Yes yes yes yes yes.For some this might be woven overload, but I am in love with all the texture in this room. The touches of green and blue add just enough color, and the wallpaper simply perfect. While the rest of the rooms in this Southampton home (belonging to designer Tory Burch) are a [...]
It’s officially that time of year where I begin to dream of heavenly dining rooms to host cozy dinner parties….Something like this room by Joe Nahem, perhaps? I love that it’s deceptively simplistic: a table, some chairs, drapes – nothing that appears too complicated – and yet the detail of each layer is perfectly thought [...]
Just yesterday I had a reader email me asking if I could do a post on my favorite dining rooms. I absolutely adore decorating dining areas because it mixes interior design with my other favorite subject – entertaining! So, while I sort through my files and pull out the best of the best, I thought [...]
Asimina Nicholakos What a beautiful room! Where can I get those chairs or something along these lines?
Thank you!
Last Thursday’s room was pure minimalism. So, this week, I’m going the exact opposite direction with this living area captured by James Merrell…I’m usually not this traditional in my taste. Ok, I’m never this traditional in my taste. And you better believe that the first thing to go in this room would be that rug. [...]
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Anonymous Not really the biggest fan of muted colors, these really work! Great post!
Anonymous I'd love to be moving in. Your right as always Cassandra, some selective editing & that would be place of joy for me as well. I typically don't go for traditional either but I am drawn to this space (minus the carpet of course!). Lovely choice!!
Anonymous what a perfect palette!
Anonymous I never would have thought to combine those colors, but it works really well!
Anonymous Fantastic chandeliers in these rooms! My heart is especially sent a-flutter by the second one — it's the books on the table. Books get me every time. But both of the rooms feel like I could walk in, grab a good seat, curl up and read or sip some tea while chatting with friends. Very good choices.
Anonymous I NEVER would have thought I'd like those colors so much in a room, but I think mixing them in with such a traditional looking room keeps the space looking young. So pretty!
Anonymous perfection! this is totally my style and i'm moving so it's PERFECT timing for inspiration for the new living room.
chic and relevant as always!
thanks.
crm
Anonymous Now THIS is my style! Bookmarking for inspiration. 
-meream
Anonymous Oooh, lovely. It's the kind of room you walk into and just sigh in pleasure…I'm not sure I'd put it together myself, but SO gorgeous.
Anonymous Oh wow that is one lovely palette! I am with you on the rug having to go:)
Anonymous Yes, the chandelier is gorgeous! There is to much stuff in the rooms though. I love the palette but would need to take some things out for me to feel peaceful. Still love the chandelier though ~ that is a restful furnishing for me. Lovely and delicate.
Anonymous This is QUITE a stunner….wow.
Anonymous LOVE.
Anonymous oh I love the dining chairs, they look like they have a low back which is quick refreshing. The lilac on those wing chairs and fantastic. It all feels so cozy like all my favorite pieces from my grandparents house!
Anonymous Wow, there's a lot to look at in this room – lots of lovely stuff
I discovered this gorgeous home via the pages of Western Interiors, which introduced me to designer Renea Abbott whose explanation of her design philosophy had me jumping with agreement! “I always like to throw in a little bling, a teeny bit of sparkle, to an otherwise clean and contemporary spacee.” Yes, yes, yes, Renea!! You [...]
Anonymous The “Oh, is that where I left that bag? Silly me!” placement of the Chanel bag disturbs me to no end.
It’s worse than the stylist placing shoes by the bed, by the chair, under the table, by the sofa…you get what I mean.
The rest of the house looks really nice though.
Anonymous The little settee is FAB… LOVE it!
Anonymous I love this home! That hallway on the cover definitley rationalized the purchase of this issue! I just adore the settee with the more modern art over it.
Anonymous I love the house, but I would be happy just to have whatever came in that LARGE Chanel bag!
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Rebecca June
Anonymous I’m with Townhouse Lady about the bag – a little obnoxious. Do love the bedroom, it’s a nice mix. And that hallway with the settee – really nice!
Anonymous Wow, these are some of the most stunning photos I’ve seen in a long time-how inspiring! I LOVE that first photo-the walls, the walls!
Anonymous oh. my. goodness.
My husband and I are moving in the next year and we’ve already decided that the next house we buy will be NOT new. We love the character of the older homes – there’s so much more to work with!!!
Anonymous I love the black and white art above the settee – so simple but such a big statement! I’m working on a similar little DIY project myself. This picture has inspired me to get going!
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Anonymous What a lovely home! I could move in right now…
Anonymous Renea Abbott owns a store in Houston called Shabby Slips right by my office. It is phenom. You all would love it!
Anonymous thats my kind of room!!
Anonymous Not only do I love the house, but how awesome is it to use a chanel shopping bag as a prop? i can’t stop imagining what lovely item must be in a bag that big!
Anonymous The townhouse Lady is so right on. It removes any elegance the tableaux had immediately. As stately as the sette & artwork are the entryway is the polar opposite… tacky to the degree of obnoxious.
Anonymous Haha… think that Chanel bag is a permanent addition?
Anonymous Really beautiful home – I just love that bedroom
Tapestries seem so… well, grandma. And I don’t exactly love them in abundance. But, I do love them like this… image via skona hem Mixing modern wallpaper and pillows with midcentury accent furnishings keeps this room from aging itself. But, the tapestry bedspread combined with the print rug brings in a cozy, lived-in feel, which [...]
I’m a big fan of juxtaposition and this formal dining room from Domino does an incredible job. Normally, having the tall cabinet on one side of the room would not fly with me (I need more symmetry), but the large window and heaviness of the settee lend a bit of balance, and the fact the [...]
Anonymous I adore the billowy curtains and love that they chose different types of seating around the dining table
Anonymous Lovely – also added you to my blog love list – hope you don’t mind!
Anonymous Thank you Diana!
Alkemie – I definitely love a mix of seating. Adds so much character to a table!
Anonymous It’s Windsor Smith’s (old) dining room. She moved down the street. I suppose she had to leave that de Gournay paper behind.
http://www.windsorsmithhome.com/Portfolio/88
Scott Waterman
by way of “So Sylvie”
Anonymous I’m in total agreement on the table…but the rest of the room is exquisite. I especially love the cabinet and the mix of blues.
Have you started your new job? Hope it’s going well.
Anonymous thank you scott – that’s most helpful! i much rather give the designer credit than the magazine
s.hoptalk – my job is going wonderfully, thank you!
life is in the details. style accordingly.
I love how muted this room is and relying on texture for excitement.
The prints are really lovely.
Love this as well! I think it has a wonderful balance of color and texture. Love Tory Burch!!!
Laura
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I love this space!!!!
Love all the woven material! Gorgeous!
I adore it!
So light and airy, I love it
I totally agree!! Love the textures in the room. The accents of blue and green are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Love sun rooms. They remind me of cottage country Ontario.
Looking forward to meeting you next week at the conference!
The blue and white porcelain and the painted green table make it work. Great room!
I like this to,home exudes warmth
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