Amy Lau Design: Beach House

Love these rooms by designer Amy Lau Design.

I love the mix of natural elements and modern funky fun.
The chartreuse coloring is fantastic, especially mixed with aqua and gray.
Favorite part is the use of sticks/trunks as a funky part of the decor.
Amazing statement.

Jonathan Adler & Happy Chic

Dying! No, Freaking out! No, Loving the Jonathan Adler Happy Chic line at HSN. 

These bud vases are so darn cheep and look so darn chic. 

Love them in white too!

and then there is the Greek Key blanket in black and white!

Perfection.

This rug is amazing too. 

 I had Jonathan's design books on my wish list for Christmas, 

and Santa was nice and gave me his fab books that I love to flip through, study, and cherish.

He just makes me happy. Jonathan truly does = Happy Chic! :)

Katherine Rally Home Decor Pillows: Magazine Features

 

Did you happen to see these Katherine Rally pillows featured in the 

February 2011 Coastal Living Magazine? 

Super exciting!

Modern Palm has a great selection of Katherine Rally pillows,

including those lovely ones that were featured in Coastal Living. 

Come check out the bold colors and fantastic designs!

Also,

In December 2010, Travel & Leisure featured KRT pillows as well. Yea!

Congrats to Katherine Rally! 

Modern Palm loves your designs and is so excited to carry these great products. 

 

 

Wall Gallery Inspiration

I'm working on a home project: a wall gallery.  

I have gathered a great selection of inspiration photos.
Today, I'm sharing my inspiration over 

on my other blog: Modern Palm Blog. Please, come on over there!

Hope everyone is having a lovely day. 

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

  

Inspiration in Stripes

 photo info here

Today I am over at Modern Palm. 

Come check out more on this inspiring photo.

Have you seen our new additions to our shop?

I'm adding some fantastic inventory every day!

Modern Palm Boutique

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! :)

White Hot Decor

Not sure why, but this photo speaks to me. 

Maybe it is the crisp and bright neutral white with the pop of Green. 

Good natural elements and texture. The bonus is the beachy vibe. So lovely...
and so are these white additions

via Coastal Living

Make a Fresh Start with Your Home Decor

It's A New Year!

Make a fresh start with your home decor

by adding some bright and happy fruit!

Get the look of the famous Jonathan Adler pillows,

but pay half the price!

These pillows will add a fun, bold, modern

and groovy feel to your family room,

bedroom, kitchen, mudroom,

child's room...

well, basically any room

 where you may add this fantastic pillow.

Modern Palm

has a great selection of home decor pillows for any room in the home.

For reals... a great selections that I think you'll love!

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.

Designer: Rafael de Cardenas in Elle Decor

So this week I'm really enjoying this home found in Elle Decor. 

I was first reeled in with the green chandelier. 

Then, I was hooked with the use of raspberry and green. 

I seriously don't know if I have either of those two colors used anywhere in my home, 

but I'm sure liking the mix.

Both of the art pieces in the above photos are amazing. I'm a fan of large,

simple canvases that make a big statement. Oh, how I would love both of those.

This Manhattan apartment belongs to the cosmetics executive 

Jeanine Lobell and actor Anthony Edwards, and was decorated by Rafael de Cárdenas.

I would love that retro credenza. 

I really like the look of the stainless-steel countertops,

and although I think the bright Lime cabinetry is pretty fun, 

I don't know I would ever actually do it...

unless I had a few homes and could really play around with different colors and styles.

There are so many things that stand out to me in these rooms. 

I love the wallpaper in the bathroom, the ceiling high headboard is amazing,

the furry beanbag would be great in any room, and what a fun green-fresh looking hallway.

This house just has so many fresh and unique things and colors going on.