Beautiful Bathrooms

I have been working on several bathroom design projects, and they really have me thinking about what I would want my dream bathroom to look like. Well, let's be honest. If you know me at all, you know I have regular A.D.D and design A.D.D. Two totally different things. Design A.D.D has it's very own category and club, and I'm the president. I would say I wish they had medicine to help with it, but I'd be lying. Design A.D.D. is what keeps me going everyday. 


So, I'll just say today.....this is what I'm feeling. Tomorrow may be different. Judge me! 

this is where the magic happened. this bristol vanity from j. tribble makes me d   r   ooooooo   l. of course, I would want an extended version  with the sink centered...i'm thinking maybe 6' long or so? and then one mirrored directly across from this one. 

chevron marble shower accent. 

hidden storage in the bennett console by layla grace. with room for accessories on top. perfume, pictures, and jewelry would rest here. 

we have a wonderful client that's using this in satin nickel in her kitchen and i just fell in love. for this design, make it gold please.

simple drawer pulls. 

etagere for beautifully folded towels and bath salts. you haven't seen a perfect folded towel until you've seen mine. ask about it... it annoys people. 

two gold overlay circular mirrors over each vanity. 

simple, shiny cabinet pull. 

bench fabric. i have been dying to use this fabric from lewis and sheron, and still haven't gotten the chance. it's hanging in my office begging to be in a design scheme. side note: this world would be a better place if more people had benches in their bathrooms. promise.

to. die. for. sconce. something about this world's away light is simplicity done right. 

grey grasscloth walls for me.

Today it's rainy and yucky outside. Sometimes, though, this can be good inspiration for a design. It's been working in my favor today. 

xoxox

Can't get enough coral

Today started off with a glass breaking over my foot and deadlines creeping in. I actually got out of the shower to run and get my Ipad to jot down my to-do list that kept growing, and had forgotten that I dropped a glass. I was quickly reminded. Naturally, I forgot half of the "o.m.g.-i-have-to-remember-these-things" that made me jump out mid-shower anyway. So, I'm going to keep this post short and sweet and then work on remembering all of these things that are trying to creep out and get lost in Neverland. 


Coral is one of the essential colors for summer. Check out all this yummy coral goodness via Pinterest and Houzz:

love the contrast element that the bold stripes and chevron creates

kelly wearstler. g.e.n.i.u.s. 

what a cute pairing of those sunburst mirrors. love everything about this (even the tulips, which surprised me.) 

such a cute way to add interest in such a small bathroom.

the lamp, side table, headboard, and lumbar pillow have me going gaga. 

can i please have a dress, purse, and 22" sofa throw pillows in this fabric? 

ikat and coral are best friends. ask me about the wild goose chase i went on for a coral ikat shower curtain last weekend. i may or may not have stalked a girl's blog who said she had it in her local store, made 8 long distance phone calls, and still no shower curtain. boo.

photography on these isn't great, but couldn't leave them out. such a good shape, and could be paired with a fab sofa in a small space for a great living room setup.

yowzaaaaa. 

kissy face. 

kelly wearstler again. 

and again. 

yep..you got it...and again. 

love everything about this. chair, credenza, art, curtains, flame-stitch carpet, and look at that chandelier! 

a happy way to incorporate zebra without having to go all yuck-yuck theme. 

need it. 

organizing in style. 

another room that would have fit into my "beachy chic" post last week. 

In the spirit of everything pink (or coral...), here's one of my favorite quotes 

from Pretty in Pink:

"If you give off signals that you don't want to belong, people will make sure that you don't." 

Attitude is everything..give off positive signals, and you'll only receive positive returns from those who matter. 

xoxox

West Elm pulls my heartstrings..

West Elm is my go-to spot where I can almost guarantee that I will find something that I love. Their store in Atlantic Station here in Atlanta is great, it's well-organized and the staff are ever so helpful. The quality of customer service, paired with the great price-point and beautiful goods, always keeps me coming back for more. Here's a design board that I've made with a living room setup that anyone would be lucky to have. I know this room is totally unlike me... updated Midcentury chair, bold stripes, chevrons, glass, and white gloss. I spotted a few things after I finished my board...so I tacked them on at the end. Enjoy!

"atlanta wall art" spaghetti junction on your wall may look way cooler than when you're stuck in it at 5pm. 

okay, i may have cheated. i don't think they carry this anymore, but i have had it saved  for a while and love it.

bring some warmth into the space with outdoor candle lanterns on the floor near a modern fireplace.

"found battani poufs" don't you just adore these? they tie in the rust from the rug and  bring a little morrocan berber texture to a crisp space.  the patterns are meant to signify a family crest. 

want something a little unexpected? take a leaner floor mirror and  put  it against the back wall in a living room. add some weight at the bottom (poufs?) and it becomes it's own entity in the room. your guests will love to look at themselves... i promise!

                                           

                                           happy tuesday..hope you do at least one thing you love today! 

you might be surprised how good it will make you feel.

                                                                                                             xoxox 

Life after Beach...

...is not so fun! It's always hard to catch up and get back going, even if you only take one day off. Here is a little snippet of the vacay:

beautiful sunset the first night. 

the only person for miles on the beach at 7 am. i live for that time! 

beautiful vessel sink in a restaurant we ate at. if only they would lose that nasty countertop, we'd be in business. 

the vessel sink reminded me to check on availability of these organic planters for a client while  i was gone.

the carpet even got cleaned when we were gone. talk about a productive trip! 

I'm drinking my first cup of coffee for the day...wish me luck! 

xoxox

Beachy Chic

This weekend, I will be leaving paint samples and inspiration photos in the dust and headed for the beach. Okay..I'm not leaving them in the dust. But I'm leaving Atlanta, so that counts for something! I plan on taking a longer vacation (can I hear a hallelujah for a seven day vacation?!) later on the summer, but for now, 3 days will just have to do. 


I've never had the opportunity to design a beach house (ehhhemmmm, know anyone looking for help? Send them to me!), but would love the chance. There are so many risks you can take in a second home that you wouldn't normally be able to take in someone's primary living space. When people are the the beach, they want to be inspired and relaxed. A problem that could normally throw a wrench in everyday life is brushed off and put in the stack of "deal-with-it-tomorrows." How wonderful could it be if we could just live like that normally?  


Here are some spaces and objects that make me feel all beachy-chic inside: 

okay, this isn't my style. at all. it's the bed from breaking dawn. i want to live on esme island.
with edward.
forev!

killer combo: powder blue and coral. 

there's nothing like stark white bedding to make you feel beachy and loved. those framed pieces are killer.

for those neutral-lovin' folks.  

beautiful beach centerpiece. 

act like i care if this is from a wedding. i want this at my table everyday!

chic.

kelly wearstler goes beachy. unlivable, unmaintainable, and beautiful.

sofa from http://www.isuwannee.com/. jamie is the business.

funkybeachycool. do you see the contrasting orange piping? sign me up. 

this should be a staple in any beach house. 

dark done right. 

i'd happily sleep in a twin in this room. and that's saying a lot!

airy pink on the walls and a chinoiserie-inspired headboard. 

e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g.

glammybeachy.

boyishbeachy.

classic look.

what a great way to make a tiny, space-efficient room. 

white on white. 

Can ya'll cross your fingers that a sista can get some wifi in our hotel room?? 

ps. posted this on facebook today and am planning a post about it next week:

"Sometimes" said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." -A.A. Milne

For some reason, that is just so special to me. 

love xoxox