INSPIRE CREATE INNOVATE
Ahh, the magic of fall dinner parties.  The food, candles and dinner conversation all seem more intimate as the sun sets earlier in the evening.  I am a bit obsessed with setting the table and this fall, teal has found it’s way into my heart.  It’s such a great color to pair with typical autumn browns & oranges and pairs perfectly with gold touches and reclaimed woods.  From modern to rustic, here are a few of my favorite tablescapes to make your evenings inspired!  Happy Designing & Happy Entertaining!
2014 has found me a bit obsessed with black & white, stripes mainly, but all spaces with the classic hues in dual contrast have enamored me of late…it seems I see it everywhere I look! Â Black & white will never go out of style and the ways in which it can be utilized in design and life are endless.
The stripes, especially, speak to the duality of human nature and are a metaphor of the inner conflict we face.  But heck, they just look fantastic!!  So, here are several images to inspire you as well as a few new products on the market offering the classic juxtaposition of black & white.  Happy Designing!
 
Summer’s finally here! Â It’s time to sweep off the patio & get your outdoor space ready for summer entertaining! Â Here’s inspiration for a bright spot outdoors!
Happy Decorating!
They say all trends come from the coasts…
After living in San Diego (which is basically a tiny oasis on the fringe of a vast desert), I came to have a great appreciation for succulents known as “ground cover” Â for lawns and highways alike. Â From my perspective, as a midwesterner and someone who longed for green grass, it was a hint of home and “bloomed” all year long. Â Up close, I realized how strong & uniquely beautiful these plants actually are. Â So now, 7 years after moving back to Missouri, I’ve noticed that succulents are having quite the renaissance.
And it’s not just succulents, it’s the entire sun-drenched California vibe. Â In every catalog and magazine, modern outdoor furniture is adopting a fresh, light-colored hue. Â Think of the height of summer where the sun feels like it is bleaching everything in sight.
This is refreshing as it parallels our recent devotion to outdoor living and also spurs a new style for homeowners updating their spaces.  See below for inspiration for your home in subtle hues!
Happy Decorating!
