House Beautiful & I share something in common...

And what is that, you ask?

Well... HB has announced their 11 favorite living rooms of 2010 - and 5 of my personal faves of the year were included and here they are in order:

#5 Designed by Richard Norris and Mark Leslie, this living room is delightful and rich and I love how airy and bright it feels. The wall coverings (room dividers?) are so unique and the punches of bright color are fantastic.

#4 - Designed by Michael Sachs, this room has folk charm meets French Country charm. I love the coziness of this room.

#3 Designed by Jim Howard, this room hits all of the right notes with the gorgeous color palette, the stunning bone inlaid mirror, the warmth from the stunning fireplace, and the punches of hot pink. I also really like the delicate mix of chairs. I'd sit here with friends for hours - happily!!

#2 The living room below is designed by one of my all time favorites, Tobi Fairley. When this House Beautiful issue came out with her work on the cover - I was so excited!! I love the color palette, and the gorgeous furniture selection.

#1 The living room below belongs to Melissa Warner of Massucco Warner Miller, and is my all time favorite living space. My goal is to have my home have the same feel as this (or at least similar!). Its sophisticated yet youthful and mixes all the right elements!

all images via House Beautiful

From the personal file... Commune... Part 3

This will be my final post on Commune (for the time being!), and this home hit the "personal file" spot for me. It actually belongs to one of the founders of Commune, Alonso Romano - I LOVE his style and his ideas with home style. His home was featured in the most recent issue of House Beautiful and you can check out the article HERE.

Romano is an LA guy with a great passion for easy living. He loves Folksy" fabrics and pillows (hence I love that too!) and has a serious interest in mid-century furnishings. I am a huge fan of layering (I feel like I mention it in every post!) and he does an excellent job.

His living room is one of my favorite rooms of all time. I LOVE the floor cushions, the rug, and the over sized mid-cenury chair.

Here is another view of his living room. Are you loving, or what??

PS - I also LOVE that you can totally achieve this look through vintage and flea market finds!!!

From the Personal File

This West Hollywood apartment belongs to Melissa Warner of Massucco Warner Miller interior design firm and I am completely 100% in LOVE! This is exactly what I want my place to be like. it's light, airy, cheery, and super glam! it has turquoise, animal print, tufting, trims, glam, and gorgeous floral arrangements. I die.

House Beautiful Rated Ballard - So Did I!

I just received an email from Ballard Designs showing the 13 Favorite Pieces by House Beautiful Magazine. So, I thought I'd pick my 13 favorite pieces as well (and why!) To view these pieces check out http://www.ballarddesigns.com/ Thurston Chair - You can pick the fabric for this chairs and if you want nailheads, etc. I adore this couch, I love the dramatic back.

Striped Indoor/Outdoor Rugs - Love the nautical feel on these rugs. I know that Ikea knocked it off for way cheap - but these look super sturdy and have great color options. These would be amazing in a summer house in the Hamptons. Such a dreamer!!!

Mentego Mirror - I would definitely pair 2 of these together, and put them in an entry-way, or on either side of a bed above the nightstands.

Marrakesh Rugs

Macau Arm chairs - very Adler

Louis Upholstered Side Chair with Nail Heads - adore!

Hamper Stool - Love this in the bathroom in a clean terry cloth fabric. It's so easy and user friendly - a great piece for the bathroom or closet. What a great way to make your dirty laundry look so good!

Faux Bois Etegere - I love love love love love. I love the twigs, and the gold and the glam.... It's beautiful

Dog Bed Cover and Insert - this can be monogrammed with your dog's name on it.
I have a cocker spaniel. I am obsessed with him. This picture is funny! It makes me smile.

Cochrane Desk - this was a favorite of House Beautiful's as well. It's darling. It would be a super cute entry/foyer piece as well.
Chinoiserie Bird Needlepoint Pillow - I love the colors, the trim, the picture. So glamour!
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