Modern Farmhouse

Just wanted to share these beautiful images that have been circulating the blogosphere (thanks for Black Eiffel and Simple Lovely for sharing them too!). The Canadian House and Home 2012 Showhouse is stunning! The design of this modern farmhouse just goes to show that a clean aesthetic doesn't have to be stark to feel modern and urban.

Gorgeous exterior! I love the natural elements of stone and the lovely green landscaping with the metal roof and window frames. 

Design credit goes to LR Design Study for the interior design and Murakami Design for the archectectual design.  The PCM Project and Construction Management Group did a killer job executing the design too.

The family room has a palette of rich neutrals full of textures and variety of materials. I especially love the kilim rug and poufs (from West Elm).  

Sofa is from Ralph Lauren, coffee table from Michel Zelnik and drapery fabric from Kravet.

Great grey-washed entry table with a few sparse glazed urns and a large sepia toned photograph. Love the equestrian touch!

That door.... it gets me. 

From Bliss Nor-Am Doors & Windows.

One of my very favorite rooms in the space! That chandelier is amazing (Currey and Co). 

Table, slipcovered end chairs, Boo Boo & Lefty; side chairs,woven urns, ferns, wall cabinet, Cocoon Furnishings; artwork by Elsha Leventis, In2art Gallery;  demilune chest, Absolutely Inc.; mirror, Elte.

 The clean white marble with sooty black lower cabinets and no uppers is such a modern feel. 

 Love the faux Bertoia Chairs and Sarenin table.

Table, Elte; chairs, UpCountry.

The family room off from the kitchen is small, but soft and inviting.

Coffee table, West Elm; floor lamps, Pottery Barn; side chairs, TV easel, Elizabeth Interiors; side chairs' fabric, Designer Fabrics; sofa, Stacaro.

Again, I'm totally enamored with these doors. The exterior glass door system is also incredible- so much natural light!  

They are from NanaWall Systems; console, Crate & Barrel; artwork by Karen Whylie, Art Interiors.

Vibrant royal and clemintine colored study is so bright, but still works with the natural architectural elements. 

Sofa are from Crate and Barrel, armchairs from Coccoon Furnishings; coffee table, Hollace Cluny; throw pillow fabrics, Lee Jofa showroom; artwork by Annette Kraft van Ermel, In2art Gallery; metal doors, Bliss Nor-Am Doors & Windows.

Beautiful bedroom with seagrass rug, clean headboard (Elizabeth Interiors), industrial chandelier, and ghost chair paired with a farm house style desk.

Bedding quilts, throws, stump stools, chair, West Elm; floor lamps, clock, trunks, accent pillows, wire baskets, Pottery Barn; throw pillow, HomeSense; area rug, Elte;

Kid room is colorful and bright and still in line with the rest of the house.

I could totally live in this house. Could you? Too sparse? Not enough color? Too much?

xoxo,

Pretties

Just wanted to post some pretties today. I've been working on a bright white kitchen for a client that is going to be dreamy, but just needed a place to dump some pretty design ideas of a different feel and style.


Swooning over this dark kitchen! The designer, Tamara Kaye-Honey knocked out the dividing wall between living room and kitchen and make a room divider/bookcase/breakfast bar. Such a great idea for small spaces! I think I love the color combination most of all- that dark grey with the medium walnut wood and touches of brass. It's midcentury, but also modern and classic.

Modern dining room. Love everything: the chandelier, the chrome trim on the chairs, warm wood floors, grey leather, and the powder lilac paint color.

I'm always a sucker for anything zebra print (I wonder when I will get tired of it?)- such a graphic pop. But that built-in bar cabinet is so glam! Love the vintage-inspired wallpaper inside, and the brass on mirror accents outside!

I love how all the available surfaces are treated: orange lacquered ceiling, herringbone painted floor, and seagrass papered walls! Those funky chairs are a great silhouette too!

 That graphic painting- makes the neutral room, don't you think?





xoxo,

 

Ideas for Baby Gahm

   
Made this moodboard for my ideas for Baby Gahm's nursery. Colors will change a bit once I know the gender. For instance, the Campaign Chest Ikea hack would be cobalt blue if baby is a boy and will stay raspberry if it's a girl.

Obsessed with this triangle quilt and am determined to make my own, again colors may change. I think it works with the geometric mobile too.

I want the walls a nice grey.

My mother in law bought me that poster for the artwork- it's the alphabet according to MCM designs.

I'm obsessed with giraffes for this baby- could be cute boy or girl. I've already purchased a Sophie, cuz I couldn't help myself. Too adorable.

 I also want to add some Scamp and Wanderlusters artwork too... maybe we'll use some of our personal photos from 2009.


xoxo,


 

Nate Berkus... is coming to Target!

I realize I am slow to get in the loop on this, but I just found out that Nate Berkus is doing a line of home accessories at Target this fall. I'm giddy.

Remember that time I was in NYC at the Trad Home Magazine Launch Party and I saw Nate Berkus from afar and totally geeked out, didn't ask for a picture or a handshake, but just watched him like a hawk from the other side of the room?  Yah. I love him.  

 Here are some images of his beautiful design work:

all photos from www.NateBerkusdesign.comhttp://nateberkusdesign.com/#/interiors

Well.... Target is launching a line of home accessories by Nate on October 21st! I am giddy! Take a peek at these:

images from CopyCatChic

Love them all! What's your favorite? I think the jute rug and the gold pillow are mine. My friend Lauren and I are contemplating camping out for some of this cool stuff when they launch the line! Yes, we're a little crazy.



xoxo,

 

Beh-behs on the Brain

 For all you unfortunate souls following me on Pinterest, you know I've been posting approximately 9875235485 pictures of baby stuff. Sorry. I can't help it. I know I have 5 1/2 more months to go cooking this bun in the oven, but I'm just so excited, I can't stop. Can't. Stop. Pinning.

I think my thoughts are beginning to resemble pins now. Just this morning as I was waking up, I said, "Oh my gosh, I know how we should decorate the baby's nursery." My man smiled and said "shhh." I wait .5 seconds before blurting out "BABY WANDERLUSTER!" He smiled and went back to sleep. 

I was thinking about how everything I'm obsessing over for my registry is travel related, so it would be cute to do a camper-themed nursery.

THEN I remembered pinning this several months ago:

Little Scamper via Lay Baby Lay

See? I'm so obsessed with Pinterest, I can't even remember that I pinned this. That's sad, my friends. Anyway, I've been loving the idea of a midcentury vibed nursery, with a crib and our cool vintage dresser that will become the changing table. But those are the only pieces I have in mind. 

I know I want to do a neutral base, grey walls, with navy accents, medium walnut wood finishes, and some silver and brass accents, with a stripe/chevron/some graphic.... once I know the gender, I will throw in either fuschia and acid green or tangerine and acid green.... I think.... 

 

And THEN I saw this: 

Little Indians, via Size Too Small

So. Darn. Cute. I think I have to have a teepee. I mean... have to. I like that this look could go more tribal and neutral if I wanted to leave out the bright colors.... good option.

So that's the general direction I'm thinking with Baby Gahm's abode. Thanks for listening to my excited rambling. :)

xoxo,

 

Shoppin'

Went antique shopping for a client the other day and found such a treasure trove of goodies. Had to share these iPhone snaps with you!



Love the mirrored Nesting tables!



Acrylic coffee table






I want this zinc top farmhouse table- for me.



Sally Wheat vignette- cool marble pieces.



Darling vintage liquor set!









Acrylic pedestal bases for a glass top table! Love this idea!



Beautiful console




Then I stopped at Kuhl Linscomb and saw this mini bertoia chair.... And almost died at the cuteness. I mean really? I think Baby Gahm needs this.


- SG, Posted from my iPhone