Showing posts with label house tour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label house tour. Show all posts

Friday, November 9, 2012

A real home makeover by Thom Filicia!

Real Simple and Chase Blueprint awarded one very lucky winner a $20,000 home makeover by the wonderful Thom Filicia!  That lucky winner of the contest, "Blueprint to a Beautiful Home" was Stephanie Gayol Phillipou of Mountainside, NJ.

The Philipou's moved into their home December 2011 and had to start preparing for new baby, leaving no time to add their personal style to the home.

Check out her home's amazing transformation!

Before:
What's amazing to me is how their home looks barely lived in, it was in major need of some character!

After:
The blue paint is so refreshing.

Before:

After:
I'm really loving upholstered dining chairs these days, it makes the space elegant and comfortable.



The bedroom and living room are a great study in how to mix patterns. The rug and comforter are in a neutral gray, which makes it easy to add pattern and color without worrying about clashing. The smoky lavender walls are restful, and the global accents remind the Phillipou's of their safari honeymoon in South Africa.

As always, Filicia did an amazing job.  What do you think of this transformation?

You can see and read more about the transformation in the December 2012 issue of Real Simple.

Monday, November 5, 2012

A beautiful and romantic loft in white

I had gotten off white for a while, but this gorgeous NYC loft reminds me why interiors in white will always be a favorite.

The bookcase is the first thing you see when walking in to the loft. It's 12 ft. long and constructed of solid reclaimed wood.

Adore that large table.

What great windows! I'm so jealous!



dreamy. That rug must feel so good under foot when you wake up int the morning.




Could you live here?

All images via Rue Mag. Read and see more in the Oct. Rue Issue

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Meet me in Austin! Time is running out to sign up for Design Camp! (And a great Austin bungalow)

I am counting the days until Oct. 24th, when I will be attending the kickoff to Design Camp in the very cool Austin, TX.

 What is Design Camp you may ask?

 Design Camp is a two-day seminar hosted by Celebrity Interior Designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis, with special guests segments led by local and national industry experts in niche fields. The course is tailored for design professionals and design aficionados. Each day runs from 9AM-6PM and is broken down into 8 segments per day.

Drinks, Snacks, Lunch, and Cocktail parties included. By the end of Camp, attendees will have the confidence and ability to run successful modern-day design careers, execute magazine ready interior projects, take careers to an entirely new level, network and collaborate with local suppliers and colleagues.

 Design Camp is your destination for practical, applicable, real-life design insight you don’t get from traditional institutions. In two fun-filled days you will discover more at Design Camp, while saving time and money.

 I AM SO EXCITED!

Check out the agenda...

KICK OFF COCKTAIL PARTY

Wednesday
6pm – 8pmMeet and Greet Cocktail Mixer

Day One: Design Today
Thursday
8:00 – 8:45Registration
9:00 – 9:45Interior Design: Past and Present
10:00 – 10:45Inspiration Boards
11:00 – 11:45Upholstery
12:00 – 12:45Finishes and Trends
1:00 – 2:00Complimentary Lunch
2:00 – 2:45Kitchen Design
3:00 – 3:45Bath Design
4:00 – 4:45Green Interior Design
5:00 – 5:45Staging – Stage your Career ---> very excited for this segment
6:00 – 8:00Networking Cocktail Party --> and this ;)

Day Two: Design Business
Friday
8:00 – 8:45Contracts – Successful Strategies for negotiations with contractors, vendors and clients.
9:00 – 9:45Blueprint for Success: What your Contractor needs you to know!
10:00 – 10:45Design Blogging – What you need to know!
11:00 – 11:45Getting a Project and a Book Published (and Sold!) --> another one I'm looking forward to...
12:00 – 1:00Complimentary Lunch
1:00 – 1:45Marketing and Branding
2:00 – 2:45Social Media --> Iooking forward to learning some new tips on this one!
3:00 – 3:45How to become a Design Star, Spokesperson and Television Personality
4:00 – 4:45Awards and Closing

I see Design Camp as the second chance to get the interior design education I never got - and in 2 days! October 24th is fast approaching, and I would really like to meet you there! Visit the Design Camp site to learn more and register!

 Austin also has some great shops should you be in need of a little retail therapy. I am particularly looking forward to visiting Howl.  Howl is an amazing antique store with a mix of items from all over the world, curiosities, and glam.



Here are some photos from a cool, eclectic Austin bungalow:



 the gray walls make this sunroom soo serene!


 Love the big armchairs on each end of the table...

the lights are fab too...

images via Apartment Therapy

Thursday, October 4, 2012

A house that combines the eclectic and glamorous

While I really like the eclectic style of decorating, but sometimes it looks a bit too "dusty" for my taste. I also really like the shiny newness of glamorous interiors. This home, by the fabulous Angie Hranowsky manages to marry these two seemingly contrasted styles.

 *swoon!  That dresser - that rug! Love them paired together





I wouldn't ever think to combine the mauve in the blinds with the lavender wall.


Love the wicker-ish bed contrasted with the mirrored nightstand.


Do you like Angie's work?

You can see more at her website.

Friday, September 14, 2012

California Beach Cottage - White and serene

Happy Friday everyone! I will be on vacation next week, so I'm not sure how often I'll be posting. Since I will be at the beach, what's more fitting than a beach cottage house tour?







this kitchen is nice and bright - it might help me wake up in the morning.



The TV is hidden behind this vintage map - how cool is that?


Stunning


  Read and see more at House Beautiful

Friday, September 7, 2012

House Tour: Rustic chic in muted tones

Happy Friday Everyone!  I thought you'd enjoy this gorgeous home, which is not only decorated in a modest, but still elegant way, but also has some great architectural bones.

Enjoy!





Not to pick on Lonny Magazine, but is anyone else just a little bit tired of seeing every photo so over-exposed?


Homeowner Estee gives a great design tip:  "I prefer to consider everything in terms of color, texture, and pattern, rather than in terms of period or origin.  If you concentrate on the color of a piece, rather than whether it's Venetian or bohemian, it's much easier to blend different styles into a single room"




Love the white on the walls and headboard with the gray wash of the wood dresser





This is such a sweet room for a little girl, and it will grow with her with just a few simple changes




Nurseries normally don't turn my head, but this one is so serene and calm.