Sometimes a product comes along that makes you slap your head and say, “Finally!” I’ve been waiting forever for someone to make a transparent whiteboard paint, and I’m so glad someone finally has. Sadly, the name of this paint/company (WhiteyBoard) kind of makes me slap my head a little, too. I can’t say it out…
Lula Aldunate, who now lives in New York City, grew up in Buenos Aires, where she worked in many fields, from magazine styling to interior design. Lula decorated this amazing Buenos Aires studio with her sister and brother-in-law. The combination of antique furniture with found objects and worldly décor is quite beautiful. It’s easy to…
Myriam Balay Devidal and her family live in Nîmes, a city in Southern France where the sun shines 200 days a year. The apartment has high ceilings and lots of personality! I was originally drawn to this home when I noticed Myriam’s amazing eye for textile, pattern and color. The bathroom is my favorite —…
Interior designer Cortney Bishop lives in this Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, home with her husband, Baker, and their two children. The Bishops’ home appears incredibly comfortable and relaxing. I love the warm colors in the Scott Duce painting; it looks great paired with the classy vanity table. I’m also a huge fan of Cortney’s office….
Artists Kirra Jamison and Dane Lovett reside in this small converted industrial warehouse in Melbourne. This is my favorite Sneak Peek to date! I love the white walls, open space and European/industrial-style décor. Pops of color are everywhere, and the abundance of sunlight and fresh plants create a lively and inspiring atmosphere. Click here to view…
Something’s in the water because my mind is really starting to open to murals. I used to avoid them like the plague, and now they’re seeming like a really good idea. These gorgeous examples are from Victoria at Bartsch, a Paris-based decorative painting workshop that specializes in children’s rooms. I’d happily use some of these…
Artist Kate Durkin and her husband, Lenny, live in this delightful Sunnyside, Queens apartment. I love how clean and simple this home is. And the color palettes are so inspiring! In the dining area, the small pops of green, red and black paired with a light wood create an unexpected and stunning combination. Palette 1…
I’m so excited to pull looks today from the home of amazing photographer Emily Johnston Anderson. Emily and her husband, Jacob, share this stunning Chicago apartment. The muted blue and green wall colors caught my attention right away; they are such lovely shades and mix wonderfully with the wood countertops and shelves. The simple and…
This colorful abode belongs to London-based interior product designer Michelle Mason, her husband, Bill (a photographer), and their daughter, Marni. The family lives in a two-bedroom flat in a Victorian building east of the city. I love the combination of blue, magenta and black seen throughout their home. Painting the living room floor white makes the…
Erin Austen Abbott and her husband, Sean Kirkpatrick of the band Colour Revolt, live in this Water Valley, Mississippi, home. Built in 1890, the house is over 120 years old, and Sean and Erin are only its fourth owners! Erin has a “flea-market vintage meets grandma chic” decorating style, which gives the home so much…
After viewing the gorgeous Sneak Peek of fashion designer Anne M. Cramer’s Minneapolis home, I am desperate for a sleeping porch! What an enchanting room, with the bright green wall color, white linens, sheer curtains and wire bed frame. I can certainly envision many relaxing summer days curled up on the daybed with a magazine…
Today I am so pleased to pull looks from the beautiful Paris home of Famille Summerbelle. Julie and Simon make a great duo — their paper-cut designs are absolutely stunning, and after taking a peak inside their home, it’s no surprise that the entire family is a creative bunch. Inspiration is everywhere! The walls remain white, and…
Sarah Bedford (painter) and Alan Hill (graphic designer) live in this lovely Brooklyn home. Sarah and Alan tell us that their aesthetic tastes differ: Sarah tends to go for “more is more,” while Alan prefers “less is more.” But the couple blends flea-market finds with designed pieces, and the result is absolutely stunning! The combination…
I’m not sure I have ever come across a house quite as beautiful as Cathy and Robin’s of Heath Ceramics. From their lovely color selections to the stunning tiles and furnishings (that fireplace!), I’m ready to move in! Click here to view the rest of the original sneak peek, and don’t forget to visit Heath…
Elisabeth Dunker is a multi-talented Swedish stylist/photographer. She is the founder of Lula and also runs Studio Violet along with Camilla Engman. It’s no surprise that Elisabeth’s home is immaculately styled; it’s filled with gorgeous color schemes, textures and designs. When decorating, Elisabeth loves a warm yellow in combination with gray (love this!) and keeps…
Lauren Naimola is the woman behind Dear Golden, a favorite Etsy shop for vintage clothing. Lauren has a great eye for vintage, which is very apparent in her home. She is always on the lookout at estate sales, antique malls and thrift stores. When decorating her house, Lauren loves a naturalistic and rustic aesthetic; she…
Today on Make It Yours, we’re pulling looks from Olga Naiman’s lovely Brooklyn home. Olga is a creative director and prop stylist (she used to do styling for Domino Magazine!) who demonstrates her impeccable taste in her home. Each room in Olga’s home conveys a different mood: In the kitchen, Olga expresses an “Eastern European…
I’m thrilled to share this week’s Make It Yours because today we’re looking into the home of Chilean illustrator Judy Kaufmann. Judy and her partner, Marc (a French sculptor), live in a modernist-architecture neighborhood in Barcelona. They love classic wood and craft-style objects, most of which they find on the street. Judy and Marc’s home…
Ever since moving into an apartment with all white walls, I’ve had a change of heart about paint colors. I used to immediately go for the darkest grays possible (hence the site redesign), because everything looks so beautiful against that color. But when it comes to my home, I’m starting to see the benefit of…
Josh Vogel of Blackcreek Mercantile and his girlfriend, Kelly Zaneto, share this stone cottage in the Hudson Valley forest. Josh explains that their home reflects the attitude of the couples’ lives: “Nothing we own is so precious that it can’t get dinged or scratched; in fact, there is a softness and warmth we enjoy that…
