Monday Morning Happy

Here we are back in the office after 2 weeks off for the wedding! I must admit it is hard to slide back into work after having so much fun! I know many of you over on Facebook and Twitter have been asking for pictures and I promise to share as soon as I receive them. Believe me, we are waiting on pins and needles to see the professional shots too!

In the meantime here is one I can share. Our wedding colors were Aubergine and Coral! It went right along with the "Casual Elegance" theme of the weekend! In the weeks to come I will share the details of how we found our reception site, a place I truly fell in love with. It is an interior designers dream space!

Hope you all have a great new week!

(image from Jace Interiors courtesy of Coco + Kelley)

The Vendome Chandelier in Real Settings

Circa Lighting is one of my go to sources when scouting chandeliers for clients. They have a great range of items and are always available in multiple finishes, plus it usually fits right into the budget friendly schedule! Though at times, I will be absolutely certain a fixture is perfect for a space but the homeowner might be on the fence because it is outside of their comfort zone. Of course then I am on the hunt for the only thing that will convince them outside of my mood boards and drawings....a real life setting! Below is a perfect example!

Thomas O'Brien's Vendome Chandelier is one of my favorite fixtures at Circa. The sweeping arms and crisp, clean lined shades leads it to be both casual and elegant! As you can see below it can fit in many room styles. Trust me, every designer LOVES a good versatile chandelier!

Would you use this chandelier in your home? Do the room setting images help you make decisions?

(images from Circa Lighting, Nest Egg, La Dolce Vita, My Home Ideas Southern Living)

Home Typography Tuesday

I love these gold "RO" letters and how they play off the black accents and fur vest in this space! This setting is a good example of how black and gold can be paired with a sparse white room and still add that bit of dark drama! Fantastic!

Rooms like this always have me creating stories in my head like who lives here and what does R O stand for? In my mind it is for my Aunt Rosalie who like the horns of that animal just kicked cancers arse! She sure deserves a gold RO!


(image from Shelterness)

Monday Morning Happy

GOOD Morning! How was your weekend? By this time next week I will have officially become a "MRS"! We are in the mad dash before the wedding and with that I mean the to do list seems to be growing! How is this possible after months of planning? Everyone says the day of your wedding flies by which I know will be true but I hope to carve out a few minutes by myself to take it all in.

 

If the day could stretch as long as this gorgeous table I will be even more overjoyed!

Check back in through the week for a sprinkle of posts and follow me on Twitter for a few snapshots from the wedding weekend!

(image from Epicuring California - Outstanding in the field)

Home Typography Tuesday

This "Home Type Tuesday" is a very subtle one but sometimes those make the biggest impact! The  Nite Nite monogrammed shams are just adorable, I love how they peek out from behind the accent pillows. So sweet!

Not to mention the other fabulous items in this room. Hello amazing blue zebra headboard and Shine orange sidetable! You are the perfect pair!

(image from CT Cottages & Gardens Photographer John Bessler)

Monday Morning Happy

Morning Friends! How was your weekend? The countdown is officially on we have less than 30 days until the wedding (thanks Mom for the countdown emails) and to say our to do list is getting longer would be an understatement! That is why today's Monday picture is perfect because I literally have post its and lists taped up all around the house!

This weekend a few fabulous things happened! First I met a new client for a Design Session. She was so excited about the process that it once again reminded me of how much fun my job is and how completely gratifying it is to help people fall in love with their homes! Thanks Sarah!

As a blogger you really never know who is reading unless they leave a comment but by the thousands of readers I have I can tell not everyone is leaving comments! On Saturday night I was at an auction and someone came up to me saying she reads my blog weekly. Well let me tell you it made my entire night! Thanks Joanne and Jean for leading her to CreateGirl!

Lastly I finally settled on a flower girl dress! The Gillian from crewcuts combines elements of my dress and the bridesmaids dresses and I think it is going to just look darling! Once again good things come to those who are patient!


(image from Maison Scotch)