k i d s p e a k o n l i n e – Page 24 – How often have I lain beneath rain on a strange roof, thinking of home.

11
Nov
2018

'Mad Men' Design: Peggy Olson's Office Grows Up

I think that it’s safe to say that Peggy Olson will experience some significant transformations in the fifth season of Mad Men. This picture from New York magazine is indicative of the observable flux within our favourite copywriter’s character: She’s prepared to do whatever it takes (perform in the nude or wreck a men’s night out with customers at a strip bar) to be taken seriously and to have her work confirmed as it matters.

Outside her style choices, nowhere will the changes in Peggy’s life be more evident than in her office area. Listed below are a couple décor pieces that I think she could use today that she’s brought the guys around her into their knees.

Mad Men‘s season five two-hour premiere: March 25, 2012, 9 p.m. Eastern

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Peggy made lots of bad choices in previous seasons of Mad Men, but she’s never allow the tumult of her private life has an effect on the quality of her work — most likely among the reasons she became the first female copywriter at Sterling Cooper (afterwards, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce), an absolutely revolutionary accomplishment. She has gone from being Don’s secretary to having her own secretary, who fields calls and …

Amy Lau Design

… if a pitch assembly requires this, prepares a couple of libations to stimulate inventive work. The gold finish and flowers of the bar trolley soften the portable setup without getting away from its functionality and purpose, making it a great improvement to Peggy’s office.

Amy Lau Design

This midcentury sectional couch is a more practical and aesthetically appealing version of what is in Peggy’s recent office; the sectional can accommodate the SCDP spouses and all Peggy’s creative underlings if need be. And let us face it — she could use the excess legroom for the many all-nighters she will probably have to pull season five.

Nube Green

Modern Swoop Armchair – $1,000

Peggy can get rid of the clunky side chair that is currently in her office and replace it with this chocolate and plaid midcentury modern Swoop armchair, which still very much reflects Peggy’s yellow and brownish color palette.

Layla Grayce

Business C Pillow Deco Peacock – $130

Janie Bryant, Mad Men‘s stylist, said in an interview how the changes in Peggy’s personality are constantly expressed apparently in little variations. Although Peggy is attending film screenings downtown, hanging out having a lesbian photographer and making out with a liberal author, the observable changes in her life will be subtle. Therefore it makes sense that she upgrades her office’s colour palette with attachments (as opposed to sweeping paint adjustments or chinoiserie background), like a peacock patterned throw pillow …

Modern Table Lamps – $275

. . .or a tangerine mod lamp. It is perfect for illuminating her office inspiration board(you can see a sliver of it in this picture).

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Even in the middle of a celebration with Joyce (her photographer friend, found here), Peggy scouts for photographers to the bureau. The celebration is pivotal for Peggy’s image and Mad Men‘s plot in general: She’s seen with her hair down, smoking a joint, wearing a cotton shirt (read: not a lace bow blouse). The concept is clear: Peggy is paying attention to the way she looks.

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Horchow

Starburst Mirror – $495

Now that she is all grown up and aware of her image, Peggy could definitely use some type of starburst mirror (here and above) in her office. We do not want to see a repeat of how she mistakenly thought that a customer was making a lewd pass if he was really trying to inform her she had lipstick on her teeth. Constantly check your manifestation prior to a meeting, Peggy.

Peggy has a small blue version of the chair, which she uses as a footstool while she sits on her desk. However, this Saarinen womb chair and ottoman would offer her both comfort and functionality, allowing her literally put her feet up at work.

Elad Gonen

She’s already let down her hair and taken off her bra to the sake of creativity, therefore I think that it’s time Peggy got rid of her coffee table to generate space for this Eames elliptical coffee table.

AllModern

Husky Throw – $435

It can get chilly at Manhattan for a woman operating in the ad world in 1967 — nothing can make the temperature sense frostier than an exchange with the occasionally icy Don Draper. Peggy could use this throw to keep her warm at the office, day and night.

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08
Nov
2018

Mediterranean-Italian Mansion at California

categories: Coastal Style

About 15 decades back, using their two boys starting to outgrow their house, Marilyn and Steven Gutsche ventured out to search for a larger place. When they saw a beautiful Don Nolte ranch in the sunny hills of Santa Barbara, California, it was clear that they had discovered their new house. They promptly repainted the exterior and inside from stark, contemporary white to considerably calmer, soothing tones and transformed the home into a Mediterranean-Italian ranch.

The inside colour palette and decorations had been closely chosen to accommodate Steven’s big assortment of antique Persian carpets. Carpets are draped on the ground in nearly every area and even on the wall in the first vaulted Palladian entranceway, among the few areas of the home kept in its original condition.

in a Glance
Who lives here: Marilyn and Steven Gutsche and their two sons
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Size: 6,500 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
That is interesting: The few have hosted a number of weddings.

Evan Travels Photography

A gorgeous colonnade connects the classic-style living area to a gazebo surrounded by a colorful array of fruit trees.

Evan Travels Photography

Marilyn was motivated by the orange trees from the backyard to bring the gazebo.

Evan Travels Photography

The Gutsches desired more space for those boys and their friends. They expanded the kitchen, attached a family room complete with big TV and pool table, and also added a pool home from the back. Santa Barbara architect Ketzel and Goodman designed all the new spaces.

Evan Travels Photography

The pool home, here and next photo, is reminiscent of a Greek beach cabin, with soothing blues and whites, straw shades and a lot of natural light coming through big windows along one side. It’s the ideal spot for children and guests to relax or get a little noisy without bothering anyone in the main property.

Evan Travels Photography

Steven’s study is a tribute to the Napoleonic age. The space includes original busts, a first French cavalry saber collection along with a museum replica of a famous painting of the man himself.

Evan Travels Photography

This bookshelf from the library houses first leather-bound history novels from the Napoleonic era in addition to art pieces commemorating Napoleon.

Evan Travels Photography

The family room layout is based in part on the Four Seasons Biltmore, with as many big windows as you can.

Evan Travels Photography

Apollo, the Gutsches’ Lutino cockatiel, lives in a gorgeous Indonesian antique wooden birdcage found in an antiques shop. With all the big windows, it may be harmful for Apollo to be flying around the home, but he’s still a happy clip-winged member of the household, often hitching a ride across the ranch around the shoulders of Steven or Marilyn.

Among the owners’ preferred areas for antiques shopping nowadays is nearby Summerland, a small beach town just 1 mile long containing no fewer than many antiques shops.

Evan Travels Photography

As Marilyn tells it, she had been “bitten by the chicken germ” only a couple of short years back. She has her very own coop, “Chez Poulet.” The theme of birds and chickens runs through much of the home, especially the kitchen.

Evan Travels Photography

French limestone floor tiles extend across the remodeled kitchen and family room. The tiles were imported directly from France by ship, requiring months to get there. The wait was worthwhile, though, since the high quality flooring show very little wear after many decades.

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“Once you begin a chicken coop, everyone buys you poultry gifts,” Marilyn says, explaining her stovetop accessories.

Evan Travels Photography

This dark wood kitchen island cabinetry by William Oh was installed years ago, before it had been in fashion. The windows show real beans held in the front of each drawer.

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A close-up of this kitchen.

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A crystal chandelier imported from Italy hangs from the classic-style dining area. It reflects direct sunlight over the smooth surfaces and mirrors which cover the space.

Evan Travels Photography

These finches were purchased to match the lamp from Maison K in Montecito.

Evan Travels Photography

This brass music rack is a gorgeous original piece found at one of Santa Barbara’s many antique stores. It serves function and form standing beside a rosewood piano. The living room’s large windows allow sunlight to pervade the room and bounce into each nook and cranny.

Evan Travels Photography

This rosewood grand piano, Marilyn’s pride and pleasure, is still in perfect shape after 32 decades.

Evan Travels Photography

An Aphrodite torso in the entranceway is a first-century Roman bit that introduces the Italian-style design and architecture seen throughout the home.

Evan Travels Photography

The Gutsche house at night.

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05
Nov
2018

Country Mode Soothes the Soul

categories: Coastal Style

Among the signs that your country style has been done is the feeling that it enables your spirit. Wide-open spaces, comfy nooks with outside views and crisp colors combine for a feeling of being down residence in the nation.

The problem with true country living is that property is expensive, those views are expensive, houses can be expensive to keep up, and money isn’t growing on magnolia trees. Lucky for us we can capture a bit of country flavor without buying a full size estate. From ski country to the riverside and everything in between, your own wills inspire.

Slater Associates Landscape Architects

Country Luxurious: Land

When we were searching for a house, we had difficulty finding the right one within our small budget (sound familiar?) . We’d go to house after house, and nothing seemed right. Then 1 afternoon we randomly stopped by a vacant home available and decided to take a look without our Realtor. The home was nice and we sort of liked it, but the actual defining moment was when I walked round the rear corner. I saw a lawn, woods and gardens — similiar to the picture — and instantly took a deep breath of contentment.

John Maniscalco Architecture

Connect with all the property. Add huge windows wherever you can to get a glimpse of blue sky and green open spaces. If you live in a tiny urban home, look up: Skylights would be the perfect windows into the spacious expanse above.

Kelly and Abramson Architecture

Country Classic: Beams

if you would like your house to shout nation, try exposing present beams and leaving them naturally finished for a classic look.

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd..

Even one solid beam sometimes takes a space from the suburbs into the nation.

DOWN into Earth Architects

Create the sense of beams. If you don’t have captivating beams to expose, try adding trusses for country fashion. If you lease, add unfinished wood tones through accessories and furnishings.

Country Classic: White

White is a classic country base that gives your eyes and mind a rest. Maintain your distance from becoming too bland by minding life through furnishings and artwork.

Work whites in. You don’t need to have a country estate to bring that fresh feel to your property. Tiny kitchens and living areas will burst with mild when given a fresh coat of nation white paint.

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Decorate your white kitchen with shots of classic red decor for a classic take on blank country fashion.

Whitten Architects

Country Classic: Wood Flooring

If you are updating your flooring, go for hardwoods or even tile, but bypass the wall-to-wall carpeting. Although it feels fantastic in your toes, it does not evoke the same country style as rustic tile or wood.

Jeanette Lunde

If you have ancient wood floors that can not be refinished, try pairing two nation classics and paint the older flooring a crisp white.

Get the feel of timber for less. If you’re trying to save your pennies, there are now laminate versions of timber flooring that have a rougher matte finish. You no longer need to settle for glossy laminate if you want a nation look at a reduce price.

Geschke Group Architecture

Country Luxurious: Indoor/Outdoor Living

You can have a country life and style without succumbing to chicken cupboard pulls and rooster cookie jars. The essence of country living is all about the indoor-outdoor way of life. Farmers live off the land, and the property flourishes under their care. By experiencing character pay homage to this manner of life.

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Blend outdoor living using a modern area. Fling open those French doors, slide broad the walls and unshutter the walls. You don’t even need to have a patio to acquire an outdoor feel indoors — open your apartment’s windows and drink in the sunshine.

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Country Luxurious: Neighborly Front Porches

Country people have always been great at soaking in summer breezes on the front porch with a glass of sweet tea with their sides.

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Create neighborly links for your area. You may not be able to add a porch, but you can bring the outside in to make relationships with neighbors. Maintain your windows open, and make it a priority to meet with the woman from the apartment next door or the household in the home down the road. Have them over for a glass of something cold and some fantastic conversation.

Crisp Architects

Wherever you live, it’s always possible to add a bit of country. Bring the outside in, open up views and select stuff that reflect the nation classic way of life. Do not be afraid to mix country with contemporary spaces and revel in its laid-back ease.

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02
Nov
2018

Guest Groups: 20 Finds for a Cozy Kitchen Worth Living In

categories: Eclectic Homes

I have been a fan of kitchens that don’t feel or look as a kitchen for a long time. I love a space that’s practical enough for cooking an elaborate meal but still supremely cozy, warm and a little complicated. Here is my take on a room that will live up to being the “heartbeat of a house.”
— Joslyn from Straightforward Beautiful

Heath Ceramics

Espresso Cup and Saucer – $34

These espresso cups from Heath Ceramics are bits that you would wish to stay. You’d pass down these beauties to your kids one day!

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Wood Cutting Boards – $48

An assortment of functional and beautiful wooden cutting and serving boards is vital for a cozy, livable kitchen.

DwellStudio

Pair of Metal Peacocks – $88

All these vintage-inspired birds perched on the counter could put in some serious glam into the coffeemaker and toaster.

Heath Ceramics

Hybrid Vase Place – $260

I believe earthy, ’70s-inspired pottery feels soulful. I’d use the taller vase to hold fresh herbs for cooking.

Anthropologie

Octopus Garden Wallpaper – $198

Nothing makes a space cozy faster than a wallpaper. I’d put this rich, whimsical pattern onto one wall to make immediate intimacy.

Etsy

Linen Dinner Napkins – Quarters by Willow Ship – $45

These fairly linen napkins make take-out pizza texture fancy.

Williams-Sonoma

Chemex 6-Cup Glass Coffee Maker – $36

The Chemex makes the best coffee. And it’s just really, really amazing.

Design Within Reach

Spinneybeck Cowhide Rug

Cowhide rugs are super durable, making them a perfect pick for a high-traffic kitchen.

Etsy

2 Vintage Signed Asian Etchings by Vieux Design – $95

I love these classic prints for searing heat into an otherwise practical corner. I’d hang them near my stove or oven.

Lamps Plus

Uttermost Campton Antiqued Gold 42″ High Wall Mirror – $257.99

A large gilded mirror could be a complete surprise hung in a kitchen!

West Elm

Wrap Chair | West Elm – $152

These seats are slick, but the wrap back makes them comfortable enough for lingering.

Design Within Reach

Saarinen Dining Table – $2,758

A cozy, livable kitchen has to get a little spot for eating. The Saarinen marble top dining table has been in my wishlist. This multifunctional 35″ version could be a perfect place for breakfast.

HORNE

Milk & Sugar Ball Set FREUD – $80

I’d keep this sugar and cream set perpetually put in the middle of the Saarinen table. They’re like small works of art.

OCHRE

Light Drizzle Chandelier – $2,370

This could be one of the most gorgeous chandeliers of time. It is totally glam but still modern and timeless.

Marta Barware – $1.50

I purchase CB2’s Marta Barware in bulk. They’re the perfect glasses: super slim but still incredibly sturdy.

Le Creuset

Oval French Oven. – $340

It goes without saying that the coziest kitchen is one that’s really being used to cook tasty things. I am in love with these gorgeous green Le Creuset French ovens because of their capacity to turn out perfect slow-roasted meat.

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5-Piece Gold Cutlery Set

Gold cutlery is sudden and complicated. This particular set still manages to feel fresh and youthful.

Design Within Reach

Platner Armchair, Leather – $3,335

A cozy kitchen has plenty of places to perch upon. My fantasy space would consist of enough room for one of these leather Platner armchairs.

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Kaikado Canister – $140

I love these artful canisters — they’re like jewellery for the counter tops. I’d use them to keep sugar and sea calcium chloride snow removal Anchorage.

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Small Peskhir Hand Towel by Soft Cotton – $10

Turkish Peskhir hand towels are super absorbent and make a kitchen feel and look more intriguing.

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31
Oct
2018

Tahoe Ridge House

categories: Eclectic Homes

The name Tahoe Ridge House concisely sums up exactly what the layout from David S. Wilson of WA Design is really all about. It is located in Tahoe, California, on a large plot of land near the world-famous lake — a place that prompted Wilson to tap into the area’s industrial vernacular. And the home sits partially on a ridge, whose high point captures distant mountain views. Here we take a tour of the home to see how the the landscape combined to shape the home.

WA Design Architects

The entry to the home is from the east. On this elevation, we see the garage clad in corrugated metal on the left, a wrought iron gable volume covered in wood to the right, and the front door in the end of a covered porch with a few wood columns.

From here we can see the basic layout of the home, which can be an H-shaped plan with the living space extending from the front door, a hallway moving perpendicular up the ridge in the space, and another wood-covered gable volume atop the ridge that houses the master bedroom.

Before we head indoors let’s look at other perspectives of the home.

WA Design Architects

Now we are on the other side of the home, the west elevation; note the hallway moving up the ridge in the left. At this end is the main living room and its own chimney. A scaled-down version of the entry canopy is located on this side, providing access to the patio.

WA Design Architects

Heading to the right of the prior photo, we come to the south elevation. The second-floor”sleeping perch” is the tall fundamental volume whose window looks towards the distant mountains. Bear in mind that the living part of the home is lower compared to the master bedroom up on the ridge, so a little extra vertical push is needed to grab some perspectives from here.

WA Design Architects

On the other side of the home, we are currently taking a look at the north elevation, what Wilson calls”a compilation of vernacular forms.” The vernacular he is referring to would be the”old mining buildings in the Tahoe area,” such as the Kentucky Mine stamp mill.

WA Design Architects

Here we are looking out of the master bedroom towards the north side of the living portion of the home. Wilson points out that”virtually no grading involved in the building. The home plan adheres to the present topography.”

WA Design Architects

Heading back to the entrance door and its own covered walk encouraged by recycled cedar posts, the diagonal bracing hints at a few of the whimsy that can be located inside.

WA Design Architects

After walking across the long entrance hall that ascends a few brief flights of steps — strengthening the method by which in which the home follows the site’s topography — we all come to the large living room with its dining room and living area. The open space sits below an open gable roof with exposed beams and metal bracing.

WA Design Architects

Looking in the opposite direction from the living area, we could see the stairs that lead to a few bedrooms. In the foreground is a loft and a perpendicular stair that ascends to the sleeping perch to the right.

WA Design Architects

Heading up the stair and then turning around, the scale of the living room is evident. As well we can see the first of many custom touches: the attic’s guardrails ripple as they proceed across the edge of the ground.

WA Design Architects

“We made the custom made light fixtures in a big scale to match the space,” says Wilson.

WA Design Architects

Back downstairs we get another perspective of the dining room and the table that Wilson and company intended for the space.

WA Design Architects

Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen, and it is a more intimate space, owing to the lower ceiling. A few more custom touches are obvious: the faceted stove hood and the wood cabinets on both sides of the stove.

WA Design Architects

Looking at the kitchen from the dining room, we could see that the faceted stove hood is echoed in the face of the sink . The edge of the island’s lower surface is tough, a hewn granite that contrasts with the smooth and faceted surfaces. A closer look in more custom light fixtures shows that they fit the loft guardrails, a metallic mesh that matches the light.

WA Design Architects

Walking the hallway that climbs up towards the ridge as well as the master bedroom, we all come to an opening that”has the colours and transparencies of glacial De-icing services Anchorage,” according to Wilson. In the space is the master bedroombehind us is the study.

WA Design Architects

Within the master bedroom, we all could see how the exposed gable and bracing is a motif that runs across the home. Tall windows do a fantastic job of framing the outside scenery.

WA Design Architects

Glancing right, we see some custom touches that are located everywhere: the faceted flue over the fireplace, the wood casework, and the hewn granite hearth.

WA Design Architects

The baths have some idiosyncratic touches, particularly the double bowls that project past the cabinet fronts in the master bathroom.

WA Design Architects

But the double bowls have nothing over the custom made concrete”kayak sink” that serves the other bedrooms.

WA Design Architects

The previous couple of photos show the home in a snowstorm, making apparent how vernacular forms have their reasons. Note how little snow removal Little Rock is about the wood gables versus the shallower entrance canopy.

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The west elevation in the Snow Removal services near me Aurora is like a postcard, with dreams of warming up from the fireplace.

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27
Oct
2018

Oh Deer! Antler-Inspired Décor for your Holidays and More

categories: Fireplaces

Among my favourite things about living in the woods in the Pacific Northwest is the joy of spotting deer as I go to and from my home. There’s something relaxing for me in seeing their grace and beauty. As I am writing this, it is the holiday season, so reindeer images are creating their traditional contribution to vacation decorating everywhere. However, I think all-things-deer add a beautiful touch to your home any time of year. My personal taste is very anti-taxidermy, so I have found lots of ways that you can delight in the beauty of the beautiful creatures with no guns involved.

Grace Home Design

I will start with artwork as a wonderful way to bring deer in your home, without becoming all of their little hoof prints on your carpet. This home reminds me of a winter resort lodge with its massive wood beams. Rustic or mountain-lodge-style homes simply have to have some deer, in my opinion.

Momoko Morton

Is your location more contemporary than cabin? Not to worry! These hot-pink-and-white pictures offer you a contemporary spin on the bull.

Virginia Burney

Holiday décor just would not be complete for me without some reindeer. This group of classic reindeer in hot tones makes me think of my great-grandparents’ home, where we all gathered for Christmas.

These sleek silver decorations are fantastic for contemporary holiday decorating. They make me think of De-icing services Little Rock and snow removal rates Boston along with a snowy Christmas.

Cosmetic Outburst

This selection of little deer sculptures and birds has been arranged in a creative manner. The miniature herd beneath bird-filled branches seem to be wandering in the woods. It’s very fun, and it works all year.

Janell Beals – House of Fifty

If you adore the look of a deer head on the wall however, like me, you simply cried overly long and hard when Bambi’s mother got shot, then try a gorgeous wood or resin sculpture. All the attractiveness with none of the youth traumatic memories.

Judith Balis Interiors

I really like the arrangement of this circular frame round the deer-head sculpture in this eclectic living area. A cool idea!

Jamie Laubhan-Oliver

The black stylized silhouette of the deer-head wall sculpture is a very strong visual in this black-and-white arrangement. Also having the artificial deer head alongside a human target is one of those things which cause you to say”hmmmm.”

Supon Phornirunlit / Naked Decor

Each one the creatures on the wall are sculpture — maybe not taxidermy. Quite a crazy collection! If you can tear your eyes away from your artificial trophy head collection, you are going to realize the great throw cushions with bull pictures on them. They offer you a softer and more cuddly way to get antlers in your home.

Jamie Laubhan-Oliver

Because deer antlers are shed naturally every year, you may use them without a second thought — well, unless you have them from your uncle Joe who can’t wait for hunting season. So, what I am saying this is that if cruelty-free items are important for you, then assess your origin to be sure they’re only using naturally shed antlers.

There are also excellent resin or metal castings of antlers available, so that you can invite all of your vegan friends over and not get any flack whatsoever. I own several resin deer antlers and utilize them shelves or on tablescapes. Their shape is so attractive that even just one completely”leaves” the arrangement on this fireplace mantel.

Nancy Clendaniel

I can’t get over how beautiful these baskets are using antlers due to their own handles. The baskets are created by an artist in the Pacific Northwest. These look lovely on this particular pine table and would be nice filled with nuts and fruits — or left bare as beautiful objects in their own right.

Nancy Clendaniel

Thought you’d enjoy a closeup. Locate them at O Deer Baskets.

Jennifer Grey Interiors Design & Color Specialist

Place a single antler in addition to books for casual display on a coffee table. Nothing could be easier.

Dana Wolter

It just never ceases to amaze me how much just a single deer antler can add to an arrangement of accessories. This little one curves round the sculpture like a caress.

Etsy

Single Naturally Shed Deer Antler – $30

Still another fantastic idea for using antlers in your decor. What a cool alternative to dried florals or branches!

Lawson Glass

42′ Crystal Antler Chandelier – Bone End

No Ideabook on using antlers in decoration would be complete with no antler chandelier. Hands down, this is the most stunning antler chandelier I have ever seen. It is created from bronze and glass. It’s a little hard to see in the photograph, but there’s also a wall mounted sconce in precisely the same style. I want a castle in the Bavarian Alps, and once I get one, this is actually the chandelier I am putting in the grand entrance hall.

Lawson Glass

Crystal Antler Chandelier – $27,500

This is a closeup… simply because I was not done looking at it however.

This white resin antler chandelier is perfect for this contemporary space. Producing the chandelier in most white provides the antlers a little of an abstract quality.

Lumens

Superordinate Antler Chandelier – 12 Antlers – $6,100

Here is a product link to the headboard in the previous photo. I think I just may have to get one. This would work for your home I reside in now –no need to wait around for this Bavarian Castle.

Antique Building Materials, Inc..

A more traditional chandelier created from actual elk antlers is the perfect complement to the reclaimed wood beams. Both the headboard and the beams create a nice contrast with the contemporary windows.

Luck Stone Center

This is really a conversation piece! I don’t think I have ever seen a turquoise antler chandelier before. By the way, it’s simple to paint natural antlers, if you are so inclined. What color do you use?

Locati Architects

The distinctive form of deer antlers seems to have the ability to embellish an endless number of accessories. This mirror frame is perfect for the rustic design of the powder room.

Etsy

Felt Stag’s Head Plaque from TwoBirdsTextiles on Etsy – $85

The whole deer theme is not just for grand entryways or castles. This fun fabric sculpture would be great for a kid’s room.

This simple cut-out from woodgrain-patterned decorative paper applied to a white board or canvas is a pretty cute idea for deer-themed artwork. Although I must say, this individual is much better using an exacto knife than I am!

Urrutia Design

I believe that you may include things like deer antlers in absolutely any décor. These cast aluminum antlers fit right in with this eclectic mix of mid-century modern, traditional and contemporary pieces.

2Modern

Erich Ginder – Ghost Antler – $272

I will wrap up with some product links just if I have inspired you’re on the search for deer accessories. You can use this wall-mounted pair of antlers as a coat hook, or maybe even for hanging towels in your bathroom.

GI Designs

Aluminum Antler Lamp Bases With Wood Veneer Shades

The base on these table lamps actually creates a strong design statement. One idea that comes to mind is to utilize this in a man’s office to the desk or credenza.

Forma Living

Bronze Antler Candlesticks – $62

These are my favourite candle holders. They are available in dark silver or bronze and look great if a décor is contemporary, traditional, transitional, eclectic, lodge design, Western, Danish modern… okay you get the notion. Versatile!

UncommonGoods

Cardboard Animal Heads – $28

Cardboard trophy heads are fantastic for children or wherever you want a small amount of whimsy.

Rustic Home Decor – $249.95

One beautiful and graceful version of a pristine white stylized deer head. White lacquered resin is indeed thoroughly modern. I would put this mind on a deep charcoal wall in a home with pale all-natural wood floors — in other words, mine.

So what exactly do you think? Are you ready to go shopping to get an antler chandelier or take a stroll in the woods looking for shed antlers?

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23
Oct
2018

Guest Groups: Whites and Woods

categories: Coastal Style

Although I’m a fan of colour, I have been drawn to a lot of woods and whites — particularly white ceramics. There is something relaxing about the mix of the two. If you are in need of a couple of well-designed items that calm the soul, look no further. — Jennifer from I Art U

Huset

Ferm Living Stem Vases – $50.25

These log bowls are equally versatile and beautiful. I’d use them as candle holders, as newspaper clip organizers, for floral arrangements (as shown) or as a key holder so I would not have to look about for them before I leave the house. The choices are limitless, really.

Pigeon Toe

Pleated String Lights – $225

I am floored by these handmade Pleated String Lights. They work both inside and out, you choose! I can see it now: a charming backyard party with these lights lined up and shining.

Etsy

Ash and Porcelain Desk Catchall by Fashioned By – $65

I’m a nut when it has been organized around my workspace. A pad of paper and a sweet bowl to hold gold paper clips? Yes, please!

Etsy

Set of 3 Porcelain and Leather Hanging Containers by Fashioned By – $120

I feel like these beauties do not need any excuse. I thrive and operate when there are live greens round. Additionally, the white porcelain, natural leather and reside greens make perfection to me. I’d hang these babies in my studio.

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Walnut Wooden Stand – $190

I love everything about this planter: the shape, the colors and the timber and white combination, of course. This would move perfectly in my living room next to the TV, and it might add an enjoyable pop of texture and green.

Etsy

Scan Birdhouse by Pigeon Toe – $120

This would seem perfect with the string lights near. I love wildlife, and when this pleasant-looking birdhouse would bring birdies to my backyard, then I’m game. I’m all about design and practicality.

Etsy

Faceted Votives 2-Candle Gift Set by Pigeon Toe – $58

Candles are one of my vices, particularly during the winter months when there is less light throughout the day. The manner candlelight brightens a room can not be replicated, in my opinion. I’m a fan of the comfy, warm glow, how about you?

Terrain

Little Ash Wood Cutting Board – $18

I can say this cutting board is a stone. I had been gifted this attractiveness for Christmas, and now it’s hard to utilize my other plain plastic cutting boards. I exhibit this one from the kitchen as it’s artwork; it’s so pretty and earthy.

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Sabine Floor Lamp – $880

How awesome is this quilt? Unique lighting hits home for me, which would be great next to my couch to offer light for reading. I wouldn’t ever wish to turn off it.

Etsy

Wooden Mountain Range Stacker by Imagination Kids – $25

That can be on my wish list for the upcoming kid’s bedroom. I love the natural wood grain and the separate pieces that make 3-D decor. I would like my children to grow up enjoying nature, which would be a fantastic start by instructing them about mountains.

Etsy

Records by Andrew Le – $26

This would be a fun print to hang over my record player. I love the juxtaposition of this skies and the earth, and this reminds me of just that.

Etsy

Small Domed Cloche Screen by AMradio

I have seen quite a few of these around, but I have never seen one such as this. I love the miniature factor! I’d use it exactly as imagined to keep a fairly air plant. I could envision this attractiveness leaping around from room to room in my home.

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Place of 4 Eucalyptus Wooded Slice Coasters Wood – $14.99

Coasters always come in handy in my location. I love using a range of them in the living area for visiting guests. It is always a bonus when they are conversation starters, and that I feel these could strike up some of them.

Etsy

Vu de L’extérieur Printing by Fieldguided – $30

I adore the notion of supporting independent musicians. This print is by Anabela of Fieldguided, and it’s the best print for the bedroom. It is calming and beautiful, and I love the typography.

Etsy

Ash and Brass Pencil Cup by Fashioned By – $80

Here is some more tasty desk organization. These remind me of these old fashioned straw or comb holders in traditional barber shops. They’re so mod and great looking. I’d store my pencils and pens in these beauties.

West Elm

Shane Powers Ceramic Wall Planters – $19

I can not have enough green inside (or outside) of my house. I love the flexibility of these planters, and I am a major fan of dwelling walls. The various shapes and sizes in addition to the textures of different plants would result in great artwork on my walls.

West Elm

White Ceramic Juicer – $9

This is another gorgeous example of practical and pretty. I use lemon juice often in recipes, which might look great in my kitchen on an open shelf.

Terrain

You & Me Pencils – $14

Surround yourself with beauty. I take that saying to heart, particularly in my studio. The ease and uniqueness of these pencils is enchanting. I love writing with pens, and these would be great in my desk.

Terrain

Wood Grain Pitcher – $58

This pitcher combines the beauty of forests and whites — the subject of this ideabook! I am a large fan of faux bois, and that I envision myself with this pitcher filled with lemons and water in a dinner party.

Terrain

Tube Birdhouse – $28

I could not have too many bird feeders in my yard; I love seeing wildlife beyond the kitchen window. This bird feeder is particularly cool as it might blend in with the trees outside. It would be awesome to observe birds build their homes within this attractiveness.

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Oct
2018

Celebrating a Classic: Spool-Turned Furniture

categories: Eclectic Homes

Ever since Victorian-era woodworkers discovered how much fun they could have with a lathe, spool-turned furniture (so called because it looks like spools stacked together) has cycled in and out of fashion. These days, it has transcended trends and secured a spot among America’s style icons. Jenny Lind beds are most likely the most famous examples, but spool-turning crops up in all kinds of bits and blends nicely with classic, contemporary and cabin interiors. Have a peek.

Janelle Steinberg Interior Design

This night table drops right in line with the bedroom cabin feel. The black finish keeps it from being overly sweet.

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Spooling + bergère-style seat + animal print = pure awesomeness. The flipped detail adds yet another layer to this texture-filled space.

Kate Jackson Design

These seats are a little more demure, but strong enough to anchor their side of this room.

A smart, loosely turned cocktail table doubles as practical sculpture.

John Kraemer & Sons

Spool-turned legs are typical in kitchen islands, yet this oversize version is a riff on traditional style. The ample curves echo that swooping, swirly chandelier.

Casart Coverings

When’s the last time you watched a kelly-green bed frame? A coat of paint transforms this classic headboard and footboard into something unexpected.

Here is another peppy take on a very traditional bed shape. The vivid red makes it look fresh and fun.

Chr DAUER Architects

Subtle turned railings include far more image interest than plain ones.

Niche Interiors

The spool-turned legs of this console table and seat help soften the modern room with a stylish, conservative note.

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16
Oct
2018

Saved from Thailand

categories: Coastal Style

This large and beautiful home graces the family-friendly suburb of Pinecrest close Miami, Florida. The Martinelli family enlisted the talents of Miami designer Fernando Sanchez of Pineapple Designs to soften the contemporary lines of the home using an exotic and tropical aesthetic. They asked Sanchez to pay tribute to the family’s love of nature, and gave him carte blanche with respect to the design. Sanchez even followed the homeowners on a visit to Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand, to accumulate their décor. Sanchez scoured antique stores, warehouses and flea markets to find rare and gorgeous building materials for your family’s expansive 5,300 square foot home.

at a Glance
Who lives here: Dillan, Elysse, Lucas, Miranda and Richard Martinelli
Location: Pinecrest, Florida
Size: Approx. 5,300 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths
Constructed in: 1978

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The dining area features raffia fina background, also utilized at the master bedroom and living area. Sanchez found the clean-lined wall and furniture sculpture in an antique store in Thailand. The table centerpiece is a beautifully arranged bowl of shells and other natural elements.

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Upon entering the home, you are greeted with one of their family’s treasures, artwork from their Thailand shopping expedition.

Sanchez knew Thailand so nicely, “It made our trip super efficient as the leg job was already done,” Elysse states. “Thailand is hot and humid like Miami but the Thai people were very hospitable, greeting you with a glass of water since you walked in to their shops. The Thai people understand exporting really nicely. Even in the flea markets, they understand what to do about transport.”

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The entry hall showcases exquisite large wooden sconces and a pair of antique Thai cabinets which provide appreciable storage for their seasonal décor.

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Their living area combines exotic, contemporary and traditional styles. An antique dining table is an unexpected element next to the contemporary leather couch and chairs.

Leather sofa and chairs: Design Depot

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Fernando utilized symmetry in designing the media area of the living room. The homeowners have two separate living spaces with TVs, which come in handy if their teenaged children want to do some entertaining of the own. The vibrant painting above the tv was done by Colombian artist Patricia Farinaz.

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The master bedroom is expansive and features vaulted ceilings. The bedframe was purchased in their visit to Thailand and is flanked by dressers custom-built in Miami. The carpets across the home were also purchased in Thailand and are made of water hyacinth that are soft to the touch. The beautiful baskets at the base of the bed were a Thailand flea market find.

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Dillan and Elysse integrated an office area into their master bedroom suite. The desk and bookcase hutch were built in Thailand to Fernando’s specifications and sent over. A notebook is generally on the desk, and also this area functions as a quiet and private area for your couple.

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The family room off the kitchen leads to the large enclosed patio.

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The huge scale furnishings exude warmth and relaxation. The color palette is neutral yet infused with pops of color.

Carved pair of lamps on networking console: Jalan Jalan at Miami, Fla..

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The kitchen is at the center of the home, where there is generally a flurry of action. Elysse enjoys using her Kitchenaid appliances, and the rich wood tone of this island presents a beautiful contrast to the custom-built cabinetry.

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Welcome into the kitchen, the breakfast nook features a custom created banquette and chairs from Elysse’s childhood home.

Maria Teresa Durr

The bedroom which belongs to their son Richard features a gorgeous wood wall remedy as the headboard. Richard is now in elementary school, and the bedroom is intended to develop with him over time with just a few minor changes.

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Here, the calm and serene bedroom belonging to their high school age daughter Miranda has amazing tropical art above the bed that was also brought from Thailand.

Maria Teresa Durr

Dillan and Elysse frequently use their expansive covered and screened patio to amuse — some of the parties have had more than 200 people. Sanchez added exotic components to their current patio furniture to create a space that invites relaxation and calmness.

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Natural components are evident in their terrace with all the wood carved sculpture and the natural coffee table. When they amuse, the homeowners fill out the space with lovely orchids and wood stained serving pieces to boost the enchanting ambiance.

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Their pool area and gazebo is an inviting area amidst lovely landscaping. Dillan and Elysse made landscaping a priority after they bought the home. Sanchez, a collector of rare plants, lined the pool with some of his potted plants. The umbrellas at the distance are held by Thai elephant figurines bought in Thailand after Elysse spotted them at the resort they were staying at.

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The home is located on more than an acre of land. This beautiful Thai edition of a canoe takes a prominent place on the home.

Maria Teresa Durr

Lush landscaping and massive pots from Thailand create an inviting and inviting extrance.

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13
Oct
2018

Elegant and Playful in New York

categories: Eclectic Homes

A soothing neutral color palette, luxurious upholstered furniture, and diverse accessories and art specify the design of Sue De Chiara’s house. This magnificent house is located in Westchester County, New York — a suburb of New York City — where De Chiara resides with her husband and three kids.

De Chiara, a design writer and owner of Zhush, hired designer Lauren Muse of Muse Interiors to redecorate her living area. De Chiara loved the area so much she hired Muse to assist with the pool home, offices, mudroom and master bathroom. “I always say that you can’t design a great space without a great customer, and Sue was fantastic,” Muse says. “She pushed my imagination, and motivated me to greater heights.”

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Remodeling the living area involved tripling the size in addition to decorate the space. The living area and its abundance of space was pretty overwhelming, so De Chiara reached out to Muse to get assistance. “She wanted the new layout to work for large groups when entertaining,” Muse says. “But she wanted it to be more intimate enough for regular use.”

Drapery Fabric: Farm Fresh, Robert Allen
Large Pair of Sofas (Fabric): Skye Linen, Osborne & Little
Big Sofa Pillows: Mirella, Echo by Kravet
Painting above Mantel: Amanda Talley

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“I think the living area has the ideal balance of sophistication and approachability,” says Muse. The color palette was based off a paint color De Chiara had already picked out for the walls. This neutral backdrop inspired all the textile and accent options.

Slipper Chair Fabric: Ikat Diamond, Kravet
Carpet: Dante Strie, Stark
Interior color: Benjamin Moore Cape Hatteras Sand

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Muse began with these great cut-velvet pillows in dusty gray-blue and taupe, and worked on the color scheme from there. “For me, fabrics are usually the springboards to my own layouts,” she says.

Lamb pillow cover: West Elm

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The mudroom off the main entrance hall was carefully crafted to organize the odds and ends the household collects each day.

Many of the rooms in De Chiara’s house were motivated by the protector magazines she reads voraciously, as well as ideas from friends’ houses and resort rooms she enjoys.

Basket Liner Fabric: Continuum, Kravet
Lantern: Sorenson 18 Lantern, Remains

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Clear plastic and chrome stools dress up the more customary poolhouse pub. De Chiara and Muse accented the space with an easy white framed mirror and George Nelson Ball Pendant. “The internet is obviously my first step when searching for home decor projects,” says De Chiara. “I am a Google fanatic.”

Barstools: Vapor Stool, CB2
Mirror: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Roman Shade Fabric: Groundworks by Lee Jofa

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Muse and De Chiara worked closely with each other to create the perfect house for De Chiara and her family. “The colors, the artwork, and the accessories all convey a very lighthearted approach to decor and fashion generally,” De Chiara says. “I don’t take myself too seriously, and I don’t want my home to.”

The master bathroom is a soothing and elegant space. Muse added a little bit of play by covering the walls with a contemporary wallpaper in a neutral colorway. Isn’t the tub almost begging to be full of a bubble bath? It’s the ideal place to unwind after a week.

Wallpaper: Mimosa, Cole & Son
Garden Stool: Lillian August
Embroidered Towels: Leontine Linens
Cabinet: Cartwright Cabinet, Restoration Hardware

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De Chiara’s home office is her favorite room in the home. “It’s little, it’s cozy, and it is the only room that’s really all mine,” she says. Muse made this room more womanly than the rest of the home and played gentle purples and greens to give it a distinctive touch.

Rug: Diamond Sprout, Dash and Albert
Roman Shade Fabric: Ming, Manuel Canovas
Chair Fabric: Petite Zig Zag, China Seas
Negative Table: West Elm Faceted Mirror Side Table

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De Chiara’s husband’s office is a more decorative area, with wood paneled walls that remember the feel of an old-fashioned library. “It’s really a treasure hunt to create and locate the ideal balance of new and found objects,” says Muse.

Sofa: Custom
Sofa Pillows: Dovecote
Roman Shade: Arlon Check in Camel, Hinson
Coffee Table: Noguchi Table
Carpet: Hexagon House II, Stark
Chair Pillows: Madeline Weinrib

Next: More pictures of this home, accepted by Sue De Chiara.

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One of those matters that De Chiara enjoys most about her house is the flow of the home as you walk from room to room. Before renovating, she and her husband believed moving, but no additional home had the same open flow as this one.

The shot above is of the entryway once you first walk in the home. Silhouettes line the stairwell, and a quirky mix of chinoiserie and zebra cloths accent a little sitting area.

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This vintage-styled bench sits in the back hallway outside the kitchen. The artwork on the right is by De Chiara’s 11-year-old daughter, and the rest was completed by her grandmother years back.

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This turquoise and lime green bedroom belongs to De Chiara’s 11-year-old — a job they worked together, and just finished recently.

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This staircase leads up to a space located over the garage, which holds De Chiara’s home gym along with the Zhush headquarters. The stairs were given a special touch with hand painted amounts along with an easy rope bannister.

Watch more decorated stair risers

Stylist: Karin Lidbeck Brent
Photography: John Bessler and Sue De Chiara

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