Sensual Color

Happy Friday, everyone! I am going to keep this post short, because I woke up with the world's worst migraine! As soon as I can look at the monitor a little longer, I will post pictures of a fun get-together I went to last night :)
I couldn't resist showing off these beautiful pictures. It is a British home that consists of my favorite color palette. I am drawn to the chocolate and red tones in the wood combined with creamy tones and varying shades of purple. I've always found these colors very sensual.

The bright settee gives the room a jolt of life. I also love the jewel tone, purple chair. The fabric looks like it might be velvet or mohair. I love either fabric, because the color becomes multi-dimensional. I found these images via Desire to Inspire.

Modern Color With Traditional Touches.

I'm salivating over these photos. This is a wonderful example of combining modern color and details with traditional furniture. I think many people think "modern" is cold and impersonal or bright and harsh. I love that this house shows that modern and traditional can live together and make a very comfortable home.

This home was designed by Woodson and Rummerfield. This designer duo is definately a new favorite of mine.

Great Ebay Finds.

I really enjoy reading Joanna Goddard's blog, Cup of Jo. She always posts beautiful photos and interesting articles. I really enjoy her style. She is selling some of her personal items on Ebay, and true to her style...they are very cool. My favorite pieces are the postcards and charming dress. Ahh, to be an "Xtra Small".

Colorful Table Runners.

These fun table runners are from a Santa Monica store called Huset. They are dedicated to bringing Scandinavian design to the U.S. I have to say, I am not very big on using table runners; but these are too good to pass up. The vintage Swedish patterns are great for adding color to a room.

I'm Back

I have been frantically trying to stay afloat.....that means I have been doing the proverbial juggling act of a circus acrobat.  When that happens in life some things have to give and that happened to be my daily Blog Postings.  Thanks to all of you who missed me and expressed your concern as to my whereabouts. I was in my office, and out and about town(s) - Vancouver and Seattle, creating and designing for 3 new clients.  The dynamics of the creative process is a very nebulous thing for me.  It happens in a vacuum of frenzied momentum and somewhat wondrous, and at times, inexplicable flashes.  So now that things are settling back to normal (not that I have that word in my vocabulary) I will be eagerly posting on my current inspirations.....Ready, Set, Go..........

"Color Week" Continues.

I enjoyed "Color Week" so much, I decided to continue it. I ran out of time, and didn't post everything I wanted. Here a few pictures I took over the weekend.

I'm Back and Feeling Fabulous...

Hi everyone, I'm back. I took a short trip with my family and got some rest. I didn't even come close to a computer for several days! I would like to thank everyone for the very nice comments. I didn't mean to sound depressed...just a little tired and stressed. I just wanted to say that everyone's comments really mean a lot to me. I was happy to come back and see this lovely photo on Coco Kelley's blog. It is by Slim AArons and one of my favorite photos ever. Slim Aaron made a name for himself by photographing some of the world's most fabulous people. I decided to take the lead from Cassandra and post a few more of my favorite Aarons photos.

Dolores del Rio in Acapulco.

The very fabulous Truman Capote.
I'm not certain who this is, but if she can work a monocle; I LIKE her! Maybe I need a monocle?