the art of layering

 

Layering in design is a true art form. It is mastered by a great stylist but in reality can we really live that way?  Is there a spot for my water glass or my collection of work papers?  

How about you have you mastered the art of layering?  Does your home look like a shop?

On good days parts of mine do, but let's face it I live here and life is very busy!

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making an entrance

 

I love that even the smallest of spaces can be made into an entry, just a little place to greet guests and show a little peek into what is beyond in your home.  The perfect little spot to drop your keys or keep your purse.

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It is all in the detail {by invitation}

 

Gustave Flaubert, the French writer best known for his novel Madame Bovary, is generally  attributed with the saying, "Le bon Dieu est dans le detail".

Over the years this expression has morphed and changed but the simple message remains the same...and that is… that whatever we do, should be done thoroughly and to the very best of our abilities. The details are what make all the difference...

 

In design the details make the space come together and in a home the details are what make the space special and what in the end is truly a home.  A home is just a shell waiting for life to fill it up. 

  

In much the same way we need each other to make those details of our lives come together into something really wonderful.  All of that detail is so necessary to make us who we are.

 

Life is in the detail make them all special.

 

Grey stair risers

The wonderful things we can do with a little paint.  I love love these stairs!  I am not sure if the entire stair was once grey and has just worn away on the treads or not but is a very cool look.   This is also showing me how putting color on the details in a space instead of the walls can be a great way to go!

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so blue...

Fall seems like the perfect time to bring on the blues...  the dark warm colors that are so beautiful.

I have a busy start to the week with meetings and installations, looking forward to completing some things though!!!  It is hard when projects stretch on for months and then when they finally come to a close there is a sense of accomplishment.  Sometimes it feels like you are letting go of a friend you have been spending a lot of time with.

What do you have in store for the week?



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Restful

 

So I have decided that the greige fairytale series has run it's course here and I need to move onto something new!  Any ideas?

I have a few but would love to hear what you think and what you would like to see.

I hope you are enjoying your Sunday!  This porch makes me think of lazy Sunday afternoons spent reading a book, an actual paper book with real pages, imagine that.

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Dark and detailed, I am completely in love..

From the very first picture I was in love.  The color scheme is dark and moody and I love it!  It feels so very fall.  I have been leaning towards lighter design lately but I know my true love when I see it and this is some of my favorite color inspiration.  Not to mention the mix of industrial and vintage - so amazing!

Wishing you a wonderful Saturday!

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interior design by Jimmy Stanton