Wedding on the mind

As I suspected, all I can think about lately is weddings, weddings and more weddings! I can't stop thinking about what I want to do for the big day and it's taken over my life!!! Being in the design world, I feel a little extra pressure in getting it right and that only adds to the stress. So if you've come here for some interior design ideas I am sorry to disappoint. Here's what I'm lusting over as of today (it will probably change tomorrow).....

Images from my Pinterest "Wedding" board - click on the link to the right to follow me!

Restoration Hardware - The Gallery

Did any of you LA peeps notice that the Restoration Hardware in Santa Monica and the Beverly Center recently closed their doors? Well last week I discovered why! They created "The Gallery" on Beverly Blvd (near Robertson - where the old William Sonoma was). We visited this amazing new showroom with a client last week and we were all blown away!! Even the client that has a gagillion dollars was super impressed. I must go back when I'm not working. If you are a local, I highly recommend taking a peek inside.

* These flowers are real and they are gorgeous. The talented Eddie Zaratsian design beautiful arrangements in the stores very own floral boutique!

Blythswood Square Luxury

During our fabulous vacation we stayed in some pretty decent hotels but nothing beats our one night stay in Glasgow. Somehow I managed to book us a room at a 5 star hotel - this is not in our normal budget!! But apparently Hotels.com did us well. When we arrived at the Blysthwood Square Hotel we immediately noticed the quaint park across the street.  It was a super charming spot in the midst of what is the largest city in Scotland. The real excitement however, came when we entered the hotel. The building has a ton of old world charm and architectural detailing but the design is super modern! We hardly left our room because it was sooo comfortable and we secretly felt bad not spending every minute in this 5 star beauty (I don't predict this happening again for a looooong time!). Take a look for yourself.....  

I love these floors! The bold geometric pattern paired with delicate chandeliers - perfect.

 

Herringbone floors? Yes Please!!





Herringbone was everywhere and I loved it! And look at that sofa fabric - such a fun color.

The bathroom opened up to the bedroom area. It was a fun design in theory but not very practical - espically with a glass door to the water closet. But I'm not complaining!

I'm Baaaaaackkkk!

I'm back and I've got a whole new look! While I was away, the lovely Erin from Designer Blogs remodeled my tired looking blog. What do you think?  I really wanted something cleaner and more updated & I couldn't be happier. One of my favorite parts - the images can now be larger! Isn't that what you really want to see anyway?

In addition to the newly designed blog, my personal life is also embarking upon an exciting time....I got engaged!! My boyfriend of almost 5 years popped the question while we were in Killarney, Ireland and I've had a permanent smile ever since!  (Note: I will do my best to keep this an interior design based blog and not a wedding blog! No promises though).

Photos from the trip to follow...

Busy Bee

I know I've been slacking on my blogging duties but time has gotten the best of me. Besides the fact that work is have been crazy busy with installations my personal life has been even busier!  Last weekend I became the Godmother to my adorable, wonderful, amazing Nephew...

....this weekend my boyfriend and I leave for Scotland to witness our good friends get married (at a Castle!). We will then make our way to Ireland and then finish the trip in London. I don't blame you for being a wee bit jealous.

Guthrie Castle...Can't wait to see it in person!

Be back in two weeks!!

New Twist on Penguin Classics

Have you seen the amazing new book covers that Penguin Classics has come out with?! My best friend turned me on to them and of course I had to order some - they are waaaay too gorgeous not to! Plus, I know they're something I'll have forever. I got them in the mail the other day and I can't wait to figure out where I can put them on display (of course, I'll read them one day too). Look how pretty!! Can't wait to order more...

 

* I'm still waiting on one more pretty book that is black with a gold peacock design. (don't ask me the name of the book. ha!)

Glamping

I've organized a camping trip for this coming weekend to celebrate my birthday. It's something we used to always do when I was little and I felt like bringing it back this year (maybe it will help me feel less old?!). We are heading up to a campground just North of my hometown in Santa Barbara which makes it super convenient and a little less "rough."  I even have my family bringing up food during the day so I don't have to lug it all to the site! I thought I was creating a pretty luxurious camping trip....That is until I heard about "Glamping," or glamorous camping.  These semi-permanent tents and their furnishings are pretty freakin glamorous. Maybe for my 50th?

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