Up in my little corner of the states, we Pacific Northwesters tend to get lost in many ways. In sports. In the design scene. In fashion. But, slowly, that’s been changing. I’ve seen my city (Seattle) start to evolve in the past couple of years. From a city I felt stuck in to a city [...]
This morning, I’m struggling to return to reality after my quick little weekend away over the mountains. When we got over the pass the cool, but sunny temps had turned to full-blown summer with 80-degree sunshine hitting our faces and beautiful vistas greeting us around every bend… Not to mention little luxuries like waking to [...]
Cecilia Mondays are so rough… ugh. Hope yours gets going. XO
Anna K. Sounds simply lovely – that fixture over the table is fabulous!
Boudoir Photographer Lethbridge These photos are beautiful, makes me want to stay in a bed & breakfast just to take gorgeous photos!
melissa blake that sounds like a lovely getaway!!! 
Victoria My Monday was horrendous, I was feeling like I could fall asleep any second. Besides, the April showers after 30ºC sunny days gave me the worst headache! It sounds like a lovely getaway though. X
Franki WOW! What a place!! Luv that bed, etc. franki
I’ve been quite obsessed with this palette for a while now – or at least variations of it. This shot from Lonny Mag always had me at hello with the peachy drapes, teal-green lamp, and a touch of navy blue mixed with all that warm camel… But I have to say I’ve never seen it [...]
B. Wow. I second that BOLD look. While I tend to stick with neutrals for my own home, I really love this color scheme.
Jackie Have always loved that room from good friend and designer extraordinaire Angie Hranowsky!
Sweet Peas Design Loving the pretty pinks and blues! So inspirational!!
FripperyVintage Love pink and camel together, works just as well with clothing
kristen rivoli wow, I really love this color combo! it’s not one you see every day, in fact not a lot. really love the teal color, it’s so rich. I’d love to stay in that room at the Gramercy Hotel too!
Katie@mydiyhabits.blogspot.com/ Love Love Love…spring refresh it is! Can’t wait to see your interpretation!
It’s the first day of Spring, but I’m already craving summer. (Heck, I’d settle for sunshine at this point – I know you east coast readers feel me!) But, since the weather isn’t cooperating, why don’t we all just take a little virtual trip to the beach instead… When I visited South Africa (which feels like years away [...]
Chelsea Ah, you now have me just itching to go to the beach. I have only been in Seattle two weeks and though I kinda love it, I do miss a little sunshine. About to go scour your archives for Seattle advice! xo
Amanda That looks amazing! Clean design, airy and light filled is exactly what a beach house should be. Thanks for sharing.
Jen Thanks for the virtual trip. I needed that up in gloomy Toronto!
Juliane at Modern Mural These are gorgeous rooms. I definitely agree: where is the summer time? I want to sit outside on the beach instead of the rainy gloom of March’s end. Thanks for the small adventure via photographs!
Richelle from Lynn & Lou Oh my, that house looks like heaven itself! It looks so remote and private there, which is perfect. I can’t stand crowded beaches and bikinis on people who really shouldn’t wear them. hehe. What a beautiful vacations spot. I would love to travel to South Africa someday. I think I have my husband convinced to travel to Africa, at least someday. Sigh.
FripperyVintage Great photos, we are off to the beach next weekend so this got me in the mood!
Chelsey What an amazing place! Looks so dreamy for a vacation by the sea! Happy first day of spring:)
jacquelyn |lark&linen Yep, I think I could be veeeery happy here
Tiffany D'Souza Oh I’d give anything to be at a beach right now. And that kitchen = Want.
aurelia b woah!! amazing place!! http://www.aureliabphotographie.com
shannon koszyk I’m based in Seattle, no nice to see the sun! Love the home!
Cecilia That bedroom is so delicious!
laura Gorgeous! I would move in immediately!
laura
michelle Yes please. What is it about the beach that makes everything wonderful? Hair is better, skin is better, brain is better…especially at a place like that.
Rose Can I live there? Or vacation there? Or somehow just be in a place like that-one that conveys a sense of utter bliss and relaxation? Beautiful find, thanks for sharing!
xx
Rose
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Hillary Butler {Fine Art} Get me in that house!! That airy furniture is killing me! I love it!
Mirrors are one of my favorite decorative accents to play with in a space. Custom or salvage, or straight off the shelf, there are so many ways to get playful and graphic with them. Here are a few of my current faves! This entire space is inspiring in its set up – the way the [...]
Drew @ Catfish & Caviar Never thought to put mirror paneling behind the bed! This is an awesome idea…thanks lady:)
Rose The mirrored paneling behind the bed/as a headboard of sorts is incredibly unique, and a beautiful touch. I’ll be keeping that in mind when I redecorate
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Rose
Franki I have the tiniest bathroom ever and mirrored the walls above the tile and then put white lattice over that…the tiles are GREEN…but probably not your favorite shade…as the house is almost a hundred years old. franki
It always seems that with the new year comest that need to cleanse the proverbial palate. Or in this case, palette. It’s funny how many of my girlfriends who are moving into new spaces have all been embracing white. Perhaps with all the chaos and clutter in our lives, and the color on our blogs, [...]
vintage market place I agree a bit of color would seep in after it became to stale.
But a fresh start is great and I was in the middle of my studio fresh start just as I got sick.
I want to go and work on it so bad but I must get well first.
I am starting with white as well but pops of gold and black will make an appearance soon.
Amy
Megan As a graphic designer, I’m obsessed with white. The possibilities and the refreshing attitude that white space creates in myself makes me feel so alive. My room has been mostly white for some while now, but I’ve recently added some red to it. I’m thinking it might be time to take that red back out.
In the space you have pictured here I would take the objects off of the mantle, they seem distracting!
GP Lonny mag is so fab! And I love the pic… I also love white, although I bet I would put some color on it! No doubt on that!
Chloe Moon I had a chance to color my walls anything but the white it was, but I wound up coloring them white again. There is something special & clean about white walls. But then I added throw pillows and colorful paintings…the color does seep in. =)
Cindy Rice Shelton Timelessly classic —- swing lamps. These swing lamps.
Juliane at Modern Mural Stark yet so beautiful! It lets the gold edges on the furniture and the small crucifix sing. I’m 100% with you on starting anew, and I love how starting with a blank canvas here translates into clean white. I’m currently trying to choose a piece or two of furniture to move out of my living room. With a tiny apartment, the living room is dining room-living room-artist-studio-and-office. Functionally I need my huge desk, but we have no room. What to do?
roni I am so with you! I could use a permanent white room to retreat to when the color and texture of my normal day could use a break!
Franki I’m a passionate person….white is nice…however….franki
Bekah “Ever notice how much more we see when there’s actually less to be seen?”
Such a beautiful thought, and so true. Thank you!
Hilary Rushford Love the simplicity of white!
with grace & gumption,
Hilary
Patti Borrelli @ besostyle.blogspot Love white! And love how the details + texture layer the space.
When the winter months start to settle in, I often find myself retreating to my bedroom more… or never leaving it at all until late in the morning! Which means one thing – I want it as cozy as possible! So, with the help of Calvin Klein Home, I styled up my bedroom with just [...]
Lindsay {LL Styling} That bed looks so cozy! I love having soft throw blankets on top of the bed. And a cashmere robe?! Yes please!
AmySho Beautiful bedroom!! Where is the headboard from? I am on the hunt for one exactly like this!
Cassandra LaValle Post author the headboard is also serena & lily!
Samantha Penner Love your bed and the white linens. So cozy and serene!
Nikki Rappaport Your bedroom looks so cozy and calm! Love the soft whites and grays.
XS Looks great! Where is the table lamp from?
Cassandra LaValle Post author it’s by robert abbey and you can find it on lamps plus!
beth heitkemper ah man! i was just craving a bedroom update myself!! yours is great inspiration. beautiful!
chelsea Such a pretty bedroom! I love the sheets and pillows!
Samantha Where is the mirror tray from? Beautiful decor! xx
Cassandra LaValle Post author Thank Samantha, it’s vintage!
life is in the details. style accordingly.
YAY!!!!!! seattle represent!
I can’t wait to look through it!
Where is that mirror from?!?! I love it!
I have always wanted to live in the PNW… not sure why, but hopefully I’ll at least get to visit sometime soon!
I would LOVE if you did!! Anytime girl, we’d be happy to have ya!
i live in the midwest but absolutely LOVE the PNW. my uncle lives in portland and i spent many happy summers as a girl driving around washington and oregon in his VW van listening to weezer and camping {two of my favorite places i remember were crater lake and the columbia river gorge}. such a gorgeous area of our country!
I might live in Miami…but I would happily move to the PNW! It’s gorg!
“I’ve seen my city (Seattle) start to evolve in the past couple of years. From a city I felt stuck in to a city that I may never want to leave.”
I feel exactly the same way! I’ve been here three years and while I’m not 100% I’ll be here forever, there’s progressively less ‘faking it’ and much more ‘making it’ when I tell people about how great it is where I live.
Hooray for the PNW coming into its own
Hi Cassandra
Please can you tell me who the artwork is by in the last shot?
I always look at your blog for inspiration. Your work is always beautiful and interesting.
Many thanks
Bill
Wow, stunning interiors! I’m definitely not from the PNW…I’m a prairie girl from Canada, but LOVE the looks.
That black chair is so cool, I want one!
<3…SERIOUSLY. Thank you.
I’ve never been to Seattle, but it’s on my list of places to visit. I look forward to going there someday (maybe soon!)
Have always wanted to visit Seattle and cannot wait until I finally do
Lovely feature xo
Thank you for this entry! I have been following your blog this past year, and it always inspires me with your great taste in design, fashion, and more. I left my lovely Seattle right after college to live in NYC and work in fashion, and have just decided to move back with my fiance this summer after 8 years out East. It’s been a bit scary and emotional to wrap my head around coming home, but this piece you wrote reminded me of all the reasons to live in such a beautiful place. I can’t wait to re-discover this place, and I so appreciate your words about the creative world that exists back home. Thank you for this!!