Interiors: Feeling Warm and Cozy

You know what would really make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside? If I were drinking a hot toddy while taking a bath in that gorgeous bathtub. Are any of these spaces making you feel all warm and cozy? 

images: 1 &2) the design files 3) here (source anyone?); 4) le souk via the style files 5) lonny 6) apartment therapy via sweet home style 7) femina 8) elle interior

Interiors: Black and White

Of all the interior round ups I've posted, I realized I've managed to neglect featuring simple black and white. This is probably because I adore color and could never see myself using only black and white in a space (perhaps with lots of wood accents...maybe). After posting this kitchen though, I've been finding myself admiring the restraint it must take to edit down to these two basic colors. My favorite space is, hands down, the first bedroom. Look at all that light! What about you? See a space you like? 

images: 1) riika kantinkoski via decor8 2) gubi design via miss moss 3) design*sponge 4 &5) skona hem 6) french by design (source unknown) 7) via here (source unknown) 8) ikea via emmas design blog 9) lonny

Two Spaces (Pale Blue)

Pale blue is such versatile color for the walls (I loved working with it in this room). Here are two recent favorite examples of just how versatile this lovely color can be. Love the rustic/eclectic charm. 

If you love interiors, why not hop on over to my tumblr page?

images: 1) via charming quark 2) design*sponge at home via garden design

Interiors: Ochre + Purple

Golden ochre and pretty purple, an interesting combination, isn't it? The tendency is to mix ochre with plum to create a rich, warm palette, but I also like the combination of ochre and lilac in the second example. It's fresh, unexpected, playful and fun. 

What do you think about this color combo? Something you'd be willing to try?

images: sfgirlbybay; little blue deer; petra bindel; rue

Interiors: Energizing Color

images: 1) avotakka (via design is mine) 2) avotakka 3) apartment therapy 4) covet garden 5) sweet home style 6) design*sponge

What better on a Monday morning than some bright, cheerful color inspiration? I'm loving these bold spaces with their bright hues and daring color combinations. I need a bathroom just like the first space to wake me up every morning! The tile alone makes me want to dance. Happy Monday :)

Interiors: Beachy Cool

House Beautiful was the only magazine that that miraculously found its way to my new home in Raleigh thanks to the forwarding power of the post office. I'm thankful it did too because I adore the 60's style beach house featured in the Sept 2011 issue. The aqua, yellow and peach hues are invigorating yet clean. Perfect spot to relax after a dip in the ocean, don't you think? 

Interiors: Orange + Aqua by the sea

I'm really liking the color scheme of this vacation home by the Baltic Sea as featured in Hus & Hem. I'm generally not a fan of the orange and blue combo (does anyone else think college football when they see orange and blue?) but the space is so fresh and the orange add a vibrant, unexpected touch. The little work nook tucked underneath the stairs is pretty charming as well. Check out the rest of the space here. 

Interiors: Neutral Zone

It has been a few months since I've posted some of my favorite "neutral" toned spaces. Spaces that are entirely white are generally too cold feeling for me. I enjoy whites mixed with cream, wood, and soft color. Simple and lovely, no?

psst...if you love interiors, you'll D&OC II. Fresh spaces are posted daily!

images: 1) the smithy (via miss moss) 2) marie claire maison 3) home vaganza (thanks beauty comma for the source!) 4) design*sponge 5) alltihemet 6) bright bazaar (source unknown) 7) undecorate 8) decorology 

Happy Weekend!

Hi Friends. As you probably already know, Blogger was down for almost a full day. Unfortunately, it looks like I lost a couple of posts this week (one being from a contributing writer) as well as your wonderful comments, but I'm hoping that these will be restored. It's very frustrating, but alas, it's Friday so things are looking up!
What are your plans this weekend? I'm painting the Foster Care Visitation Room tomorrow and I'm really hoping I can pull it off by myself. I plan on getting lots of rest tonight so I can wake up bright and early and get started. I hope you have a great weekend! xo

(image: one of my favorite spaces this week by creative flats via design attractor)

Interiors: Whisper Softly

Piggybacking off my interiors post from last week, I'm still seeking spaces that soothe the soul. Are you feeling calmer yet? 

images: 1) derek swalwell; 2) design*sponge 3) mrs hardy 4) derek swalwell (via desire to inspire) 5) stylizmo 6) livet hemma 7) escapade 8) here (source unknown)