Industrial Style Home

This is the LA home of the restaurateur Joan McNamara. Really so fabulous and chic...love the black kitchen, vintage, rustic touches throughout and the fabulous industrial space. I could easily live in a loft like this no problem!

photographed by Laure Joliet for Remodelista (go to Remodelista to see more photos of this amazing house for more photos)

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Enjoy!

Trudy

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via: photographed by Laure Joliet ( Wonderful photographer. Go check out her website) for Remodelista found through Domaine Home

Pins of the Week: Black and Gold

I am so into black kitchens, bathrooms and just about everything else including pottery. Not sure how someone that loves white so much could suddenly be so intrigued by all the dark decor out there but I am! I also love black when it is paired with white and when it is paired with gold. A touch of luxury to be sure.

For those of you in the US I hope you are all having a lovely holiday weekend and did not spend too much in the stores today!!

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Trudy

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Nordic Inspiration

If you read my blog on a regular basis you know how much I love Nordic influence in design. The clean lines, simple styling and of course the use of white in Nordic decor inspires me enormously. Well imagine when I opened my Est Magazine this month to see none other than the The Nordic Issue.....love, love, love. Here are a few photos from the issue to inspire you and you can go here to see many more!!

photos: Nicole Franzan (follow her on Instagram!) and Greg Cox

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Trudy

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via:Est Magazine

photos: Nicole Franzan (follow her on Instagram!) and Greg Cox

How to Style a Coffee Table

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I change up my coffee table and console table styling very often. It is such a fun thing to do and makes the room feel fresh and new. Here are a few ideas to help you with your own styling:

1. Use a pot of flowers layered into the styling. I like to keep flowers either very high or very low. The height of the flowers depends on the height of the other elements in your styling. 

2. Use a tray to hold your styling together. I like to layer with a tray on part of the table and then layer outside it as well if you have space.

3. Layer with books. I like to have a stack of decorating or art books on the tray beside the flowers and then layer another piece on the top book.

4. Use a small dish as the top layering piece. I take one my lookslikewhite dishes and fill it with shells, marble eggs, small stones or any other natural element.

5. There are so many other elements to use in table styling like plants, statues, artprints, antlers, candles and so much more. Use items that have meaning to you and that make you happy to feature them where you can see them everyday! 

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Enjoy!

Trudy

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via:temple and webster, mintlovessocialclub, House Beautiful, New England Staging Blog, photo by Benjamin Vandiver for Domaine Home

Chic All-in-One Bathroom

You know the dream we all have of taking a rather large room in your house and turning it into the ultimate bathroom? Well this is what I imagine it could look like....subway tiles on all the walls, amazing black and white tiles on the floor. Love the shower space that looks like a rather large closet and of course there is the reading, library, shelving space in the corner. Certainly not traditional in any way, this is a wonderful makeover that has everything you could need. My only question would be.... why only one sink?

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Trudy

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Photos:HEDDENPHILLIPS.COM

via: House Beautiful

Small Space Style

This  tiny space is soooo cute and really perfectly decorated for the size. They have used some small size pieces like the couch and coffee table mixed with some oversize pieces for impact...like the large light in the living room. I like the way they have used the dresser at the end of the bed, almost like a footboard...a great way to add a dresser when there is no space. 

Have a great weekend!

photo: Jonas Berg

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Trudy

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Black, White and Toffee

I have posted about this colour combination before and I love it so much.This toffee colour usually comes in some form of wood, leather or rattan and it works so well off black and white. These are some super examples here of how you can incorporate it into your home.

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Trudy

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J Crew in Paris

Next year J Crew (one of my favourite stores...love Jenna Lyons) is opening in Paris for Spring 2015. To celebrate this J Crew held a little party to preview the collection...well I love the look of the collection but what about this location! Sigh...yes another beautiful apartment in Paris with fabulous chandeliers and amazing marble fireplaces. The styling on that fireplace is nothing short of perfection!  Stunning!

Photos: Bryan Derballa.

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Trudy

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via: J Crew

Photos: Bryan Derballa.

The 5 Best White Sofas!

About 6 years ago I bought a Montauk sofa and chair slipcovered in white heavy cotton. I loved them then and I still love them now. Before that I had Ikeas white slipcovered sofas but I was ready to invest in something better and more durable and I am so glad I did. The quality is fantastic and if I get tired of the look I can always redo the slipcovers. 

If I were to replace my sofas today I would probably buy the Dream sofa from ABC Carpet and Home. They are amazingly comfortable and have a slightly more modern look to them....less shabby chic than the Montauk. My other favourite is the Ghost sofa designed by Paola Navone. Stunning look but less comfortable than the Dream sofa from ABC Carpet. 

Take a look at my picks for the 5 best white sofas and tell me your favourite!

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Ghost Sofa from Paola Navone - ABC Carpet and Home - $4295.00

Pure Dream Sofa - ABC Carpet and Home - $5495.00

Montauk Lounge - Custom Sizes - Prices vary based on order

Portabello Sofa - Shabby Chic Couture - $3660.00

White Linen Sofa - ABC Carpet and Home - $2595.00

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Pink Friday

Pretty pinks this Friday. Don't you love this first photo with the gorgeous walls and fringe and of course that amazing pink couch! Pink looks good in any shade don't you think? I posted some peachy pinks a couple of weeks ago here as well.

Hope you have a lovely weekend!!

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Trudy

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