White Washed Brick

Every modern space needs a touch of something old.  

When I am creating a room from scratch, I try to find a way to add in a

 vintage piece of furniture or some architectural materials that add a sense of history to a space.

What could be better than

WHITE WASHED BRICK? 

It punches up the ubiquitous white subway tile a bit, don't you think?

The rough brick is the perfect contrast to the sleek lacquered cabinets.

{images via Convoy}

Shine by S.H.O.

I am always on the look out for pieces of furniture that are clean and classic 

but with some unexpected twists. When I stumbled across

  SHINE BY S.H.O.

I feel head over heals.  Take the classic wingback, for example.

The wingback has been around for centuries dating back to the old European estates

(designed to lock in the warmth of a fireplace).  Shine cleaned up the ornamentation, exaggerated 

a few sexy curves and BINGO! A modern take on a classic piece:

They did the same with a French settee:

a chaise lounge:

and a Greek Key side table:

A good wallop of white doesn't hurt either! 

What do you think?  Do you like putting a twist on a classic piece 

or is it a travesty to mess with a good thing?

{images via SHINE}

Classic Bathroom Design

For some reason, I have been day dreaming about tile.  

Maybe because I am SOOO over my renter's linoleum that I'm forced to live with. 

YACK.  If I was able, I'd remodel with in a 

CLASSIC BATHROOM DESIGN

like this:

The husband even said he likes the floor tile!!

Now to figure out a way to install tile temporarily so I can get my deposit back...

{image via Architectural Digest}

White After Labor Day

Who says you can't wear

  WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY?

Especially for your home...

These rooms have me wishing I could curl up with a good book and await the cooler weather...

{images via Pinterest}

Poppin Modern Home Office Supplies

I went shopping for one of my client's kids work spaces the other day and had a blast shopping for chic home office supplies.  For kids, there is a ton of bright, fun accessories to liven up their work spaces.  

As an adult though, I lean towards more minimal 

HOME OFFICE SUPPLIES 

so I can at least appear clean and organized as I work.  

Poppin. gave me just what I need for my new home office.  I wouldn't mind leaving the scissors out of the drawer when they look that good!  White not your thing?  Poppin has color coordinated sets so if hot pink is more up your alley, they have a collection for you!  

{images via Poppin. Edited by Brooke Jones}

House Crush: Style At Home, All Dressed In White

Because I work with color all day everyday, I am always drawn to rooms that are 

ALL DRESSED IN WHITE.

It can be tricky to pull off, as it can easily look 'stale,' but when done right

all white rooms can be restful and timelessly chic.

Read more about this beautiful home at Style at Home.