Design Eye Candy

I just spent an hour trolling thru my design inspiration file.  This easily could have turned into two hours, but I forced myself to stop.  If you love beautiful rooms as much as I do it can become an obsession!  Too many gorgeous images, too little time.  While perusing these pages, I kept finding photos that were just too pretty not to share…. soooo, I thought I would share a few with you.  No rhyme or reason, not much comment needed… just enjoy!

 

 OOOHHHHH!!!! This ceiling…only in my dreams.

Love the red chairs and double chandeliers.  And how about that wall cabinet painted to match?  Gorgeous!

This is the home of one of my favorite bloggers Kristin at Covetable Designs.  You can check it out here…http://covetabledesigns.com/blog/

This is just so soothing and elegant and I love me an upholstered ottoman.  Fireplace wall is papered in a neutral design as an accent.  Interesting and not often seen.  What do you think? 

There is a lot going on in this room, but I think it is very interesting.  Not too sure about the gold painted settee  but I do like this layered multi textured look.

Again, a more layered look with lots of warm colors and textures.  Count how many pairs of objects you see in this small snippet of a room.  Looks like my house… I am “pair” obsessed!

Don’t know how many people want an umbrella over their sofa, but I do love the colors and finishes of this room, especially the grey bookcases and mirror.

Love this rug and the color of the curtains.  So pretty.

Four sets of panels on one wall…wish my drapery workroom had this job!  I love the cozy colors and relaxed look of this room.

And let’s end with a stunning red and black dining room.  How about that chandelier?  Can you say DRAMA! 

I hope you enjoyed this short tour of some random {and ravishing} rooms that caught my eye.  Lots more where these came from that I will share from time to time.

Reesa

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Fun on the Fourth!!

Happy Independence Day everyone!  I’m only a few days late but I thought it might be fun to show you a little of how I spent my July 4th holiday.  I am so spoiled.  Everything you need to see in Atlanta on the 4th is located only a few steps from  my fella’s condo on Peachtree Street in Buckhead.  No traffic, no hassle. We start off the day by going down to view the Peachtree Road Race… up close and personal.  As in, the runners are literally inches away. 

 

First the line of policemen let you know it is almost time….

Then come the elite runners.  Sorry this is so blurry, but these guys are MOVING!  It is amazing to see how fast they pass by.  They are beautiful… so graceful and fluid in their movements.  Now, runners later in the race…not so much.

I wish this were clearer so you could see the look of concentration on their faces.

There are always quite a few people who dress up in crazy costumes which are a hoot to watch.  This year there was a guy in a towel and shower cap!  Wish I had a picture to show you.

Of course, there is always a lot of red, white and blue.

Here are a couple of shots taken from the balcony looking toward downtown showing  just how congested Peachtree is.  And it stays like this for HOURS!

Approximately 55,000 runners were in the race this year.  55,000 can you imagine?  That is the population of a small city.  

The view toward Lenox ,where the race starts, showing a solid mass of humanity.  Wonder how many say a little prayer as they pass the three churches.  “Lord, I promise to be good if you just let me finish this race and get my  t-shirt.”

As darkness descends it’s time to head to the other balconies and look toward Lenox Square for the fireworks display.  Ever tried to photograph fireworks?  Not so easy.  Sorry.  In person they were very dramatic this year.  Great finale!

 

Want to see actual fireworks photos from Lenox?  I’m sure there are millions online that put these to shame.  Even tho’ my sweet daddy was a professional photographer, obviously I didn’t inherit that gene. 

So that is a taste of how I spent my fourth.  Hoping yours was just as festive.

Reesa

Evolution of a Room… part three

Just a quick update on the study I have been posting about recently.  The chairs that were special ordered six weeks ago arrived last week.  I placed them a couple of days ago and couldn’t have been more pleased.   I have never been disappointed with this company’s quality and service.  Choose your chair…. choose your fabric… six weeks later, a beautiful new addition to your  home.  What’s not to love?

We chose a very textured creamy neutral with contrast welting in a chocolate brown linen.  The color is actually darker than it shows here.    It is hard to see in the photo, but the chocolate really picks up a brown weave in the fabric.  Can’t beat a traditional club chair for comfort and classic styling. 

This is the fabric we are using for two 20x20” pillows… one for each chair.  My client is crazy for this fabric and I think it will bring in that modern vibe we are looking for in this very traditional room.  More fun fabrics to come….

And, our 36” round nail head trimmed leather storage ottoman also arrived!  I have a smaller version at Perfect Home if anyone is interested.  Really a great look at a reasonable price.

This is the Flemish style open bookcase that my client fell in love with at the store.  She saw it before we ever started this room and it was love at first sight.  Not a great photo, but it is very handsome in person.  The lamp is a “no go” since she and I are the only ones digging on it, hubby, not so much.  I like the touch of fun color and style, but the search continues. 

This room is beginning to come together.  I hung a few family photos this week and will finish hanging the balance tomorrow.  We are really taking our time with this project.  I sometimes “hunt and gather”  all the elements for a room and then plan on a day or two for installation.  It’s always fun to have a big reveal of the finished room.  That said, I have really enjoyed this process of a piece or two coming in and placing  them in the room.  It’s like your birthday every couple of weeks!  And let’s be honest, that is the way most people decorate.  That’s why I am calling this series of posts, the “evolution of a room” because that is what it truly is.

Lamps, accessories and the pillows are the next steps.  Ahhhh, my favorite part ,  that last layer of luxury, the “jewelry” that adds that special sparkle.  Stay tuned…..

Reesa

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What I’m Lovin’ Today

I find myself drawn periodically to certain colors and nuances in a room, over and over again.  I seem to find a particular combination or contrast of colors always catch my eye when skimming a magazine or design book.  Lately, it is always black and white.  So crisp, so clean, I never tire of this classic combo.   How about a quick look.

 

Love this!  Even though it may be chocolate brown and white… hard to tell , but let’s call if black and white, shall we?  Notice the painted bookcase and ceiling detail.

Dark rich black walls with bright white doors.  Not too sure about the chairs, but love the walls and chandelier. 

There is just something so fresh about white sheer panels on a black metal rod. 

OK, not technically black and white, but loving black and tan too!

I even did a black and white area at Perfect Home this summer.

I did an entire post on this room earlier, I love it soooo much.  I have similar pictures to these at Perfect Home and would love to use them in this way.

Ooooohhhh!  Dove grey walls with black silk panels and grey and white chairs.  The jade green decorative accents are the perfect touch. 

OK, so maybe I’m loving black and white and grey.  This is so chic. Notice the little touches of pale blue on pillows and the garden seat.  I just received a desk {not this dressy, but similar shape}  that I can’t wait to place in a loving home.  Desks can be used in more than just an office.  I have one beside my bed.  So practical and pretty.

This is the photo I first ran across that inspired me today.  I’m crazy about the high contrast of all the black and white variations.  Lampshade.. check.  Pillow… check.  Throw…. check.  Ottoman.. check.  Even the nail head detailing on the sofa brings out the contrast of light vs.. dark. 

So there you have it, my homage to black and white.  Ebony and Ivory… I think there is a song in there somewhere.  What do you think, the stark contrast of B/W?  Does it reach out and pull you in, or just leave you cold?  Let me know, leave me a comment.   Just curious.

Reesa

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Out with the prom…. in with the home!

Well, prom season is over for another year!  As most of the readers of this blog know, I have been, first in the wedding business and now continuing with  prom, since 1978!!!!   How did that happen???  It seems like only yesterday that I opened  The Wedding Belle.  Talk about time flying.  Anyway, I digress.  Since I don’t have to share part of Perfect Home with Perfect Prom for the second half of the year, this is always an exciting time to  restage the store with lots of new merchandise.  Thought you might enjoy a blog tour of our new summer set up.

Jill, my right hand girl and Kristy, one of my sales reps unloading a van of furniture from Old South Accents.

We even enlisted the help of good ol’ Tim, the guy who keeps my windows sparkly clean.

Jill, doing her thing in the garden room.  Even though she left me for law school and is getting married in July, I can sometimes coax her into coming back to help.  Lordy, do I miss the girl!!!

 

You just know there has to be a bird area somewhere.  At Perfect Home, we just love us some birds!   And so do you!

More scenes from the garden room.  I love this fresh green and white look with the fern botanicals and slip covered chair. 

This is a new narrow hall chest from Old South.  Just right when you need storage in a small space. 

Here are a few of our always popular glazed pottery pieces.  I have a new shipment due any day.  Great new colors.

Our tour continues…. on to the rest of the store.

Great new black distressed chest and wonderful small oil paintings…only $54.00

Our moody grey area.

Loving this new sage green distressed cabinet with warm wood top.  The large wooden based hurricanes were one of my favorite finds.

I have two pairs of similar urn prints… so handsome!  Found these at the
ADAC sample sale.  You will have to come in so I can tell you what a steal they were. First for me, and now for you!

The other pair of prints.  These will really make a statement.

Another terrific find… a pair of black distressed end tables with basket weave wooden tops.

Loving black and white right now.

And I always love the warm earthy tones.

So elegant… a new black desk and lamps with another of the smaller oil paintings perfect for an easel.

And finally,  the “critter “ area.  Lots of bunnies and botanicals!  Several of these items sold within a couple of days, but not to worry, more is on the way.

Jill, showing off all her hard work while modeling one of our Glory B Hats made from paper bags!!!   More about a spring garden party with those later. 

I hope you enjoyed this online tour of  Perfect Home after we twirled it for summer.  I will be heading off to market in a few weeks to buy lots of new items that will begin arriving in July/August.    Can’t wait to see what treasures I find.  I will really be stocking up for the rest of the year.  Please come by soon and see all we have  “in store”  for you. 

Wishing you a delightful summer.

Reesa