Newlywed Chic - not your typical starter home...

I don't know about you but when I got hitched I had a major challenge blending my style (lots of color and funky furnishings) with my husbands classic (and boring beige) preferences.  We both had lots of hand-me-down furniture and our look was eclectic and that wasn't by choice.  

Luckily for Claiborne Swanson Frank, she found a man with a plan and a uber-chic mother.  And, apparently, a very big budget to design the couple's first home together as they walked toward wedded bliss...

I spy lots of Madeline in this home!

For the full article and list of resources click here.

Happy Halloween!

Hope you have a "spooktacular" Halloween!!

By the way, I made these pumpkin rice crispy treats (a Pinterest inspiration).  They came out really cute and were a big hit.  A new fall/Halloween holiday staple.  

If I were more ambitious I would have done these...

So cute!

Enjoy your sugar high!!

Calling all Atlantans....Time to get your shop on!

Partners Card starts today!!!  

Save 20% off at Gramercy and 350 other shops and restaurants around town.  

All to benefit Camp Twin Lakes.  

Happy Shopping!!!

Dark Interiors: Cozy, Sexy, Chic

After my last post mentioning a Dark 'n' Stormy I started thinking of all things dark in the home.  When the cooler air hits I suddenly want to take away all my light and bright and hole up in a dark and cozy spot.  I truly need a summer and winter home to deal with my multiple seasonal personalities.  The peacock/teal wall color in this living room makes me happy.  It probably would all year!

One of my favorite entry vignettes.

 

Such a sexy but cozy space.

I clearly have a thing for gray cabinets.

I'd mix my gray cabinets with an island of wood cabinets like these.  GORGEOUS!!

Exposed brick left un-painted with oriental rug - works great with all the windows.  

Moody black wall.  I may have posted this before.  I'd never think to do it but I love it.

Even closets can have some great dark elements like this chest covered in textured wallpaper.

Doesn't really fit the rest of my post except it's a darker colored cabinet(s).  Just makes me smile so thought I'd share.

Do you crave darker interiors in the winter, too?  

I might be a dude...

I am a bit concerned.  I was just flipping through my November issue of House Beautiful and fell in love with this So Cal house designed by Parrish Chilcoat and Joe Lucas.  Why am I concerned?  Because the designers mention that "Everything definitely says Dude" when discussing the interiors of the home they designed for a professional hockey player.  Now I've often thought I might belong in SoCal but I've never questioned being a woman.  Might need to look into that...Regardless, I LOVE this house and may just have to learn to embrace my inner masculinity!  

Side note: the gray cabinets in the kitchen are simply drool worthy.

This the "Man Cave."  Really?  I could easily spend hours watching foreign documentaries Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in here.  

I'm a sucker for lots of light in an office.  I always want one window to look out and one to my left for light to pour in...And a desk with lots of room to cross my legs under.  This does it!

Excellent soaking tub. I'd turn into a prune here.

The perfect outdoor entertaining space.

Outdoor shower?!?!?  I'm in heaven.  

Want more details?  Click here to read the full interview with the designers. My favorite Q and A:  

If the house were a cocktail, what would it be?   

A Dark 'n' Stormy...

All photos by Victoria Pearson.

Happy Monday!

Have a cozy weekend...

Thank you to everyone who attended our Pink Party last night!  We had a great time and appreciate all of your support.  Lots of activities and fun going on this weekend.  Make sure you spend some of the time getting some zzzz's.  This room will do!

Happy Weekend!

Pink Party Tonight!!

We're having a party!!

 2nd Annual Pink Party

Thursday, October 20th

5 to 7 pm

  

We are throwing a party to benefit The Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center at Piedmont Hospital.  

Please join us to partake in the fun with lots of give-aways, yummy treats and discounts galore!  Everything is 20% off and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to this most wonderful organization.  

Show up in any attire you desire, but don't be afraid to splash on a little pink!

We hope to see you there!!!

Partner's Card Starts Next Week - Come Get Your Quote On!

Partner's Card is just around the corner.  The big shopping event happens Friday, October 28th through Sunday, November 6th.  

When you have the opportunity to save 20% off your purchases it can get a little crazy in the shop.  If you are looking to redo a bedroom or upgrade some of your linens come in before the 28th so we can help you quotes and options without all the crowd.  You'll get more of our attention and have a little time to put your shopping list together!

Not sure what we're talking about....

Partner's Card is a partnership between Camp Twin Lakes and shops and restaurants all over Atlanta.  During the week of partner's card you save 20% off in your favorite shops and restaurants!!  It's a great opportunity to make a dent in your holiday shopping or pick up that item you've been coveting all year.  

What you have to do...purchase a card online here or at the shop.  Many other retailers are selling the cards (view a full list here).  Cards are only $60 and 100% of the proceeds go to Camp Twin Lakes!  This non-profit organization helps provide life-changing camps/programs to children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges.

It's a win-win!  

Click here for a full list of participating retailers and restaurants.  

Happy Shopping!

Texture Love: Grasscloth Walls

I can not get over the rich color and texture on these walls.  It's been filed away for a "must do" for a while now.  So cozy and so sophisticated!

Oh so pretty stairwell...

And foyer.

This bedroom is bold and fabulous! 

My favorite teal/peacock color used in a bedroom this time.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week!

We're having a Pink Party and YOU are Invited!

We are having a party and we would love for you to join us!

Gramercy's 2nd Annual 

Pink Party

Thursday, October 20th

5 - 7 pm

We are throwing a party to benefit The Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center at Piedmont Hospital.  Please join us to partake in the fun with lots of give-aways, yummy treats and discounts galore!  Percentage of proceeds will be donated to this most wonderful organization.  

Show up in any attire you desire, but don't be afraid to splash on a little pink!

We look forward to seeing you at the shop!!

Inspiring Pink Interiors

It's already the middle of Pinktober!  Thought I'd share a few great shots of pink used in the home.  

 

   

 

And, we're having a PINK PARTY.  

More details tomorrow...

Power on Pink People!!