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! 

When hurricanes are a good thing....and a giveaway!

A reminder to stop on over at Art by Karena to see the feature she has on my online shop and to be eligible for a wonderful giveaway.......click here to visit!

Hope you are well.....last night we got to see Paul Simon perform (got there late but boy is his voice amazing)! It was a fundraiser at the beautiful Plaza Hotel, I must say I love any kind of political events because you get there early and leave early (sounding like an old lady or what)? The Plaza though it looked beautiful has changed so much...kind of sad to see an iconic hotel lose some of its lustre. The famed Oak Bar gone. After a well reported fight with rental agents and new tenants. But seriously Paul Simon's voice is so beautiful......really natural and smooth. La la la la  li......

Yes I mean hurricane lanterns not the storms:) I loooove hurricanes and have several pair and believe you can never have too many, case in point would be one look around my own home, on my dining room table, console tables, out on the patio, in my living room......they are everywhere! So after popular demand, I am now carrying the gorgeous ones I have abundantly in my own home on my online shop! When trying to to put together a vignette, a single or pair of hurricanes is a great place to start. They give height, texture, and lets not underestimate the beautiful lighting they give off when they are lit with candles. In addition they double as flower vases and great seasonal decorative objects, which can be filled with fall leaves, acorns, pinecones and seashells. Yes....hurricanes are a good thing!

Today I am featuring many different interiors that show you how beautiful hurricanes look in virtually any kind of room, in almost any setting. Do you like the look?
Now let's take a look at  hurricanes in action, shall we.......

 Here they are on my coffee table flaking a large planter, love the delicate etching!

A large single oversized hurricane on a coffee table always works,  Ralph Lauren

 Stunning vignette of a cluster of hurricanes......just gorgeous! Good Life of Design

 Stunning oversized glass hurricanes grace this stunning island home of Hilary and  Galen Weston, AD

 Definitely always perfect for a dining table, not to mention the soft lighting at night is unbeatable! My home

 A beautiful wicker pair adorn this gorgeous table in this coastal setting, House to home

 A single oversized hurricane on a piano is a beautiful statement, Rinfret

 Even for more casual/coastal homes...hurricanes can be found in more coastal themed materials....

Love them for the outdoors and have several myself......

 Love the scale that these add to the dining room, Cathy Kincaid

 Another pair of the cut crystal perfect for a coffee table vignette, my home

Love the look of staggered heights for a dramatic outdoor setting!

 Love a huge hurricane on a coffee table, Ralph Lauren

A beautiful amber colored pair add height and beauty to this gorgeous setting, Rinfret

 Here they are on an outdoor table, as pretty during the day as they are at night, my home

 Love them in clusters on a large scale dining table or console table..they have a lot of impact!

 Once again, another gorgeous dining area that has a pair of pretty hurricanes, Sandra Nunnerly

 My own hurricanes being put to good use!

 Ralph Laurens own dining room....of course he gets it!

 Adding a few different styles and heights of hurricanes can make for a gorgeous vignette, Pottery Barn

Perched atop a fireplace mantle always works, my home

 And they work beautifully on a console table as seen here in this pretty living room!

 This is so dramatic! I love a lined path for a party with large oversized hurricanes and floating candles, gorgeous! Dazzle me decor

 The lighting of hurricanes outside at night is pure magic, RH

  I always like the idea of going oversized when deciding on a size.....

Beautiful for any outdoor setting, and I love the soft glow they give at night.......

 Again here is a perfect example of how very large ones always work....always go up in size! Inspired Living

Hurricanes double as a beautiful floral vase!

 Beautiful fall leaves for a fall vibe

 Seashells for a coastal theme

 Adding greenery or mini apples

Beautiful pair flanking a dining table, Ralph Lauren

 Always works for an end table as both a lighting source and  a decorative object

 A very large hurricane looks great on the ground...love this setting, COZY!

 Flanking a sofa on our outside loggia, they offer the perfect soft lighting, my home


Like the look? For me they are "no fail". There is always a place that can use a pair of hurricanes and frankly they are just an instant way to add something special to any area that is "lacking".  I am so excited to be offering these beautiful pieces, they are all hand cut/hand etched and truly exquisite.  Check out the newest additions....these are now on my online shop under arrivals (scroll to bottom)  and  of course if there is something you want to ask,   feel free to email me by clicking here. Here we go......

 
Floral vine

Classic Greek Key

 
Elegant garland scroll oversized

Fancy Scroll

Vertical leaf wide hurricane

Pearl and floral leaf

 And to boot I will be adding this exquisite centerpiece bowls..perfect for a dining table, console, coffee table or atop a chest. Stunning!

Well....what do you think? Like the look? Own a few? I think they look great in all kinds of rooms, from fancy formal living rooms to the most coastal beachy space and of course looove them in the great outdoors! As always love to hear what you have to say. Thanks for stopping in and wishing you a great day.


Don't forget to stop on over at Art by Karena to see the feature she has on my online shop and to be eligible for a wonderful giveaway.......click here to visit!