Peer Through the Window

Call me a nosey body at heart, but I love a good stroll through another person's home--with their knowledge, of course  In most cases.  (Oh come on, I don't mean you're going to find me over in my next door neighbor's shrubbery peering through their living room window--I only did that once, for the record--But, sometimes it's nice to be a voyeur from afar).  That's what the beloved decor mags are good for! Call me simple.  Call me shallow.  Heck, call me simply shallow.  But, it's so cool to see how other people live! 

Check out some of these celebrity homes. 

Candace Bushnell, of Sex in the City fame, in her NYC apartment.

Anna Sui

Courtney Cox in her Malibu Retreat

Supermodel Jessica Stam in her NYC townhouse

Keri Russell's Brooklyn townhouse

Nanette Lapore's West Village townhouse

Ralph Lauren's ranch in Colorado

Katie Holmes' New Chelsea, NYC apartment (courtesy of NY Daily News)

 (Photos courtesy of Elle Decor unless otherwise stated)




So, where can you find yourself cozying up with a cup of tea? 
You'll find me at Jessica Stam's luscious lavender-Moroccan-styled apartment.  (I want that door).  Then I may head over to Nanette's inviting living room (I've always seen that crystal ship chandelier but have rarely actually seen it in a room...I actually dig it here).  


But Mr. Lauren, oh Ralphy, what are we going to do in this room at your ranch?  This better be a media/movie room because, if it's anything else, it looks like a liquidation furniture sale on leather arm chairs (Hello?  Hub Furniture called...they want their chairs back). 


And really, my comments should lie with Katie--er, I mean, "Kate's" new apartment.  It's in a kick a$$ part of NYC (Chelsea), but if this is really the lavish decor in there, little Suri's going to have a hey day swinging from these gold gilded chandeliers.  I know you matured from age 26 to 86 when you married Tommy, but you don't have to decorate like you're a Golden Girl already!  (Sorry Blanche, honey, I didn't mean to offend you). 

Did you see Barbra Bush's NYC Townhouse?  Check here if you missed it! 

Hey, you wanna meet over on pinterest?  Here's where to find me...

Banana Leaf Beauty

Charlotte Olympia Mabel Print $1150
Photo from feetfuss.com

Ever find a great pair of shoes and then construct an entire outfit around them?  I spotted these banana leaf pumps in April's Vanity Fair and immediately thought of the Beverly Hills Hotel. 

I have long been a fan of Hinson's Banana Leaf Wallcover. It's fabulous on the wall, so why not on your feet?  Catch these wonderful banana leaf displays...

April's House Beautiful displayed this lovely room designed by Steven Sclaroff

April House Beautiful, Steven Sclaroff Design

Even the Incochine in New York City has embraced the banana leaf. 

James Andrew at Indochine - photo Lars Stephan

Nate Berkus lives in style with the Hinson Martinique wall covering in his own home. 

Nate Berkus Home
Courtesy Elle Decor

A variation of the Hinson wall covering, Cole and Son offer the tropical wallpaper as shown in this design by Amber Interiors.  ( BTW, Amber's blog kicks some serious booty so you should check it out.  And no, I don't even know the gal.  I just know great when I spot it). 

Courtesy of Amber Interiors

Bethany Herwegh's house is scrumptious in the same Cole and Son covering {check out more of Bethany's rooms as reviewed on House of Turquoise}.

Bethany Herwegh's Room from Country Living
Courtesy of House of Turquoise

Feeling a little Golden Girls, yet?  You know I love their style! {proof here}

Maybe you're not feeling the banana leaf 'love' enough to adorn the Charlotte Olympia Lucite pumps, or venture out in head to toe leaf...

Courtesy of House of Holland Fashion Show

Then maybe, just maybe, you'll consider papering your bathroom with a branch or two.  I've got my eye on this for my bathroom.   Oh yes.  Vivid Hue Home loves color and pattern, remember? 



Courtesy of Apartment Therapy

PS:  A word from Vivid Hue Home:

Thank you to the Vivid Hue Home dedicated readers...our popularity has soared the last few weeks by wonderful enthusiasts such as yourselves.  We appreciate you telling your friends via word of mouth, pinterest and facebook.  This is truly been a wonderful whirl wind.  Many thanks.