this may be the heaven of my choice

gawd!!!!!! it's just so good!

in the words of bri emery, ab fab art director at rue magazine,"i know the beautifully eclectic home of Marie Olsson Nylander has been circling the blog world lately. but it was far far too inspiring not to post myself!" Bri, I couldn't agree more!! I am head over heals for this interior. i love it so much i think i'm going to marry it!! the end. xo amanda

that lamp. it's just so...amazing. it makes me feel like it's going to come alive. maybe join me for a cup of tea or something??

this is great! i really like the light above and the wall mounted plank desk!

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calm friday.

friday, you're finally here. with open arms. i have to say yesterday was quite possibly one of the weirdest days for domicile id. amanda and i had a little issue with one of our furniture companies; if we could grade them, they would get an F- in customer service, even since the beginning of our relationship. every time we call them (yes, we are calling them...they are not calling us to let us know when our furniture is in) they ask us to spell our name. people. our company is a real word. it's not made up. we're not THAT smart. and whenever we stop by, they look at us as though we were first time customers. so bizarre. hello. there are two of us. we go everywhere together. it's easy to keep track of us that way--we are actually doing YOU a favor by traveling in a pair. anyway, we found it to be so humorous that good customer service is hard to come by in all aspects of life. especially when that is your j.o.b. c'mon america, let's get it together.

with yesterday now behind me and the above rant now off of my chest, i felt the need to relax with a quaint, little dwell.com mid century modern home. it always hits the spot. that and country music. how much are you loving these colors? especially the first picture of the living room. this makes the stress of the broken promises of my job well worth it. jolene.

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rios clementi hale.

you know, i feel like yesterday was one of those days. i got one piece of good news. then bam. minutes later here is a large piece of bad news. i am hoping to take everything in stride and get through it by learning from all opportunities (i refer to 'problems' as opportunities. that was a great piece of advice from gensler) that happen in life, good or bad, but it's still hard not to be upset by certain things. on that note. really, the only thing that will make me happy during times like these is some mid century architecture and interiors. does it every time. check out this hollywood hills home designed by rios clementi hale. this does a body, and soul, good. jolene.

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petite spaces.

here are a couple petite, european spaces. and they are just that. thus, they come to you with petite content. ha. jolene.

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inspired today

i'm always inspired by this image, i don't know who the designer is...it looks much like vicente wolf one of my all time favorite designers. I love the white floors and back drop mixed with black accents and architectural detailing. especially the two chinoiserie cabinets, the purple chair that always reminds me of john saladino. just love this room. if anyone knows who the designer is please let me know. thanks!! amanda

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ellen on elle.

since i'm posting this on thursday, i'm sure everyone will have seen this home in the blogworld or in your mailbox, but i couldn't help but post this lovely home from elle decor. ellen pompeo and her digs in the hollywood hills made the front cover of this month's issue. of course these are the only 'sneak peak' photos from the site, so i guess you'll have to purchase the issue to see the perfectly designed master bedroom (or sneak it into a corner at barnes and noble...). martyn lawrence-bullard is the muse behind this abode. omg. the white walls, tall ceilings, and spanish-style is everything i dream of owning one day. maybe i'll have to build mine back in iowa to afford it...jolene.

the rest of the photos below are from martyn's portfolio of amazingness.

the headboard, bedding, and lamp shades are really great statement pieces in this photo. every time i see new bedroom inspiration images, i always change my mind about what i want my bedroom to look like at the end of the day (i hate that cliche, but felt like adding it). amanda, want to come over and paint my walls white? hugs and neck tugs.

i have been and always will be a fan of the round table. it creates more collaboration as there is no 'head-of-the-table' in charge. everyone has equal viewing opportunities, and it is also great for card playing.

this piece at the end of the bed is something i should consider when designing for clients. it has storage, and it's holding amanda's favorite osa martin book.

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rhony

i'm sure most of you can guess that i watch some reality tv during my 'spare' time. i know, shock. one of those shows i have to admit i love is the real housewives of new york. kelly bensimon is not my favorite housewife, and though this pains me to admit, i love her style and digs. it is so hard to admit to that, especially in writing, but see for yourself. i found pictures of her hampton estate online, which is so funky and homey at the same time. i was hoping to find pictures of her apartment in the city, but nothing yet. i'm crossing my fingers for those soon. jolene.

i've always been in love with the east coast exterior. i could sit outside this home with no worries.

dark floor. pops of color. tall ceilings. all things i love.

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pretty colors.

floors. drool. ceiling. yummy. jolene.

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less is best.

this past friday i hosted a cooking club dinner (or supper for those of you in the midwest). it was a great way to clean the house, finish some of the rooms that have been awaiting a designer touch, and of course eat good food. during my cleaning period i became obsessed with throwing things away. i wish i could count how many times i have been asked...where did you put my...once you live in a clean, put-away space, it makes it so easy to come home. this space below is something i would strive for. minimal furniture. nothing hiding. tall ceiling. amazing art. jolene.

*images via marie claire maison

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yabu pushelberg.

new kitchen countertop. parents visiting. new client. appointments. phone calls. we are b.u.s.y. that said, i feel horrible for not posting until now. amanda was here late last night helping me with some amazing art installations and finishing my drapery for my bedroom. i'm so blessed. i typically research and post the night before, so last night i didn't have time. this wednesday's post will be short and sweet, and i will be back in the game tomorrow. promise. pinky swear. check out this fabulous image from yabu pushelberg. i fell in love with them during college when we visited their firm in toronto. then, when i was in hospitality design, we frequently used their project work as mood shots. here is some pretty that i share with you! jolene.

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fashion and interiors

from the color forecasting trends of this season to the fashion finds of the stockholm pavement, i decided to combine interior inspiration images with street style trends. the fashion color trends are labeled as three different groups: chic, classic, and casual. the difference between the interior shots and the fashion pictures: color. interior designers are not afraid to punch a room up with color, but with fashion, the color is mainly in the accessories, at least in stockholm this season. jolene.

chic: these are more of the solid, cold tones. the inspiration from this trend is compiled from digital settings. they are really edgy and playful. i am loving the colors in the book shelves below, not to mention the varying shades of blues in the hallway. i'm a blue girl, so matter if it is a color forecasting trend or not, i'm always swayed by that color. i like to think it's because my room growing up was blue...perhaps the 'rents wanted a boy?

classic: this trend is often found in the diluted tones. clean and earthy. neutral bases with accents of these slightly weakened bright colors. this is my mantra when designing my domicile. when you have a base in neutrals, the accessories can easily be changed depending on the trends.

casual: dynamic brilliance. this style is really related to the technology industry. pops of unexpected colors that keep things interesting and fun. red afro. purple room. enough said.

*images from marie claire maison and stockholm street style.

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