Want, Need, Must Have

How much do I want to re-create this somewhere?  Of course it would not work in my current abode, but I will constantly have this picture in the back of my head for when the perfect setting presents itself.

Exhausted

Due to the fact that I had a particularly long week last week, and my weekend was pretty non-existent, I have not had time to recuperate.  Therefore, I am dedicating my Monday post to the place I would prefer to be at this very moment...bed.

I want not only this bed, but this entire room.

Working for the Weekend

So I will be working this weekend trying to get my office put back together after our move.  Working all weekend just to get ready for the coming work week is not my idea of a good time.  However, if our office turns out like any of the below it will be worth it.  

Image via Domino

Image via Domino

A little pied-a-terre in the BIG NYC

So what are the chances that you will find a beautiful home in the perfect location in NYC that is also big enough for all of your things?  The chances are tiny, just like this little 700 square foot pied-a-terre that Stephanie Snyder (who works in commercial real estate) fell in love with.  However once she saw the small balcony that looked over Park Avenue, she knew she had to make it work.  She teamed up with designer John Barman to make her pint size pad feel bigger than life.

The dark foyer that is paired with mirrors that sets it apart from the rest of the home.

The colors in the pillows and the art make the clean living room come to life.

Her office area that has my DREAM chairs!  Everywhere I see them they are just labeled vintage.  Anyone know where I can find them?

The beautiful bedroom with the mirrored wall and soffit that directly ties into the built-in storage.  You have gotta LOVE that lucite chair and the light fixture!

All pictures via Metropolitan Home

Would you...

wear a short dress on your wedding day?  

I have to admit that during my exhaustive dress search most of the dresses that I was leaning towards happened to be short.  They all seemed to be more chic and less 'high school prom dress' than all of the full-length dresses I tried on.  At the end of the day, I could not get past that this would be the only time I would wear a long, white dress and would I regret it?  Or would my, at the time, soon-to-be husband be disappointed?  At the end f the day the Priscilla of Boston dress that I wore was perfect for my wedding at the museum.  However, the short Priscilla of Boston dresses below almost made me change my mind.

Trash the Dress Shoot

So, first I need to clear something up.  I was unable to bring myself to actually 'TRASH' my dress.  I just love it much too much.  So, I am going with what Dana calls it...a Day After session.  With that said, I am once again in L-O-V-E with my photographs.  It is not a surprise, after all Dana and Jeremy are only the best photographers in the world.  That is not an exaggeration either.  I adore them and all of their work.  Here are a few of my favorites, but PLEASE go to their website to see more!

Dana and Jeremy were also amazing enough to get me onto the beautiful and wonderful Southern Weddings Blog...check it out here and here!

Get Lost in a Book

I had a wonderful Easter weekend, and with it being extra long and gorgeous weather it was the perfect time to just lay around reading a good book.  Bookshelves can be just about as beautiful as any art or piece of furniture.  Just take a look...

picture via This is Glamorous

Here comes the weekend!

I hope that this weekend will be productive both personally and business wise...a girl can dream!

Turquoise & White

Ever since seeing Ms. Eva Mendes at the Golden Globes this year, her image has not strayed far from my memory.  I loved how clean, classic, and chic she looked in that beautiful white dress and glam necklace!  I now want an entire white house with pops of turquoise just like her fabulous ensemble (by Rachel Zoe I am sure) from that evening!

I am sure these painted turquoise floors are not practical or forgiving, but they certainly make me want to be in this kitchen!

Purpley-blue hydrangeas...my favorite.

Eric Cohler

I was lucky enough to go and listen to Eric Cohler speak the other week at the Laguna Design Center and I was enthralled from the moment he began talking.  He was not only knowledgeable, entertaining, and witty, but he was willing to share the his business plan and where he finds his inspiration (ART).  From the Crate and Barrel table that fit the space perfectly to the $10,000 lamps that made the room, he truly earns his title as the 'mixmaster' of interior design.  If you cannot afford to hire Eric Cohler yourself, you can certainly achieve his design sensability in your home via Circa Lighting and his textile line for Kravet.  If you ever have a chance to go see him speak, RUN and get a seat in the front row.  You will not be disappointed!

Just a little house in the country.

I just am dying over this shot...gorgeous!

I love how he hung all of the art gallery style up the stairs and it does not seem even the least bit overwhelming with the runner.

The $899 bed that he paired with the $10,000 dollar lamps.

Truly I just love the view in this one...how can you even notice anything else?

I love that there is no color, but the map wallcovering adds all of the detail to this clean bathroom.

all pictures via Eric Cohler