Neutral Dwelling: September 2007

Friday

Happy Weekend!

Have a great weekend and I'll see you back on Monday and as the saying goes- "Take some time and smell the roses". This is a picture that I took in a friend's garden. Aren't they beautiful?

Thursday

Give your room lagniappe- (that means a little something extra in Louisiana). Look up and treat your room's ceiling. There are many options to choose from. Painting the ceiling is one way to dress up your room, you can choose to cover the entire surface or just paint a border around the edge. Beams are another good choice- and you have the option of staining or painting. A wood planked ceiling gives a clean look. I'm really liking the brick ceiling in the wine room below. Whatever you choose- it will be eye catching.

image via Gage Homes

image via RPGA Design Group Inc.

image via RPGA Design Group

image via George Lewis Homes

image via Gage Homes

Tuesday

I think I've found it!

My dream home that is. The designer behind these beautiful pictures is Emily Summers of Dallas Texas. She has been named to the AD100 Architecture Digest's directory of the world's top 100 interior designers and architects. See this fantastic home and some of her other works of art at Emily Summers.

I love love love all of the windows! The backyard looks so peaceful and serene. I can envision myself lying on the sofa with a good read surrounded by the trees.... Wake up! And those stairs- just invite me up to see what other beauty lies just up and around the corner. Hey, I think I could even whip up a little something gourmet in that kitchen!

Monday

More Pumpkin Dwelling

Spanish moss from the bayou mixed with pumpkins and magnolia leaves....

Sweet and Simple- pumpkin wreaths....

Beautiful collection of colored pumkins and gourds....

Friday

Pumpkin Dwelling!

It's that time again! All of the fall produce is at the farmer's market and ready to be put to use as the welcoming committee for your guests. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the beautiful front door displays. Here's the first peek of the beauty to come....

Thursday

A Picture is worth a Thousand Words

After my last post, I set out to find example of the greens, aquas and browns being used. I love these two:

via Domino Magazine

via Florida Design

Wednesday

Great Color Visualization Tool

According to the paint and color expert-Debbie Zimmer at Rohm and Haas,"Green may become the newest "neutral" color representing the growing environmental movement. Mid-tone hues of fern, palm, pine and sage will be used on their own or coupled with clear blue or aqua to create a living space that conjures up a sense of outdoor-friendly living. Sandy tan and adobe brown can be intermingled to complete that earthy and eco-friendly feel."

Most people have a hard time visualizing how a new paint color will look in their room. Well no more! There is a great tool online at Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute. They have about 100 room photos and over 300 paint colors for you to choose from so that you can see how the colors will look together in the room.

Monday

Rustic and Modern

I love the design sensibilities of Monica Cintra of AGENCE ATELIER. She uses rustic wood pieces and creates beautiful pieces of furniture that look fantastic in a modern room. Perfect example of transitional decor!

Pictures are from AGENCE ATELIER

Friday

Happy Weekend!

Thursday

Giveaway!

Just wanted to let you know that I am hosting a giveaway. Just link here and enter for a set of 3 cube tube vases by Roost to be given away on December 1. Just in time for the gift giving season..... A little gift for yourself and you know you deserve it :)

Aren't they too cute?
Good Luck!

Wednesday

Mount Hotham House

I found a "little place" that I love in Victoria Australia. It is designed by Giovanni D'Ambrosio of Italy. Now this is what I call a vacation home! The design flows seamlessly with nature.