location scouting

One of the perks as a stylist is working in, and discovering, really amazing locations. I admit, one of the drawbacks is the jealousy that may set in on occasion (like this time).

Monday I was scouting locations in Charlotte with photographer Kenton Robertson.  He had come across this gem online...& we were lucky enough to see it live & in person...

Yep, I fell in love.  Wow! Stunning.  And not in an over-the-top, glitzy kind of way... but in a very current, fresh, re-purposed, aah-inspiring kind of way.

It was just my colour palette.  Lots of white with pops of turquoise.  Lots of reclaimed, raw wood. Layers & layers of coolness. Barn doors, great floors, rich textures.

I can't resist, I have to share a few quick scouting snaps.

Be Inspired too!

{LOVE the Pendant Lights & Turquoise Vessels!}

 {Re-claimed wood-turned vanity &

Re-purposed shutters-turned-closet doors. LOVE!}

... & a close-up made a little prettier with instagram...

Hope you enjoyed the quick tour.

Getting ready for a shoot next week...Painting begins today. 

More soon.

xo

patti

fall = cozy

September equals the entree of fall. And though the temps are still high here in the Carolinas, I'm thinking of cozy fashions & interiors.

(secretly wishing I was taking in runway shows in NYC after seeing all the fashion week tweets)


...here's a few pretties to ponder...

{via figleaffashion.blogspot.com}

{Via West Elm}

{Via Lisa Sherry Interieurs}

{All images are on my "street style" & "interior inspirations" pinboards}

{via pinterest-BeSoStyle}

Happy Weekend!

xo

patti

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b+w chic

BeSo chic.  BeSo timeless. Black + White...White + Black is always classic in fashion, photography & interiors.

b+w looks have captured my attention lately so I thought I'd share a few of my b+w stylings and some inspiration that has caught my eye.

{I styled this one with fabulous photographer Kenton Robertson for councill.  b+w art collages are timeless.}

{This image was shot for the stanley furniture Coastal Living Resort Collection catalogue. Styled by moi and photographed by ttw photo.  I love the sheer drapes serving as a room divider.}

Here are a few more b+w interiors to inspire...

{habitually chic}

{desire to inspire}

 {house and home}

And how about this very cool exterior living space?

{interiors originals}

I want to be there...and wearing a little something like this...

{hello fashion blog}

{the pursuit aesthetic}

{crush culdesac}

...And now, some words to live by for the day...

Have an amazing week!

xo

patti

{Images via pinterest pinterest.com/BeSoStyle/black-white/}

don't decorate. collect.

As I've been perusing through the stack of anthology magazines I recently collected for a photo shoot, something struck me.  Designers, artists, stylists have a sense of autobiography in their interiors.  Items collected & displayed reflect their loves and lives...their travels, experiences & interests. 

I was given great advice recently from a photographer friend with an amazing art collection.  Many of his art pieces were purchased on a trip...a keepsake of a special memory.  I love that idea. Must remember that on my next family vacay. 

Collections add a personal element - a reflection of you - to your home or work space.  Collect what you love. What moves you. What inspires you. 

Books. Mirrors. Meaningful Objects. Art. Glass Bottles. Seashells. Candles. Vases. Sculptures. Photographs. Organic elements.  You decide.

Here are some images of inspiration via pinterest...

xo

patti