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Fabulous Room Friday 05.24.13

This week, I'm loving this amazing kitchen by Studio William Hefner. It is bold, glamorous, and classic all at once. I love the white marble countertops, white cabinetry, and black island as well as the black and white marble checkerboard floors. What I love most are the amazing cabinets (filled with blue and white pottery) in the passthrough area from the kitchen into the dining room? Isn't it fabulous? The glimpse of the dining room is pretty chic too, from the red Chippendale chairs, marble-topped bistro table and red tole lantern. I love every last detail in this space! The lovely and talented Kate LeSueur photographed my house yesterday for a fun, upcoming feature! We had so much fun together and she got some beautiful shots. I can't wait to share the photos, feature, and some very exciting news with you. Stay tuned and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Get the Look: A Modern Office

Hola! Arianna here, back with some more decor inspiration. For this month's Get the Look I'm featuring the office of Erin Hiemstra - a bright, clean, inviting space with with modern elements.

Create a similar look with these pieces:

1. An updated Queen Anne-style chair in all white

2. Brass dome pendants for a touch of refined glamour

3. A sleek brass desk accessory to stylishly hold pencils and other tools

4. A clear acrylic tray to keep the desk neat and organized

5. A modern floating desk with clean lines and a metallic base

6. A cozy faux sheepskin rug to soften and add warmth

LDV Top 10: Bold Throw Pillows

{Claiborne Swanson Frank’s Apartment via ELLE DÉCOR}

I adore throw pillows and their transformative nature. These little décor elements can make such a huge impact on a space. I always advise friends and clients to go for neutrals on bigger design elements such as sofas, chairs, and drapes and introduce color and pattern, especially, through throw pillows since they are a smaller investment and are generally painless to switch out. If you replaced the throw pillows in any of the rooms pictured in this post, I’m sure you’d agree that the entire look and feel of each room would change dramatically. Over the last several months, I have been redesigning my house in preparation for the photoshoot that is taking place here as we speak (yay!) and along the way, I have ordered more throw pillows than my husband cares for. However, they’ve been transformative and they make me so happy!

{Image via Suzanne Eason Interiors}

{Image via Carrier and Company}

{Raiana Schwenker’s Leopard Pillows via Sadie + Stella}

{David Hicks La Fiorentina Pillows in my friend, Hallie’s Apartment}

Below, you’ll find my current Top 10 List of throw pillows that make a bold statement. They are great mixed in with solids and more subtle patterns as well as on their own. I recently commissioned Arianna Belle to make the Coral Linen Pillows with Greek Key Trim for my family room and also have numbers 2, 3, and 6 in my home.

{1. Arianna Belle Coral Linen Pillow with Greek Key Trim | 2. David Hicks La Fiorentina Pillow in Bark Colorway | 3. Arianna Belle Leopard Print Cotton Velvet Pillow | 4. Throw & Co. Christina Pillow with Chartreuse and Chevron Trim | 5. C. Wonder Chinoiserie Pillow | 6. Boho Ikat Square Pillow | 7. Throw & Co. Whitney Pillow | 8. Arianna Belle Les Touches Pillow | 9. Jayson Home & Garden Gold Suzani Pillow | 10. Jayson Home & Garden Gold Agate Pillow}

Which of these pillows is most your style?

Currently Loving: Clare Elsaesser

My fellow Joy & Revelry Style Maven, Chelsea Horsley of Yours Truly recently stumbled upon artist Clare Elsaesser’s beautiful work on Pinterest and soon after, a collaboration was born. Clare has created a beautiful and affordable series of prints exclusively for Joy & Revelry, available only for the next two weeks, so act fast! Doesn’t her work have such a romantic quality?

{Grew Into}

{Navy and Yellow}

{Watching Trees}

Which is your favorite?