Thursday, July 14, 2011

RICHARD BORIES AND JAMES SHEARRON ~ 900 SQARE FEET DESIGN

Interior designers Richard Bories and James Shearron renovated and created the interior of this 900 square feet apartment.  The designers created a palette of soft gray, which appears seamless.  The walls and closet doors were painted the same gray, and touch latches were used on closets to help blend into the wall perfectly.

Shearron and Bories painted the front door high-gloss yellow, painted the bedroom ceiling with a navy blue.  The entry closet is also painted to appear as an Ellsworth Kelly painting.

The zigzag chairs are covered in Madeline Weinrib rugs, and screens were added on each side of the room.  Bories and Shearron placed the large table in front of a window, and instead of tall bookcases, a low credenza was used for the television. The designers took out the large cabinets in the kitchen and built shelves. 

ENJOY!









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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

BILL INGRAM ~ DESIGN IN MOUNTAIN BROOK

Owner and architect Bill Ingram designed this 1400 square feet home in Birmingham, Alabama.  The home is in the Mountain Brook area, a prime real estate section in Birmingham. It is a block from Mountain Brook Village, which has great restaurants and shops.

Ingram removed the siding, roof, and windows.  He also replaced the fireplace with stone.  The house now dons cedar shakes and a heavier shake roof.  The doors are glass. 

He painted the hardwood floors with large and small stripes.  The kitchen has been turned into the master bath and walk-in closet.  A tiny kitchen with a built in counter resembling a campaign chest now occupies the space near the living room.  A tiny table sits in the dining room.  To make the home appear larger, Ingram painted almost every room white.  The guest room is a dark color.

Ingram has been collecting furniture for years, mostly English and American, and it fits beautifully into his home.  He added Belgian linen panels from Restoration Hardware on the tester bed. 

ENJOY!










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BEAUFRONT CASTLE IN NORTHUMBERLAND

Ask Aidan Cuthbert what he thinks of the new roses of today, and you will hear an ear full. Cuthbert is Beaufront's owner, and he believes that the roses are worth fighting the rot and aphid attacks because of their beauty and scents. He began planting these roses in the 60's, never imagining what the gardens would become.

Cuthbert has no use for the modern tea roses. After walking through a door in the wall to reach this two-acre English garden, you will understand. The roses bloom during June and July, and they are stunning.

The turrets and towers of the castle evoke childhood thoughts. Add this to the beauty of this garden, perfection. ENJOY!

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

NICK OLSEN ~ 295 SQUARE FEET OF DESIGN

How can you possibly design a 295 square foot room into such a warm and beautiful space?  Ask Nick Olsen to help.  His experience working for Miles Redd has certainly paid off!

Olsen brought this room to life using bold pieces mixed with smaller pieces.  His use of color against the light blue walls is perfection.  A marble remnant, mercury glass, a rug, expensive remnants of fabric, and perfect placement of furnishings finish this warm home. 

ENJOY! 







House Beautiful August 2011
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Monday, July 11, 2011

STUDIO ~ 650 SQUARE FEET

Maureen Footer designed this gorgeous 650 square foot studio that she calls home. The apartment is dripping is luxurious fabric, a lovely mix of furnishing, and stunning dashes of color everywhere.

Footer, using inspiration from Billy Baldwin, Stanley Barrows, and Van Day Truex, used wall to ceiling bookshelves and curtains. The tapestry in the living room is powerful, as is the beautiful black desk. The rooms are divided using a different wallpaper and paint color. The canopy bed brings an ordinary bed to life, and the seating area brings the separate space together with the living room. The entry way is separated from the living room by the large floor to ceiling bookshelf.

ENJOY!



If you love rustic, go here!

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN OF THE MONTH

This stunning kitchen is the August House Beautiful Kitchen of the Month.  Owner Summer Thornton designed this 105 square foot room.

The counter-to-ceiling cabinets were painted with black lacquer, and the countertops are Carrara marble.  The mirror adds so much light to this kitchen, and it showcases the china and other pieces on the open shelves.  The lamp and the faucet are perfect.

ENJOY!



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MIXED BERRY COBBLER


Mixed Berry Cobbler


Serve topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
8 servings

Ingredients

Filling


  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 7 cups (1 3/4-2 pounds) mixed fresh berries (use no more than 1 1/2 cups strawberries; halved if large)


Dough

  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for surface
  • 1/4 cup sugar plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into ½" cubes
  • 1/2 cup chilled whole milk plus more for brushing
  • Vanilla ice cream


Preparation

Filling

  • Position a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 400°. Whisk sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add berries to bowl and toss to coat. Transfer berry mixture to a 2-quart baking dish about 2" deep. Set aside to macerate while making dough.


Dough

  • Whisk 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter; using fingertips, rub in butter until coarse meal forms. Add 1/2 cup milk and stir just until dough forms. Gather dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 5 or 6 times, then pat or roll dough into a 9x6" rectangle. Cut dough in half lengthwise, then crosswise 3 times, forming 8 rectangles. Arrange biscuits 1/2" apart over fruit. Brush tops lightly with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake until fruit is bubbling and biscuits are just cooked through and golden all over, about 35 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes; serve with vanilla ice cream. DO AHEAD: Cobbler can be made up to 3 hours ahead. Rewarm at 350° if desired.

    See you soon,
    Teresa
    xoxo

Recipe by Melissa Roberts
Photograph by Hirsheimer & Hamilton
July 2011 Bon Appetit
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