This serene, sophisticated desk space sits in the Manhattan home of writer and designer Angèle Parlange and was featured in Lonny Magazine. With its muted color palette and old world feel it has a european elegance that appeals to my heritage. Image: Lonny Magazine As you can see from this inspiration shot, you don’t need much space to create a functional and stylish home office. All Wrapped Up: The desk area uses a vintage-style...

A Quick Reference Guide to Area Rug Sizes in Bedrooms with Queen Beds Part 2 of our quick reference guide to area rug sizes takes us back to the bedroom to look at possible rug dimensions for Queen beds. This is my favorite bed size – not too big, not too small for sleeping – and, unless you have a large master, the perfect proportions for most standard bedrooms. My tips for selecting the right rug: When we have hardwood...

Today’s word, illustrated with home decor furnishings, is TABLE which in London’s East End you might hear referred to as ‘Aunt Mabel’ or used in a sentence someone might say “love the new mabel” Want to know the rules of cockney rhyming slang find out more here? AUNT: This cool pendant light from Stray Dog Designs in forest moss green with an adorable papier mache bird on a swing would be perfect...

A Quick Reference Guide to Area Rug Sizes in Bedrooms with King Beds Over the last two years a lot of people have emailed asking about the best rug size for their room, and since buying a rug is often a significant investment and a wrong choice can make or break your design scheme I thought I would share my responses in the form of a series of “quick reference graphics”. The plan is to start in the Bedroom looking at rooms with...

Simple Scandinavian Style – a study in black, white and shades of grey. AT HOME WITH STYLIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER DANIELLA WITTE – Image via Skona Hem  This serene study in black, white and shades of gray adds an industrial edge to Scandinavian style and was inspired by the owners horse farm. Message Center: No post-it notes or kids artwork here. Rather this large block of “black” adds a graphic style punch to...

Popular Victorian Trend Back in Style The birdcage as a decorative accent has been popular since the late 19th Century when Victorian households placed their colorful, chirping birds in conservatories and reception rooms across the nation. And whilst I don’t recommend any of today’s options for actual birds, the shape of these aviaries make them an interesting and whimsical addition to your decor or wardrobe. Fashion: Esme...

Birds of a Feather – Soft, Cool Pastel Color Palette I just want to run my fingers along this clutch of softly hued feathers photographed by Ashley Davis of Maybe Sparrow. This palette would work well in a modern living space. Even though there is plenty of color the cool, low intensity shades are easy on the eye and strengthen our connection to the great outdoors. Image: Living Room via Homes & Gardens  You can check out all...