Inspired Design

The summer is flying by and we have been busier than ever with floor planning new model home designs. The real estate market is bustling and we have been shopping like crazy for a few upcoming projects. Shopping for a project is great and I would NEVER complain about the fabulous job I have, and yet, it does bring about a little over-stimulation in the brain. I'm constantly looking for new designers and inspiration that is attainable and stylish but doesn't fall into the "mass-blog-it", "mass-pin-it" world.

 Although trendy, I have a slight addiction to things with a link pattern. So, when I saw this piece of art  by a artist Jordan Carlyle, I had to purchase a version for my own home.

While looking through Jordan's portfolio, I discover that he is also an interior designer with fantastic taste and timeless style. I also noticed that there have been plenty of popular blog posts about him, so I guess I'm late to this party. :) Perhaps redundant, I decided to post anyway because I'm psyched about getting this artwork!

His designs have a modern sexiness, without tipping in a gender specific direction. I think he has some great styling ideas and I'm certainly inspired by his mix of modern with a classic twist. Check out his portfolio at Carlyle Designs.

(pillows from RH,) (Missoni throw in orange)

Love this idea for an entry table.

Imagine taking a small, white room to a whole new level with this!

Honestly, gray grasscloth never gets tired.

GREAT update idea for oak stairs!! That gray railing, that runner, that grasscloth! 

All images from Jordan's website. 

He has a collection of beautiful art and furnishings. A must see.

Day Trip Design: Les Fleurs

Dreaming of a little day trip shopping to a quaint french country village outside of Paris? Lucky for us, we need not go far to get a little taste of Parisian-style shopping thanks to Les Fleurs in North Andover, MA. Shop owner Sandra Shaheen, having lived in France, brought back the charm of french country to her fabulous shops, keeping her designs right on trend with what's happening now- with a European twist!

With summer's warm weather upon us (Well, in true New England fashion that is), our clients want to know where to go for unique floral/greenery decor to display on the front door or on the porch. We send EVERYONE to this little shop for the best of the best in all things floral. We love it because the designs are creative (no Home-Goods specials here) and they have a casual elegance that transitions well into any style of home.

Fill your basket with green goodies to make your own designs...

Ideas for planters are endless- these urns with holly compacta boxwoods are a definate "Yes you should!"

 

Take my word for it - grab a cappuccino, put your pup on a leash and go here stat! It will not disappoint, and wait...the fun continues next door in Savoir Faire!

(image via Savoire Faire)

Seriously, fabulous.