Lonny mag's Editor-In-Chief Michelle Adams's Upper West Side Apartment!

Cohesive, bright, and glamorous are three words I would use to describe Adams's 475 sq. ft. Manhattan apartment. She keeps her color palette of white, ivory, black, and hot pink consistent throughout, which allows her to play with sheen and texture to her heart's desire.

Love this buffet!

I'm such a sucker for vignettes! It really lets you get a close up and personal view of other people's lives.

 The giant convex mirror is a great way to open up the space.

Michelle's Tenants of Design

So, what do you think of this apartment?


Read and see more from the source, the March 2013 issue of Lonny Magazine

A peaceful, gorgeous home that's elegant and casual

I am really crushing on this living/room foyer right now.  It's so light and airy, but still sophisticated.  During hectic times, the no-fuss approach seen in this space is really grounding.  The space is by Alison Royer of the Belmont Design Group.  All photography by Ashlee Raubach.

Drooling over this foyer!

...and those chairs

Had this vase been a hard edge crystal, it would add to the formal feeling of the space.  I like the organic, rustic glass vase - it adds a more relaxed feel.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Beautiful, bright, spaces for Spring decorating inspiration

I know I've been saying it for weeks, but I can't wait for spring and warm weather.  CAN'T WAIT.  I miss the smell that comes with rising temperature and leaves bursting from tree branches!

Here are some spaces that put a smile on my face

so cheerful!

Love the fuchsia!

This room is a tad too busy for me, but I love the use of gold with the pinks and blues.

all images via BHG

Here are some great deals to get the springtime warm and fuzzies a little early this year (though retail therapy alone and some new decor always puts a smile on my face too)  All these items can be found at Joss and Main

What says spring better than green and blue!

How ADORABLE is this fun clock?

Still loving ikat?  I did a double take when I saw that this chair is on sale for only $249!

This mirror is in my shopping cart right now... I'm thinking it can be like my own personal sunshine...

Do you have a go-to trick for making your space more cheerful?

How to welcome Spring into your home a little early this year!

Spring cannot get here soon enough!  Yesterday here in Maryland was a tease, with sunny skies and almost 50 degrees.  Today?  In the 30’s with wet, sloppy snow.  All the weather flip-flopping is not good for one’s mood or health!

So, I ‘ve decided to come up with a game plan to bring Spring to me, in my own home.  Next week I am going to start implementing touches of warmth, sunshine, and new growth through small changes in décor.  And, if you have the budget – you can go big – through furnishings, etc.

In my own personal experience, the change that makes a biggest impact on my space are the window treatments.  This may simply be because I tend to look toward light sources, which are often windows.  You may be more drawn to looking at the floor, foreground, or anything with in your eye level.  Next time you walk into a room, notice where your eyes go first.  Once you pinpoint that point of focus, start by making updates in that area for the most bang for your buck.  Then, if you want, spread out!

Simply swapping out heavy dark drapes, which may be appropriate for winter, with airy, white window treatments will lighten up the entire room and allow more light to enter the room.

Window treatments need not cost a leg and an arm,  treatments like roller blinds are not only affordable but are also being offered in chic and modern designs by manufacturers like Web-Blinds.

If your focus tends to be on the floor, than consider adding a colorful rug, or a rug in a lighter weave, or one with a beautiful pattern.

Get in on the chevron insurgence, but keep it unique with this pear-hued rug.

So many beautiful rugs - so little time!

If new window treatments or a carpet is not in the budget right now.  You'd be surprised at the amount of life that a grouping of new throw pillows can breathe into a room!

All these pretty rugs and pillows are available at Joss & Main (You have to create a login to shop, but it's free and fast) .

Do you have any plans to lighten and brighten your space before Spring or when Spring arrives?

This post in partnership with Web-Blinds.com

Sweet, serene spaces

From time to time I get so frazzled and caught up in my life, the daily to-dos, projects I'm working on, etc., all the while feeling like I am accomplishing nothing, that I wonder if I am living up to my full potential (no), doing anything meaningful with my life, or making a difference in the world... which I think is ultimately what makes us a lot of us feel fulfilled.  I have no doubt that many of you feel the same from time to time.

During these moments I always find myself with the urge to pare down when it comes to my surroundings, and try to create a space that is a little more serene, sparse, and minimal.  I always end up searching my design sources for "zen interiors," "spiritual interiors," "quaker interiors," etc...

Here's what my most recent search turned up:

Actress Keri Russell's living room is so beautiful and relaxing!

A perfectly organized space always leaves me feeling zen

So peaceful.  Looks so much like the farm where I grew up, I can almost hear the red-winged black birds.

What do you do when you need some zen?

1.,2.  via Soulbird 3. via HomeEdit  4. Jon Jensen via Black & Eiffel 5. via Feed my Sole 6. Jon Jensen

Happy Friday and Blissful Bedrooms!

I've had a cough for almost 3 weeks now, and better half is coming down with some flu-like symptoms, and nothing puts you on the mend quite as well as SLEEP. Not that I need much to make my somnolent, but there is nothing like a falling down on a beautiful bed in a serene and beautiful bedroom...

Lots of warm neutrals... this space is so comfy and welcoming to me!

stunning bedframe!

Which is your fav?

1. Houzz, 2. House Beautiful Mag, 3. Lonny, 4. -5. BHG