FAB Coastal Home

Hello again dear readers! Design projects have certainly had us 'on the run' here lately so this 'lit'l 'ole blog' has been neglected - no doubt! But, I do want to share some design with you today...a coastal home filled with beauty...and COLOR!

Shall we go in together?  Isn't this gate a 'lush tropical' welcome?  Come on...let's go.

Oh my...is it FOR SALE?  Wishful thinking on MY part here!  I love this front entrance...the fact that she loves PINK...and these double columns on each side.  Well, and of course the lush landscaping!!  Very inviting from the first moment.

I love this room!  The deep pink color on the walls along with some neutral furnishings...paired with lovely pink and orange toile chairs and sofa (you will see on down below), etc.  I like how the neutral (and textured, I might add) rug grounds this room.  Also, I see that since color was 'popped' on the walls...she used a little more subtle art over the fireplace...instead of 'popping' color there too.  I love this choice as it helps to calm the room a bit.

A little closer look at the vibrant color paired with the crisp white...not to mention the details (see the contrast welting!).

Pink, Pink, Pink....I'll have to admit...I'm in HEAVEN!

Along with these luscious raspberry pink walls, believe it or not, this dining room was created by designer Robin Weiss...with a mix of antiques and FLEA MARKET FINDS!  Unbelievable right?  Do YOU find this kind of flea market items?  As for me, it's a "No", but I surely wish I did!  OK, you know by now, I am smitten by this home...it's in PINK (well, and for many other reasons too!).

Since I love paying attention to all of the 'details' of interior design...I had to show you the pattern on these walls...see it?  Also, I like the mix of the bamboo detailing on the credenza in here.  Such a lush, elegant room...mixed up a bit with differing styles, textures and finishes.  Yes, please!

Let's step into her kitchen.  What a great chandelier over the island...and this soft green ceiling used to tie in the color palette.  Oh my...I'm in LOVE!

She's carried a similar chair style in from the formal dining room and of course added in some PINK. That's a must, right folks?  Well, it is for HER...and for ME!  I love how this 'white' kitchen feels so warm and cozy...not stark and cold.

I believe it's time to sit a bit...enjoy the beautiful surroundings of her home (inside and outside)...and have a snack.  Isn't this for US?

There is so much more to see in this home...I bet you didn't expect to see wood paneled walls in THIS home...did you?  Such a warm and inviting spot.  A bit more masculine even paired with the floral fabric.  What do you think about the UN-matched side tables with the sofa...yea, I like this!  It helps gives the room a more relaxed feel.

What's not to love about the master bedroom!  Check out the carpet in here...and the fabric covered poles with the draperies.  What DETAILS are YOU loving in this room?

A little closer look always helps!

OK already....after seeing THIS bathroom...I am ready for a bubble bath!  Who wouldn't be?  A soft color palette makes for a relaxing feel in here.  I absolutely love shutters.  To me, that's such a grand look!  And we cannot forget to mention this stunning chandelier over the tub...it's from MacKenzie-Childs.

A little peek into one of the guest bedrooms she designed.  She has carried her love of PINK and accents of green well throughout the home...don't you think?  Kudos, job well done for certain. I love the little 'whimsical' flair in this room...perfect for any guest!

Care for a step outside the back of the house?  I'm in!

This is the path I took....to get to the pool.  I'm not really sure WHERE I should spend my day...inside?  Or outside?  Decisions, decisions!

What a cute pool house...with all the PINK and surrounding GREEN accents here as well.  Have YOU found YOUR spot in this home?  Where would YOU spend most of your time?

Folks...this lady, Robin Weiss, gets all the credit for this beautiful home I shared today.  She is both the designer and the homeowner - who gets to enjoy this lovely place each and every day.  I absolutely love her design style and .... choice of COLORS!  

There is even more to see of this home...so if YOU want to visit a bit more, then feel free to go here.

Hope you enjoyed our visit today...what are your plans for the weekend! How do they roll around so fast??

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  Traditional Home, Robin Weiss (designer and homeowner), Robert Brantley (photographer)

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Weekend Plans

After a busy week running full steam ahead...this says it all for me!

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What are YOUR plans?

Make it a "Simply Irresistible" Weekend!

Ikea Crush...just maybe?

I wonder how many of you out there have Ikea products in your home?  Do you?  If so, are you happy with the quality of them?  I am just curious because I am quite intrigued with...

the Ikea Black and White Stockholm Rug!

Let's just see how it looks...

At first I thought it was only to be used in more 'contemporary' design styles....but, No!  

A bit more informal styles here but I love the black and white rug with this wall color.

Here it is with a mix of styles...it works just about anywhere, ya think?

BUT...

There is competition...with this Zebra rug (by itself - not layered as shown above)...

With a 'look' sort of like this but with an infusion of some color too!

I think either of these black and white rugs would look good with any style or any color.  Maybe these should be some 'go to' rugs for all of us to consider!

So dear readers, what shall it be?  The Ikea Stockholm rug OR the Zebra rug?  What do YOU prefer?  What is YOUR experience with Ikea products?  Do YOU have either of these rugs in your home?  I'd love to know!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  Pinterest, ElementsofStyle, Decor Pad

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Enjoy your Sunday

To Brighten Your Day - With Color

Happy Saturday! Tell me, do you get time on Saturday mornings to 'blog-hop' a little?  That's when I usually have a little extra time for this.  A hot cup of coffee (or two!) and blog reading...who could ask for more to start off the weekend right!

This is surely to wake you up!  Does it?  How do you like this color combo?  These chairs are sort of a greenish chartreuse. I'm not too sure it would be for ME, but you know what, I think it's a really striking room.  What about YOU?

Now THIS...I could live with.  Maybe it's just that it's a bright color paired with PINK (meaning anything that goes along with pink is alright with me!!). However, it may just be that the accent color here leans a little more towards the 'yellow/gold' tones...which is right up my alley!

How about this lovely color combo...like?  I believe I could go for this (except for that pop of red in the corner that I'd need to remove! That's just me though.) I'm also obsessing thinking (with my overly analytical brain people!) about the fact that I'd probably make these side chair backs slightly higher (taller) so they'd 'feel' larger with the scale of this room, the size of the wingback chairs, size of table, and size of chandelier.  Is it just ME...or do these side chairs really 'feel' tiny???  Lovely room though!  We can all have our opinions right?

Oh my!  These lovelies are just thrown in here today because I'd LOVE to find a pair of flamingos like this.  I need these! Now I'll surely be 'on the hunt'!

I don't 'do' green very well, but I do really love the feel of this room here too.  The color on the ceiling really helps pull this space together and feel more cozy. 

How about color on the floor!  What an awesome rug...could you brighten up a spot in your own home with something like this?

Here is another room that would brighten any day...and wake you up. Lovely!  I love this table too.

Bright fun colors...with a classic silver tea service...LOVE it!

I promise this isn't on here just because it's PINK...Ok!  Even without a nice pop of color THIS would indeed wake you up too!  This is the Pantone/Pulitzer Room...what do YOU think?  Could you use this method in a room?

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Now I'm going to admit something to the world (or just you readers out there!)...I have been obsessing lately over...ZEBRAS!  I have no clue why or how for that matter.  Not sure if it's just the strikingness (is that even a word - don't think so - but you know what I'm saying) of them with the black and white, or what?  I am trying my best to put a painting of a zebra in my son's bedroom or his home-office (yes, he has a home-office too)...but he keeps telling me "It's just not my thing, Mom"...so, I leave it at that.  Today I ran across these with COLOR!  What do YOU think...pretty...or is plain black and white better?  Hum!

Living Room by Juan Pablo Molyneaux

And this mix of color...what are YOUR thoughts?  I think I like the twist of traditional in this room paired with that artwork between those mirrors.  Could YOU mix styles like this?  Very tastefully done...Kudos!

Well, my Saturday morning ramblings have been long enough I do believe...especially considering I have yet to shower and do my hair (I know, too much personal info, right - Ha!), have a design appointment with a client in just a couple hours...and dinner with a group of friends at 4:30 (early because we will stay for HOURS talking I'm sure!).

What are YOUR plans for today?

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Saturday!

Image Credits: HGTV, Lonny, Houzz, Tradtional Home, Safavieh at Home Depot,  Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, and others noted on image.

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A Yummy Little Recipe

Today I will share an all-time favorite of mine...a perfect treat for Valentine's Day!

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Recipe Here

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Make it "Simply Irresistible" for those you love!

Beautiful Fabrics

I know many of you are enjoying a SNOW DAY today!  Hope you are staying in and staying warm. This is one snow storm I am happy to have missed.

Today I am working with a great bold large print fabric for a client project...this one here...

And I quickly realized that I REALLY liked the other colorways in this pattern.  The above one is perfect for my client, but I am just not a 'brown' person myself.  Take a look at same print in the other colors...

Isn't this lush and gorgeous?  I think so!

And this one here...such a tropical feel to me.  Now THIS one is really 'me'!  I just fell in love with this color way.

Which do YOU prefer?  

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits: Duralee

PINK Lovin' Saturday

I certainly hope you are enjoying your Saturday and doing something special for YOU!  I have PINK on the brain today (which as you know is my most fave color!). I've been doing a little PINK shopping today....wanna see what I like so far?

See I warned you that it was mostly PINK!  Where am I at doing all this shopping you may ask?  Well, that's the beauty of it...I'm at home...online...with Joss & Main.  If YOU are in love with PINK too...then you may want to hop on over there - otherwise it may just all be GONE!!!

Make it a "Simply Irresistible" Saturday!

Image Credits:  Joss and Main

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