I'm in Nantucket!

 
Hey wait a minute!  The week escaped me and I didn't get to share some exciting news with you guys!  I'm in Nantucket!  What?  With all of this talk of Hurricane Sandy...I have decided to escape over to My Crafty Home Life for Linda's 31 Days of Nantucket Style. 

 

For those of you that have never met Linda, or her fantastic blog, I discovered her with her infamous One Room Challenge .  She is the brainchild behind this wonderfully creative and fun 6 week challenge.  And she is also notorious for finding incredible things on craigslist. 

 

I am truly honored that she asked me to participate in her series...

Here is a sneak peak of what you'll find over on her blog when I transformed some of my rooms into Nantucket style..., Now get on over there and check them OUT! 

 

 

If you've never been to My Crafty Home, please pop on over there and leave a comment under my post to let me know what ya think! 

And Thank you Linda for the opportunity!! 

xoxo

Heather

Last Hurrah, Serena and Lily

Are you as astonished by the end of the summer as I am?  Where has the time gone?
I've spent this summer at Camp and Kennebunkport as you avid followers are well aware from the numerous posts I made on these topics (smile).  Feel free to reflect on those fantastic memories here (camp)  and here (Kennebunkport). 

But don't fret, summer's not quite gone yet!  And plenty of our favorite designers are announcing their last hurrah's for us common-folk, including Serena and Lily.   You may recall, I'm a huge fan of Serena and Lily for the classic bohemian style.  Their looks are timeless and can seamlessly transport into so many different environments. 

Here are some of Vivid Hue Home's absolute favs  from their Summer Sale, but you'd better act now as these items are sure to fly into stylish homes everywhere. 

The Sumba stool and Hammered Metal Lamp both have fine details which gives them added panache.  Even better, the sumba stool is 50% discounted to $49. 

Next, I have been obsessed with these Zanzibari Pillows ever since Serena and Lilly produced them. Serena and Lily noticed the women in Kenya wearing these vibrant and brilliant fabrics during one of their visits there. They decided to make them into exquisite throw pillows. Each pillow varies slightly and contains an inspirational message in Swahili, such as "Today is a Beautiful Day" and "Beautiful Family, Beautiful Life." They are a limited edition and now on sale for $125!  

This over sized hammered metal tray would look wonderful on an ottoman or pouf.  I love the idea of putting it on top of the Banda Coffee Table (also from S&L, shown below).   That banda table is simple and unassuming with wonderful style.  And, I'm a sucker for a good cable knit throw blanket.  This one has large knotty loops, love! 

And lastly, check out the Beckett Desk.  Love the traditional style with Danish flair.  It reminds me of the Jonathan Adler collection of chests and dressers that I love so much. 

Let me know if you happen to grab any of these wonderful items! 

I'm still waiting for my  Serena and Lily Pondicherry Headboard for the Master (read deets here).  It's on delivery as we speak and I'm excited because it's gonna completely transform that room! 

 What are some of YOUR favorites from above?  

 

Heya, I'm on pinterest too. Check me out here.

Pondicherry for the Master

I have made an exciting new purchase for the master bedroom. 



Serena and Lily Pondicherry Bed




This is the Serena and Lily Pondicherry Bed with Nailheads. 

I'm obsessed with the super high headboard (75" tall).  When I set out to decorate the master bedroom, I had not intended on getting rid of our Merlot colored headboard.  Now that the furniture has been in there for a few months, I've had time to contemplate a few tweaks and adjustments I'd like to make to the room. 

I spotted an uber tall headboard similar to this one from abcddesign and a light bulb went off in my head...I have never loved those silhouettes I made of my family in the location above the bed.  I would love them on a side wall but just not as a main focal point in the master bedroom.  This Pondicherry headboard will solve that!  There will be no room for anything else on that wall!

And, remember my little trip to Lillian earlier this week?  While I was there, Lynne helped me search the bedding samples and suggested I try this John Robshaw stripe for the bed. 


John Robshaw

 Envision it with a coverlet or throw on the bottom and lots of colorful pillows.. .I think it may actually be a hit. 


I played around on Olioboard with some ideas. This isn't perfect but will give you an idea of how it may look:

Wow, what a hot mess.  Let me explain this hodge podge...
The x benches are already in the room. The Serena and Lily Charing Cross rug is already there. The pink polka dot print is meant to resemble a colorful throw. I found the patchwork patterned throw on Layla Grayce. I don't know if the colors match but it could add a bit of texture to the bed. (Obviously I would only select one throw, not polka dotted pink and patchwork teal).  The pillows are just place holders to symbolize "color."


Lot's of progress made during my little trip to see Lynne. I'll be excited to share more with you soon!

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.}

Meet Wayne Pate

Do you know Wayne Pate?

 

If not, you should...

Wayne Pate is a super fabulous illustrator that produces quirky, fun and affordable master pieces.  Mr. Pate started out as a free lance designer working in a more commercial design space with companies like the Gap, Old Navy and J Crew.  He is a self taught artist (which is completely inspirational) and he decided to take a leap and begin doing illustrations on his own.  That was over six years ago and we bet Wayne is glad he decided to follow his desire...From that point forward, we can imagine he has never looked back to the commercial world...

Can you imagine doing what you really love and also having other people dig it?   

Here are some of my favorite illustrations...

Rising of the Setting Sun

Flock

And Wayne Pate did this rendition of Rising of the Setting Sun exclusively for Serena and Lily's Bazaar.  Cool stuff! 

Mr. Pate himself

And additional pieces from Wayne...

You can check out additional work by Wayne Pate here

 

Roberta Roller Rabbit

A dear friend of mine from high school recently emailed me to make sure I'd heard about Roberta Roller Rabbit.   She knows my love lust for color and thought I'd appreciate the vibrant colors and patterns (and girl, she was right). 

Roberta Roller Rabbit is a whimsy of fun.  She makes me wanna eat my dessert before dinner.  Splash in a mud puddle in my new shoes. 

A woman after my own heart, Roberta Freymann believes that "every color goes with everything. "  She started her boutiques in the Upper East Side in NYC as her namesake. 

                                 

Her vision was to offer unique finds from her travels all around the globe.  She recognized that there was no other boutique that was offering quite the same variety.  Her stores quickly grew by word of mouth and expanded to the East Hampton's.  In 2006 she opened her first Roberta Roller Rabbit store on Lexington Ave and 73rd. 

 She created the name, Roberta Roller Rabbit, after finding the phrase on a remnant of fabric while travelling in India.  She decided it would represent a character's name in a whimsical fable she made up.  Freyman describes her Beatrix Potter-esque character as "a rabbit in roller boots who goes to the roller disco. Originally, it was going to be a store for kids."  (Roberta Freyman, House Beautiful 2012)

  Well, Roberta Roller Rabbit now represents everything from a fabulous resort-style wear for kids and women (think Hampton's beach cover ups) to home accessories that include duvets, coverlets, placemats, napkins, sheets and more! 

 Her designs include a collection of hand block printed fabrics, a craft perfected over hundred of years by artisans in India. It is a technique used by many fabulous designers (Serena and Lily, John Robshaw among my favorites). The appearance creates an ultra chic bohemian feel. Very inviting and unique.  

Like Audrey Hepburn said, if you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun!

 Roberta Freyman gets it. And I love her.

And thank you to "Yours in Beige" for the Roberta Roller Rabbit introduction!

               

Serena and Lily Great Outdoors

Serena and Lily have expanded their fabulous home collection to include outdoor entertaining.  If you haven't seen their most recent expansion, you've gotta take a peek.  As if we weren't already drooling for spring, get ready to pick yourself up off the floor when you see this new collection! 

I'm smitten by the brilliant blues and crisp whites.  These European bistro chairs are tre chic for an outdoor patio (remember Brett's porch) or an indoor breakfast nook.  The Riviera armchair is a slightly different pattern than the Riviera  sidechair.  What a fabulous expression of style. Coordinating patterns but not matchy-matchy. 

The Corsica linens are ultra bohemian chic.  Truly a work of art, Serena designed this pattern herself to resemble Peacock plumes.  Next, artisans hand carved the print into wood and then the design was hand blocked onto the linens.  (Hand blocking creates exquisite results.  Think John Robshaw).

Serve the appetizers in woven bowls, lined with Corsica linens.  Ice the  chardonnay in the recycled aluminum fresca buckets...

String the patio in these globed piazza lights.  The aluminum tops add pizazz and flair. 

 

Lounge in the sundial chairs around the outside patio.  Accessorize with the all-weather pillows.  Mix and match the fun patterns and colors!

Watch the kids play while you socialize with guests on the soleil slingback chair

After a day of entertaining, how bout crawling into this fabulously cool hanging rattan chair for a relaxing afternoon read (Fifty Shades, Perhaps?)  

 Serena and Lily just keeps getting better and better!  Pre-order your outdoor furniture now!

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