The Chant is Up!

Two lamps or one? Can't decide.

I finally wallpapered my entrance last week.  I was originally going use the Lulu DK Chant in my mudroom, but there were way too many doors and windows.  All the math and the fact that I was doing it myself made me chicken out.  I have much bigger plans with paint for the mudroom now, so stay tuned.  (It just may be my most ambitious and crazy project ever). Anyhow, this was a straight wall, with a little patch over the front door. 5 strips and relatively easy.  Here is the before...

By the way, this funky lantern came with the house and makes me happy!

Happy Labor Day!

Goodbye Summer!

Hello Fall!

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Fall is in the air...

The past few mornings have been chilly here in New England... 48 degrees as a matter of fact. Although I'm not quite ready to say goodbye to summer I am anticipating fall activities like apple picking, hayrides, cider doughnuts and taking the kids to the Topsfield Fair. It also has me gravitating to corals neutrals and chocolates as I come up with my bedroom color scheme. I figure I can amp it up with turquoise as needed.

I just love this entry (especially the Quadrille paper) and its casual elegance.

house beautiful

Doug Meyer, you are fabulous!

I had this image in my style file (I don't know why I have so many salons, maybe its because my hairdresser comes to my house so I need an imaginary escape) and didn't realize it was done by Doug Meyer until I started googling him, read on...

OK, I bought Met home for the chandelier picture AND Doug Meyer's spread. He is a genius whirlwind... artist, sculptor, painter, designer of outdoor furniture, rugs, and tile and interior designer. Lots of hats, I love that! And check out that fab wall (above) that he painted on his front porch.
Now, as you may have noticed I'm a bit preoccupied with porches/outdoor spaces lately. So it should come as no surprise that I'm loving these shots. I wish I could be this ballsy with color.

Ohhhhhh! I LOVE this!

His interiors are a wild mix of saturated color and texture, and a generous helping of vintage flair. I'd love to have two houses, one that was like this to escape to for a few days (its like visual "happy pills") and a home base that was white and serene.

(sorry for the torn pages, my enthusiasm got the best of me while scanning)

Where the homewrecking began...

I was browsing through decor*pad and I came across this entry and living room which I loved, and then I noticed it was actually the set from Mr. & Mrs. Smith. I think I was only able to tolerate 5 minutes of that movie and it was in the middle, so I don't remember seeing this. I might have to watch it to see what else I missed.