Design Influences..

 

I know I don't do a lot of talking here on the blog but believe me I am a chatter... you might be glad when I go back to short and sweet...

I have been thinking this morning about design and how I am influenced.

There are certain designers that I love- they can almost do no wrong.  But I must say that I am influenced by just about everything.  Everything we see effects us in some way or another.  I can always pick out what I like or don't like in a photo or a room but I don't always realize the more subtle things in everyday life that influence me.  

Like light and nature that is a big one for me... I love the light in the morning as it hits the trees just outside my office window. It is soft and just that perfect color it makes the trees look fantastic..  I don't like those trees that much otherwise.  

Things like that go unrealized for a long time and they effect us in how we live our lives and how we see things.  Little things like that color or that feeling flow into design and help shape design decisions.

I know I am rambling - but it is Saturday and I suppose it won't hurt to say something once in a great while around here.. 

I am so excited for my trip.. I cannot wait to be influenced by all things France.  I think that design and inspiration are growing changing thing that we just have to take a moment to see.  I promise to share share as often as I can.

Have a wonderful weekend! 

image via Under the Spanish Moss

Living room project...

I wanted to share a project that I have been working on with you..

This is a fun space that is a little different and will be full of activity!  I had the great opportunity to

mix in some vintage and modern pieces and cannot wait to see how it all comes out.

It is always so nice to work with wonderfully creative clients 

who bring all kinds of ideas to the table!

Family Room design

Another fun project underway!  It has been great to work with so many of you on your homes and working with Kathryn has been no different!  

She practically gave me free rein to design her room which can sometimes make it even harder!  I am so excited about her choices and the space is going to look so great. 

We did a couple of different layouts to figure out what would work best.  It is always nice to see how different things work in the space and what is prefered. 
Kathryn went with the second layout- love it!

The accent table

I am completely loving the trend to have multiple styles and sizes of accent and side tables in one space.. 

They are perfect to move around and use as needed.  

You can create a great layering effect with them also.

 

These are a few of my favorites that I use as often as possible!

I have designed a few to use in our new line of furniture too. So so fun!

 

images via elle decor, coastal living, greige, my sparrow, arteriors, jayson home and garden, one kings lane

Guest bath and a bit of My Paris...

These are a couple of my favorite images from my last trip to Paris.. I am so excited to be going back...More about that to come this week!

Now onto business... Here is a peek at my guest bath idea board. I made this last week and it is funny because it has already had some changes. I found the perfect little dresser piece to replace the open bamboo style piece on here while I was at the flea market. I was so amazed to find exactly what I had wanted. Now it just has to be refinished and installed. I am keeping my fingers crossed that my vision is going to work!

What do you think?  This is just a shell really - there are some missing details but when it comes to my house I am a little more design as you go.

Also, don't miss your chance to win from Shabby Apple!!

Dining Room project...

I was super inspired by our latest addition to the shop...

and by this image (one of my all time favorites)on this one...

love and love...

Clare Elsaesser {tastes orangey} artwork...

I have been lucky enough to work with Clare on a wonderful project for my client. We commissioned this piece from Clare and could not be happier with it. You simply must go by and see all of the wonderful pieces she has. She is a dream to work with!

Images from Clare Elsaesser

There is still a little time...

There are a few more wonderful pieces left available on our One Kings Lane sale... Take a peek and see if you can snatch something up!!  Our sale ends Saturday at 8 AM...

Thank you to everyone who made it a success!!

greige Tastemaker Tag Sale... Starts Today..

Our Tastemaker Tag Sale starts now...Stop by for a looksee...

One Kings Lane - greige behind the scenes

Last month was busy to say the least (note my Christmas tree in the side of the photos).  I am so excited now to show you just one of the things that I was working on.  We are having a Tastemaker tag sale with One Kings Lane starting tomorrow evening!  It was quite a bit of work to get everything together but very fun to go through the process of having everything photographed and to see the final results. 

We have a bunch of vintage pieces along with some newer items.

I loved to see how it all happens and comes together and I cannot thank One Kings Lane enough for the opportunity to share my products and my passion with so many of their members!

{not my best photo}