Designer Highlight: Meg Braff

There are many designers that I follow and adore... 

however, I am going to go out-on-a-limb and say that Meg Braff 

has become one of my favorite designers.  

I'm continually impressed with her style and la, la, love that she includes 

so many colors and textures. 

I'm also impressed with how her designs can be fresh and unique 

while remaining classy and timeless.  

Once again, Coastal Living, has revealed some more of her fabulous work, 

but this time, these lovely photos happen to be of her very own West Palm Beach condo. 

Hey Meg! Next time I'm in Florida, how would you like to get lunch? 

I'd love to come see this fantastic condo for myself!

Also shown on my other blog: Modern Palm Blog

 

 

I am such a fan of warm orange mixed with cool blue. It is a beautiful combo and this room looks 

amazing paired with bold white. The wallpaper Meg Braff used is so fun and unique.

 

 

 

 This dinning room is classy & simple, yet bold & vibrant.

Love how it is anchored with white, splashed with bright, happy colors, 

and evened with the green plant. 

 

 

Daring. 

I don't know if I would have ever had guts to create a bright aqua bedroom, 

but I certainly I'm impressed with this fun room.

 

 

 

The unique coffee table and shell-inspired ceiling fixture makes this room so whimsical. 

The bold aqua furniture paired with the green pillows is genius, 

and Oh! hello lovely yellow.  

 

**You can get this look by using the graphic batik patterned pillows at Modern Palm.

 

 

Although I'm not one for a pink attack, I love how the Asian-inspired wallpaper 

and a geometric print on throw pillows keeps this bedroom classy and mature. 

I just can't get enough of Meg Braff's designs. Can't wait to covet more of her work.

Photos via Coastal Living, Photographer Annie Schlechter, Designer Meg Braff

  

Home Tour: John & Vivian Bencich

Saw this house tour on Design*Sponge and had to share it! I am so taken with this room. The paisley wallpaper on the ceiling knocks the room out-of-the-park. The Oly Studio Elizabeth buffet is amazing and fits perfect in that space and in that room. Get the full scoop, photos, and information at Design*Sponge.
"This beautiful home belongs to architects John and Vivian Bencich. When John and Vivian purchased their house, it had barely been touched for 70 years and was in desperate need of a refresh. So the couple worked to bring in more light, add smart storage and workspaces and open up the kitchen and den to create a spot for family gathering. It’s now a bright, modern and welcoming home!"
By Amy A. Design*Sponge  Images by Jeff Herr Photography .

Read more details about this awesome home at Design*Sponge.
(and yes, I used awesome... my 3-year-old son now uses this word for everything! 
"Mom, that's not cool, it's a.w.e.s.o.m.e!"  He corrects me all the time and so I'm now hooked. 
Let's just bring it on back! AWESOME! :)

The Whistle Bag by Jack and Lulu in Modern Palm + Julie Murphy Home Tour

 

Why is that the Jack and Lulu Whistle Bag 

I'm seeing at the bottom of the stairs? 

 

While flipping through my blessed magazine, Coastal Living, 

I spotted my favorite canvas bag inconspicuously placed in the beautiful home 

of Julie and Tom Murphy.

Julie happens to be the founder and owner of Jack and Lulu, 

a line that I happen to carry in Modern Palm. 

Julie's home was featured in the December issue of Coastal Living.  They restored a 1785 cottage in Rowayton, Connecticut, and it is sure a charmer. 

I loved seeing what they've done to this darling home. 

While the home now looks more modern and updated, 

they were able to still hold on to the character, charm, and old-fashion 

feel that really makes the home so timeless and welcoming.

 

 

Are you surprised that I'm loving obsessed with these yellow Tolix chairs? 

This bedroom has a lovely antique iron bed with bedposts topped with pineapples. 

Love the symbolism of the pineapple= hospitality.

And how darling are those 1951 prints of birds from a 

book called "All About Your Canary"? Such a unique and personal display.

 

 

Julie, what a beautiful home. I am in love with your style and designs, 

and love having Jack and Lulu items in Modern Palm.

*Gold Emblem Notecards

*The Whistle Canvas Bag

*Stripey Straws

*Union Jack Coasters

Joel McHale: the funny guy who has the fabulous home!

All I'm going to say is Joel McHale... did you laugh? I did. 

One of my fave shows is The Soup... I die laughing. When I saw that his home was highlighted in the December issue of InStyle I was curious what it would look like.  

When I saw,  I freaked! I'm so completely in LOVE with his home. 

In my dreams! In my dreams! I die! I love! 

Never knew he was such a family man, now I'm impressed and like him even more. His met his wife, Sarah, back in college and they've been married 14 years. She had the dream job of a design assistant to Kelly Wearstler, yes, you read that correctly... THE Kelly Wearstler.  

Huh! No wonder their home is fantastically wonderful.  

With the help of another Wearstler alum, Elizabeth Gordon, 

they created a home that is off the charts cool.

Want to see more? 

I love the unique, white chandelier and the colored wallpaper on the ceiling 

with the textured tree wallpaper, combined with the bright, funky painting.

This master bedroom is amazing and I'm so loving the capiz shell globe lights 

and four-poster chrome bed.  They are both so unexpected and unique.

There are so many things I love about this home.

I'm impressed with how fab it is yet still cozy and live-able, 

which is so important since they have two young children.

 Photographs by Douglas Friedman for In Style 

Images  found via Elizabeth Gordon Studio.

Angie Hranowsky Design Studio

 

Right now it is snowing outside. 

Although I love snow, especially during the holidays, I am always dreaming of a nice,
sunny, warm beach.  One place that I happen to love is Charleston, South Carolina.
Mr. D and I spent our 5 year anniversary there, and I've been wanting to take our
children back ever since then.  Actually, the dream is to rent a beach house on
Hilton Head and then travel around the area, which I adore.  

Anyway... this fantastic home is located in Charleston, South Carolina,
which is interesting since Charleston is known for it's historical charm. 
Although I'm a huge fan of the southern/eastern style, which is actually the exterior
style of my home, this modern twist in this home is perfect for me.  

This style makes me so happy! 

The owner and designer? 

Why it is Angie Hranowsky and she just happens to have her own design studio.

I am obsessed with her style and work.

I love Angie's use and mix of color, texture, patterns, vintage and modern.

There is something a little unexpected and pleasant about they way she 

incorporates each piece in her home.

I would love to move in her home right now! Everything is just perfect. Simply perfect.

2010 Green Home of the Year: Country Living

Country Living  has debuted their 2010 Green House of the Year in the

World Financial Center in Lower Manhattan. 

Seriously, what a darling home in the middle of the city!

I think there are so many great things about this home, beyond the green aspect.  

For starters, I adore the fun bright wallpaper and love the unique light to add
a little spice to the entry/mudroom. 

 I also like how they continued the wallpaper into the living room, 

but added a twist with putting the wallpaper on the ceiling. Love it!

What a nice, rustic kitchen. I feel like some delicious pie should be baking in the oven... 

I really love the mix of the blue and purple colors in the above reading nook.  

And do you recognize the red shade fabric? 

It is from Katherine Rally and Modern Palm has pillows and tablecloths to match.

This wall gallery is simply fantastic! Love the simple white frames, paired with bright prints.

It makes such a uniform statement. Seriously fantastic! 
If you want more of the Green details on the home visit their site.