Design: Kitchen Appeal

Don't you just love a wide open kitchen with lots of charm and appeal?

Drew here again, with a bundle of beautiful kitchens, designed by Alvhem {Market & Interior}.

This first kitchen took my breath away! The artichoke lighting, the contrast of the dark wood table with white chairs, the abundant greenery and plants scattered throughout, the open shelving and the peaceful view outside the large, open windows!

The other kitchens also left me with a sense of peacefulness. There's so much character in each little corner. From artwork to uplifting prints, to chandeliers and drop lighting to more plants and vegetables that brighten up the look and feel of each kitchen.

As spring is in full action, go buy some fresh flowers and greenery to spread out all over your kitchen in order to make the sweet smells fill the air each time you come to lounge and grab a bite!

1) Joss and Main Planters

2) Crate and Barrel Table

3) Crate and Barrel Chair

4) 1stdibs Artichoke Light

5) Etsy Vintage Chalkboard

6) Anthropologie Plate

7) Forever and a Day Bread Box

8) Joss and Main Yellow Vase

9) Habitat Wooden Tray

Design: In Pink

Drew here again, sharing an exquisite pink dream design team that is Drake Design Associates.  I was smitten with pink as I admired each angle of this bedroom.

The PINK walls, the bed, the accents and lighting; pure BLISS.

Not to mention the astonishing walk in closet with a wall covered in shoes included in the mix! If you're not already a lover of this pink hue, you will be after you've scrolled through each of these beauties!

all images via Drake Design Associates

-Post by Drew Humphries

Design: Tablescapes

Spring is finally upon us and there are so many tablescapes to start decorating for. It's Drew, showing you the basics to a simple table setup for your upcoming bridal showers, Easter brunches and other get togethers you are hosting as an excuse to break out your favorite china and colorful centerpieces.

With this tablescape, I was inspired by the new products offered at Zara Home.

If you haven't visited the site, you will definitely want to make a stop to admire all of the beautiful goodness it has to offer.

I used a colorful palette of corals, peaches, pinks and mint. For the accents, stemware and silverware I chose gold to give it a vintage, luxe feel. I think the contrast works really well for a spring tablescape.

All from Zara Home1) vase2) candle3)charger4) plates5) silverware6) tumbler7) goblet8) napkins9) chair10) pillow11) flowers Hope this helps in creating the perfect look as you host your spring soirée for all of the wonderful women in your life. 

Design: Design with Malachite!

Hi everyone! Drew from Coral Café here.

Since March is the month of green, I'm bringing you a luxe mineral that's rapidly emerging in the interior design world. Malachite. The texture and color is sure to captivate the rooms in any home and leave you mesmerized with the swirls and organic lines found in this semi-precious stone.

1) Robert Massello Chairs

2) Placemats

3) Craig Van Den Brulle Lamp

4) Robert Massello Mirror5) Vivre Box6) V and M Table7) Minima Design Trumeau8) Skullis Skull9) Faberge Frame10) Marjorie Skouras Design Table Just look at the walls, window treatments and accessories used in these spaces! Beyond breathtaking! 

Kelly Wearstler

             

My Interior Life via Pinterest

Elle Decor

Elle Decor

Design Sponge

Houses Gardens People

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Design: Decorating with Green

It's almost springtime and I'm pretty sure a lot of you have green on your mind. Drew here, showing you one of my favorite color trends going on right now. I can't seem to get this brilliant shade out of my head.
 

I mostly think of Cassandra over at Coco Kelley whenever there is an abundance of kelly green. So, I guess you can say this is a dedication to her favorite color and all of you other kelly green lovers!
 

What's especially striking is when a room is filled with an assortment of green shades. The contrast between a mint and hunter green is so charming and lush, while a jade and chartreuse can have you yearning for more of this natural hue. Check out how these rooms portray green in its utmost perfection!
 

Tobi Fairley

Vintage Luxe

Shelterness.com

The Decorista

House Beautiful

        House Beautiful   

Want to turn your favorite room into a green room, now?

Here are some pretty spiffy pieces to get you started!
 

   

1) Branca Armchairs

2) Fotki Curtain Rod

3) Hive Modern Table Lamp

4) C Wonder Elephant Plate

5) Figuier Candle via Nordstrom

6) One Kings Lane Pillow

7) West Elm Rug

8) Moroccan Prestige Pouf via Amazon

9) Ikea Plant

10) Anthropologie Ikat Bowls via Real Simple 11) Fotki Box12) One Kings Lane Couch

-post by drew humphries

Design: Love-ly Decor

Love is definitely in the air! I can't think of a better way to celebrate the love month than to add lovely  decor into your home. It's Drew, bringing you a handful of ideas to set the mood in the rooms of your house for Valentine's Day. It's not simply just the pinks, whites and purples that make this holiday apparent. It's the gold lighting, the luxurious furniture, accents of black and pretty framed art.

And what's Valentine's Day without fresh picked flowers sitting around the house, leaving a glorious scent around each corner?

Suzanne Kasler

We Heart It

Suzanne Kasler

Decor 8 via Pinterest

Suzanne Kasler

Casa Sugar

Pinterest 

As if you weren't already inspired through these rooms, I've put together some more pieces that will have your whole house whispering sweet nothings to you!

1) Candelabra Chandelier2) Bond No.9 Candle via Saks Fifth Avenue 3) Vintage Pillow via One Kings Lane 4) Joss and Main Lamp5) Sabina Danenburg Desk6) Furniture Buyer Dressing Table

7) Liberty Cameo Cross Stitch

8) Diane James Pink Peonies

9) One Kings Lane Bench

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Design: Gemstones

Hello dear readers. Drew here, bringing you insight from a different perspective on my views of design. I was browsing home decor on the internet & came across a feature on a new trendy home accessory.  It struck a nostalgic chord of childhood memories. 

GEMSTONES. 

I fondly remember mining for rocks in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, freezing water running over my hands as I cleaned and polished every gem I came across in the heavy white bucket. What used to be a collection can now be something much more. 

 

Quartz and agate seem to be rising to a decor stardom level. They come in all different brilliant shades, shapes and sizes. You can get fancy and add these precious gemstones to a fireplace, mimic them in a bed spread, use them as table surfaces, as glamorous lamps and even a fashionable mirror.

Just admire these gems in all of their natural splendor! 

image via We Heart It

image via Kelly Wearstler

image via Design Therapy from Pinterest

image via La Belle Vi from Pinterest

image via Amanda Nisbet Design linked from Matters of Style

image via Kelly Wearstler

Take a peek at some of these clever approaches to making a simple gem come to life:

1. Tish Mills Chandelier via One Kings Lane

2. Tish Mills Yellow Quartz via One Kings Lane  

3. Arteriors Home Lamp via Coco+Kelley

4. Arteriors Fergie Agate Slice Sculptures

5. Tish Mills Amethyst Embedded Table via One Kings Lane

6. Rug via Pinterest

7. Sky Parlor Bookends via Etsy

8. Lille a shop Stacking boxes

9. Matthew Studios Table

10. Zhush Clock  



-post by drew humphries

Design: How about a few studs this New Year?

Happy 2012 to all of you! It's Drew here, kicking off the new year with a trend you MUST admire! Surely you've seen this edgy, yet very sophisticated style by now and it's time to start incorporating it into your own home!

Studs and tufted fabric add instant pizazz and flair to anything from chairs, headboards, to spunky trays, stools and ottomans, then finish it off with glitzy lamps and pendants!

image via houzz

image via The Interior Gallery

image via Drake Design Associates

image via Pinterest

image via Drake Design Associates  

             

 image via Pinterest

 Who wouldn't want to be surrounded by such studs?

 

1. Cistheo Pendant
2. Lamps Plus Studded Mirror
3. ModHomeEc Vanity
4. Pieces Pink Tufted Chair
5. Home Depot Headboard
6. Kim Seybert Tray
7. Luxury Bedding Solutions Stool
8. Wimpoles Candle Snuffer
9. Bretz Yellow Ottoman
10. Trade Doubler Pillow
11. Me Design Mag Chair & Ottoman

-post by drew humphries