It’s been far too long since I did a little ‘In the Details‘ post, but the Dallas home of Joslyn Taylor – featured in the latest issue of Rue – was the perfect piece of inspiration for me to get back into this series! Coincidentally (ok, not really) I’m also heading to Dallas tomorrow for [...]
I realize it’s probably 100 degrees in the desert right now (if not more) but thet’s not stopping me from dreaming about a Palm Springs getaway these days… pool lounging and furniture hunting? Yes please! Now, I have to admit, I’m pretty over the mid-century modern look when it’s used in abundance. This comes from [...]
Yolonda Love the art work/picture on the third photo.
Jenna @ Prima Haven Definitely feeling the mustard + avocado. Who knew!
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mikky Oooo very nice. I agree a room with 100% midcentury is too much, makes you feel like you are the neighbours of that 70`s show house!
btw, any idea who the swimming pool art is by?
mikky
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tinajo Ah, the pics are perfect!
ana {bluebirdkisses} so beautiful I love this room!
Sarah Hulbert Style The sofa in the second shot is so perfectly styled! I’d love to know where everything is from. Palm Springs has so many great little shops for treasure hunting, it makes me want to hop on a plane right now! Thanks for posting!!! ~Sarah
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures How will you ever leave!?! It’s absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!
meredith just wanted you to know you have this credited incorrectly. the architect was michael haverland, but the interior design is darren brown. i used to work for him! here’s the project on his website: http://darrenbrown.com/index.php?/project/-william-cody/
Cassandra LaValle Post author meredith, thank you so much! i’ll update that link! all i had was the architect info from the link i discovered the home on. appreciate it!
meredith no problem! darren is one of my favorite people and this is one of my favorite blogs, so i was psyched to see him pop up on here.
It’s funny how style is a constant evolution. A few years ago I would have looked at this room and said that it was perfectly me (minus a few accessories). And indeed, many of these pieces are ones I would still happily accept into my home today… The difference now is that I appreciate a [...]
Haylie I agree. After going through design school I realize that what I might love to design for others is not exactly the same as what I prefer for myself. I have always loved more traditional simple interiors for my own surroundings, and I think coziness and that homey feel are one of my top priorities. I love this room, but I am not sure if I could live in it and I feel that way about a lot of rooms I see.
Gabrielle | Savvy Home My decorating style has definitely evolved as well! And though I’m leaning towards more traditional these days, I do love everything about that room: grasscloth, chairs, that table!!! and the chandelier! All gorgeous and toned down.
DM I’m slowly discovering the same. My style has gone from minimalist stark (back in design school) to modern – traditional – eclectic, if that’s even a proper description! It could be that I’m now older (and wiser – I want to feel comfortable in my own home), but I really appreciate traditional touches now mixed with clean lines.
Franki Very interesting…I would have NEVER thought to embrace “lime green” (ACCENT ONLY) – even IKAT – now….I really like it!!! See how powerful “design blogs” are…they’ve made me a convert. franki p.s. I LUV to “shake it up”…it changes all the time…………
Kristin B I think a few years ago, I would have gone bonkers for this room too. I still really adore the overall design of it, but I think my style has definitely evolved into a more masculine aesthetic over the last few years. It’s funny, I used to be very much influenced by what I’d see in magazines and I thought I knew my “style”, but after having studied retail & commercial design further now, I’ve almost completely ditched what I used to think was “me”. I’ve started to embrace a much more organic vs minimalist style… what a 180!
Kristen I used to rely very much on magazines and blogs, find an image of a room I liked, and want EXACTLY that. I expected my home to constantly look glamorous, like it came straight from the pages of Elle Decor. Unfortunately, no one actually lives like that – those images took stylists and photographers and editors, which I very unfortunately do not have! Now, I still find inspiration from magazines and blogs, definitely, but I decorate with a better sense of self, infuse my own personality in my home, mix and match for a traditional / vintage / modern feel (“modage!”), and have managed to create a fresh, comfortable, and lived in home!
lisaelwelldesign I am with you. I want a chic but not too trendy home. Has to be comfortable and welcoming to our friends. Some unexpected details and have a lot of style. But my love of glam has been happily tempered and I think I am finally in a good place with my home!
Sarah Hulbert Style Great points here, Cassandra! A decade ago, I wanted new, new, new! Now, I love being surrounded by things with a past, objects that tell mine or my client’s story. I want liveable surfaces, and comfortable textiles. I find this room a little harsh. I’m longing for squishy chairs that make diners want to hang around and nurse that last bottle of Pinot dry! Ya feel me? 
Sarah Scales I’m always influenced by whats new in blogs and magazines. As a designer, I am drawn to every style – traditional, modern, transitional – and offer a range of “looks” for my clients. But at the end of the day, I have always stayed true my own personal style.
Erin I feel like since I’ve started blogging and reading blogs, my style has changed for the better. I am a lot more conscious of what I buy and how I can work it into my space and some things I never thought would work are some of my favorite things to look at now!
xoxo
Erin
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I just started collecting some inspiration for a new client last night, and this gorgeous space caught my eye… The mix of high end glamour with a minimalist sensibility is so, so perfect. The light in the room doesn’t hurt either! Those perfect pouf ottomans are insanely gorgeous!! Also loving the mirrored fireplace screen – [...]
Last weekend I embraced the sunny Saturday bestowed upon us and dove into some spring inspired decorating…Thanks to this newly acquired gorgeous spring green zig zag pillow from Fabricadabra (with just a hint of aqua at the edges of the zag), I’ve got a new palette to work with in the living room! The other [...]
Anonymous I love the new pillow! Sort of ikatish…but not. Very chic!
Anonymous I am loving that lamp! And I'm also looking for the perfect leather accent chair that only looks better the older it gets. The Clooney of furniture if you will.
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Anonymous That white coffee table is gorgeous. It would look so out of place in my current living room, where the theme is more rustic than anything else, but maybe someday…
Anonymous Love that green zig zag pillow!
Anonymous i am on a desperate hunt for a bar similar (but smaller) than yours, so keep your eyes open. and love the pillows!
Anonymous LOVE that green pillow. Praise Buddha for SPRING!
Anonymous I need that lamp in my life! Amazing!
Anonymous Those pillows are beautiful! I really want to find some inexpensive chevron pillows/covers, but am having no luck finding any in my budget {less than $30 each}. Any suggestions?
Anonymous love your pillows, cassandra, as well as all this inspiration!
Anonymous lovely new pillow! I want a chevron cover too and I go back and forth between wanting this one with blurry edges or a more crisp version (like from twinkle home)
all your selections are great- I especially dig those stools.
Anonymous I love all of your dream hunting picks. Good eye.
Anonymous Wonderful inspiration board. I love that brass lamp. If I had any spending money this month that puppy would be sitting on my desk!
Anonymous Where can I snag that Wallpaper???? Its great!
Anonymous mmmm…love love love! i'm going for a similar vibe in my own living room, with a palette of pale rose, coral, cognac and brass. love the mix of warm mid century with some hollywood glam thrown in!
Anonymous Really in love with the lamp and your new pillow! I bought some green ikat pillows earlier this year and I love them. I think I have a bit of a pattern explosion in my living room, though, so I might need to scale it back.
Anonymous i love both pillows! you can definitely make it work. i also love the idea of a leather accent chair that only gets better with age… i would love to see your picks in a future post!
Anonymous Ohh love the pillows this would look great in my beach house!!!! I've been looking for blue pillows that are not too bland!!
Anonymous Wish I hadn't seen this post. Those vintage footstools are exactly what I've been searching for and they have been sold. Now I'm really bummed.
Anonymous Loving that zig zag rug too…hmmm, now off to find a spot for it!
Anonymous Love the color palette! So fresh an soothing at the same time
Anonymous I love changing out my accent pillows for spring, quick and easy lift me up for all our rooms! Are you a fan of navy & turquoise? I think it might be the new color story for my bedroom!
Anonymous Lovely Little Nest… your best bet for a zig zag pillow under $30 is keeping an eye on Target (they always have more online!), Overstock.com, or finding a zig zag print you love and whipping up a pillow yourself! I happen to think pillow covers are SO worth a little investment. They're easy to store when the season or styles change in your home, and will last you forever! I keep my stored away until I find that they work for me again
Anonymous I love that lamp!
Anonymous I love your green pillows very beautiful!!
Anonymous Those colors are like breaths of fresh air. Please show us photos of the final look
Anonymous Earthy Glam maybe a new look brewing…? The right way to bring in spring!
Anonymous Fabricadabra pillows are awesome, I carry them in my shop and there are so many amazing choices. Check out this one, conveniently located on a mid century leather chair that is looking for a new home… http://www.vicariouslylovely.blogspot.com
Anonymous Absolutely beautiful coasters. I've been looking for some for quite a while now and these are the nicest I've seen.
Yes, I know you were all thinking Italy, but no. This is the other Venice – which is actually a bit more near and dear to my heart because it’s the neighborhood I grew up in! So, when I discovered this home designed by Jamie Bush, I totally fell in love with its retro beach [...]
Anonymous Not something I'd normally be drawn to, but I love the huge piece of art in the living room. It's really striking.
Anonymous The lotus chandeliers are gorgeous. I love the prints on the living room wall too.
Anonymous If I asked nicely, do you think they'd give me that mustard piano?
Anonymous Lovely images!
Anonymous Those orange's chairs are AMAZING!
Anonymous The lilac bedroom is my favorite. So soothing.
Anonymous Have to agree with AphroChic…the bedroom is the best part. The art in the living room is way too much for me.
Anonymous what a nice place. Need that in Paris.
Abientôt
christian
Anonymous i think the living room is pretty damn perfect- it looks like my dream house from when i was a tot in the 70's. i saw the home published somewhere, but i don't remember that shot of the living room, so i'm glad you posted it!
the bedroom with it's miles of curtains, is probably a brilliant solution to the awkward window behind the bed, but i get a little sneezy thinking about all that fabric, capturing all that dust! (not something i'd have a problem with if i had a staff to deal with the cleaning issues, mind you
Anonymous maison21, i couldn't agree more with all you said! i'm fairly certain there's an awkward window behind that bed too because i'm not sure why else you'd do such a treatment. while i do like it, i think it would get old fast… especially with the dust maintenance!
Anonymous I love the mustard piano. I don't think I could live in this house, but it sure is fun to look at! Very fun.
xo Isa
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Anonymous I agree, the living room is a bit crowded but thin it out a bit & I'd be just dandy!!!
Anonymous There is alot going on in that living room, I think a lighter coffee table would help. I like the fruit-by-the-foot wall art though!
Anonymous I'm totally fell in love with its retro beach vibe too !! House in Venice's great !!!
Anonymous Smells a tinge like Kelly Werstler…
Especially the piano bit.
And, I am all over that Living room!
P.S. That wall-o-curtain behind the head board, is an old beach shack trick to hide a make shift Closet!!!
Anonymous I think the problem in the bedroom is not the window behind the bed but the picture hanging there.
Anonymous I want that piano!!! Thanks for always sharing such inspiring rooms that cover a wide variety of tastes!!!
Anonymous That living room is freaking sweet! though it actually looks more like it belongs in a mid-century home up in the Palm Springs hills rather than Venice. Either way, I have the sudden urge to grab some of my best Burboun, mix up an Old Fashioned and park myself on that sofa.
Anonymous Love the Lotus lighting!!! Where can I get one of those? This whole post makes me happy!
Anonymous I am jumping on the mustard piano bandwagon– so much fun! And while I'm not normally a huge purple person, I think it's done perfectly in the bedroom. Also, I would happily take that patio space too.
Anonymous I absolutely love every single one of those rooms, and yes the piano…LOL
Many of my friends are moving into their first homes these days, and that means dealing with those somewhat “unsightly” reminders of the past like bad linoleum and fluorescent lighting. Many of these features are a definite must-fix, but some of them can actually have great character with a little creative vision. Take this room [...]
Anonymous I love those windows! So warm and bright.
Anonymous love this post! what others call eye-sores, I call character!
Anonymous I agree, sometimes you have to work with what you’ve got!!
Great post ~~
xo Laura
Anonymous Love!!! =) We just recently bought an older home and can’t wait to do something similar! =) Thanks for this post!
Anonymous I thought the windows were great even in the “before” pic. A lot better than a house with absolutely none of its own character or originality, like mine, LOL.
Anonymous We cannot continue homogenizing every home on the block. Some of us feel the need to protect the original odd-balls and bring the back into a fashionable light. Bravo!
Anonymous So true! Thanks for the great inspiration!
Anonymous I love how one simple change can make something totally appealing and homey.
Anonymous The transformation was incredible…who knew?!
Anonymous Oh wow, love the window transformation.
Anonymous Wow, that window really makes the room look great.
I love when old is new again!
Anonymous those windows are pretty stellar, and with the redo of the room, it is a feature of the room!
Anonymous I love that first room – with the windows – what a great job!
Anonymous i loved this post! its fun to see how people work around eyesores.
Anonymous I have to say, even in the first picture, I think those windows a beautiful. Even on a rainy day, they would give a little sunshine!
The decor really complements them though, it looks brilliant.
Anonymous This is genius. Now if only they could find a way to make popcorn ceilings look cool….
Anonymous The first ‘after’ photo is such an improvement – no eyesore anymore
Anonymous great post! I really do love that window in that space, very nice.
Anonymous i remember reading this and absolutely loving the yellow and white stained glass wall. the many things you can do!!!!!
life is in the details. style accordingly.
See you in Dallas!!
“Always add a disco ball!” We’re so with you!
Some of my favorite examples in one of my very, very first posts: http://sisterdisco.com/2011/10/29/disco-decor/
loving those precious details Cassandra! I’m currently loving furs and am adding them everywhere at home and in clothing! {btw we’re in winter here} xo
caroline @ patagonia gifts and jewelry
Can’t wait to go… How long will you be here? Lots to do, depends on what you feel like and how much time you have!
I love the little notes on the wall! and the dico ball of course
Well…it’s the disco ball for me, too!! I have one hanging in my gazebo and it NEVER FAILS to give me a smile. GO DALLAS! franki
PLEASE shop all of those amazing vintage furniture stores in the design district for me!!! Joslyn’s home is absolutely stunning. So many great spaces in that Dallas Rue! ox
Leave love notes! I totally agree. I’m totally into handwritten notes these days. So touching compared to an email or a text message!
thanks for posting this Cass!
loved having dinner with you when you were in town…so wish you lived closer!
xoxo