April 22, 2012

Vintage + traditional = inspiration...

By    April 22, 2012 // 3 comments
I got my new Traditional Home magazine and was completely blown away by the pictures of the homes. Gone are the uninspired homes they have regularly featured! This issue has one house after another of really unique and different looking homes - traditional with a vintage and colorful twist! One designer really stands out for me - Berkley Vallone, who lives in Scottsdale, AZ and has a really charming and quirky home. See what you think:


Vintage trunk with a 'B' on it...



Whimsical teacup clock...


Gold details in the entrance hall...


Glamorous powder room...


More whimsy in the form of a lamp...cute dog too!


'B' on a pillow...


Check out this cake! wow!


Concrete counters, blue tiles, colorful dishes...looks like Orla Kiely...


Wow, wow - Lee Jofa paper, Jonathon Adler accessories, Elkay faucet!
what a laundry room!! Love the black + white...


Gorgeous leopard chair in the master...
Berkley and her mother run their own design company -

What do you think? Love it? 

Hope you are all having a great Sunday!
For more photos and information go here -

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Photographs for Traditional Home by Colleen Duffley


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April 21, 2012

Saturday in the kitchen...

By    April 21, 2012 // No comments
I love the farmhouse sinks, especially Shaw's, so I thought this shot is perfect with the pale blue paint...have a great weekend!


Note the blue jars, chrome, bridge faucet and shade...
Do you love farmhouse sinks?


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April 19, 2012

On the beach...

By    April 19, 2012 // 1 comment
Guess where I was? Hull, Massachusetts, a lovely seaside town south of Boston for product training with Rohl.  During a quick break today, we walked down to the beach, and oh was it wonderful breathing sea air, feeling the wind on my face and the warmth of the sun! I HAVE to get to the beach more often! We even stayed in a hotel across from the beach so I had a view from my sliding glass doors - fabulous.


Sunrise this morning from my room...@7:00am


On the beach, Hull, MA - someone got a blanket ready...


The water was a stunning blue-green...


Homes overlooking the beach...




We learned a lot about Rohl faucets and Victoria + Albert tubs - more on that
soon...hope you are having a great week!

(images by me)


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April 16, 2012

Gotta have these...

By    April 16, 2012 // No comments
I stumbled onto Olioboard's sale site with One Kings Lane today and found lots of things at fabulous sale prices that I think you will love! I know this is one of the best online stores, so grab some coffee, sit back and happy shopping!


British flag pillow on sale for $69.00


14" square Rockport Gray basket on sale for $65.00


Reese Mirror 20 piece cutlery set for $55.00

Lion Motif garden stool on sale for $109.00

American flag on sale for $69.00



Will you be shopping for anything today? for you? for a client? 



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April 13, 2012

Sexy in the showroom...

By    April 13, 2012 // 1 comment
The new Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet is my new favorite go-to and I have been selling it to almost every homeowner who comes in the showroom. It is sleek, sexy, minimal and will look great on a granite counter with just one hole.  It is easy to clean around, gives you more counter space and is truly functional with a pause button (so you don't spray down the entire kitchen behind you!) and two different sprays. What do you think? Are you lovin' this??


Bellera Chrome faucet




Bellera Oil Rub Bronze faucet




Bellera Vibrant Stainless faucet 

You don't need to use the escutcheon plate -

Kohler's Bellera faucet in chrome, oil rub bronze and vibrant stainless are all under $300 - pretty good huh?


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Kohler's new website is having some serious issues right now, so hopefully it will be running smoothly soon!!


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April 9, 2012

Gotta have these...

By    April 09, 2012 // 1 comment
One of my favorite catalogs is the Home Decorators Collection that I swiped from my Dad's house. I was looking through it yesterday imagining my dream home decor and what I would buy.  These three items caught my eye as accessories I would love to own. A girl can dream right?? 


This Freeport Sisal Rug is only $39 for a 4x6 - what a great neutral!





How sweet is this little ottoman? The Lily Ottoman on sale for $39.99






My motto for the last two years, this is only $39 in red or blue - need I say more??



(Disclaimer: I do not receive any payment for these product suggestions)


So, what do you think? Would you like to purchase one of these for a design project or your own home? 

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the day!!

(images homedecorators.com)


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April 8, 2012

Easter Sunday in the kitchen...

By    April 08, 2012 // 1 comment
Happy Easter and Happy Passover to everyone! This is one of my all time favorite designs for a kitchen - the kitchen that looks more like a room without the usual counters, cabinets and island with all the de rigueur appliances.  I would love to sit down here every day.  I hope you have a wonderful day!

Interior Design by Pam Pierce

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April 3, 2012

Traveling in style...

By    April 03, 2012 // 3 comments
Well, I was supposed to be in London this week but got a cold and was unable to fly. I won't bore you with the details, but, I have had four ear operations and flying with any congestion is just not possible. So, I was thinking...a long time ago I lived in Great Britain and flying back home regularly introduced me to looking more like a grown up rather than a student, since I was a few years out of college: looking great while making the skip across the pond. I used to make a real effort because I didn't want to look like a typical American in a nylon jogging suit that made a loud swishing sound when walking. I was determined to stand out from the crowd. I remember one outfit of leggings, a beautiful pair of brown boots and my mother's big brown faux fur coat. I thought I looked pretty good and I probably did!! It was better than sweats...so, from my favorite pin board take a look at these:

OMG, who wouldn't want these gorgeous bags to fly with???

I would love to step off the plane wearing this, preferably on the tarmac 
where the paparazzi are waiting...;-)


Yes, I will take those sunglasses and I want my hair like that too...


Ok, Kelly Ripa doppelganger (I think)...but the pearls and glasses make the
statement...hello love, I'm here...



I would like to carry this bag on the plane with me, but, with white gloves on too...


I secretly wish I could dress like its the 1950's all the time...I would love
to wear this for travel...or to work...


Back to reality...I love this chic and colorful outfit and it 
would look right in London...


Or polka dots...I would love to wear this while pulling my 
suitcase behind me at Heathrow...


The more casual travel look, but still paparazzi-effective with the scarf...


This looks so comfortable - the bag isn't too big,
the leopard scarf, Birkin like bag and smile just 
screams 'I'm cool' -

Now, my grandparents used to drive one hour home from their lake house and 
would dress up - suit, tie, dress, patent handbag...the works.  They might
stop for dinner and run into people they knew. But, full disclosure, my grandfather was a former Congressman so he could be recognized and always wanted to look his best. 

I think we have lost the art of dressing up everyday and I wish we could go back to a time when everyone made an effort to look presentable whether at the grocery store or dropping the kids off at school.

When you look good, you feel good and people will treat others differently based on appearance. 

Do you like to stand out from the crown when you travel or go to the store? Do tell!

Have a great week, welcome and thank you to my new followers!

(images via)


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April 2, 2012

Gotta have these...

By    April 02, 2012 // No comments
I came across these items and wanted to share them with you.  Martha Stewart has some very chic office supplies at Staples right now and adorable little tags I thought would look great in a  linen closet to designate different piles of towels and sheets etc.  We just displayed this gorgeous  new faucet by Elkay, my new favorite, need I say more? And, finally,  a new handmade chair from Indonesia at IKEA - with beautiful lines and great for a living room, porch or bedroom.



Martha Stewart's cool office supply tags $2.99 for a 12 pack;




ELKAY Explore faucet $535-$735 in Brass or Chrome;



IKEA's  brand new Storsele Chair for $119.00



(images courtesy staples, elkayusa + ikea)



I hope you are having a good Monday so far - see anything above you could use at home?


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April 1, 2012

Fab food styling...

By    April 01, 2012 // 4 comments
I can't believe how good the fabulous food styling photographs are on Pinterest can you? Not only are they mouth watering to look at, they are shot so beautifully! I really love looking at all of the pix, but I rounded up a few to make you hungry on this sleepy Sunday. I am in bed with my cat perusing all the photos and enjoying some down time, how about you? Are you having a great weekend? Feast your orbs on these:







Any fave here?? I could go for all of them!! 

Such great talent!

Thank you for stopping by and THANK YOU to my 
new followers!! 

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