All things timeless, everything chic
All things timeless, everything chic
I hope you enjoyed the sneak previews of some of my pop-up merchandise. I will give you advanced notice of the exact date and time when the shop will launch. If you couldn’t tell, blue & white is a constant theme throughout. While the quantities are small, I truly believe the quality and timeless style of the items will display the “potted boxwood” thought put into the shop.
See you Monday, as we go back to our regularly scheduled programming 🙂
I am pretty sure these truly original lanterns speak for themselves. I honestly don’t know of a more perfect display any time of year. I only have a total of 5 lanterns, each incredibly unique and hand picked by yours truly.
Also, I must wish a happy and chic birthday to one of my favorite blue and white inspirations, Jennifer, from the Belclaire House Blog. May I one day have the wit and eye for all things that are traditionally timeless, as well as your skill to be the most fabulous mother of sons (and very handsome ones at that). #ILeftMyHeartWithChristopherHoneyBear #AndEdwardToo.
I need to catch up. I have about 200 tabs open in my head right now and I need to start clearing them out. With an upcoming move, an upcoming addition to the blog, and many other events happening in my world, I am going to take a slight break in my usual posts this week. However, I am not going to leave you empty handed. In fact, I am going to give you a sneak preview each day of some of the goodies that will be popping up on the blog next month. While I have thought about keeping all these fabulous pieces for myself, I decided I would share the love of these handpicked beauties with all of you! I have very limited quantities, so I want all of you to have advanced warning of what will be coming, because ( knowing my readers) it will probably go very quickly. Stay tuned for more information!!!
Bunny Williams is a name synonymous with good taste. She knows what is timeless, what is classic, and what will always work. Her taste is impeccable, and all of her design influence embodies her signature style. From her line of furniture to her much coveted aesthetic, Bunny approaches all of her work with the same enthusiasm for tasteful ambience. Bunny’s gardens also speak volumes in terms of her signature approach in terms of an effortlessly chic and well-lived lifestyle. Her well-known Litchfield county home is certainly something worthy of an affair. After all, if you are going to engage, you may as well be in love….
Photos via Veranda
How chic can potted boxwood be?? Well, it is always chic and always a classic choice.
A well dressed conservatory with neutral feminine tones.
Antique and weathered bench with a lovely birdhouse to boot.
A formal arrangement of boxwood and other meticulously crafted plantings.
A more organic array of planting around this lush pond framed by loose stone slabs.
Of course, what garden is complete without a koi pond?! Beautiful gardens have no bounds.
There seems to be so much going on this week, so I apologize for my crunch for time to be here with you! I hope you think of this blog as a place to find pretty and inspiring images. Sometimes, a chic space speaks all for itself, and I hope this gorgeously appointed townhouse by Timothy Whealon speaks for itself. I think it combines all the best of classic taste and high style. Have a wonderful Wednesday!
All photos via Veranda.
When you rent a space, a certain challenge is automatically accepted. You can’t change the structure. You just hope it has “good bones” to work with. You have to tolerate your floors, your appliances, and the owner’s carpet choices. Luckily, there are some things that you can change that will make a big impact. Light fixtures are one simple fix that make a substantial statement. Another big impact you can make is with curtains and the walls. Paint is always possible, wallpaper is not as straightforward.
I love, love, love wallpaper. It had a really bad rap for a long time, yet wallpaper can add the ideal balance to a room. It can insert texture; it can incorporate pattern; and it can give your walls dimension. It pains me to step away from the paper, but I think I have found some solutions. Removable wallpaper. Have you heard of it? Have you used it? Well, I am actively researching this route to make my new powder room and guest bath have a little more oomph. Of course, I really want a pretty chinoiserie pattern a la de Gournay and Gracie, but that ideal temporary paper does not exist. I also think a dark grasscloth could be wonderful with sconces and great prints on the wall….
A chic jade wallpaper by Hygge & West.
Blue and white made right by Tempaper.
A fantastic and vibrant chinoiserie wallpaper by Spoonflower.
Brewster wallpapers. I love the soft color but abundant texture.
Nature Trail Duck Egg wallpaper by Graham and Brown.
Black and White Speckle wallpaper from Chasing Paper.
A blue and white pattern by Swag Paper.
A gray and white wonder by Kate Zaremba on Etsy.
Black and white check wallpaper. This would look so good with lots of potted boxwood. By Livettes on Etsy.
Gray burlap wallpaper by Tempaper. Would be wonderful in a small powder room.
A fantastic pattern mix and color injections from Timothy Sue.
Gold dots can make for a joyful and vibrant wall setting. Especially with some beautiful pieces of black and gold antiques. By Walls Need Love
A python infusion by Wall Candy Arts. A great infusion of texture, especially for a bar or small space.
So, I officially found a new place to live! It is funny how a new place makes you want almost all new furniture. On my list of “musts” includes a new sofa, armchairs, table top, curtains, light fixtures, skirted bedside tables…..and importantly, a new bed. My current headboard is great for a guest room, but not for the bedroom I have designed in my head. I am really really conflicted on whether I want an upholstered headboard or simply take another route. I am seriously tempted by heading in the direction of iron.
Now, I am open to any and all opinions about iron headboards. Seriously, please comment and guide me in this big decision! I honestly never thought I would even look twice at an iron headboard, but more and more images have recently drawn me into the idea. I think iron adds a dimension of texture and contrast to fluffy white bedding (yes, sheets really should be white…). Here are just a few of the images that have inspired me to get into the heavy metal.
Lots of light and iron. Via Veranda
Sweet neutrality and iron details. I like the mix of upholstery and iron.
My favorite palette of blues and greens. Via Elle Decor
A spacious and wonderfully appointed master bedroom with lots of iron detail. Via AD
One of my favorite bedrooms. Bold and beautiful. Via Ele Decor
Suzanne Rheinstein double beds. A classic and timeless appointed bedroom. Via Elle Decor
Chinoiserie all day. Miles Redd is the master. Always.
So apparently this is an Ikea bed. Yes, you heard me right. I need to find this asap! Via Elle Decor
Simple sophistication. Everything a bedroom should be. Casually comfortable and chic. Via AD
Sleek iron, wood, and neutral linens against a detailed mural wall.
Michael S. Smith does an excellent job with iron beds. Really, he gets the aesthetic so well. I love how the iron mixes so beautifully with the upholstery.
A serene setting that is plush and traditionally designed.
Oh hello Mr. Redd. He also knows how to do a perfect iron bedroom in wonderfully wallpapered rooms. Via Elle Decor
High-end designers and high-end brands are a constant around Dallas. This town knows style and good taste, yet it often feels so out of reach for those of us who would rather spend $300 on a pair of lamps, not $3000. Luckily, there is a new way to purchase high-end pieces without high-end price tags. Rumor has it that Dallas designers are biting at the bit to give their favorite furnishings a second home on Viyet, an online marketplace that consigns inventory from high networth individuals, designers and brands such as B&B Italia, Cassina, Roche Bobois, Christian Liaigre, Holly Hunt, and Knoll.
I love a good online stroll through the coveted collections of my favorite tastemakers. I rounded up some of my favorite items from the website that I would snap up in a heartbeat to create my ideal space of chic. Go check it out here
