current crushes

Hey there.
I wanted to share a few style favorites I've been loving lately. There seems to be a specific theme capturing my attention.

Blue velvet, in a range of pretty hues, has always tugged at my heart strings ... but now more than ever, I'm hooked.
What is it about that luxe feel in luscious ocean shades that gets me every time?


Check-out these visions of velvet from COCOCO ...

Major sigh, right? This image is via bprhospitality, a luxury rental in DC. Don't you just want to live here? I do, virtually every day (It's my current screen saver). To me, it's Interior perfection. Lots of natural light, a mix of vintage + modern, simple + lush. Link here to order your very own SOHO Chesterfield (tufted goodness with a modern twist).

And then there's the power of pairs. This swoon-worthy interior features a striking set of Indigo velvet Arden Sofas flanking the fireplace. There is something irresistible about the sheer sophistication of pairs in interior spaces. And I'm loving the brass details on these babies (dunbar legs by Ferrous Hardware). 

So how about you, are you drawn to light + bright or a little more dark + moody? 

When it comes to style beyond interiors, indigo velvet translates so very beautifully to Fall + Winter fashions too. 

I am in love with this look from W by Worth. The off-the-shoulder chic mixed with a velvet pant. A look that will go so many places.

*****

More discoveries and special finds from Fall Market still to come {like these mod patterned pillows by Jill Seale Design Studio...hand-marbled beauties from a NC girl who learned the art of paper marbling in Florence. How cool is that?}

Tell me friend, what are you loving lately? What styles have caught your eye + captured your heart?

Here's to a Happy November! 
Wishing you sunny days, fall-color wonder, and flowers always + always.

xo

patti

mood boards + fall feels

Happy Fall ya'll!

With Thanksgiving just two days away, I know everything will turn all holiday soon. So before the white snow-inspired decor hits your home and mine, I want to take a moment to appreciate all the beauty that is fall.

I'm always + forever a lover of collecting fall leaves to appreciate their beautiful shapes + colors just a little longer. And I love adding layers to my interior like my favorite white hide rug + lots of luxe throws.

I've also been bringing in fresh branches to add a little fall to the inside too.
How about you? (Or have you already begun the holiday transformation?)

I've been doing my best to take in all the amazing fall colors before they blow away...

...{Image via Instagram + Susan Andrea}...

Isn't this image just stunning? Such an incredible capture of nature painted pink. I confess, I've been perusing Instagram on the regular...

...and slightly obsessing over nude suede (since my boots above just bit the dust). 

My favorite inspiration so far ...

 ... {image via pinterest + hello fashion blog}...

I'm still on the look-out, so let me know if you know of a good source.

My mood boards + design concepts have also been inspired by fall ...

This one is a fresh mix of pale tones + organic elements, plus some cozy textures, like my DIY juju hats and lush pom-pom throw. I wanted to blend the warmth of brass with cool white, and mix in some soft shades of blush + coral. 

The next design concept is inspired by moody vibes + salted caramel dreams.

There's just something about a caramel leather sofa, Am I right? I added some hints of deep navy + metallic hues to classic + timeless neutrals...and mixed in some cocktail inspo just for fun.  

...{Images on Moodboards via pinterest}...

When it comes to designing interior spaces, every design project starts with the inspiration. Perhaps a color palette, a piece of art, or a favorite find.

My moody moodboard was initially inspired by my infatuation for a specific leather at COCOCO ... what do you think? Pure cool, right? {It's actually Pure Saddle, on the Arden + English Arm Sofas} ... link here to get one of your very own beauties.

I usually don't have any luck finding just one image that summarizes the look I want to achieve. I tend to pull from many different sources + of course from within my own crazy design-obsessed mind. Anyone else with me?

To start any interior project, I like to create an Inspiration board...A one-page overview that visually sums up the goal for the space.  It's an evolution of creation.  It starts with One idea and as the layers are added becomes something totally new.

Mood boards + virtual designs are great tools to formulate the essence of the look + vibe you want to create. These visual collages help define + direct the essential pieces needed to make the design you're dreaming of come to life.

My advice to clients is always to start with the elements you love and build from there.

Tell me... what projects are you working on and dreaming of? 

I'll just be over here dreaming of some salted caramel something...

{image via InspiredTaste}

Happy Thanksgiving !!! 

I'm so grateful you stopped by. 

xo,

patti