Today I am loving this bright red, white, blue and brown color combo! This usually summery and patriotic scheme is grounded by lots of rich browns and and plenty of texture. I know it seems unlikely this would work in the abstract, but in this interior it really comes together - unexpected color is my favorite kind!  

Winter Wanderlust . . .

Today I am having a serious case of wanderlust. . .  while I know lots of you would kill to be in the heat of Singapore, today I am dreaming of a snowy and cozy wintertime destination! {The grass is always greeener, right!} I love the idea of a European winter city-scape or natural beauty. 

Where is top on your travel wish list?

What are you day dreaming of today? 

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 XOXO

Home Tour: Lively Glam in London

I am so inspired by the unexpected combo of glamour and bold color in the London home of a Sisley fashion executive. Playful details, plenty of pattern and mid century modern accents give these elegant spaces a lively and welcoming feel. I just love the unusual pops of light blue and tomato reds in the living room!

This chic bathroom - office - closet might be my favorite room in the whole place! LOVE!

Another stellar color combo - the palest pink, magenta and duck green - wow!

So eclectic and fun! Any details which catch your eye? 

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Daily Detail: Black, White and Mod Office

I love this bright and airy office. It's so simple and I think that is certainly an IKEA rug, but the overall look is just lovely! I love the graphic art prints, the mis-matched chairs and the bare windows. I also like that the stylist did not even bother to hide all those computer cords. 

See. . . sometimes a pretty interior is not so hard after all! 

Could you work in this space? 

Chic + Timeless: Toile in 1972!

I love being inspired by the past! I was sorting through all sorts of beautiful old family photos and came across this great one of my mom and my grandparents in 1972 (my grandma Ethel Spicer of Spicer + Bank is in yellow. So chic right?) I loved seeing my family but also the interior, that sage green toile wallpaper is amazing and I love how it is still so on trend today! A neutral toned toile is just timeless and so elegant. 

Here are few modern inspirations . . . Do you have any photos of family interiors which inspire you? 

Especially loving that first shot with the bright accessories against the black and white toile!! 

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P.S. Two More Color Blocking Inspirations!

Just had to add these two inspirations to my color blocking trend alert from yesterday! I love this rustic version, it even looks great if your walls are not perfectly smooth! 

And what a fun way to spice up a simple bookcase or set of built ins! 

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Trend Alert: Color Blocked Walls

We have all seen a lot of bold color blocking in fashion this year, and I am thrilled to see that the trend has spilled over to interiors too! Using paint to create large, crisp blocks of color is a brilliant way to add architecture and texture to a plain space! It's a great way to bring in a vibrant paint color without overpowering the whole space. Plus, this faux wainscoting is so affordable and even can work in rental apartments or homes. 

Love this last image - yellow and gray is such a chic combo! Dying to try it at home!

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House Tour: Portuguese Seaside Dream

I am swooning over designer Jacques Grange's seaside retreat in Portugal. We are planning a trip to Porto in June and just seeing this home got me soooo excited! It is so breezy and charming. I love the crisp white and neutral palette studded with colorful accessories and a few pieces of vintage or repurposed textiles. What a perfect vision of European coastal relaxation!

I love the small bar cart used as a coffee table and the kitchen cabinet full of vibrant dinnerware and glassware. 

Are there any details which inspire you?

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Steal of the Week: Society6 Prints

I just discovered the Society6 Art print shop at Urban Outfitters online - who knew?!? I love their selection of quirky, prints and photographs, and all are well priced. A perfect stop if you are creating a gallery wall. My picks are below but you'll have to visit and decide for yourself. . . .

They even look great unframed! Any of them strike your fancy?

XOXO