Dreaming of Hermés Orange

I have been struggling with a design dilemma lately, specifically in my foyer. When we moved into our house, our foyer was about as blah as a foyer can be.  It's tiny, doesn't get much natural light, and didn't have anything special about it.  

We've jazzed things up a bit since then, staining the floors, replacing the chair rail, and adding moulding. We also papered the walls in Schumacher Mitsu Weave and painted. 

To bring out the detail in the wallpaper's weave, we painted the wall below the chair rail a coordinating brown. This is a close-up of the wallpaper.

Schumacher Mitsu Weave in Pearl

And this fab light fixture will be going in soon.

Ballard Designs Eva Ceiling Mount

We have come a long way, but I've been conflicted over the lack of color in this space. I've gone back and forth and couldn't figure out a color scheme that would really give me the pop that I want. I added the blue and white jars and orchid to the demilune table as placeholders, but they are definitely not a long-term fix. Then suddenly it came to me last night.  What is the most obvious and amazing color to pair with brown???

Hermés orange!  

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I'm not planning on painting anything, but I definitely need to incorporate some orange accessories.  Maybe a row of small plates hanging vertically on both sides of the mirror?

Bernaurdad Soleil Levant

Rosenthal Meets Versace Marco Polo Collection 

 

William Yeoward Crystal

Herend orange is just as fab to me

And some porcelain on and below the demilune table?

Herend Foo Dogs

Bungalow 5 Jasper Square Jar

I don't know how this space will turn out, but I'm glad to have a vision and can't wait to add some orange accessories to my foyer!  Have you incorporated orange into your home decor?  Please feel free to comment with suggestions or advice!  

Inside a Home in Historic Atlanta

When my husband and I started our house search, stalking real estate listings became one of my favorite pastimes. I would spend hours looking at houses that were well out of our price range because I enjoyed peeking into historic homes, examining the architectural details and the decor chosen by their owners. That habit did not die after we purchased our house, and I recently noticed that one of my favorite homes in the city is for sale!  This home is located on historic Peachtree Battle Avenue in Buckhead, a commemorative site of the Civil War Battle of Peachtree Creek and one of the most prestigious streets in Atlanta. Join me in taking a look! 

I used to pass by this house often while walking on Peachtree Battle Avenue, a popular street for walkers and runners due to its wide lanes and gorgeous scenery. This home is far from the largest or most famous on the street, but something about it has always appealed to me. It's probably the chippendale fencing on the front porch which gets me every time. I plan to add this type of fencing to my front porch, but that is far down on my current list of priorities. 

Beautiful moulding in the foyer, and, of course, I love the wallpaper.

The moulding continues up the wraparound staircase.

The blue and white china in the arched built-ins and the window treatments are gorgeous. The lucite table is unexpected in this room but I appreciate the variation from such traditional decor. 

The formal dining room leads to the kitchen. Notice the large floral arrangement on the buffet.  Real or faux? 

I love the combination of white and chintz fabrics.  A very soft and peaceful room. 

The kitchen with amazing grasscloth walls.....

........and the keeping room off the kitchen.  I love the animal print pillows, grand chandelier and the sconces above the fireplace. 

The master bedroom. These homeowners have a love for chandeliers and patterned carpets that I can appreciate. 

One of several guest bedrooms.....

....and another. I like the sisal carpet and tropical/floral patterned textiles in these rooms. Those twins beds in the first guest room are adorable. 

And finally, the outside entertaining patio.....

.....and accompanying garden.  What I would give for a large garden!  These pictures must have been taken before the flowers bloomed. I bet those hydrangeas are absolutely stunning now.

I hope you enjoyed taking a peek into one of my favorite homes! The full listing is available here and this house can be yours for just $1.4 million!  I think I'll just admire the listing for now! :)

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Wallpaper Obsession

I am so incredibly happy that wallpaper is making a comeback in the design world. While it never went out of style in high-end design, it is certainly seeing a resurgence in everyday design.  I have always loved wallpaper (actually all paper products).  Paper can bring so much depth to a space and really make a room come alive.  Now that I have my own home, I have become obsessed with selecting the perfect papers for a number of spaces.  I would paper every square inch of wall space in my house if money were no object!   

So far we have wallpapered the foyer in a grasscloth and the dining room in a floral chinoiserie print.  We just finished re-tiling the powder room floor in a black and white marble, so now I'm on the hunt for a powder room paper. I really want a bold and bright pattern to offset the black and white floor.  Here are some inspiration pics.   

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And here are a few wallpapers that I'm considering. 

Cowtan & Tout Baldwin Bamboo

I can never say no to bamboo!

Thibaut South Sea

I love the chinoiserie and bright color.  I would choose the pink version of this paper, which is just as stunning.

Raoul Textiles Sea Scroll Kelp

I believe this is actually a fabric, and I love everything about this powder room.  The bamboo mirror and pop of color from the orchid are perfection.  

Manuel Canovas Pali

We have many blue and white elements in our home so these colors would pull everything together.  I adore the toile meets tropical vibe.

There are the wallpapers I'm swooning over today, but tomorrow I will probably like a whole different crop!  There are many others that I admire on my "Wallpaper Love" Pinterest board.  I would love to hear your suggestions, so please leave a comment below!

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