Reimagining a Ranch House
Another interior that I loved from the February issue of House Beautiful is Amy Neunsinger’s house in Los Angeles. Amy’s home is a modest ranch house with industrial and southern French details. To quote the article, It’s a “tightrope walk between the old and new, the urban and provincial, the functional and ‘the girly.’”
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Design Jargon * Jacquard
(Velvet Jacquard by Anna French)
Jacquard fabric is a weave with a raised design or pattern woven into the fabric (as opposed to being printed on the fabric). Typical designs are intricate and complex. A loom outfitted with a "jacquard attachment" produces jacquards.
Discipline, espresso, and sleep deprivation
(by Louis Louna)
I have the word “discipline” posted above my desk in bright yellow, pink, and green post-it notes; each letter is written on a single post-it spelling out the word. I put “discipline” up there, where I can see it every time I sit at my desk, to serve as a reminder that [...]
Glamorous Style from House Beautiful
Have you checked out House Beautiful lately? Well, their February issue shares a few amazing interiors that I just can’t get enough of! Here’s one that I liked overall: The home of Richard Norris and Mark Leslie is a neutral-lover’s paradise with it’s soft, creamy palette and both natural and glamorous elements.
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Daily Update*
(via Travois, Asli Tunca)
I have now been in graduate school for a full 3 weeks. It’s been an interesting ride so far and I’ve already learned so much. I’m still getting my “school legs” and starting to get used to waking up much earlier than I’d like (considering I now go to bed much [...]
Rough Luxe + French Interiors
Traditional design and antiques typically don’t appeal to me, so some of you may be wondering why I’m sharing these images with you today. What I do like, however, are interiors that are simply designed. These spaces are simple, natural, and neutral with pops of worn, muted colors. I love that they look a [...]
Same Idea, two Different Takes
Aren’t these spaces beautiful? They are so different, and yet, essentially the same. Each one is calling me for different reasons, but that red! Wow! Simply gorgeous.
[Images: Miguel Flores Vianna, Sycamore Tumblr]
Design Jargon * Byobu
A Byobu (Bee-Yoh-Boo) is a traditional Japanese folding screen made from several joined panels. Each screen is typically painted with a continuous scene across the panels; calligraphy and gold leaf are also common.
[Image: minka-ichiku]
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My name is Kristin and, if the blog name didn't give it away, I'm an interior designer. I'm also a self - proclaimed nerd, a grad student at SCAD-Atlanta, and a big fan of architecture, photography, travel, and iced chais. In a nutshell: I'm a lover of good design of all kinds.
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