no longer on my wishlist {restoring a house in the city}

I bought this book over the weekend and I'm OBSESSED. I'm taking my time to read it front to back, but here are a few of my favorites so far. Abramovitch did a really nice job providing great info and resources, and the imagery and interiors (as you can imagine) are stunning. She tells the story behind each home and how the architects and designers preserved the integrity and period details of each. I'm fascinated by older, historical homes and how they reflect the ways in which people lived so many years ago. It's a dream of mine to restore an old home (or many!) and this book is definitely inspiring.

met home of the month: september '09

Located in D.C., the exterior of this 1912 town home is GORGEOUS. I would never leave the city! Designer Lori Graham did the interior, creating a contemporary look by blending pieces from contrasting time periods and styles. To read the article and view the rest of the gallery, click here.

I love this sassy chippendale style headboard.

It's lacquered in espresso and trimmed in stainless steel,

giving it a modern edge.

the peach color of this upholstered chair is a nice pop of color

against the steel grey walls and black+white art

all images from metropolitan home