Room to grow.

Some AHHH-MAZE-ING rooms via Apartment Therapy. They're my inspiration.

Sofa-king cool.

Oh how I am craving a perfect couch {once again}.....I just have taste that supersedes my salary--no biggie. I have always craved the perfect Anthropologie couch, but the I realized what I was really wanting was something with tufts, a Chesterfield inspired-shape, essentially: the anti-couch of Suburbia. See my picks below:
1. Love the tufts, and the deep seat.2. Simple square shape. Love the idea of a perfect box with the arms of the couch sitting squarely on either side. If only this was a metallic linen.3. Love a good vintage print.4. Love bright colors {on furniture--not my clothes}.5. Simple, chic and purposefully-slipped.6. Green. Tufts. Square. Fave.7. Perfectly leather and perfectly regal.8. Love the shape! Skip the black leather.9. Love the shape and studded design.I'm done....but don't you want one. My lust-worthy source: Horchow. And, yes, I realize I just said love more than is socially or linguistically acceptable, but these couches really got me!

Sweet home.....

Take a step inside Big and Carrie's New York abode. The colors are subdued and it has a masculine feel. Partly to make Big feel comfortable and partly to create transition between that a the rich, jewel tones of Abu Dhabi.

First stop--the closet painted with warm, soothing blue hues {Blue dusk, Benjamin Moore} and a poppy rug {Magherita by Marni, The Rug Company.Carrie curls up in this chair on numerous occasions. There is pillow that is perfectly placed for decor, but moves throughout the room as she nervously fidgets with it.Carrie takes a plunge into nature with this bird printed wallpaper {Oiseau by Kate Riddler} and butterflies in a bell jar, but these organic details are contrasted in true Carrie-fashion with a chic mirror and glam lamps.The coffee table is one of my favorite pieces. Does anyone know where to get one of these "deep dish" tables? The books are arranged ingeniously. Trying to read the titles, the only one I could make out was by Lewis Carroll. The Foo Dog bookends are a perfect accessory {I must have some!}. The succulents are perfect for Carrie's lack of domesticity, and the blue pouf is the perfect accoutrement for whimsy.TThe kitchen screams Big with it's metallic back splash. Considering Carrie never cooks this is definitely his domain. The dining area is filled with plush parsons chairs upholstered in Belgravia for Lee Jofa.

Give me life, liberty....

....and good design. I am positively in love with this arched window. ....and this headboard and comfy couch in front of the bed. It would make a nice resting spot for the never ending mountain of clothes that is my life.

*via La Dolce Vita

Whiteout.

Adore! Adore! Adore! The neutral, the horns, the organic feel.....give me more....my knees are getting weaker by the minute!

Tracing perfection.

Have I mentioned how much I love my antique frames lately? Turns out I'm not the only one.
*via Tracery.

Neutral Territory.

I by no means see things as being black or white, but I am naturally drawn to all things black and white...particularly because it takes color out of the equation for a self-proclaimed indecisive individual. Check out these neutral spaces.
See the Anya Hindmarch 'Not a plastic bag' framed.Love the headboard and the throw with palettes.Designs by Nate Berkus.

Design delights...

Bear with me I have several design picks for the week day:
1. White out. Love the table complemented by the stark antler lamp.2. Simple white walls, leather chairs draped in sheep skins with a plush rug and a modern centre table.3. White leather modern couch, flokati rug and glass table. The entire house flows with a mix of lines.4. Taxidermy. Yep, I cannot make it through a design post without the mention of deer busts.5. Loving the zigzag floor with the contrasting graphic wall paper in the rear of the space.6. Moroccan inspired bed/couch and the art installation of flowers on the wall.6. Love the seating arrangement. Leather mixed with a plush couch. The grey cabinetry and the centre cushions covered in Wisteria-style covers.7. Loving the headboard and fur blanket at the base of the bed...not to mention that zebra pelt.8. Mix tape. First off, gray walls and the mix of a comfy Victorian couch with chairs for casual occasional dining.9. The classic Ruthie Sommers pose a la my fave Domino. Love the couch, sconce, mirror, dress....everything.10. Antlers over a fireplace, need I say more?11. Red, white and blue without it being July? Yes, please....if only for the fun of it (see the cut out?)....12. Live, love, laugh. Love the art.13. Antlers, white leather, exposed brick and an animal rug....I could not ask for more.14. Wonderful display of sunglasses...if only I had that many pairs. In my book I consider sunglasses a constant. Pick a look and stick with it. Know what works and they will be your trademark.15. Dark walls, pink and animal. Perfect combo.16. Love the collection of vintage ribbons in the bottom right hand corner.17. Crisp whites mixed with punch sorbet colors.18. Antler, animal, black and white...my go to choices.19. Cute idea for a girls room.20. Mapping out.....21. Outfit to room...gosh darn it, I heart yellow and black. Georgia tech.... 22. I love Christmas and love these cluttered creations.23. Love the white beachy look. It resembles Seaside and Alys Beach. The careful arrangement of stones with manicured grass between is a spectacular contrast.24. Loving the green accents and the kimono charcoal.25. The art print on the back wall vaguely resembles an Anthro copy by Hatchshow Print. Love.26. I adore the look of inside wants out. The windows open the room to the exterior, and the clean lines of the chairs compliment monochromatic nature of the floor....and guess what...the rug! 27. Love the horns. Enough said. Oh and this ones from the designers over at Tracery (good taste if I do say so myself)
Hopefully some of these looks inspired you...I'm out ;)