I’m going to do a little color series. It seems fitting to kick it off with gray, since gray was a hot color in 2009 and continues to be red hot, even as Spring approaches us. Why gray? Gray is a “centering” color. It grounds us and brings stability. With all the instability in the [...]
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Gray is still hot
Posted in ambience, Bedrooms, Benjamin Moore, cabinetry, color inspiration, Gustavian, tagged Carbon, Cathedral gray, color, conservative, gray, graytint, Metropolitan, Paris, Pavillion gray, Silhouette, stability, wisdom on March 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
In Love with Nude
Posted in antique, architectual, Country Modern, feels like Europe, Fireplace, Shades of white, simplicity, white rooms, wide plank flooring, tagged antiques, armoire, drama, Fireplace, gray, Louis XIV, nude, oyster, pottery, reclaimed flooring, stark, taupe, vessels, wide plank flooring on February 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Seasons affect our affection for different colors. To me January, February and March just beg for neutral style. Nude never goes out of style, but especially at this time of year, I’m in love with nude. It feels fresh and inspiring, timeless and profound. Veranda magazine showcases the essence of Nude in these beautiful rooms. [...]
Getting White Right
Posted in antique, architectual, chic, distressed antiqued furniture, Fabulous Pillows, feels like Europe, sophisticated, white rooms, tagged alabaster, cabana, cashmere, cathedral, chic, crystal, gray, ivory, linen, Louis IVI, monochromatic, objet d'art, sophisticated, taupe, tone on tone, white, white rooms on February 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
White has been in style forever and I can guess it’s not going anywhere. Many of you who have been living with color for awhile are wanting to try this calm and sophisticated ambience. Creating that serene but chic look can be harder than it looks. There is a fine line between chic and stark. The key to a [...]
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