Tuesday, August 16, 2011

THOMAS O’BRIEN ~ DESIGN ON FIFTH AVENUE

Interior designer Thomas O’Brien designed this gorgeous Fifth Avenue apartment.  One of my favorite designers, O’Brien never fails to deliver an over-the-top stunning interior.

The neutral palette plays beautifully with the prominent art and the treasured antiques.  Paintings created by the children are placed as carefully as the collected pieces.

As visually spectacular as this apartment is, there is nothing pretentious about it.  The home sits in a 1930’s building across from Central Park.  ENJOY!










Photography by Melanie Acevedo
Veranda Magazine September 2011
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Monday, August 15, 2011

MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD ~ REGENCY DAHLING

Classes start today, so I may be a little slow in visiting, but I will get there. Have a great day and ENJOY!

When interior designer and Million Dollar Decorators star Martyn Lawrence Bullard designs a home, the finished product is nothing ordinary.  His trademark Regency style is very prominent in this Beverly Hills home.

Bullard uses a combination of leather, hides, velvet and taffeta silk fabrics, and an enormous amount of glittering color to bring the rooms to life.   His ability to play texture, fabric, and furniture pieces against another is uncanny.  ENJOY!










Photography by Tim Street-Porter

House Beautiful September 2011
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Sunday, August 14, 2011

KITCHEN OF THE MONTH ~ DESIGN IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO

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Saturday, August 13, 2011

RENOVATION IN MISSISSIPPI

When Tere and Mac Thomas found an 1825 home that sits on 680 acres in Fayette, Mississippi, they had no idea what they had ahead of them.  Three years later the historical home, named Laurietta, was finished.

This home is on the National Register of Historic Places.  Some of the original pieces from the home were in the basement of the Historic Natchez Foundation.  The family made certain that they stayed as true to the original as possible.

Much of the decorating was accomplished using furnishings and accessories from, Target, Pottery Barn, T J Max, K Mart and Lowe's, and the furniture is slipcovered.  Tere and Mac have four grown children, their spouses and eight grandchildren, and they wanted everyone to feel comfortable here.  ENJOY!










IF YOU MISSED...
Salsa Playera de Lujo
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Friday, August 12, 2011

SALSA PLAYERA DE LUJO

Salsa Playera de Lujo


MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS


INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. finely chopped pitted green olives
1 tbsp. finely chopped pickled jalapeños, plus 1 1/2 tsp. liquid from jar
1 tbsp. capers, rinsed
1 1/2 tsp. ketchup
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 small white onion, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients; let sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

*I LEAVE THE OLIVES AND CAPERS OUT FOR A REGULAR SALSA

IF YOU MISSED...

Saveur Magazine
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BETSY BROWN ~ DESIGN IN POSSUM BEND

Interior designer Betsy Brown used an extensive neutral palette throughout this home in Possum Bend, Alabama.  This 1855 Greek Revival plantation home boasts an elegant yet casual interior, and the exterior fits well with the isolated rural location that surrounds it.  ENJOY!










IF YOU MISSED...

Photography by William Abranowicz
House Beautiful September 2011

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