Interiors: Not Quite Neutral

I'm loving the unassuming charm of these not-quite-neutral spaces. Vintage details meet taupe, grey, green, a touch of brass and yellow. I don't know if I'll ever be able to settle on just one style for a space (if I ever want a cohesive look in my home, I better start committing to something), but this look is pretty darn close to my ideal. Also, how sweet is the crochet throw in the first space?

pssst...if you love interiors and decor, check out D&OC Part II.

images: 1// toast 2// here (source anyone?) 3// design*sponge 4// one claire day  5// ink and spindle

Interiors: Earth tones

I find myself being drawn to earth tone everything lately: mossy greens, ochre, cream, warm buttery browns. Especially in the chaos that is the holiday season, I want to be surrounded by soothing tones (no electrifying neon, please) and rich texture. Have you been drawn to any particular color palette lately?

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images: 1// the design files 2// the kitchn 3// bodie and fou via sfgirlbybay 4// peppermint mag via studio home 5// kotivinkki

Interiors: A portrait above the bed

Currently, we have this set of DIY fabric pieces above our bed (made in 2009, they've moved around quite a bit) and I think it's time to change things up. I like the idea of a simple portrait above the bed. It's simple yet unexpected, don't you think?

Need more portrait inspiration? Here's another roundup featuring classic portraits as decor. Have a great weekend!

images: 1) design*sponge 2) design files 3) María Lladó via desire to inspire 4) design*sponge 5) apartment therapy

Interiors: Collected Casual

My favorite types of spaces are those that feel collected. I know I have a problem with editing down and I suppose I should be grateful that we live in a space that occupies around 800 sq feet so that I'm not tempted to buy every flea market treasure I come across. Until I have my own larger space and the money to fill it with treasure, I'll admire these charming interiors for all their collected, eclectic, lived in loveliness.

1// modern findings 2// no accounting for taste 3// design*sponge 4// old brand new 5// the design files 6// david boyle architect 7// desire to inspire 8// the design files 9// the style files

Interiors: Bits of Ochre (Part II)

Ok, I just can't help myself. After posting some ochre interiors last month, I kept running into more examples so I present to you part two featuring this lovely color. I also didn't realize until now, but the chair we're thinking about splurging on is also ochre, so maybe it's a sign that I should just bite the bullet and get it? Yes, that must be it. 

images: 1// this ivy house (source?) 2&3// homelife 4// design*sponge 5// anthropologie via here 

Interiors: Bits of Ochre

Ahhhh ochre. So warm and inviting, no?

If you're looking for a little more drama, ochre becomes even richer when combined with purple.

On a side note, have you checked out my tumblr page lately? There are lots of yummy interiors over there as well.

images: 1// michael graydon via desire to inspire; 2// design*sponge, 3// deborah berke & partners; 4// at home at home;  5// mrs jones 7// the design files 8// design*sponge

Interiors: White Canopies

I last posted about white canopies in June 2010 (yup, that would be two years ago, where does the time go?) and since then, I haven't really thought much about them. Until recently, when I ran across these  examples and was reminded how sweet a breezy white canopy can be.  Especially that third one. Talk about dreamy. 

images: 1// the design files 2// home & delicious 3// la maison d'anna g 4// maria claire maison via style files

Interiors: Red, White and Blue

Happy 4th of July! If you're not celebrating the holiday, perhaps you'll enjoy these (mostly) red, white and blue interiors regardless? And if you are celebrating today, I hope you're enjoying the day off and are taking some time to relax and celebrate. As for me, this is a great excuse to be as lazy as possible and since this post is the first productive thing I've done all day, I'd say I'm doing a pretty good job of it. 

images: 1// skona hem 2// fugi files 3-4// covet garden issue 24 5// style at home

Interiors: Neutral Rustic

What these spaces lack in color, they make up in thoughtful details, organic texture, and rustic warmth. I'm especially smitten with the open shelving and cream colored dishes in the first kitchen as well as the mirror arrangement in the last bathroom. There's lots to love in these spaces, including those sweet succulents, don't you think?

1) skona hem via planet deco 2) penny farthing 3) desire to inspire 4) the design files 5) french by design 6) lonny 7) christopher baker 8) vintage house