Feminine, glamorous, sweet & pretty - what our homes could look like if he didn't hate pink

Don't get me wrong - I wouldn't trade my man for the world, but sometimes...don't you just want to paint your bedroom pale pink? Or drink your tea out of a gold rimmed cup and saucer everyday? Well, those of us who have to consider the men in our homes when making design choices can live vicariously through these ladies who have the freedom to make their homes as feminine as they like. I swear I can smell the perfume emanating from some of these. Enjoy!


I LOVE LOVE LOVE this bedroom. Isn't the bed amazing?!? It's from the loft of lingerie designer Jessie Zinkie, who's decorating philosophy is that "...of course, everything must be soft and comfortable."



A beautiful montage from the desk of Jolene Ballard, part of the interior design Domicile ID.

What a sumptuous office chair...who thought an office chair could be sumptuous?

So, turns out a man does share this bed with Jolene. God bless him - I love symmetrical nightstands - but I don't think Chris would tolerate me being so anal for one minute.



Isn't this pretty and sweet mint green bedroom just the epitome of femininity? I had a mint green bedroom at one point and I found the color to be very soothing.


What do you think? Is your home as feminine as you like it or do you have to tone it down for your man?

All images via Rue

Happy Birthday Decorology - The best of it's first year

I can't believe it's been a year since I started Decorology! Aside from searching for and collecting beautiful interiors, the best aspect of Decorology - hands-down - is the community! You guys are awesome and it wouldn't be what it is without you! Not only do you encourage me to continue, even when I feel like I've seen every picture before and can't come up with anything new, but you've also been immensely supportive through all the tragedies that befell my family this year. I can't wait for the upcoming year on Decorology!


From Ms. White loves white June 23, 2008



From Swedish Antique Furniture July 9, 2008

From Inspirational interiors for a happy Friday July 18, 2008

From House Tour: minimalist and feminine style come together July 24, 2008


From Home Libraries you'll never want to leave July 24, 2008

From Best of Blueprint July 29, 2008

From Bedrooms that make waking up not so bad Aug. 4, 2008

From Get that '"simple life" feeling in your home Sep. 19, 2008


From House Beautiful vs. Better Homes and Gardens - who gets your vote? Sep. 26, 2008

FromCozy modern cottages Oct 20th, 2008

From Make your house feel like spring Nov. 3, 2008

From Organization inspiration and tips Feb. 4, 2009

From Image tribute to Domino - great living rooms Feb. 25, 2009

From From my library - small space living May 6, 2009

From Two different but beautiful beach houses May 27, 2009

From Lots of Kitchen Inspiration June 4, 2009

Gorgeous, romantic interiors for Valentine's Day

If Stephen Shubel designed my home, I'd probably never leave. It would be pretty easy to forget about commutes, traffic, meetings (bleh), and calling the stupid electric company to make sure they come fix the meter so it's only hooked up to my apartment and not the entire building!! (sorry, venting).



Lovely lovely glamorous bedroom! The pink and black is so dramatic - And that red velvet bed!




...more gorgeous pink rooms



love this room...it would be my study



very polished loft bedroom


A little home office under the stairs

Love the inspiration board

A nature lab/bedroom

I like gardens best when they are on the "untamed" side.




lovely staircase for secret rendezvous ;)

All images via Stephen Schubel

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!