house beautiful {september 2010}

It's the last weekend in July - I can't believe it! We're heading to the Cape with friends and I can't wait to lounge in the sun, sip drinks, cook s'mores by the fire and relax. Here's a peek at HB's September issue to inspire a little color and creativity in your weekend. See you Monday!

Last, but not least, a fanciful tablescape

designed by

the talented ladies of Marchesa

1+7. Todd Klein 2+5. Andrew Raquet 3. Christina Murphy 4+6. Penelope Bianchi

mini home tour {a colorful california bungalow}

designed by Krista Ewart

images via House Beautiful (July/August issue)

june faves

This is the first month in a while that all my magazines were delivered on time and without fault - woohoo! And I always love the June issues - so summery and fun. Here's a peek at some (scanned) eye candy:

1-3: designer Jim Howard in House Beautiful 4. Meg Ryan's gorgeous Vineyard home in Elle Decor 5. decorator Timothy Whealon in Elle Decor 5. Canadian House & Home

books {hb: fabrics for your home)

I have House Beautiful's Colors for Your Home and I like it a lot so I'm excited to check out their new edition on fabrics. Just another book to add to my wish list!

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designer {melissa warner}

I love Melissa Warner's LA apartment - featured in this months House Beautiful. The mix of colors, textures and patterns she's used is very fun and whimsical, yet elegant at the same time. She's part of the design firm Massucco Warner Miller (located in LA, San Fran and Seattle) and this is her LA pied-a-terre. She's only 30 and has had great success - definitely someone to look up to!

how amazing is this cabinet???

Great advice: "Love your closets. Paint them, paper them, hang pictures in them to inspire you. And definitely light them." - MW

Top 3 images scanned by me from House Beautiful

More gorgeous images from the Massucco Warner Miller portfolio:

capellini with tomatoes and basil

I made this two nights ago and it was delish! Gotta love Ina Garten...

click to view larger

(also via HB)

obsessing over...

These gorgeous grey and white tiles in floral, chevron and mosaic patterns.

Available at Studium via HB.

house beautiful {march 2010}

The March edition of HB is all about blue. Blue is one of my favorite colors so I was psyched to see this cover in my mailbox...

My favorite images were of the mostly neutral rooms with hints of blue/blue-green in the paint, accessories or tile.

eye candy {romantic bedrooms}

images via House Beautiful

photographer {amy neusinger}

Amy's LA home is featured in the February issue of House Beautiful and one of my favorite images is this one here of her sunroom. The scan didn't come out great - sorry! - but the room is really pretty. I love the photo wall - which includes several images taken by Amy and her assistants - the vintage items (including a Saarinen table not shown here) and the Ochre chandelier, which is an unexpected touch. The room is filled with light and the huge double glass doors open the entire space up to the outdoors.

Check out Amy's online portfolio for more pretty images like these.

southern hospitality

I LOVE designer Ty Larkin's Louisiana home (featured in the Dec/Jan issue of House Beautiful). Some of the furnishings and accessories are a little more traditional than my style, but overall it's a beautiful space.

FAVS:

- the INCREDIBLE French-inspired patio

- the beautiful chevron patterned wood floor in the living room

- the tall ceilings and abundance of architectural details in the molding, french doors, etc...

- the monochromatic kitchen w/ glamorous honed Carrara marble

- the surprising mix of old and new (including the library's zebra rug!)

all images by Thomas Loof for HB