Dreamy Darryl

It's probably no surprise that one of my all-time favorite designers is Darryl Carter.  I swear everything he does is pure perfection.  I admire his restrained style, love of pale neutrals and use of stunning antiques reupholstered in the most exquisite fabrics. The home he designed featured in the latest issue of Veranda is no exception. I'm sharing just a few of the images from the house.  I don't want to spoil it for you in case you haven't had a chance to read the article yet.  I seriously can't stop staring at it!

Fab Designer: Liz Carroll

It's been a while since I featured a fellow interior designer on my blog.  Liz Carroll is not only someone I call a friend, but an incredibly talented designer.  One of the rooms she designed was recently featured on Project Nursery.  Did you see it?  I adore the color combination of gorgeous apple green, navy, white and neutrals.  It's so fresh and inviting.  I have no doubt the little boy that gets to call this room his own is loving every square inch of it!

Here are the sources for the room...

Headboards: West Elm

Bedding: Pottery Barn

Night Stand: World's Away

Dresser:  Young America (mix collection)

Animal Busts: Anthropologie

Bedside Lamp: Robert Abbey

Green Accent Pillows:  John Robshaw

Green Throws: IKEA

Morocaan Pouf: Amazon

Zebra Print: Pottery Barn

Paint Color: Sailcloth by Benjamin Moore

You can see more of Liz's beautiful work on her website here.

Cannot Wait

Are you sick of me talking about Steven Gambrel?  I hope not, because I just learned his first book is coming out in April.  I've already pre-ordered it on Amazon and cannot wait!  You can pre-order your copy here if you'd like one, too.   You know you want one!

Here's the book description straight from Amazon...

'The first book from renowned New York–based designer Steven Gambrel showcases his bold and innovative designs. Featuring 10 individual residences photographed by Eric Piasecki, Steven Gambrel illustrates the designer’s fresh approach to color and composition in creating spaces that reflect, support, and enhance the lifestyles of today while at the same time embracing the history of each individual home. From Manhattan townhouses and apartments to beachside retreats in the Hamptons, Gambrel has a passion for timeless and unique interiors that allow him to design a backdrop for individual and changing lives. The photographs and accompanying text, written by Gambrel himself, reveal the inside stories behind stunning interiors that feature his signature mix of the modern and the traditional, and give the reader a window into his unique inspirations and design point of view.'


I have no doubt it's going to be beautiful!

Classic

What more can I say...  I love everything about this classic vignette.  So beautiful and so my style!

{Steven Gambrel}

Inspired

I had the pleasure of hearing the lovely Barbara Barry speak yesterday at the Seattle Design Center.  She introduced her new collection for Kravet called Indochine.  I have not heard her speak before and was beyond moved and inspired by her words.  You know when you listen to someone and hang on to every word because what they're saying is so meaningful and thought provoking?  She is so incredibly genuine and sincere that you don't want it to end.  Of course, I didn't think about bringing my camera for a photo and left my phone in the car, so no photo of the event.  Trust me on this one, it was spectacular!

She shared personal photos from her travels to Asia and how it inspired her collection.  Seeing things through her eyes as she described each and every image was simply mesmerizing to say the least. 

Here are a few images of the trims being offered in this collection.  They are gorgeous!

P.S.  She's writing a book that will be released in Fall 2012.  I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy!