A Reason to Love L.A.

I recently came across some of Kristen Panitch's work on Decorpad and I couldn't get enough. She has a small design firm in Los Angeles, but with 20 years of experience under her belt she is no small fish. Her work is colorful and happy, let me know what you think...

Big surprise... a kitchen I love ;)

Love the wallpaper in the stairwell...

I secretly wish I had a sofa with an awesome floral print like this one...

This is the perfect play room. Accommodating for kids and adults...

Bold in Boston

I recently came across a super fun and vibrant living room on Houzz.com. The designer is Rachel Reider and as navigate my way through her website, I am loving her more and more. She is a Boston based designer that combines traditional with contemporary and is never lacking in color. This is my shout out to Rachel and her fun eclectic sense of style...

Love this chic contemporary living room and the sleek kitchen. The whole house just screams Bachelorette...

I love that the first look is funky contemporary and then she can switch gears to traditional, but not outdated...

Love this kitchen and breakfast banquette with a twist... literally...

Her colorful bathrooms are a nice break from white or stained wood...

This is the perfect home for a fun, hip, young family. I absolutely adore the playroom...

This is a beautiful modern dining room. It's warm, but it's fresh...

Alert, not home decor, but I have to post...

"What if Anthropologie Did Weddings?", are you serious? Ummmm, excuse me, is it too early to renew our vows? I can't wait to see the collection!!!

Just Because

I just love the pieces, so here you go...

Uber cute for a kids room.

At West End, Alphabet Chest $1695

So fun!!!

RSH Catalog, Nine Drawer Chest $1799

The color is what makes this piece great...

Crate and Barrel, Calais Cabinet $899

This is a fantastic play on the grandfather clock...

Pier1, Grandmother Wall Clock $99.95

Perfect for the front porch or backyard. So comfy looking..

Magnolia Casual, Hammock Chair, contact for pricing

House Love

Better Homes and Gardens is probably my favorite magazine. They feature real life homes that people live in, not homes that are just for show. The home of Muffin Tullos (seriously, that's her real name) in the February 20011 issue, is just that. I love everything about this house, it's cozy, beautiful and most of all, livable.

I absolutely love the choice of accent colors for the exterior. Simple white with pops of color, but the color is not obnoxious.

I love the pass through under the stairs the bookshelves and bench seat when you walk in.

She has carried the colors from the exterior on into the interior and it works beautifully. The turquoise and the orange are so vibrant and happy.

I love the simplicity of the kitchen and the folding picnic table and chairs on the porch.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

This post was inspired by a recent discussion with a friend over her love of rainbows as a child. While looking online at party ideas involving rainbows (hint, hint... more to come on that later) I came across a lot of fun home decor in rainbow colors. Most of it is for the little ones, surprise, surprise, but there are also some fun rainbow pieces for those that never want to grow up...

These rooms are happy and fun. So cute for the kiddos.

Photos: Ohdeedoh Blog and Domino Magazine

Just because we are adults now, doesn't mean we can't have fun. Arrange your library by color...

Photo: Houzz- Chez Larsson

Viva Terra, Vintage Kantha Upholstered Chair $2895

Viva Terra

Chindi Bench, reg. price $249, sale price $198

Patchwork Coverlet, reg. price $249, sale price $198

PB Teen, De-Vine Bedding

Duvet $79 - $99

Sheet Set $69 - $119

Pillowcases (set of 2) $28

Crate and Barrel, Marimekko Kimara Tablecloth $29.95 - $59.95

Viva Terra, Sunflower and Floating Leaf Pillows

reg. price $89, sale price $75

Crate and Barrel, Cormac Pillow $29.95

Viva Terra

Chindi Hamper $149

Chindi Mat $39

Company C, Ivy Cream Rug $85 - $1445

The Rug Company, Paul Smith Swirl Rug, contact dealer for pricing

Mad for Plaid

I've always been a big fan of plaid, but I still haven't blogged about it. It's country, but it's refined. It's mid-century, but it's modern. It just makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

Betty Draper's kitchen wallpaper is the perfect example of plaid in the home in the 195o's. I would use this wallpaper now in my kitchen, love it!

This photo is from the first issue of Lonny Mag. It's an image from Grace Bonney's apartment. Love the simplicity...

Here are some great examples of plaid used in a modern way...

Photos: Irwin Feld Design and Garrison Hullinger Design

Photos: Apartment Therapy and Domino Magazine

The plaid touches in these photos are more traditional...

Photos: Ralph Lauren Lake House Bedding and Elle Decor

Add plaid in an unexpected way...

Photo: The Haystack Needle

This sofa from Horchow is made by none other than the King of Plaid himself... Ralph Lauren...

Horchow, Milton Sofa $1429

Anthropologie has had a few plaid pieces of furniture over the years and they never disappoint...

Anthropologie

Winifred Colorblock Settee $3498

and

Winifred Colorblock Ottoman $1298

Best way to get that mid-century look... go vintage!

Espasso, Pair of Armchairs by Rino Levi, contact dealer for price

Kerson, Pair of Fifties Barrel Club Chairs, $2800

Plaid preppy bedding is always a fun way to go...

Matteo

Plaid Duvet Cover, $445 - $495

Plaid Sham Pair, $125 - $145

This plaid throw just screams "cozy up by the fire"...

Pendleton, Merino Throw $98

Crate and Barrel, Kelli Pillow $26.95

Image Glow, Hunting Lodge Plaid Lantern Candle $36

Pendleton, Tartan Dessert Plates $48

Anthropologie, On-A-Whim Dinnerware $10 - $48