styling lately

School is back in session.  Fall is practically upon us.  And I am motivated anew to re-organize and refresh. How about you?

I've been guest posting over at Young America recently. See here for my post on back-to-school style tips (inspired by my teen girls).

I also had a photo shoot this month and was able to style a few fun vignettes.  Here are some of my favorites...

We shot these images for Young America with Diana Parrish Design and Photography. I love the light in this shot...and of course that gorgeous chandy I found at Home with Heart in Charlotte (a great shop for one-of-a-kind interior finds).

 ...an instagram close-up of the chandy candy...

A fresh desk vignette because we all like to at least pretend we have organized desks and live orderly lives.

I styled this room with classic childhood nostalgia like the slinky + striped straws + Crayolas + bubblegum balls (more on decorating with candy here).  Plus the fun + color of handmade paper streamers. I found these shape streamers via etsy. I think they are perfect for a kid's space or any festive occasion. I'm always up for any excuse to throw a party.

I wrote more about this bohemian-inspired room set here.  FYI: Some of my fave prop shopping stops for creating a boho vibe are Anthropologie (yarn spools), World Market (votives)and Pier 1 (pouf).

Please let me know what you think of my most recent styling work. I love hearing from you!

Wishing you a colorful week!



xo

patti

bohemian love

Been crazy busy with a showroom design gig (more to come on that after High Point furniture market) and spending a lot of time over at in-the-gray ... see my latest post on global influences in design (there are lots of fabulous inspirational interior images).

While I'm on the subject of global, bohemian style, I dug out one of my fave issues of domino magazine from 2008 featuring Amanda Peet's home.  It's always been a go-to source for creating a bohemian feel. There's lots of layers, candles, pink, textures, coolness, chicness.  I'm a fan, obviously.

Here are a few images to spark your interest (all images via nathan turner design)...

I remember being inspired by the images of Amanda Peet's home from domino magazine to add a little touch of boho to my space. I coincidentally had a photo shoot with a Moroccan theme ... so I did some prop shopping at world market and target to create a tray of candles with a hint of Morocco...

Of course I lit them just this morning to add onto this blog post. Here's what my morning looked like through my instagram lense...

Coffee + Candles = Morning Therapy.

Isn't it crazy that it's so dark in the mornings after the time change?

Hope you've had a great week.  Can't believe this month is racing by oh-so quickly.

Wishing you beautiful moments.

xo

patti

fresh finds

i was at post & gray today in Charlotte's Southend to do a little visual display...& to check-out the newest merchants.

There are some original, one-of-a-kind, fabulous furnishings & accessories.  I'm loving the mix of modern + vintage.  And notice the hints of mint! 

What i'm loving lately...

Raw, reclaimed wood tables

Silver garden stools + white accents...

Lots of candles, always...

Hints of aqua-colored anything...

Chunky jewelry...

If you're in Charlotte (or planning a visit soon) add Post & Gray to your list of shops to explore.  You're sure to discover some fun finds. 

...More design inspiration is on the way...