Antler mania!

Hello there and happy Monday morning to you.  How was your weekend? Ours was very nice, a Friday night football game, some US Open tennis, dinner with great friends, and plenty of down time on Sunday to enjoy the most spectacular weather we have had in ages. Breezy, high 60's, bright skies....it doesn't get better than that! Fall is definitely on our doorstep and it has me thinking about all kinds of things from cooking up our favorite comfort foods, getting to wear beautiful soft cool weather layers and  creating cozy inviting interiors as we get ready for the "hibernation season".

One thing I really like is antlers. There are obviously real and many many faux. I have bought two very good faux antlers and  had just the spot for one but unfortunately it will not work so I am scouring my home to find out where else I might use them.....have this mild obsession with antlers. Think the first time I fell in love with them is when I visited my aunts spectacular home in France and saw a limestone pair gracing their front door then once inside, they were in the gorgeous library, and then onto the kitchen.

While in France we were lucky to visit a few peoples homes and antlers seemed to be de rigour. I took notice and  made some personal notes. Antlers have become a pretty hot item, both faux and real. My latest thought is  I think I want to place them possibly above my stone hood in my kitchen and possibly in the family room at some point. Whats your opinion on them? Do you like them? I like that you now see them not only in very traditional interiors but modern and transitional ones as well...this decorative element though classic is proving it has a fun and funky side too......

 I like this space, simple and elegant, Bungalow Blue

A collection of pretty antlers is a fun way to dress up the wall on top of a pretty chest,,  Between naps on the front porch

 Leave it up to Ralph to create such a sumptuous table.....rustic perfection!

 The antler collection here is so ideal....Timothy Corrigan

Talk about making a major statement, check out this antler chandelier! Barefoot floor

  I think this space is pretty amazing, and a great mix of styles, Luella and June

 Suzanne Kasler took a bunch of white resin antlers and created a dramatic wall vignette in this more modern feeling space

 If I had a mountain/ski house...I owuld love to recreate this powder room, love that antler mirror!

The antler chandelier looks gorgeous on this beautiful porch, Houzz

 Jennifer Brouwer uses a pair of antlers above a mantle in this cozy transitional space beautifully

I really love them when used in conjunction with other elements like layering them with art, and other decorative objects, Pottery Barn

 Antlers are everywhere in France.......

 Love this amazing antler Chandler for this gorgeous outdoor space!

 Rinfret got it right with these stunning antler sconces...love this foyer!

 This is a great example of mixing the old and new, shiny and rustic....

 Gorgeous antlers in this sensational bath, Martyn Thompson

 This all white more transitional setting shows resin antlers work with all decors! Mary McGee

 Antlers in grand spaces like this chateau are a match made in heaven....

 This transitional office space gets an entire wall of antlers, makes for an interesting wall! House Beautiful

 They are a great way to add interest to any blank wall, Gretha Scholtz

 The antlers give this dark masculine space a wonderful added touch!

 Love this idea of adding a pair of antler to a gorgeous wreath!

 Have always loved this room by Kathleen Rivers

Even in a very monochromatic space...they add a sense of texture and interest, RH

 

I love antlers when paired with interesting art! 

 This showroom was filled with the most beautiful antler pieces, my own picture taken at Maison de Objet  show in Paris

 Sometimes antlers are used merely for decorative objects such as in this pretty kitchen, House Beautiful


So....thats a wrap up on antlers. What do you think? Like? Love? I would love to hear what you have to say on the matter. Hope you are off to having a fabulous day and a great week. Thanks for stopping in........

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Which would you choose?

Hi there. Let's talk.....its almost fall, scary as it sounds. When I think of fall and winter, I cannot help but think of spending more time in my bed. Whether its sleeping in, reading from bed or hanging out watching TV and nibbling on something good..nothing is cozier than being in a gorgeous bed outfitted with beautiful soft linens, don't you think!

So as I am finally getting serious and determined to work on my own bedroom, I have been really busy scouring the internet for bedroom inspirations and I think as often happens, I am going with my initial choices, amazing to me even after all these years how often this happens!  Still love them as much as I did the day I found them. So.......if you were to be granted one wish and have your bedroom instantly transformed which one of these beauties would you choose? This is a toughie...I am forewarning you and I am wavering between a number of them......

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Wow! So many beauties...makes me want to get my bedroom finished sooner than later:) Hopefully something for everyone! Nothing like walking into a beautiful cocoon like bedroom at the end of a rough long day, is there? So now its your turn...tell me which is your absolutely favorite here! Sweet dreams and see you tomorrow......


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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.

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