I love auctions but there also great online resources for on-of-a-kind pieces. Everything featured here is from One Kings Lane or 1st Dibs… two of my favorite virtual stores. Think in terms of blending two colors being mindful of…
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Color Scheming
Posted in COLOR, INSPIRATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN Tagged with: blue, chinoiserie, derik landry, dwelldefinded, green, Ist Dibs, One Kings Lane, oriental carpet, tufted leather, yellow
Shopping for Color
I love taking inspiration from favorite brands. These brands evoke great memories of travel and/or special occations. Use inside and give visitors a hint of what is to come by painting your front door in one of these fabulous shades.…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: Cartier, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Fortnum & Mason, front door, Goldman Land & Home, green, Harrods, Hermes, living room, orange, red, teal
Swedish Sublime
Inspiration is everywhere and, quite often covered with layer of dust or grime. Using an older (or quality made to look older) piece adds character and instant history to any space. A little old can go a long way. Accessorizing…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: bird. upholstery, charcoal, cream, derik landry, derik landy, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home, gray, green, horse, sconce, sofa, Swedish decor, Swedish style, tree, white
The Chaise Is On!
Chaise from One Kings Lane Chandelier from Gabby Chaise from One Kings Lane Chandelier from Acadian Home Chaise from One Kings Lane Chandelier from Aiden Grey Adding a chaise to your room is adding luxury. These pieces a terrific…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: Acadian Home, Aiden Grey, aqua, blue, brown, chaise, chandelier, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Gabby, Goldman Land & Home, green, neutral, One Kings Lane, red
Jadite I Like
There is something about Jadite glass that gives me such comfort evoking warmth, home, and good cookin’. Depending on your space, this auction piece becomes an island, a table, or a dining bar. The trick to making great pieces like…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: back splash, copper, derik landry, green, jadite, kitchen, mosaic, plates, tile
Gravenstein Highway
This project was developed for an abandoned Sonoma County Gravenstein ochard weekend home. The Gravenstein is delicious but, unlike other varieties, does not store well limiting the marketability. Many of these orchards have been converted to grape vineyards but a small…
Doubled Inspiration
“The Traveler” by Irene Hendrick was inspired by an old wartime photograph. She plucked this boy out of a line of children queued up waiting to be evacuated by train to the English countryside. The original painting hangs in my…
Camel Comfort
If you your love of neutrals is leaving you stuck in neutral, find an inspiration fabric for window dressings or large pillows. Pull wall and accent colors from your inspiration fabric. These colors may not be much to look at…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: beige, camel, derik landry, green, living room, occasional chairs
A Suiting Guest Suite
The art of creating guestroom starts with visualizing a comfortable and private retreat. I like prefer guest rooms to be small but well appointed. It just makes sense not to dedicate large spaces to infrequent uses. Where do you splurge?…
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