Fun Fixtures

The first thing that drew me to these images was the chandeliers. As I began reading about the Los Angeles home, I learned that the chandeliers were the first purchase the owners made for their rustic abode and I certainly cannot blame them. The hanging fixtures are such unique and beautiful finds and you can’t help but imagine the life they had before landing here. Almost all of the furniture in the home was gathered from friends, flea markets, and thrift shops and the result is a distinct and comfortable space that begs to tell a new story all its own.

Christina Murphy

Although I had seen her work in various places before, I came across the official portfolio of New York based interior designer Christina Murphy for the first time yesterday. Her bold use of patterns, colors, and textures has understandably put in her high demand with clients who aren’t afraid of making a loud statement. You can’t help but feel a bit of an energy boost from her designs.

Stair Perfection

Natural Beauty

Although this bathroom is exceedingly neutral in color, it is far from plain. The large stone piece behind the bathtub is such a unique and tasteful element and I love that it has been repeated in the backsplash for the sinks on the other side of the wall.

Playful Sophistication

There are many refreshing elements about this home featured in the latest edition of Lonny Magazine. It is bright but not overstated and sophisticated yet still family friendly. The neutral flooring and walls allow for a variety of color and pattern play in the softer elements. I particularly love the vintage laundry cart that has been restored and repurposed as a bar.

A Kid in a Candy Store

My love for all things Anthropologie has run deep for quite some time now so I practically jumped for joy when I read that they were expanding their presence in interior decorating. They will open in-house design centers called decorator concepts in twelve Anthropologie stores across the U.S. and U.K. (check online to see a list of all locations). No need to be heartbroken if a decorator concept isn’t opening near you, they will be launching a new section of their website offering similar services for online shoppers that include wallpaper calculators and swatch request forms. In-store services will include expert advice, workshop styles classes, and a wide variety of products available for purchase. I can’t wait!

Library Ladders

Whether purely ornamental or actually used for hard to reach areas, a ladder is a great addition to a room with high ceilings.