The Common Thread

The following rooms are some of my favorites. I noticed when I placed them together they all had a common thread. Big bold art. The styles are all quite different, and they each have different elements I appreciate, but its the art I realized that draws me into the spaces.

I love the quirky vibe of Vintage Renewals shop, The Loft.  There is a lot going on, but the large piece of art pulls it all together. (And is that a hanging television on the right?)

This space is chic and glam, and I am dying over their table choices. It is quite neutral, but the pops of color from the artwork add energy and excitement...

Here lack of color is not an issue.  The bold piece emphasizes this and actually makes the bright sofas and color seem tamer...

I examined my own walls and  I realized I have a large piece here and there, but mostly gallery walls made up of lots of small pieces and signage.  I would love to find one giant painting that centers and grounds the room.  How about you? Are you big and bold or mostly gallery?

Mary McGee, I think you're cool.

I think Mary McGee is just fabulous, just look at her work and I'm sure you'll agree... major eye candy!

Chic & pretty, perfect use of color. Her interiors are divine.

AND her website is just as equally drop-dead gorgeous as her portfolio.  I never thought I'd fall in love with a website, but from the opening page, I'm like... "Hello, where have you been all my life?"  Its like the poster child for lovely websites.  Everything is so sleek, sexy and pretty! 

She has a new furniture line coming out soon called Scarlett, in which up to 30% of profits will go to charities.  A designer that is talented AND nice.  She also has an online boutique (also coming soon) which I can't wait for.  The images alone have me drooling.  I'm sure it will be just as dazzling and inspirational as the rest of her work. And the deal sealer for all this web-love was stumbling across her Style Guide.  Fun collections to determine your personal style.  I personally loved them all, and it further added to my design schizophrenia.

Just beautiful!

And some more favs...

Love this chest, bold and makes a statement. I love this... gets me excited for spring.

Loving these chairs...

A few of my favorite bedrooms

Dug through my favorites folder and found these. Love the calm airy feel of these bedrooms... very restful. Although I am a huge fan of graphic and contrast, I like my sleeping space visually quiet.