Today I am sharing this amazing family home by Brian Paquette Interiors. It's especially stolen my heart since I also realized its in Seattle on Capitol Hill, an area is filled with charming homes built in the 1910's and 20's {very old for Seattle}. I think this chic but casual home is so perfectly Northwest. I love the combo of aged vintage pieces, fresh linen textures and quirky accessories and art. I also love how the color palette of soft, moody blues and grays with bits of coral is carried throughout the bedrooms as well as the living space, offering such a calming but warm vibe. And the sky blue painted ceiling is such a fantastic way to add a subtle layer of color while also highlighting the lovely architectural beams. I think I have officially developed a style crush on Brian Paquette! 

Any details you love?

My sister and brother in law recently moved back to Seattle and are searching Capitol Hill for just such a home. . .  I hope they find one soon and that my decorating help can successfully channel at least a bit of this fantastic NW style!

InstaTravels: Swiss Beauty!

This past week we had the amazing fortune to meet close friends for a long weekend in Switzerland! I had never been, and I was blown away by the charm and beauty of Zurich and the incredible scenery and chic mountain style of the small ski town of Lenzerheide. 

Here are a few of my favorite insta-travel moments. . . . 

{Sunny walk along the Limmat in Zurich's center}

{Hands down most beautiful drive ever!}

{I opted for snow shoeing over skiing - so peaceful and gorgeous trekking in the silent, white forest and what a workout!} 

{Watching an alpine sunrise . . . a silver lining of jetlag!}

Sadly, I forgot to capture the delicious hearty mountain food and many, many plates of bratwurst, pommes and Swiss beer happily devoured by my hubby! I think we were too busy eating . . .

Happy Travels! 

XOXO

House Tour: Rachel Bilson's LA Refuge

Today I am swooning over Rachel Bilson's ranch-style home in the hills of LA! I have always loved Bilson's personal style and her home seems to perfectly capture this eclectic and vintage vibe. It's equal parts mid century minimalist and flea market bohemian which certainly a hard balance to strike. One tip to achieving this look is a casual and layered approach to accent textiles and art, no matching here! I think this works so beautifully because the free spirited accessories are tempered by the clean contemporary architecture and crisp white walls. Any details you love?

All images via Lonny