Oh, I'm Sorry.....

I noticed this Miles Redd designed room on Pinterest the other day.

As you'll recall, I'm obsessed with this particular Schumacher wallpaper, 

as I've envisioned it for a future child's room.

Nevermind the fact that the thought of children/childbirth/pregnancy makes me feel physically ill.

And terrifies me to my very core.

I suppose I could overlook all that for this wallpaper.

And all the magic that it would bring to my offspring's life.

Everyone needs to envision their life as one long, French hot air balloon ride.

Obviously.

A Lovely Creative Studio....

I don't talk about this much, but during the daytime, I'm a Commercial Real Estate Broker.

A few weeks ago, while I was in Houston, a family friend asked that I find her space for her Fine Art Photography Studio.

Basically she needs a place to work, Gallery her photos, and relax. 

A home away from home.

Since she knows I love to decorate, she asked if I'd help her with the decor of the photography studio.

I put together the Inspiration Board above and the boards below.

We'll start with the main area of the office, with her desk and storage.

The office will be painted Silver Sage by Restoration Hardware and carpeted with wall to wall seagrass.

I gave her two options for the desk area. The first is Contemporary French with Neutral, Soothing Colors.

The Second option is a mix of Modern French and Hollywood Regency Styles. 

I would keep a neutral base and have Citrine & Aqua as accent colors.

Which option do you like better?

French Decor for Friday.....

 image via mackenziehoran.com

As of late, I've been really into Hollywood Regency inspired decor.
It probably has a lot to do with my 1960's obsession.
And my Kelly Wearstler obsession.
And my Palm Springs obsession.

I've gotten so entrenched into my new love, that I often forget about my first love.
French inspired home decor.

Here I am on a trip to Versailles a few years ago.
Happy as a clam.

I was thinking about french inspired decor this morning and wanted to share a few fave images.
I especially like robin's egg blue incorporated into french decor, I feel that it really compliments the gold accents you usually see on the mirrors and gilded furnishings.

sallyjean.typepad.com

image via cococozy.com


A more modern take on French Decor

designerpreviews.com

Love this blue/white molding

 image via decorpad.com

 What a chic bathroom/dressing room

 I love this pop of color in an otherwise traditional room

image via twoliablog


I love the touches of blue with the mostly pink and lavender room
So dreamy.


Happy Friday!
I hope everyone is staying warm in this snowy weather!

The Friend Style Files......Callie

image via maries manor

I love a pretty dressing room. I think I can speak for 90% of the girls my age when I say that a big, beautiful dressing room would be my Number One priority in my dream house.

My best friend Callie feels the same way. She loves fashion and getting dressed up for a big night out. If I were decorating Callie's Home, her dressing room is the first thing I would focus on.

Callie's Decor Style has traditionally centered around Victorian and Shabby Chic influences. To punch up the fun quotient of her dressing room, I would try to convince her to add modern touches with colorful wallpaper, fabrics and lighting. The core furniture would take it's cues from French Influences, keeping that Shabby Chic look that Callie loves.

This is Callie.

Some Inspiration for Callie's Dressing Room.

image via cote de texas

 Aerin Lauder's Apartment

 image via Domino Magazine

 image via Domino Magazine

image via Cote De Texas

 image via Elle Decor

Callie wears bright, fun fashions and I would choose a wallpaper to complement her beautiful clothing.

I love these options from Thibaut.

Wallpapers via Thibaut Design



I would add a gorgeous vintage Industrial desk for her dressing table

 table via Restoration Hardware

And hang an antique french mirror above the table like this one.

I would flank the table with two of these mercury glass lamps.

Pottery Barn


Under the table, I would tuck this pretty Simone Bench from Ballard Designs

 Ballard Designs

Recovered in this fabric from Calico Corners

Calico Corners

image via NY Times

Every girls dressing room needs a luxe chaise to lounge in.
This one looks acceptable for drinking champagne and eating bon bons a la Marie Antoinette

I think I would recover it in a flax linen with a whisper pink piping.

 Ballard Designs

With this gorgeous pillow...

Pillow from Kyoozi via Etsy.com

I would love a gorgeous french needlepoint rug like this. Perfect mix of color and french style.

Callie is an organizational maven, and a "California Closets" set up like this would be perfect around the perimeter of the room.

In the center of the room I would add two off these Antique French Dressers and have custom carerra marble tops made for them. Callie could store her folded clothes inside them and have trays of pretty jewelry on the top. The two big flat spaces would be perfect for putting together outfits.

As my finishing touch, I would hang two of these pendants from Horchow above the dressers.

They add the perfect touch of modern glamour.

Horchow

What would your dream dressing room look like?