14 Days of Romance: A Zen Experience: Day 8

Wouldn't it be absolutely amazing to lounge around in one of these zen-like spaces with a sexy cute guy for one incredible romantic evening?  

I definitely think so. 

both images via Decor Pad

Red Chinoiserie Office Space.

Santa (or mom, dad, best friend, boyfriend...) could perfectly review 

your Christmas list right here at this desk!

Bigger is better

Sometimes - the best thing to do is throw in an enormous chandelier to bring it all together.  

Here are three amazing examples of such. 

Living room of fashion designer of Tibi - Amy Smilovic 

image via Houzz

Designed by Mary McDonald

From the personal style....

This right here is the epitome of my style.  It's a total mix of straight lines and classic/traditional curves.  Then, it combines chinoiserie, amazing upholstery, bits of turquoise,  and brilliant show stopper pieces.

mage via DecorPad

Delightful Color Combo: Pink and Grey

Love this color combo! It's soft and feminine with a little edge. Its not so typical.

Designer: Mary McDonald

Guest room belonging to Martha Stewart

The Lennoxx

Jackie Blue Home

Long Beach Flea Market Round Up!

If you read my blog often, you will notice that every month (3rd Sunday) I attend the Long Beach Flea Market. It's my absolute FAVORITE and everytime I go - I find something absolutely amazing.  Honestly - Long Beach in general is just amazing for finding cool home decor.  This time around there was a lot of chinoiserie. 

So... Please come along for the ride and I'll give you a quick tour!

These gold lamps I am actually kind of kicking myself that they didn't come home with me.  They are the chicest things I have ever seen.  Stupid.  I would have found an amazing spot for them.  Oh well.  Each time I go there is always that one thing... These lamps would be "it" for this go round.

Lets go with creepy... BUT creepy in a good way.  They were just expensive.  $50 each.  The dealer said they were antique glove molds.  I was thinking they were hands for Edward Scissorhands. JK.  Would be great for jewelry, or just a weird decorative statement.

I debated on these.  They were $10 for the pair of needlepoint vintage pictures.  I just had no clue where they would go. 

Bar carts are so popular right now.  This one was way cool - but needed a thorough Brasso job.

How sweet is this.  If it were Spring, I'd debate this.  It would be kind of cool to spray paint this a wild color.

Flea markets are great places to find storage and organization stuff.  This was an African dealer selling beaded necklaces and baskets.  These would be great as a magazine holder, a toy basket for the dog stuff, recycling, a whatever you need bin.

A fabulous elephant garden stool.  I already have one, but if I didn't - this would be the one for me!  Love the all white clean look.

A gorgeous pair of accent chairs.  Spindle love.

Loved these.  They would be fantastic really shined up.

Well if you haven't opened up a design magazine in the past 4 years... then this is the obvious staple.  I love bamboo.  Its past trend now - its a classic.  Or has it always?

For the TV buffs - The Gray's Anatomy book.

Fabb.

A coat of paint a custom cushion would do wonders to this chair.

Hope you enjoyed!
Hallie

Get the look - Chinoiserie Sitting Area

A couple of days ago I did a post featuring this room and one reader suggested I break it down into a more budget friendly version.  Here is what I came up with! 

1.  Settee - Ballard Designs - $999
2.  Hide Rug - Sunland Home Decor - $269
3.  Floor Lamp - Home Decorators - $159
4.  Sunburst Mirror - Ballard Designs - $149
5.  Gold Bamboo Table - Mermaid Hut - $249
6.  Pillows - World Market - $19.99


room image via Decor Pad

From the personal file...

This right here pretty much sums up my look.  I love this.  It's bright and chinois-happy.  It's got a gold bamboo coffee table, a tufted settee, a cow hide rug, with an edge with those interesting floor lamps.  Amazzzing.

image via DecorPad

From the Personal File

This is right up my alley.  It's kind of feminine, its classic, yet its got that glamorous feel with a drop of curiosity.  I love drops of interesting.  That large gold sunburst is insane, especially when paired with those chinois pagodas.  Yet - the room feels casual.  I dig it.

PS - ceiling is pretty fab too!

Images via Full House

Oh Ralphie....How I love you.

Yeah.. be jealous. Ralph Lauren and I have pet names for eachother... Total joke. He doesn't even know I exist. But if he did, I would have him gift me the following items from his sick furniture collection.

I love you JA.

Jonathan Adler does it right... oh, and its on sale at Macys.

Rarely do I do this....

As many of you know... I rarely do this, but I want to start getting pics of my place up on my blog. Here is a half shot of my living room, I've pu up a picture of part of this area already.... Once I find a rug, and finish things up.... I'll take a full shot of the room for you guys to critique. Would love to hear what you think!

Red and White Delight

Red and white done in a bedroom and living room.... So pretty, fresh, vibrant, eclectic! :) The bedroom above is designed by Amanda Malson. (love the head board and side tables BTW).

image above via Plush Palate

Chinoiserie in Palm Springs....

Here are more pics from my trip last weekend in Palm Springs. Saw a ton of bamboo furniture and Chinoiserie pieces, so if that's what you are looking for - I definitely recommend driving out to the desert.

stores are: Revivals, Angel Thrift, Estate Sale Company all on Palm Canyon.

Another decision has been made!

Well kiddos.... I have some good news. I have conquered yet another one of my issues with indecisiveness!! I decided on a print for the dining room chairs and I love! Above is how they originally looked. Lifeless, ugly, brown corduroy... gross!

And updated!!!

**If you live in the LA or Orange County area - I have an amazing upholsterer who is way cheap. (He did all 4 chairs for $80!! - and that included a new seat and the perfectly lined up piping).

The End Result

Here is the end result. I just got my lamp shades today. What do you think!? Feedback would be great!!

Hints of Turquoise

So, all of these picture have been saved on a file on my desktop and all had the same thing in common - some where or other, turquoise was involved! Love that!