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I will take one of each please.

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from here Just a beautiful example of simple rustic meets Scandinavian modern. Hopefully our barn renovation will be as succesful! All images NYTimes

Written By Melkorka on May 7, 2012 | Comments Off | Posted in: Inspiration, Interior Design, Renovation Inspiration, Spread

Floral

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image Henri Matisse‘s Odalisque in Red Trousers from Musée de l’Orangerie Domino book of Lili Diallo apt My youngest sister (straight from her freshman year of as a film student) is visiting with us this week – and this afternoon [...]

Written By Melkorka on May 27, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Posted in: Inspiration

Lying

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Last night i watched Lying 2006 on netflix instant play ; I recommend it if you are longing for a stylish country weekend and your taste runs occasionally toward the indie ( warning : it is a bit like an [...]

Written By Melkorka on May 13, 2010 | 2 Comments » | Posted in: Inspiration

Alice In Wonderland Meets Decorating

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images from Vogue images from Vouge Sharp family apartment   image via weekend host image via Trixie’s table image via simply seleta via shelter via shelter via la dolcevita via Kristomatic image via highstmarket via habitually chic via frolic via [...]

Written By Melkorka on April 7, 2010 | 2 Comments » | Posted in: Inspiration, Shopping

Same Stuff – New Setting

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Watching High Society and seeing Tinsley Mortimer’s new loft in ‘the midtown’ is a bit like watching I spy. Recognize any of the furniture? The apartment she shared with her ex husband: Images via Habitually Chic Her new loft (as [...]

Written By Melkorka on April 5, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Posted in: Inspiration

Kelly Killoren Bensimon’s apartment

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I did a post on fuschia awhile back and I included this shot. This loft has been in the back of my head as inspiration – I love the unexpected bold color of the love-seats matched with the very subdued [...]

Written By Melkorka on February 28, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Posted in: Inspiration

Yes, Please.

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I know I don’t write a fashion/shopping blog – but I couldn’t help but post these perfect pieces by Zoe Chicco.

Written By Melkorka on December 9, 2009 | 1 Comment » | Posted in: Inspiration

Silver and White Holiday Decorating

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  Images from Victoria mag – photographed by :Laura Resen

Written By Melkorka on December 8, 2009 | 2 Comments » | Posted in: Inspiration

Pastel Bedside

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Written By Melkorka on November 18, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in: Color, Inspiration

Glamorous House Full of Vistas

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images from House and Garden – Architects – Haynes Robert Inc,

Written By Melkorka on November 16, 2009 | 2 Comments » | Posted in: Architecture, Inspiration, Kitchens, Spread

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      Here is just another renovation blog. Here is the story – I grew up on a farm in upstate NY and when I am in city I invariably miss the country. So my siblings and I often end up back [...]

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      This is just a little ‘illustration’ I did of the house facade in Photoshop to help me envision what the house would look like without the extended enclosed porch. I just couldn’t help but post it along with the floor [...]

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      Our house seems to be a hodgepodge of Greek Revival styles. It has the accentuated pediment of the earlier Greek Revival New England design but has the layout and window placement of the later ‘Midwestern Greek Revival farmhouse’. I don’t [...]

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      My father bought me this book this summer when we were out looking for furniture at the local antique /used furniture shops in the area. To Grandfathers House we Go – A Roadside Tour of American Homes By Harry Devlin [...]

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