Shelter Loves...

TGIF, is an expression for a reason. I hope I can squeeze all my plans into today so that I can actually chill out with a book and/or a magazine this weekend. Here is what I've got my eye on!! I'm in the mood to make some changes to my home. I'm having a couple pieces of furniture recovered and plan to do some painting! The fall season usually ushers in change around here. Happy Labor day - I hope you're able to kick back and relax too. 

1. Tory Burch has amazing style. I may not love some of her overly branded clothing pieces but she dresses impeccably. Her newly restored vacation home in Antigua was once owned by Bunny Mellon, it is gorgeous. See the rest of this charmer in this month's monster issue of Vogue. 

2. SALES! I love the thrill of finding clothing or anything for that matter on sale. I currently adore State backpacks and this one is on sale. Metallics are perfect for Emerson, she is VERY into gold and silver lately. The days of me choosing her clothing are long gone. It is in my cart but I may wait until Christmas to give it to her. 

3. A cleanse. After Labor day, I plan to have at least a two-three day cleanse. I have been eating and drinking all summer and need more veggies this Fall. 

4. The large scale pieces by Dallas artist, Carolyn Joe. 

5. I have wanted to feel lighter lately, I have my eye on this small bag by Clare V. They can be monogrammed or outfitted with accessories. 

6. J. Crew is having an amazing sale too! Leopard is back big time this Fall....It actually never left my wheel house. This jacket is a great staple and is 40% off. 

7. Shopbop is having a sale too, it's the perfect time to stock up on jeans. I have been wearing flares lately, they are comfy and flattering. 

8. VERY true. 

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Back at it...

Hello! Oh, how I've missed blogging. Thank god, school begins next week - no offense kids but I need more hours in the day lately, between work meetings/emails/orders and running my kids around, I've been trying to get ready for the back to school chaos. I'm fully prepared to receive the influx of paperwork and emails next week. I've also been tackling a shiz-ton of laundry in hopes to make my life easier. I actually don't mind doing the laundry, it's the folding and putting away that gets tedious. My laundry area is in the basement but someday I will have a room to conquer it all! Here are some dreamy ones. I included both large and small solutions, along with some that include doggie baths! (can you imagine!?) Enjoy and good luck to all those dealing with the back to school craziness, you're not alone. xx 

A pocket door is key. 

Even a small space can look beautiful. 

How fun is this door??

Not overly glamorous but functional for a simple basement laundry room. 

Bring it !

I'm not afraid of color and pattern, are you? I often have clients say they love color, but are afraid to use too much of it, more often than not rooms can turn out dull if you don't mix a bit of color with an array of textiles and some pattern. I especially love to do this in children's rooms. Lately, I'm loving rooms that are perfectly imperfect with a little bohemian feel mixed in. Here are a few current favorites. On a personal note, we FINALLY decided on a color palette for my eight year old daughter's bed room. If it were up to her she would mix aqua and purple, we settled on pale purple, grey with touches of pink and white. Follow along on my insta account as I share the details! I loving using  quilts for children's rooms too and plan to use her current bedding with a vintage blanket!

Amber Interiors

Amber Interiors 

This is precious!

Cottage Love #69 - By the Sea

We are all soaking in the last days of summer around here! Mid-September a switch is typically switched: the days get shorter and the nights get cooler. Living by the water is a wonderful thing, for those lucky enough to live on the water it's pure perfection, especially during the summer months. I adore Dana Small's cottage style home, on Lake Michigan in the latest issue of House Beautiful. Dana drew inspiration from the changing colors of the water and sky. The result is lovely. Relaxing in one of those blue and white ticking striped chairs, on a summer day, would be dream. I'm not sure I'll ever tire of a blue and white color scheme!  **I promise to be back to my regular posting schedule when the kids are off to school in the Fall. It's a crazy balance of work, children and play  during the summer months. Happy Friday Eve. xx (Dana Small of Matilda design)

Photography by: PIETER ESTERSOHN

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Shelter Loves

We have had a LAZY day around here today, it was MUCH needed. I let my daughter build a multi-blanket fort and we ate mac n cheese and ice cream. I was even happy to share my weekly loves with you all. Here's what is on my radar.

1. This pretty vignette styled by designer Sarah Bartholomew. The most requested color from my clients is usually blue! Don't miss Sarah's collaboration with Pottery Barn.  
2. Clean and classic charcoal houses.
3. I am not ready to turn in my summer frocks yet but this Free People denim dress is a must have with cute boots this Fall. Sold!
4. True.
5. A simple Longchamp bag is a buttery caramel. 

Squared away

With summer in full swing and my son in sailing camp this week, I've got classic interiors, seaside escapes and nautical details on my mind. As I've mentioned in the past, Nantucket is a favorite escape. The homes are beautifully designed and most are keeping with the history and classic color palette of the island. I've never stayed at the Greydon house but the interiors by Roman and Williams are beautifully executed and appointed. The firm honored the past but all of the rooms feel fresh and relevant, just take a peek.