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Butterfly Mania 2012, Prepare!

Ever start to notice a trend in decor and once you begin to really pay attention, you notice it everywhere?  First it was foo dogs...(Oh they're so last week.  Ha).  Next, my prediction is...butterflies.  I may be crazy and I'm no expert, but I'm beginning to see them crop up more and more at the couture level.  That means by summer they'll be in Target (OK...maybe not that quickly but give it within the next year).  

Here is what's in store...

Using butterflies on wallpaper and throw pillows provides an airy yet bold means of expression.  See, for example, this fresh and crisp Madame Buttterfly Collection from Designer's Guild. 

Butterflies are beautiful and delicate creatures.  Many of the emerging accessories convey these characteristics.  I'm loving the "Birds and Butterflies" Wallpaper from Schumacher.  The vibrant colors of the butterflies flutter around the white background. And check out those Manolo Blahnik butterfly slingbacks! 

And lastly, let's not over estimate these winged bugs' ability to dispay brilliant hues of gorgeous color.  Love the Butterfly orange rug from The Rug Company (also available in fushia)! 

(courtesy of smsread.com)

Wesley-Hall Bobbin Chairs

And of course, Lulu DK never disappoints with her Matouk collection availabe at Horchow. 

Lulu DK Matouk Bedding at Horchow

Keep your eyes peeled for more flurries a flutter this spring.  There's guaranteed to be a butterfly invasion coming our way!

House Tour: Master Bedroom Before/After

I have been taking my time to decorate my master bedroom because I want to make sure it is designed exactly how I want.  For the last 8 months, with great anticipation,  I have been waiting on carefully selected furniture to arrive.  

Wait no more!  A partial delivery arrived yesterday and I have some

before and "after" (in progress) pictures to share. 

 

This yellow nightstand was one of two that my sister and I scored at a vintage consignment shop in Connecticut.  We fell in love with the bold yellow lacquer finish.  These nightstands initially inspired the use of the yellow in my room. 

The first addition was the Marine Charing Cross Rug by Serena and Lily.  Love the color, love the pattern, love Serena and Lily. 

Furniture arrives...

Love the Worlds Away "Studly" dresser.  It has a mirror top and stud details on top of marshmallow colored lacquer drawers. 

I fell in love with this pattern from Highland Court.  It's Highland Court Confetti on Lee Industries X Benches. 

This pink bench is Designer's Guild with the Highland Court Confetti as a contrast welt.  I loved the idea of this piece when ordering but now am concerned with the scale in the room (I thought it would be half the width as it is). 

 Now trying to determine where else to place this in the room so it doesn't seem so over bearing.  Still love it!  Love the pop of color. 

Love this Christmas present from my sister... she knows my style because it's her style too!  The Jonathan Adler Antler Sculpture goes fabulously on top of my Tricia Guild coffee table books.   I still need to accessories and add character pieces to the room!  This is just the start.

What's to come...I had initially planned to add these Lee Industries fireside chairs by the fireplace.  The backs will be covered in the Highland Court confetti fabric (the same as the x benches).  I love the unexpected on the back!  But now I'm concerned with spacing and there's no way these guys will fit into the room without me knocking out the back wall and expanding the room by 10 feet...(ha)

These matching Worlds Away nightstand tables are going to replace the yellow ones that I have now.  I love those yellow ones...there new home will be in my son's room. 

I need to add accessories! 

Look out for my attempt to recreate Custera's silhouette portraits! 

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I must give a thank you to Lillian August who is the source of the furniture in this room.  The in-store designers there helped to create this vision, especially Holly Russo!

Update:  See how the silhouette's

turned out here

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Memories of Marrakesh

If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Riad Enja in Marrakesh, Morocco you must jump at the chance! 

Riad Enja, Marrakesh Morocco

I was there in 2001 with two of my best NYC girlfriends.  We were spoiled with luxury.

Riad Enja Marrakesh, Morocco

Sitting area, Riad Enja Marrakesh, Morocco

I instantly fell in love with the lavish fabrics and decor.  For years I have had visions of returning to Marrakesh with the idea of finding those very textiles!


Guest suite Riad Enja Marrakesh, Morocco

There is just nothing quite so brilliant and breath taking (as far as textiles go).

Separately, over the last few years as my passion for design has grown, I have coveted Tricia Guild's fabrics for the same reasons.  Her Designer's Guild textiles are lucious. 

My aha moment came when I discovered recently that these two worlds are closer than I thought.  That superb riad in Marrakesh used Designer Guild fabrics.  It's no wonder the two have been near and dear to my heart for so long.  So no need to travel back to Marrakesh for the fabrics...but there are plenty of other reasons to go! 

Sophisticated elegance, vibrant silks

And the Tricia Guild books are the best coffee table books ever!  They're little pieces of art in themselves.  I highly recommend. 

See some other inspirations from Designer's Guild below.