Yes, I know. Everyone in blogland will be posting their favorite photos this week from the latest issue of Lonny which arrived this weekend on a particularly quiet Saturday evening for me. This meant that (amazingly enough) I had the time to really enjoy it as well as peruse the updated site which now includes archived issues and links to the photography on flickr!
I thought the first few pages were just a teensy bit boring, but once we got into the home tours, the inspiration came flooding in. A few of the highlights for me…
A tour of Michelle’s own newly decorated apartment! I love seeing how her look has evolved from her last (much blogged about) space, and yet the aesthetic stays true to to her style. The zig zag drapes were a favorite of mine, and I was happy to see that she kept her sunny headboard (both fabrics from her line, Rubie Green of course!), but it was that gorgeous, structured lamp and the addition of the sophisticated striped chairs that had me swooning!
Apparently either I’m in love with this rich tropical teal, or Lonny is because after looking at the images I pulled, I definitely spied a trend! The parrot pillow is killin’ me with its touch of playfulness in what is a fairly formal dining room. I adore using a contrast fabric on the back of settees and chairs! Trimmed bedding reminds me of luxurious hotel linens and I can never get enough. But the topper was absolutely the wingback chair. Please come home to me!
But, out of all these gorgeous spaces, this is the one that took my breath away…
The ultra fabulous living room of designer Laura Day holds just the right touch of glamour with the traditional sofas being offset by perfectly selected accents that are strong, playful, rich, and stunning.
Have you browsed the new issue yet? What was your favorite piece??
I posted about the quirky things in this issue including the parrot cushion. I especially loved the ostrich wallpaper and the goat in the library! Too cool.
I loved so much in this issue especially the Nick Olsen apartment. Fab!
Karena
Art by Karena
oh wow, I am kind of obsessed with that stripey chair! thanks for sharing!!
Such a wonderfully-decorated space! Love the headboard
The coffee tables in the last photo are so fantastic; I love the vague tree look…
XO
Carly
All this is Grace and Charm
http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com
Love the play between traditional and contemporary with the parquetry floorboards and the black and white rug, can't wait to actually read the Mag.
LOVED! I think this issue was there best one yet! And your right, everyone is posting their favorite pics including me! AND that living room was def one of them!
Cassandra, I'm so happy you highlighted this piece from Lonny.
Although, I have to say this room, made me want to find a fireplace and paint it black: http://issuu.com/lonnymag/docs/lonnyissue4-hi/132
My favourite piece is the drawer chest below the television in the last picture. It looks like enlarged herringbone using mirror plates for the stripes. Lovely!
i agree! that wingback chair is to die for. I love love that teal color to offset the other pieces in the room!
Beautiful photos! I love the room in your last photo, I am in love with the traditional sofas, and the contrast with the side and center tables!!
What a coincidence! I just blogged about Michelle Adams' home and my favorites are exactly like yours: the chairs, the drapes and headboard. Love them!
http://www.creamylife.com/interior-design/4137/home-tour-michelle-adams-from-lonny-magazine.html
I love that little vintage stool by the teal wingback. It's used as an accent table. Genius
Love Michelle's apartment, feels so fresh and young and sophisticated at the same time, love it!
I loved the turqoise seatee with the contrasting dark wall……….
xxx
ceo
lurved it!! esp michelle's space. although i thought the living room with the zig zag curtains looked a bit like a nursery. i still loved it though.
It's so difficult to find a favorite piece from this mag. They choose everything so well that I tend to love most of it =)
Have a nice week
The Houston spread did it for me the most, I am from Houston and have NEVER been in a house so fresh and funk, houses are beautiful around those parts but mostly in a staid southern way. The spreads in this issue were all…well…rawr.
All of the homes are always so amazing and perfect. Great inspiration, I need to relook and pull my favs as well.
Fabulous living room is right! I love it, Laura Day is amazing.
STRIPED CHAIRS all the way….
Jen Ramos
http://www.madebygirl.com
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I don't think I'll have access to this issue so thank you, thank you for these. LOVE TEAL
-Laura Day Living