19 Monday May 2014
Posted in Room Design
Tags
backsplash, carrara, herringbone, kitchen, marble, subway tile, tile, white
Today we’re in the kitchen. Often called the heart of the home, it’s the place where families gather and meals are made (or in my case, heated in the microwave).
Lately, I’m seriously intrigued by white kitchens. Whether they be pure white-on-white, or incorporate tonal creams and grays, here’s a collection that I absolutely love.
Do you have a favorite?
Ciao for Now,
♥♥ Vicky
Original Post: 7/19/2012
07 Monday Apr 2014
Tags
brass, coffee table, decorative object, dresser, Edison Bulb, gold, lighting, marble, object, pendant, pillow, rhino, sequins, west elm
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Ours was pretty low-key which means I had a bit of time to catch up on some reading… and by reading I mean perusing catalogs and magazines. Of course that can be a dangerous activity because it just makes me want to buy stuff… and on that note I just couldn’t resist sharing 5 great finds that I’m dying to have from West Elm.
Just gorgeous, right!
Notice how everything has a hint (or more) of gold. I just can’t get enough. Any color that you can’t get enough of right now? Leave a comment and let me know. Perhaps it will inspire a new color board.
Ciao for Now,
♥♥ Vicky
19 Thursday Jul 2012
Posted in Room Design
Tags
backsplash, carrara, herringbone, kitchen, marble, subway tile, tile, white
Today we’re in the kitchen. Often called the heart of the home, it’s the place where families gather and meals are made (or in my case, heated in the microwave).
Lately, I’m seriously intrigued by white kitchens. Whether they be pure white-on-white, or incorporate tonal creams and grays, here’s a collection that I absolutely love.
Do you have a favorite?
16 Monday Jul 2012
Posted in Entertaining, Room Design
Tags
buffet, chandelier, charger, contemporary, cream, credenza, dining chair, Dining Room, dining table, dinnerware, fabric, gilded, gold, marble, navy blue, platter, sideboard, tray, wallpaper
A few weeks ago, I came across this beautiful Jonathan Adler table, and instantly fell in love.
This table is such a statement piece, it begs to have an entire space designed around it… and that’s exactly what I’ve chosen to do. This beautiful table sets the tone for a contemporary and luxe space.
I’ve chosen a stone, cream and navy blue color palette to play off of the marble top and gold base. Because the table is round and seats 6, I opted for chairs with low-profile arms. I really lucked out and found a beautiful chandelier that mimics the design of the table’s base. In order to not take any attention away from the table, I chose a simple sideboard in a stone color that will play off of the color in the marble table top. Lastly, I found dishes, wallpaper and accessories that help complete the space. So here it is…
Clockwise from top left: 1. Wallpaper; Graham & Brown | 2. Rattan Charger; Crate & Barrel | 3. Dinnerware; Amazon | 4. Chandelier; Zinc Door | 5. Gilded Tray; Layla Grayce | 6. Framed Fabric; Layla Grayce | 7. Dining Chair; Zinc Door | 8. Dragon Serving Platter; All Modern | 9. Dining Table; Wayfair | 10. Sideboard; Dwell
Now that’s what I call fine dining!
22 Sunday Apr 2012
Posted in Travel
We wrapped up our Italian vacation in Venice. It’s such a fascinating city where Medieval and Modern times meet… with the added bonus of boats replacing cars… what a life!
The quintessential venice “landscape”
A lantern against a beautiful marble pillar in St. Mark’s Basilica
Fabulous front porch… just cross the bridge over the canal and you’re home!
All of Venice is “wall-papered” in fabric; this was the fabric that covered the walls in our hotel room
Wonderful glass chandeliers at one of the glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano
How great is this? Just happened upon this “wall art” while exploring the neighborhood
Well, that’s all from our vacation. Arrivederci, Italia.
Where should we go next?
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