Happy Turkey Day!!!

i LOVE thanksgiving! for the past five years, warren and i have hosted thanksgiving at our house for my family and his. it is just the best. there is nothing more special then having everyone you love in your house eating, drinking, and sharing memories on this special day....i am so thankful for all of our family (and will miss our extended fam that can't be w/ us).

currently, i am running around w/ my head cut off trying to finish up some work and get my house ready.....so i better start mopping-seriously hate mopping, get showered, and out the door!! xoxox from pink wallpaper!!! remember calories don't count of holidays :)

** oh, that turkey isn't burnt! we grill our turkey every year- a tradition that began over 25 yrs ago w/ my dad and his best friend...it's the best way to eat turkey (let the men cook it)!!

i heart chesterfield sofas....

last weekend, my mother-in-law and i were in an antique shop and there was an old leather chesterfield sofa hidden in the back of the store. i ran over to it and said "i adore these sofas" and gayle was shocked! i think she thought i had lost my mind b/c all she saw was a lot of tufting and some ratty old leather.....but gayle, here are some perfect examples of the updated chesterfield that i would love to have sitting in my house!! i love them in white with nail head trim and how can you not adore windsor smith's feminine take on it, the chloe sofa?? i am on the hunt for one of these at my local thrift stops (which by the way, i haven't visited in over two weeks...remember i am trying to stop shopping for a while)!

*oh, but don't think i don't love the old ones too; i think that the antique leather one we saw would look divine in a house w/ a great library or man room....unfortunately, we have neither.

wish me luck....

i wish i had taken the 'before' but it is too ugly for me to even look at so i will not subject y'all to it...i am officially starting my bedroom transformation from a room that is drab and (keep your fingers crossed) turning it into fab....the first step- painting. the lovely shade of khaki is no longer working. while i liked it when we moved in 4 1/2 yrs ago, i now want something fresh...so i am painting it.....white! i have had my paint chips out for over a month trying to decide on the perfect shade of white. do you know how many shades of white actually exist? do y'all have any favorites?? as a designer it is so hard for me to commit to things...just b/c i feel like i am constantly seeing new fabulous stuff. but i am super excited about my headboard and am not looking back....however, i can't put her in place until the room is painted so i better go get started....

the edison bulb

i cannot help but fall in love when i see a light with an edison bulb...it totally changes the look of the fixture. these carbon filament bulbs are perfect for any fixture that has exposed light bulbs (like these killer white industrial wall mount lamps) . while they may be a little more pricey than a regular bulb, the end results are priceless....

the many looks of cole & son...

i just cannot seem to get enough of this european wallpaper manufacturer (and i try to use it as often as possible). every wallpaper tells such a vivid story. and for people who have a hard time visualizing a wallpaper, cole and son has a great tool on their website that allows you to see each paper in a room scene. do y'all have a favorite pattern?? i have some many its hard to narrow down but it's b/w pompeian, orchid, and hick's hexagon (all part of the new contemporary collection).... i hope y'all have a great weekend :)

pretty kitchen....

i think this kitchen is so peaceful....the calming color palette w/ a touch of the unexpected- yellow. and who doesn't love lights from schoolhouse electric?? i am still holding on dear to my catalog, looking for a perfect spot to place one of these beauties! btw, i found this image from oliveaux, one of my new favorite blogs!

linda & harriett...

the mail fairy must have known i was looking for something to write about this AM...look what was sitting in my mailbox....how cute is this company??!! i am in love with that pig and that christmas card. linda & harriett has amazing note cards, flats, etc. i am glad i checked this little diddy out!

girlfriend wants a cupcake.

is it wrong for me to wish that this would magically show up in my driveway?? it would totally change my day if it did....thanks design sponge, i'm offically drooling.
**maybe this is what we should convert my bro's airstream into?!!

i need a little pink....

i adore that pink door...it's so fun and spunky....something that is the exact opposite of me today. to quote my husband this AM, he said "you look like you got hit by a mac truck". nice. i guess he isn't really into dark circles under the eyes/ side pony tails/ mascara down the face kind of girls...i pulled an all nighter w/ my sick daughter last night and boy, was it fun. not exactly the same all nighters i pulled 10 yrs ago...however, i think i would rather have a sick baby sleeping w/ me vs. cramming to finish a term paper....i should probably shower so i don't scare people :)

Nathan Egan...

there is no denying that wayne nathan and carol egan can create a dynamic interior, just check out how wonderful the images above are...based in nyc, this design firm is also the home of top design winner, nathan thomas who served as a senior designer before leaving to be a contestant (wonder if he is still going to work there?). check out their portfolio...you can see that several have a "nathan" appearance....

gourmet kitchen.....

can you guess the manufacturer of this top of the line kitchen?? how would it look in your house...unfortunately, it's got a bit extreme price tag for our household. but boy, is it fancy!

nate berkus's manhattan pad...

here is a perfect example of how small spaces can have a huge impact. w/ one day to find the right space, nate decided on this 550 sq ft pre-war apartment in the west village. he started w/ painting everything white- floors, walls, trim, and ceiling- creating a perfect palette for his collection of vintage and new furnishings. i love his eclectic style. but i think my favorite part in his apartment, are the ink blue doors and accents (this is a color that i think we are going to be seeing a lot of)... so enjoy!

suzy hoodless

i spotted suzy in traditional homes with her wallpaper line for osborne and little and i knew she would have something fun to offer....boy, was i right. i think that this quote from image interiors sums her up nicely- 'Suzy Hoodless is creating some of the most exciting interiors around with her intriguing mix of daring design and colour with amazing pieces of furniture. None of them should work together, but somehow she manages to pull it off beautifully' .

i could just love it to "pieces"....

did you see it? the new cottage living is out and while i am not quite ready for christmas decorations, i was super happy to see lee kleinhelter's newly renovated home (as if her last one wasn't good enough)! does she do anything wrong? she's cute, has a fabulous house, and has a store that is just to die for....