Fabulous Walls from Lonny

While scrolling through the most recent edition of Lonny magazine, I noticed a subtle feature over and over. Almost every interior had some amazing wall treatments. Here are a few of my favorites. 

The room above feels like someone climbed into my subconscious, gathered everything they could find and used it to decorate this space...its almost eery. I need to live here!!!

I love the unusual mix of mismatched prints and unique mirrors. Its so unpredictable, so it keeps the room feeling fresh. What I REALLY love about this room is the ceiling! Wow, its so fantastic. Personally, I hate low white ceilings, because they just bring a room down. Instead, this ceiling actually makes the space.

Black lacquer cabinets in the kitchen? Yes!!

I had to do a double-take on this wall. Right in the middle is a flat-screen television. A stylish wall while you watch TV....nice.

I love the combination of old and new in this dining room. Especially the large traditional mirror, leaning against the wall. Truly beautiful!

Best Blogger Awards

I'm taking a little time to do some self promotion, today. The lovely people of Jackson Design and Remodeling have nominated little ole-me, for their "Best Interior Design Blogger" award! Yeah! The voting began while I was away and internet deficient, so I'm a little behind. Please stop by their site and vote for me anytime before April 15th! If you do, I promise to give you a big, virtual hug:)
Carolina

A Writer's Refuge

Where does a great storyteller and writer get inspired? What feeds the minds that shape new environments and situations? Writers give us part of our history, education, and entertainment, and sometimes even change the world with their words.

The entire process of writing is very intriguing to me. Of course, as a designer and pragmatist; I find myself also wondering about Where a writer works when creating something new. I believe that the environment we choose for ourselves can affect our thoughts and actions. So, when I saw Re-nest's photos of famous writers' work spaces; I almost jumped out of my seat! They are fantastic!!

The pictures above are of Roald Dahl's hut. Why is it, that the yellow door and cozy clutter are just what I would have imagined for the creator of Willy Wonka and the fantastic Mr. Fox?

Mark Twain's space. He is my personal favorite. No matter how many books I read or how old I get, I still love none more than Huckleberry Finn:)

Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond. I thinks this proves that living with simplicity allows the mind to think clearly. Talk about an environment that inspired world changing words!!

George Bernard Shaw's "London". Haha! Love the back story behind that name.