip though each page, I was blown away! Many of her interiors are very ornate and have many, many layers - there's nothing simple about them. But after studying each space, I really developed an appreciation for the beauty and attention to detail of every space she designs. Nothing is overlooked. If you're a design enthusiast and have a passion and appreciation for all facets of design, you will love Ann Getty: Interior Style!

Here are a few snapshots I took of the book of some of my favorite images. Are you familiar with Ann Getty's work? Click here to learn more about this book and/or to purchase!

 

[IMAGE SOURCE: ANN GETTY: INTERIOR STYLE BY DIANE DORRANS SAEKS // PHOTOGRAPHED BY LISA ROMEREIN // PUBLISHER: RIZZOLI]

xoxo,

Quote of the Week ( + Contributor Update)

  "The sleeping in on Sunday mornings. Staying up late swapping stories. Curling up with a book by the fire. Romancing through the midnight hour. Baking cookies and fixing soups. Hosting dinner parties for big groups. The laughing. The chatting. The dancing...Sharing all those moments that give life meaning. That's what we want. That's why we decorate. To make all those dreams come true."

- Meghan Carter, The Meghan Method 

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Contributor Update

Happy April 1st! I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend. I sure did - it was Luke's first and he had so much fun.

Just a quick update on my search for Contributors to join Belle Maison: thank you, thank you to all of you amazing bloggers who have emailed me your submissions to become a contributor! I'm overwhelmed at the response and am having the hardest time narrowing down my final picks! I'll be announcing the new team this Thursday, April 4th. Thanks again and I look forward to working with some of you :)

 xoxo,