We love you Lilly

 
Your iconic style will live on. 
 

 

Your cheery home decor and brilliant fashions will carry on and you will forever be in our hearts! 

Heather | Vivid Hue Home
 

Little Room, Big Inspiration

You may recall my daughter, Vivi's room from the house tour.  Currently, we've turned it into a makeshift playroom.  But I've started to scout inspiration photos for what I hope this room to become.  Vivi's a vivacious and feisty soon-to-be four year old.  I want her room to convey the same fun energy. 

Here are the rooms that make me smile and inspire me to get the remodel underway:

Courtesy of Merrimentstyle.com

Courtesy of House of Turquoise

Courtesy of Katie Ridder

Courtesy of House of Fifty

Courtesy of Tobi Fairley

Courtesy of House Beautiful Gene Meyer and Frank De Biasi
Photo Mikkel Vang

Courtesy of Lily Pulitzer Garnet Hill

Courtesy of Tobi Fairley

And here's Vivster herself (pictured here with her bro).  You can tell she's a colorful young lady with high expectations about her room decor.  (Ok, maybe that's just her mama). 

Meet Reagan Geschardt

In my mind, when I spot an artist's work and can immediately envision where I'd hang it in a room, it's the sign of a good artist.  This is exactly the revelation I had when I discovered Reagan Geschardt.  Reagan's style features that of an abstract expressionist who incorporates the tranquil settings in her environment into her work.  Until recently, Reagan was an artist in the Naples, Florida area where her work was showcased in many prominent homes in that area.  Now living just outside of NYC with her two girls and husband (also an artist*), she looks to landscapes and serene settings for her inspiration. 

You know Vivid Hue Home loves color and there's no question that Reagan Geschardt is filled with fun, brilliant use of patterns and colors. 

I decided to have some fun and partner her art in rooms that I feel really showcase her versatile style.  The cool thing is that Reagan's style blends with a vast array of interiors.  Everything from Lilly Pulitzer to Serena Lily to Kelly Wearstler to Lonny... Reagan Geschardt's got versatility to go just about anywhere you need a dash of fun! 

Lilly Pulitzer Showroom with Reagan Geschardt's "Spring has Arrived"

I love the subtle shades of lavender, mauves and split pea green in "Spring Has Arrived."  Shown here in a Lilly Pulitzer room, it adds a kick to the preppy decor.  I envision Palm Beach, Florida in the sixties type of vibe and yet, this could also go perfectly in a bathroom or kid's room. 

Lonny Mag, 2012 Interior with Reagan Geschardt's "Out East Somewhere"

I love that Reagan's work can take on a Hollywood Regency feel in a different room setting.  Loving the use of magenta, gold and teals in "Out East Somewhere"

Adore Mag with Reagan Geschardt's "Summer Day"

I adore  Reagan's "Summer Day" in this Adore magazine interior setting.  The art adds a touch of fun into the elegantly modern room. 

Serena and Lily Ronan Room with Reagan Geschardt's Ship Wreck

Reagan's Ship Wreck brings a vibrant, child-like feel to the Serena and Lily Ronan room.  Perfect environment to display such energetic colors!

Kelly Wearstler's Foyer with Reagan Geschardt's "Untitled"

And, this pairing seems like a no brainer.  Kelly Wearstler, known for her 80's chic style is practically a design-twin for Reagan Geschardt. 

Reagan is available for commissioned murals and you can contact her here.  Below are a few of her murals that are featured in designer Susan Haynes' own home.  Brilliant colors. 

Reagan Geschardt Mural in home of  Susan Haynes

Reagan Geschardt Mural in Susan Haynes' home

{*Psst, remember how I mentioned that her husband is also an artist?  Well apparently the talent runs in the family.  See below for some of Danny Geschardt's work.}

Crazy About Contrast Welt

Contrast welting on a piece of furniture adds extra detail

that gives a custom designed appearance. 

In this day and age, manufacturers are
designing products that already have a contrast welt added,

no customization needed. 

This adds a perfect exclamation point of color! 

Take a look at some 'off the shelf' products that have this custom appearing contrast welt!

Club Piping Chair $799
cb2.com



Becca Chair $679
Nantuckit.com

Lilly Pulitzer "Johanna" Chair $2399
Horchow.com

Green Piped Leopard Stool $175
Furbishstudio.com

Retro Blue Lagoon Chair $691

Contrast welting really does add pizazz. 

Check it out in action:

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Spring with Lilly!

Spring wants to be here just as badly as I want it to be.  The daffodils are in bloom already and the temperatures are almost 60 degrees. 

So why oh why did I wake up to a snow day today?  The kids had a delayed opening and the ground was filled with five inches of powdery white stuff.  huh? 

I'm hoping today's weather is just a small blip in Mother Nature's plans.  Get here already Spring!

I came across these wonderfully cheerful images in my portfolio.  I absolutely love Lilly Pulitzer Home. 

In fact, before the furniture line officially launched last summer, I frantically stalked searched blogs that carried sneak peaks to the products.

 

I'm sharing these with you because I think you'll be equally energized by them   And it couldn't hurt to have more people wishing for spring...maybe Mother Earth will listen to us.  (fat chance). 

Look out for spring!  It's around the corner. 

I love Lilly's looks! 

I had a few days of hiatus from posting.  My *real* life has taken over for a few days, but I have some fun posts coming your way for next week.  In the meantime, think fun colorful thoughts of spring!

It Pays To Shop Around

Do you ever find something that you really, really want and it doesn't matter how much it costs?  You are determined to have it.  You muuust have it.  How can you possibly live without it? 

I'm with you.  That happened to me today. 

And yesterday.  And the day before. 

In fact it happens to me so frequently that if I actually purchased every "must have", I'd  be flat out broke!

I've learned that it pays to shop around. 

Case in point.  Check these out.  Great decor items...and their less expensive counter parts.  See if you can tell the difference!

The Eero Saarinen Table $1500-2000

The Ikea Docksta $179



Lilly Pulitzer Heiress Stool $850

White Elephant Garden Seat $199
Horchow

West Elm Zig Zag Floor Pouf $249

Chevron Floor Pouf $110
Aletafae on etsy.com

Jonathan Adler Alphabet Pillow $110

 

Etsy $50

Anitanirma $29.50
Etsy

 Barbara Cosgrove Jack Lamp $458

Cyan Design Chess Knight Lamp $200

Now, take all of that money you've saved and

Go buy yourself something fabulous!