I inherited a red Persian one (like the one below) when I married Chris.  I am really not a red person, but it has been growing on me.  (Mainly because it has to grow on me.  Of course he is much happier when I use something we have in the basement instead of buying new.)  There are blue panels in Wyatt’s room with burlap roman shades which will stay….I think I can make the blue & red work.

example of rug–credit unknown

Wyatt’s current room (Sarah Dorio photo)

And here are images that are inspiring my blue & red pairing:

Martha Stewart

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salvaged grace

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Amanda Peet’s home in Domino

forgive me–another unknown

so lovely

Lisa Sherry

Peter Dunham (a new favorite of mine)

my new little funky vase from Anthro

Who knew I would ever be liking red & blue?

And for a little more blue–

The carriage sconce just got installed in our clients’ bath:

We are so in love with these sconces!  Totally Anisa’s idea to do one off-set one.  Dig that.

(I know it is missing the mirror)

And what about these rope pulls?

They are Sibella Court for Anthropologie.  Don’t you love her?

Have a beautiful weekend…..Julie

When all is done we hope to have the best of country life and city life here

the tongue & groove is up in the kitchen and primed,

Soon this kitchen will have some white, some glass and some shiny herringbone tile.

We wanted to bring some charm into the builder-grade guest bath by adding a little wood & paint…

We usually stay in the historical colors, so Benjamin Moore’s Van Courtland Blue was the best pick for this space.

Marble is incredible, but can be so cold, too.  We wanted to warm it up in here–so every space that didn’t have marble now is covered with a board!

Don’t you love the look of white on wood?  (Our stain will be more walnutish-gray than this below from remodelista)

We went with more planking in their office…

And trim to give it a board-and-batten feel in the powder room.

I’ve made a few changes in our own home.  This is what happens while Chris is gone a day for work:  our dining room becomes dark!

I am loving it, though.  It is Behr’s Cracked Pepper in semi-gloss.  I think in a south-facing room you can get away with almost any color.

I’m hosting Anisa’s baby shower here in a week.  (Her little bit is due in April!)  There’s no better reason than a party to get your house looking good.  Are you that way before you host something?

Thanks for reading……Julie

country living

I sure miss having a kitty…

beautifully designed compact kitchen

Okay, a hidden kitchenette, but lovely!!

Kay Douglas?

H & H

don’t you feel better now

Julie

These are truly random.  It is like 4 am and I’m sitting next to poor Liam whose fighting a fever.  Forgive any lack of connection these things may have.

1.  driftwood countertop  (I don’t know to whom to properly give credit).

One of the best things about design?  You think you have seen it all then there is always a new idea out there.

2.

My friend, designer Lindsey Hene, has a killer reading nook on her upstairs landing.  One day she’ll let me post her home and your jaw will drop!  This is where she has coffee in the morning and time with her Bible.  Some mama cave, huh?

3.

Making progress in my office.  So much more to do (why you’re only seeing one angle), but it’s a start.

4.

Some of my favorite restaurants in Roswell, Georgia.

I love where we live.  We have the best of country and city living here.  Perfect for us since Chris and I both love the country life and city life equally.

I also adore our mayor, Jere Wood.  I think he secretly wishes he lives in Portland so he is using his power to make Roswell more like his dream.  He wear bow ties, rides his bike to his office and has made it to where all government vehicles here use alternative vegetable energy instead of gasoline.

Above is Salt.

How gorgeous is the tile and baroque mirror and edison bulbs?  Great bar food, too.

Bistro VG.  Our favorite restaurant in town.  Lovely (designed by Michele Sedgwick), amazing food and our favorite people.  Ask for Morad

The bar at Table & Main, a fairly new upscale southern food restaurant.  Chris and I love here.  Here he is probably sipping on a Sweetwater while he’s perched on that Toledo stool.  Best on menu?  BBQ tuna and bourbon butter pecan ice cream for dessert.  We had a designer dinner here last week and it was the best time!!

Many more wonderful restaurants here.  I’ll get around to posting them all…

Lastly,

5.

The wooden chair paired with the white side table and wire frame lamp just kills me!

Have a great week…

Julie

Just insert “basket” anytime you hear “Penny”.

We use them in just about every project:

Christina Wedge Photography

Anisa’s home

Jennifer Kesler Photography

and all over our home….

Jennifer Kesler Photography

We put one on every design board:

And all over our picture files…

Coastal Living

Melanie Turner’s home (on the market, by the way, if you have several mil)

 Elle Decor

 BH & G

oops.  One of our projects that I wasn’t able to move in this post.  Jennifer Kesler Photo.

 (Tanya, what you need in your bathroom)

Country Living

 So good.

 A D

Alice Lane Home

 just one little basket can warm up a modern space

 H & G

Julie Holloway iPhone pic

Have a great weekend!  (And thanks to Jennifer Booth–many of these pics were pins I stole from ya.)

xo

Julie

fabric swatches for some Lee purchases…

pictures of antiques we later use on a design board…

We feel that no project can be complete with at least some unique accessories from Anthro…

And our newest member of the M&HH team, Karen.  She makes spreadsheets look like art.  We could never do what she does and she makes our lives easier and better!!  (Oh, and you like our office?  a la Starbucks.)

The cutest astronaut his mama has ever seen…

paint for sample boards (BM Mill Springs Blue and BM Graphite)

The blue is for this.  Are we totally copying this idea from Domino?  Yes.

My phone is also filled with tons of pictures I can share with Daniel, our contractor, like this one of a tiled hood.  Although he is not too happy with us because we want him to tile a hood in this pattern:

but with 2″ x 8″ Walker Zanger tiles.  I know he can do it….he always does, but he thinks we are a little crazy (which we totally are)

Wish us luck with this old pine hutch.  We hope it will turn into Domino-fabulousness.

Hope you’re having a great week.  I know this is rambling, but it’s the best I can pull out right now….

xo,

Julie

This in’t so bad–but it is softened with the texture of the baskets and the fabric.

Its obvious advantage is letting light out but concealing what is behind.

Martha Stewart

cute with stenciled letters from Coastal Living

I think I really only like it when it is “warmed up” with wood & baskets.  What’s your take?

To refresh, she created these:

 couture out of trash bags!

and coffee filters.  So crazy talented.

She is now working for Lee Kleinhelter at Pieces!  So proud of you, Allie.

Y’all know Lee …

(her home in Cottage Living in 2008)

this camel & white & black room is one of my favorites ever!

We grabbed sushi the other night and it was so good to see her here:

Aren’t these fur and lucite chairs about the best things ever?  I really need two.

your old cousin is very proud of you!!  (I stole this from FB.  Please don’t defriend me)

Julie

Lauren Liess

BH&G

Country Living

I mean–if I went to the SAG awards last night I would have worn this.

(okay–digression again.  Did you see the show?  Rose Byrne and Zoe Saldana were my faves!

I can just hear critics saying, “It just ins’t flattering.  Oh, with a body like that you should show it off  blah blah blah.”  I think it is so dreamy and elegant.  I kinda love that everyone won’t get it.

back to green…

Kay Douglass

me & my oldest (for Southern Flourish, pic by Jennifer Kesler)  I never tire of our green front door!

Benjamin Moore’s Split Pea Green in a bath we did this past year

Have a good one–Julie

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Anisa organically acquired a new sponsor when she was shopping herself!  She loves Kerstin’s work.  She hand-crafts jewelry out of silhouettes, or can create a piece of art for you.

Here is her shop as well as her blog

She is giving those who mention this post 10% off!!!

How can she not be awesome with a logo like that?

Here are some of her creations….

sweetest wedding gift or for an anniversary!

I want one of these!  It reminds me of my mom’s charm bracelet.

Here is the lovely artist with her family….

A little about herself in her own words:

     I am 29 and a mom to a busy one-year-old boy who I am so lucky to stay home with. I’ve been married for nene years and our little family lives in Utah. Making custom keepsake jewelry is a hobby I love and my full time job. It all started when I had an idea to use a photo of my son to create a piece of silhouette jewelry…and here we are now! 

     CraftedByKerstin is a shop for people who want to keep their loved ones close to their heart with my personalized keepsake jewelry for everyday wear. I love creating a keepsake with a vintage feel that will be treasured for years to come. It is very rewarding to hear how much my customers love the silhouette pieces I have made for them. I mind the details when creating your jewelry and will do everything I can to ensure you will be happy with the finished result! Thanks for your interest and I hope you find something you love!