4/28/13

Classic Black and white Decor.



I've had black and white on the brain lately.....
I've been buying black and white clothes, shoes and designing a living room for a client using some beautiful black and white fabric.....
I find it a classic color combo...... 
It looks wonderful in clothing and decor.





  
(Mimi Brown)

It doesn't go out of style... 






 


Color looks great with black and white, or  simply go with an absent of color.........but I love when an  animal print is added.........like this belt!






(Daryl Carter)







 
(Briggs Edward Solomon)





AAAAHHHH 








(Designer Jimmy Stanton)
(Lori May Interiors blog)



 The art is going to be the focal point in the living room that I'm designing.....




Designed by Bob Brown

 The art is the focal point in this room....
 the eye isn't distracted by color but it simply gazes at the gallery wall...
it looks classic and sophisticated....
and well balanced...

 A good designer has a natural eye for balance...

I'm not sure that can be taught...
I believe it is instinctual...

you either got it or you don't!



 
(Glamour Magazine)













(Tom Scheerer)










The details and the fabrics create the interest in your room... 
I always suggest to my clients.......
buy great fabric for the pillows it will add interest and it will help your home look unique...
don't skimp on the details....
other wise your home looks like everybody
 else s..
 it should  represent you and your family.
 


 
(Janet Rice)

Try to find accessories that add a little surprise...
it doesn't always have to be expensive... 
I like going to flea markets or antique stores to find vintage lamps and those one of a kind items...






(Joy Tribout) 


Ok... this could be dark brown and white, but it looks so great that I had to add it to the mix...







This is our fabric for the pillows...the leopard might be an ottoman...
or 
I might suggest a black lacquer coffee table or a marble and gold table......

Which table idea do you think you would like?








I like the detail in the drapery that Toby Fairly added and the wallpaper in the wainscoting.






This is the drapery fabric on the right....


 


(Atmosphere interior design)


There will be a little mustard added to the room....but our walls will be dark and our furniture will be ivory....

 



This is the sofa we will be using but in an ivory Linen....the wood will be in an ebony.

 

and this is the chair we will be using....but also in ivory.






Like I said....classic!





(Toni Chi)

I missed all of you....the wedding was wonderful..and I got a lot of work done but missed visiting some of your blogs.......
I think this is the longest break I've had from blogging
Next week I will be going to San Diego to look at my sons new brewery...his beer is called Saint Archer and the brewery will be open soon..

It's available in the San Diego California area....
you will have to try it...
you can find it at Trader Joe's and other stores.
 It will be available in other areas soon......I will keep you posted about it and I will take pictures for you of the brewery....

Thanks for stopping by
Julie


 
 

4/9/13

Spring Decor.....

 (Lillian August)



Its funny how a post will take a life of its own....

Every image I was attracted to had a beautiful and feminine feel to it...
I had no clue where I was going with this.... 
it developed as I was creating it...

  Every image was prettier than the next...

A celebration of spring



 
(Mary McDonald)

 A lot of people change their decor with every season....
new pillows, flowers, decor they even change their slipcovers....





(Michael Smith) 



Do you change your decor every season?




(Lillian August)





(Mary McDonald)


We have very mild seasons in Southern California and I think that's why I don't notice the seasons changing like the rest of the U.S....
I keep the same old decor all year long......
I do put out fresh flowers...

 but I'm not a big holiday decorator either.....
I like things very simple....

 I celebrate spring with fresh hydrangeas around the house...and I love orchids.








(David Kaihoi)

I adore this wallpaper....it is gorgeous! 






(So You Think You Can...Tumbler)













(Alina Cho)

I do change things around my home a lot...
the hubby never sees the same thing twice.....
I'm always experimenting with new ideas....
the neighbors use to tease us...
they would say..... 
the Taylor's walls are thicker than the rest of the homes in the neighborhood because Julie has painted them so many times....
like it added to the thickness!
 Ya right!....
what can I say...

Who wants to live with the same old decor all their life!  
Creativity is an occupation hazard!  






(Ruthie Summers)








(This is Thyme Tumbler)









(Belgium Pearls)

Isn't this a beautiful image.... the hot pink is just sexy looking!












(John Saladino)














(This is Thyme...Tumbler)









(Fernand Toussaint)


I'm taking a few weeks off from blogging....

I have to finish up with a few projects and life.... 
I'm also going with the hubby up to Santa Barbara for a couple of days....
we are going to a wedding with good friends... 
I can't wait! 
I will be back....see ya soon!
Don't have to much fun without me.... 

4/5/13

Charles Faudree for Stroheim



 Stroheim introduces a new collection from Charles Faudree that captures a chic interpretation of French country design. . 


Fabric and wallpaper that truly interprets his style




He is one of my favorite designers...














The Charles Faudree Collection is available exclusively to the trade through showrooms and designers worldwide, and online at stroheim.com
Hope you have a wonderful weekend...
Julie






4/2/13

Project and a Great Pork Verde Recipe!


Things are coming along at my clients home....

They started tearing out the old and are beginning the new transformation. 

The walls are being painted and the flooring goes in soon....

 

Remember the fireplace? 
Yikes!
 



 



All gone!






The kitchen was demolished.... 









We had to make this wall come out just a little....

The hubby bought a refrigerator that was a tad to big.....

What do ya do! 

 I have learned to flow with things....
there is always a solution....
Thank goodness!


 I hope you had a great holiday and spring break.....

We had 30 people over and we decided to have a Mexican fiesta..

Pork Verde, Enchiladas and Tamales....It was so good! 

I found the best recipe....

You cook this recipe the night before you are going to serve it...I started it around 8:00 that evening..

You can use a pork shoulder or a pork butt...
 Salt and pepper it...
 Flour it and brown it in oil...

Place it in a crock pot and cook it on low through the night....
In the morning add a can or two of salsa verde and
continue to cook it on low all day

Serve it with tortillas, avocados, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce and cheese.... 
So good
Hopefully you will like it as much as we do....

Thanks for stopping by..
Julie 

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