by Brandi Brown in Decor
It's the Friday of Valentines weekend and pink is formally upon us. While I am not a pink kind of girl (grey generally suits my mood and fashion...hence, "j'adore Dior"), I would be remiss if I did not recognize the decor phenomenon of pink posh. A vibrant dramatic hue that pairs well with modern graphics, gilded details, crisp whites and even moody gray, and reads anything but juvenile.
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by Brandi Brown in Interiors
I don't know if it's the break in the El Niño rain or the glorious sunshine we're experiencing this weekend in San Francisco, but I'm dreaming of Spring. Nothing says Spring to me like a faded blue - from robin's egg to Marie Antoinette-worthy blue. These ethereal blues are singing to me right now, and I feel like cocooning myself in their soft chalkiness until Spring actually arrives. You won't find any moody blues here!
A blue ceiling brings life to this otherwise monochromatic room. {via MyDomaine}
This is Spring - Marie Antoinette blue, delicate lacework and baby flowers. {via Haute Design}
Modern blue tile reminiscent of a Moroccan riad brings a youthful providence to this room. {via Apartment Therapy}
Blue freshens-up this antique armoire. {via Haute Design}
Saturated in blue and grounded in gold - what's not to love? {via Elle Decor}
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Dreamy blue drapes paired with antique French chairs, set against a Chinoiserie wall - add a tray of macaroons and this is my decor dream sequence. {via Haute Design}
An inviting blue entrance - love that milky glass modern chandelier. {via Atlanta Homes}
These blue mid-century chairs breathe life into this antique white space. {via Happy Interior}
I love the muted Asian screens against the blue sofa. {via Veranda}
How could you not feel happy walking through this blue threshold? {via House of Turquoise}
These blue chairs contrasted against the dark brown wall are like Spring emerging from Winter...oh, and those books in the fireplace, pure genius. {via Jonathan Adler}
by Brandi Brown in Interiors
Gallery Wall by Ken Fulk
Long after the New Year corks have popped, I'm just now resolving to frame and hang those family pictures and travel mementos that I have collected throughout the years. Living in a small space is advantageous in many ways, but wall space is definitely not one of them. The solution, a gallery wall along the stairwell (well, a partial solution - I mean, really, is there ever enough wall space?). Tucked in the stairwell, the collected wall seems more personal and humble than on display in the prime time viewing area of the living room. Plus, the collected gallery wall will visually occupy the odd corners of the stairwell (winning on a decor dime!).
The challenge? Creating a cohesive collected wall with visual balance. I'm not going for the haphazard look, but, on the same token, I would like a fluid collected wall - one that reflects my life and not a staged static wall. Meaning, a measured grid of color coordinated photos is not going to suffice. While I continue to play around with the arrangement of my gallery, here are some inspiring gallery walls from around the web.
I love the organic spacing of this thematic wall arrangement. (via Elle Decor)
This boho-chic floor to ceiling arrangement visually expands the small space. (via Curbly)
This black and white grid adds a modern graphic punch to the ornate settee. (via Casa Vogue)
This eclectic grouping counterbalances the oversized gilded mirror. (via Habitually Chic)
The fluid pattern of the monochromatic arrangement brings life to this wall gallery. (Design by Ken Fulk)
I love the warmth of this organic (and almost random) collected wall. (via Emily Henderson)
by Brandi Brown in Decor
It's time to trim the mantel with seasonal flair. When it comes to holiday decorating, I prefer to amp up my daily decor with simple chic seasonal layers - greenery, ornaments, ribbon and lighting (a quick and cheap holiday decor scheme, allowing more time and money to spend at the holiday sales!). Starting with layers of lush iconic greenery is a quick way to set the holiday tone by filling the room with seasonal woodsy scents and textures. Daily vessels filled with ornaments and vintage Christmas lights bring pops of color. Add some ribbon for festivity and twinkle lights for an inviting warm glow, and you've got a simply chic Christmas - California style! All the haute without the fuss.
Christmas tree trimmings are a zero cost alternative to garland, and one of my favorite ways to add holiday cheer to the home. I grabbed some extra trimmings from the Christmas tree farm (for free!) and spread the branches on top of every cabinet, chest and cupboard in sight.
Although I love traditional Christmas colors, I am still loving the Chinoiserie urn and peacocks from my Thanksgiving decor, so I infused metallic hues into my Christmas decor. Using Christmas tree trimmings and some cuttings from the yard, I created a centerpiece bough of pine needles topped with a glittery peacock. I littered the table with gilded pine cones (collected from our backyard and transformed with my favorite DIY tool - a can of gold spray paint). Total cost for table top decor $0!
Metallic silver and gold paper wheels hang in the windows, keeping the room balanced with visual delights at varying heights.
I cut some holly from our garden and accessorized our candles, drapes and picture ledges with the holly's waxy green and beads of red.
Simple trimmings from our holly tree casually displayed transforms this daily vignette into Santa-ready.
Up on the mantel, I like to keep it simple with garland, candles, and family photos from previous years. When it comes to the main event, the tree, it's reserved for the boys (think Yoda tree topper and clumps of ornaments courtesy of my 2 year old).
Ornaments are strung with care from a mossy branch.
Wreaths - from boxwood, to berries and magnolias - are draped throughout the house as one final nod to the season.
by Brandi Brown in Interiors
I'm already feeling the stress of the holiday season. With a jam packed work schedule, I realized today that I have only six days (3 weekends) to get my holiday spirit together - shopping, baking and decorating (oh, and of course some- many, cocktail parties)! In stressful times like these, I need a big dose of interior design therapy with my favorite bon vivant designer, Ken Fulk. It's no secret that I have a serious design crush on Fulk - He's a style maestro of bespoke and high gloss glamour with a trademark flair for taxidermy. Here's to feeling Merry with interior therapy featuring some of my favorite Ken Fulk interiors.
I love the juxtaposition of the worn antique trunk against the mid-century modern chairs, but the gilded religious bookshelf is the ultimate statement piece.
Who knew mint green could be an AMAZING interior color!
This bold wallpaper would transform any space into pure chic.
Forget the walls and focus on the ceiling.
Crushed green velvet normally wouldn't sound so nice but, in Fulk's hands, gorgeous!
No space is too small for large scale drama.
Simple chic.
Ceiling to floor gallery wall and muted organic tones.
I never tire of artwork above a bath tub.
A vintage retail display houses Fulk's shoes at his home in San Francisco.
Vintage collars are artfully displayed next to stacks of vintage luggage.
An inviting luxurious loft.
Morocco meets minimalism in this serene living room.
A gray space + Jackie O = love
I love the unexpected cow hide on the head chair.
Layers of patterns are surprisingly in harmony with the bold blue lacquered walls.
Bespoke luxury - stacked trunks and stacked books.
The sink makes this basic farmhouse kitchen swoon-worthy.
Classic, period.
After seeing this, I'm convinced that every bathroom should have a chair in it!
The Battery in San Francisco.
I love the contrast of the eye popping tapestry against the moody brick walls.
Fulk's work studio.
Monogrammed garment bags keep orderly fashion of Fulk's clothing.
The fireplace is pure genius.
I usually don't like themed rooms, but there's something I can't resist about this room.
This glamorous space would surely lift your spirits during the holidays.
Black and white still reign as king of simple-chic luxury.
{Images via Ken Fulk Design}
