Showing posts with label Mary McDonald. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mary McDonald. Show all posts

Tuesday, 20 August 2013

It's all Greek to me!

Hello there! I have developed a serious Greek key crush. I am not sure how or when it started, but Mary as in Mary McDonald just might have something to do with that:) I love her style and abundant use of this very classic and elegant design motif. I have found myself drawn to many things featuring the Greek Key, and have purchased trim recently for pillows for both my living room and my bedroom. I am on a bit of a "Greek key" kick. How about you? Like it as well?

Today, a post all about how fabulous this motif looks in a variety of settings and styles. Whether in a traditional or modern home or something in between, it just works!  I have to say it's such an elegant, clean and beautiful look....I think its here to stay! Hope you enjoy........

 Greek key done to perfection, Rinfret

They always look fabulous in pillows.....in any color

 Even in very traditional room, Greek key offers up a modern, crisp detailing, Rinfret

 How about adding the Greek key to a lighting element for an extra kick......

 This is quite spectacular, a Greek key motif iron door...wow!

 Love the impact in an otherwise monochromatic room, the Greek key velvet is the perfect accent!
 Versace even gets the Greek key love.....

 Greek key always works in keeping a bathroom crisp and clean


And to show I practice what I preach two of the belljars I sell featuring the beautiful Greek key in my shop

 Love this elegant way to dress up a bathroom vanity, gorgeous! Cris Angsten Interiors

The wide Greek key tape has become a iconic design must have
 Gorgeous as a beautiful accent in this scrumptious bedroom, Rinfret

 LOVE the Greek key stenciled floors....so fabulous looking!

 Mary McDonald certainly knew what she was doing with this much talked about bedroom, gorgeous!

 Stunning in these chic end tables!
 So elegant as a design motif for this elegant stationery

 Lovely living room with Greek Key motif by Bradley Hughes
 Striking and dramatic dining room with bold Greek key detailing.....

Love the ultra wide tape used as a perfect accent in this fabulous room, Rinfret

 I love this table, its a subtle way to add a beautiful decorative element while keeping things still monochromatic, VT Interiors

And how amazing is this Greek key floor......wow! AD
 Mary McDonald designed this fabulous tonal room, amazing how that one Greek key element has such impact!

Even done as a subtle detailing, its quite beautiful!

 Really like this light and airy bedroom with the Greek key detailing on the linens, Sadie and Stella

 LOVE this settee with the neutral Greek key pillow, even in the most traditional settings, this motif is perfection!

These appliques have become really popular, a quick and easy way to dress up an old chest!


Love this beautiful setting and the fabulous Greek key coffee table, Tobi Fairely

 Gorgeous mirror!
To me, velvet and Greek key trim go together like peanut butter and jelly, sooooo pretty!!
 I also like the fact that Greek key can be easily mixed with other patterns and work beautifully

In clean crisp transitional spaces, Greek key works as beautifully as it does in more traditional ones.

Well.....what do you think? Ready to go Greek? Do you like the look of adding some kind of Greek motif to a room as much as I do? What is your favorite way to use it? Do tell! Thanks for stopping in, wishing you a fabulous day.



Don't forget about the wonderful tole planter giveaway!! I will announce a winner on Thursday.  If you have not seen the new tole custom line I will be carrying, you must not miss it...click here for all details! 


Friday, 31 May 2013

Which would you choose?

Hi there....hope your week has been a good one. Over here, we are battling a heat wave, supposed to get to a whopping 92 today!! Ugh...it is May!  CRAZY. I am not ready for it (nor is my hair)! It seems to be feast or famine with the weather.......suddenly fall is not looking so bad, lol. I could easily take 70's year round...see I am not picky at all:) I am busy this morning preparing for a small luncheon for someones birthday at my house later today...will try to take a few pics to share!

Today's Which would you choose is all about master bathrooms. What makes your heart beat faster? Beautiful marble, fancy tiles, color, all white? The sky is the limit. You know the drill, imagine the bathroom fairy has paid you a visit and has said you get to transform your master bath into one of these beauties.Which would you pick? Try to choose only one! I will do the same. Good luck, here we go......



CHOICE 1


CHOICE 2
Elle Decor

CHOICE 3
Palm Design
CHOICE 4


CHOICE 5

CHOICE 6
Barry Dixon


                                                                       CHOICE 7
The Paper Mulberry

CHOICE 8
KN Interiors
CHOICE 9


CHOICE 10
Mary McDonald

CHOICE 11
Ralph Lauren
CHOICE 12
Arch Digest
CHOICE 13
AD

CHOICE 14
Clive Christian



CHOICE 15
Sandra Nunnerly



CHOICE 16
AD
Wow that's a whole lot of bath splendor! Kind of has me in the mood to cancel my day and plant myself in a bubble bath! What makes up the perfect master bath to you? A huge soaking tub? Acres of marble? Glistening fixtures? Tons of storage? Do tell! So your turn......which of these beauties could you see spending your time in primping and luxuriating in? Wishing you a wonderful Friday and as always thanks for stopping in to pay me a visit!


REMINDER- Today is the last day to be eligible for my tabletop giveaway (winner to be announced tomorrow). Click here to visit that post, you must comment on that post to be eligible!

Sunday, 5 May 2013

Gaga for green! And four giveaways!


Good Sunday evening to you. Hope you have had a wonderful weekend, today was a lazy day and boy did it feel gooooood. Long overdue, and so wonderful!

 This is a post I "found" in my draft box, one that somehow never got posted!! And there were too many pretty rooms for this to not be shared. In addition,  I am offering a handful of wonderful giveaways in celebration of mothers everywhere (we all know by far, the hardest job there is)! All details for giveaway at bottom of this post.


I am having a serious green crush lately. I mean I have always loved green, but I am loving it on a whole new level now. I was at someones house as a guest and have to say I fell head over heels over a dark green paneled library she had. If I had known her for more than four hours I would have certainly asked to take a picture! It got me thinking about how fabulous (and sometimes underrated green rooms are)

And not just  your light and soft greens, but GREENS. That means those stunning rich mossy, forest, dark, jade greens. If you are gonna do it..might as well go all the way right? I have visions of moss green velvet in my library, with acres of green bullion fringe adorning them. Then I see a leopard ottoman somewhere in the mix, get the picture? So today's post is paying homage to all things beautifully green. What do you think? Here's a look at all the  many shades of green, all so very beautiful.......

 There are greens, and there are greens....and this sumptuous green chinoiserie is just on another level! LOVE! Winfield House
 Love the idea of an all white patio with gorgeous lime green accents, Veranda


Hot off the presses, Peter Rogers shows green in all its gorgeous glory! AD

 This is one of my favorite colors of green, a beautiful moss green....gorgeous! Traditional Home
 Love the rich green paint here, looks like its painted over beadboard, makes it feel warm and cozy with all the paintings, Celerie Kemble
Love the soft muted celadon green in this charming bathroom, Barbara Westbrook

 Mary McDonald transformed this space into the ultimate girly girls dressing room.....in all its green glory!
 This gorgeous sitting room high in the sky is done in the palest silvery celadon...so luscious! Scott Snyder
 Gorgeous bedroom done in soft greens with a transitional feeling, Tobi Fairley
Gorgeous painted library in a green I wouldn't have thought of but boy, does it look fabulous!

  Leave it up to Scott Snyder to take such a bright green and make it look this beautiful!
  Adore the crisp clean vibe here of this mostly white room with pretty green accents
 Bunny Williams took a dark paneled room and gave it new life with a beautiful moss green shade
 Green in the kitchen is a real statement and Michael Smith nailed it with this one if you ask me!
 
 Green is always a sure thing for an elegant sun room, its the color of nature after all!
 
 
This room feels so fresh, current crisp!  House to Home
 Janet Rice created a beautiful green and cream cocoon of a bedroom
 Adore every singe thing about this room..its as beautiful as it is cozy and inviting!
 I like the way the green on the bed is the sole punch of color, it makes the room feel fresh and crisp, Homes Ideas
Somehow this works...the green, the purple the blue and whites, gotta hand it to her, Katie Ridder
 Lawrence Boeder makes a bold green statement in this interesting sunroom
Really love the bold play on color and pattern here, it just works! Sherill Canet
Gorgeous pale green toile bedroom, to me, this will always be such a classic timeless look. Elle Decor

 Love this rich green library that belongs to Dick Ridge...so great looking!
 Greens mixed with blue are a true winning combination. LOVE this room!!

Stunning sun room, so uplifting, fresh and crisp!
Lawrence Boeder
John Willey used a natural color and texture of light brown beautifully in this charmer of a bedroom
 
 
 
I think I have just about covered every shade of green...have a favorite? For me that first image just sends me "over"...its incredible but I also love mossy greens especially in libraries and soft gray/silvered greens for bedrooms.....so many beautiful shades to love! Do you have a green room? Would you? Could you? Do tell!
 
 
Now onto the giveaways. In honor of Mothers Day and all deserving Mothers out there...I am offering not one, not two, not three but FOUR fabulous giveaways! I will announce a lucky winner on Saturday. Check out the loot.....
 
 
1. A box of monogrammed soaps custom made for you! You get to choose one of 6 scents.
 
2. A beautiful porcelain and ormolu candy/soap dish. Your pick of these two beauties!
 
 
3. Courtesy of uber talented Michele from Hello Lovely, this wonderful acrylic on canvas (an original abstract)  signed by Michele. This is wonderful on its own on a small easel or it could be framed. The soothing gray tones remind me of being by the ocean and the water is her inspiration....thanks Michele! (click here to see more of her work in her Etsy shop)
 
 
4. Last item...this gorgeous and super chic wicker clutch. Adore this little bag and have already used my own, had two people stop me to ask where I got it:) Very chic  and perfect for the summer! 

 Comes with a convenient silver chain (optional)

 
Sound good? All you need to do to be eligible is visit my online shop and come back here and tell me your absolute favorite item, something you would like to receive for Mothers Day (doesn't matter if you are a mother or not)......that's it! Want a second chance? Leave a comment on The Enchanted Home's Facebook page, click here. 
 
 
Thanks as always for stopping in. Wishing everyone a fabulous evening and great start to your week! 
 
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