2 pairs are better than 1.

I like when a sofa has two pairs of pillows on them, instead of just one. I think it makes it look more polished and done.   Here are some great example.  (And - my living room is the last image at the bottom)

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image via Elle Decor

Designed by Anne Hepfer

Via No. 462 

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designed by Virginia MacDonald

This room made me do a double take.

 This room has a lot of style and I dig everything about it.  The clean lines, mixed with a pop of Eames. I punches of turquoise, and the layering of printed pillows.  The tall ceilings and open windows are amazing, and the book shelf is edited perfectly. 

Gorgeous!

image via The Decorista

From the personal file... A perfectly styled living room

The perfect amount of layering, the perfect amount of pop, 

the perfect amount of texture. 

Stunning combination - and I absolutely love it!

Designed by Shannon Wollack  (This girl has serious style!!)

DRAMA!!!!!

Chic, Elegant, and Dramatic!

Designed by Tamzin Greenhill

Bright and Happy Romantic!

I love this! It's happy and bright, has romantic furniture with funky elements. 

Definitely making me in the mood for Spring!

From the personal file.... Boho Glam Dreamy... Bananas!

Boho-glammed out rooms make me go bananas!!  I absolutely love the layering and how the colors have a vibrant and energetic feel.

image via Lonny

From the personal file.... A gorgeous living room.

Bright, happy, cozy, intimate.

Loving this living room for so many reasons.

The chandelier is insane, the turquoise and white chairs are awesome, 

and I love the wall color with the beautiful molding and huge windows. 

image via Houzz

Love some good tufting!

That velvet sofa with the tufting and bolsters is absolutely beautiful. 

The stools and the artwork are fab too!

image via Design Principia

From the personal file... I AM IN LOVE

I recently came across these images over at Jennifer.Nicole (a fantastic blog if you haven't seen it already!) and I completely fell in love.  This is 100% the look and feel that I want and currntly trying to achieve.  Gorgeous, rich, prints, layers, grey, pops of ikat color... every detail I want. 

Sting's gorgeous living room

Sting's got some good taste.
Look at how gorgeous this living room is in his New York apartment.
The fabric on the sofa... perfection.

Country Chic with an Eclectic Vibe!

 I am  not a huge fan of the country, shabby chic look.  

I appreciate it but personally, it's just not my taste.   

BUT - I do believe there are exceptions to everything and this room would be the exception.  

I think its great how this country styled home has punches of color and wow factors through some really fun accessories.

image via Country Living

Designer: Arren Williams

I am loving the designs of Canadian interior designer Arren Williams' home. Her look is fun, fresh, and totally attainable! It's all about mixing styles and price points with her. You should definitely check out her website too: HERE

Insane yellow chair!

Love the color palette and gold wallpaper. Stunner.

All images via House & Home

Photos taken by: Angus Fergusson

A black and white room with a bit of chrome

I love this space.  The chrome lamps, the greek key pillows, the sleek sofa, and the gorgeous rug! Stunner. 

Two glam rooms with a hint of cheetah

I love a bit of animal print.  It's classic and glamorous with a little bit of edge.  

I love how fancy and formal these two rooms are and then have that bit of sass with the cheetah ottoman and accent pillows.

image via House Beautiful

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

Living Room Delight

This living room space is gorgeous!  There are so many things I like about it, I don't even know where to begin.
1. The pair of standing lamps.
2. The  6 framed prints of art.
3. The matching sofas are gorg!
4. Adler rug - terrific!
5. The soothing color pallete.

Perfection!

Slip covers done right

Such a beautiful room!  Really loving the slip covered sofas here.  I think slip covers can be tricky - as they can look a little messy at times.  BUT here - its sleek and clean and the room is fantastic.  

Girly yet sophisticated! Adore!

Turquoise and Chartreuse Love!

Turquoise paired with Chartreuse is one of my favorite color combos (the other is grey/white/gold).

I absolutely love this happy living room. That gorgeous map completely dictates the gorgeous color combo.

TIP: Find a piece of art work, or anything you want to hang on the wall (fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, a map etc.) and use that to tell you your color story and build completely around that!

image via Mr. Goodwill Hunting

A delightful home

Here is a home designed by Rebekah Zaveloff and I think its done so well.  It's got charm, and interest and lots of fun pieces - without being overdone.

Fantastic floor lamp and sconce.  

Love the drum coffee tables. and the art above the mantle.  

Ivanka Trump's Living Room

This picture may have been around the blog loop already, but I haven't come across it until now.  It's the living room belonging to heiress Ivanka Trump.  It's impressive because this picture was taken in 2007 - yet it is just as current if it were designed  up today.  Foo dogs, a gold pair of cocktail tables, a gorgeous black settee, murano lamp....  It's really gorgeous.  I wonder how it looks now, over 3 years later.