Living Large

This room is one of the most visually appealing spaces I have ever seen.

The use of color and texture are out of this world. The retro carroty colored chair is striking in its own right, but alongside a blazing fire, the combo is stunning. No doubt about it, my fav piece in the room is the crystal ship chandelier. What a conversation piece! The one in the picture is from Burden Antiques, and I also found one on eBay for $24,000 (for you money bags out there) but Z-Gallerie offers one that is equally as splendid and makes the same statement for a fraction of the cost. The dusty teal, tufted leather ottoman from Mecox Gardens is also very charming. It perfectly compliments the flea market found portrait of Eva Peron. This room has an eerie playfulness about it. The majesty of the marble fireplace with the ghostly ship chandelier, male statuette and rich walnut paneled walls is made cheerful with the bright pops of retro color and light hearted accessories like the gilded bamboo legged coffee tables and circa 1970's milk glass lamp.

This room definitely speaks to me.

My Love Affair with Grey

This room is the reason for my love affair with grey. Vanessa deVarga’s designs are truly one of a kind, she is amazing. I’ve never seen anything quite like them.

The overall all eclectic design of mixing the old with the new and the the wildly ornate (like her vintage gold mirror from Wertz Brothers) with a minimalist approach (suggestive of her white Ikea console) – it’s been done before, I know. However, there is something about the way she spins it. It’s just different. Her work translates to photo brilliantly and I am sure it is even more stunning in real life.

There is such a sense of freedom when you approach design with no set “style.”

Paint color: Sparrow by Behr

Lamps: Urban Outfitters

Vintage ottomans: The Opportunity Shop