abode

I think at some point or other in all of our lives, we've had a light bulb moment where we realize that more is not always better. As a designer, separating all the beautiful colors and patterns in the world around us and narrowing it down to a few key tones in a space is probably my biggest struggle. In my first design position as assistant to a designer that specializes in 'casual coastal' design, one of my main tasks was maintaining the textile library and scouting fabrics

It's a mouthful, but I think I've pinned down (no pun intended!) the style of the new house. Check out my favorite inspirational images from around the web! I love this exterior from Becki Owens, especially the contrast of black window casings against the light stone! Also from Becki Owens (because she's amazing!), I just love the combination of crisp white, black windows, warm natural wood, and balance of rounded forms (chairs and arches) and geometric lines (table and windo