One Room Living

One Room Living: "People often ask me how I can live in just one room with a bathroom out the back. You do have to be fairly tidy and organised, but the benefits of being able to lie in bed with the water close by outweigh the disadvantages. I was please to find an online interview with designer Ellen O'Neill discussing her one-room apartment overlooking Gramercy Park in Manhattan. She says, "I just wanted a modern cubicle, where I could recline on a daybed and touch everything". Here is said daybed, decorated in black and white like the rest of the apartment:

Her space is larger than mine and includes an office area:

The floor is painted white. As O'Neill says, 'I've always had painted floors — I use automotive paint. Brown floors depress me to death. And I knew from the start that I wanted a black-and-white palette. But just black and white can be too hard and cold, too optical. You need some creams and grays and sepias to ease you into a softer, gentler world and add a little romance'.

I love the toile fabric screen and slip-covered chair:

O'Neill also has a house in Bridgehampton which is considerably larger, and decked out with red touches. She was formerly VP of Design for Ralph Lauren, as can be seen in her decorating style:

You can read the House Beautiful interview on the Bridgehampton house here:

I love the kitchen with its check painted floor:

I think I prefer the all-white bedroom below to the red and white one above:

The house can be rented out via this website

All images House Beautiful website.

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5th and state: Remembering Marija

5th and state: Remembering Marija: " One year ago today, July 10th, everything changed with the sudden death of Marija, an adored blogger. Having spent several days toget..."

Inspiration

Inspiration: "My inspiration at the moment...from Skona Hem.Sea tidings,Kerrie

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Food Styling with French wine, baked ham and cheese.......

Food Styling with French wine, baked ham and cheese.......: "

Hi Everyone, What a couple of weeks I have had....(I will explain below)



I really hope you don't mind, but I am re-posting a favourite table setting today for

Susan's party at TT today.



This is a post that I did a couple of years ago, a food styling and tablesetting job for

one of my clients. It was a two day shoot on a lovely property in Canyonleigh

and whilst the chef prepared the food I created the settings. From memory I think we did six different settings from breakfast to Dinners. I love this one because of the lovely reflection on the glass with the water behind. It was at the end of the day when the light was just beautiful. I also have a passion for beautiful decanters and bottles, I have hundreds of decanters and bottles in my collection. I also love the bottles of French wine,

I have some very old bottles of wine that have only ever been used as props.......

but after the last couple of weeks I think I might just open one tomight.









The last four weeks,

My Mother has been in hospital

My Father is forgetting things!!

One of my brothers was taken to hospital the day

my Mother came home, he is still there and I am

about to go in a see him now.

I have been almost living at the hospital

I haven't been able to open my studio for over a week, so I haven't

done any work. hmmmmmmm



I have often wondered what will happen when my parents are too old to look after themselves,

Well.....that time has arrived!



Sending love to you all,

Namaste

xxxxx Coty

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Kökspics I like!

Kökspics I like!: "

Hittade några favvobilder när jag gick igenom mina bilder.Så idag bjuder jag på köksminnen!
Kram Anna

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weekly wrap up + jessica helgerson design

weekly wrap up + jessica helgerson design: "

At this point, I think it’s pretty safe to say that there isn’t a Jessica Helgerson-designed house that I don’t want to immediately move into. From the first home I posted of hers (still my favorite space ever) to this new home (the “Brush Prairie” home in southern Washington), I’m a complete and total JHID super fan. She has a way of creating spaces that bring the outdoors in and celebrate the sort of clean, open views I covet in modern homes. If I ever come into a surprise fortune, I plan on buying a big treehouse of space and letting her have at it for the design. I’d love to curl up on this couch and stare out at the yard. All that green is endlessly calming and refreshing. Click here to see more of Jessica’s work online. I’m hoping to meet her and her team in person today, so if you see an embarrassing amount of online shrieking at the D*S Twitter feed, that’s why.

I’m heading out to see more of Portland today, and then tomorrow, it’s off to the blogging classes at the Ace. I’ll be back in Brooklyn by Sunday, though, and blogging from home on Monday. Thanks to everyone who’s walked up to introduce themselves in SF and Portland so far. I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to meet readers/designers/enthusiastic locals in any town — it makes me feel instantly at home and welcome. Thank You. xo, grace

Below is a summary of this week’s highlights:

• New City Guide: Catskills Guide


• Biz Ladies: Understanding CSS (A major 5k word piece)


• Living In: Delicatessen


• The Sound of Your Morning: Portland Love


• Sneak Peeks: Sarah Sharpe, Emma Jane Noren, Caitlin of Roost


• DIY Projects: Recycled Barrel Planter, Tripod Camping Stool


• DIY Best Of: Organization


• Before & Afters: Reupholstered Foot Stool, Kate Spade-Inspired Child’s Room, Beach House Redo, Salvaged-Wood Wall


• Make It Yours: Scarlett Reed


• We Like It Wild: Father’s Day Talking Bouquet


• In the Kitchen With: Stacy Newgent’s Sweet Corn and Raspberry Ice Cream


• Artwork: New: Lulu DK “Colors” Print, Jessica Ginsberg


• Misc.: New: Satsuma Press, Vintage Me Oh My, David Stark Book Party, Clean and Simple in the Kitchen, Zodiac Embroidery Kit, Striped Linen Throws, Alex Kopps

More photos of the Brush Prairie home continue after the jump…

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