I read, a lot, on vacation.  Why does it take vacation to actually delve into a book?  I love to read, and really need to make more time for it….vs. watching mindless TV or spending so much time on the computer after work is through and the kids are in bed….

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I think this spot would inspire me to read more. 

What do you think?

PS–I am actually working remotely for the next month or so while I spend some precious time with my mother in VA.  I am responding to buying service requests, and still working on some changes around here that I hope to share in late August or early September.  I am not doing any NEW eDesign or traditional design consultations this summer.  My blogging might be intermittent and all over the place for a bit.  Apologies in advance. 

We are on vacation this week…..

…here is the view from our main room this morning….

I had every intention of posting as usual this week, but the connectivity here is miserable and I am enjoying the downtime with my family.  I will try to pop in and out but will be back next week back to normal.

I’ve been starting to think about the foyer as we have a small wall just inside the door that needs some attention.  Here is the foyer as it has pretty much been since we moved back in at the end of February.

I finally had the carpet installer out to measure for our stair runner and an order is in process.  This is what I have chosen.

The wall that needs attention is just inside the door to the right.  Here are some inspiration shots I’ve collected.

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I am a sucker for symmetry so the above really pleases me.  Probably a little too French for my foyer as I’ve got a more modern lighting fixture in the space.  But, I love the stools under the console….and well, just about everything in the image.

 Bear Hill Interiors

I’ve loved this foyer forever.  If my space hadn’t been too small I would have used that Oly Pipa Chandelier in a heartbeat.  But here I am liking the fun of the footed stool under the sleek console.  And you know me and blown glass lighting…

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I love this vignette….the oversized round mirror and layered accessories.  And do you notice the Manuel Canovas wallpaper also used in the Bear Hill interiors image above.  Two completely different looks.  By the way, my client still has 5 rolls available if you are looking for some.

Ashley Goforth Design

I love the placement of the art over the console and how this space mixes traditional and more contemporary accents.

Kristen Hutchins Design

I like the arrangement here…even if the style wouldn’t really fit my home.  Same as the below….so cheerful.  And I have always been a fan of the Bungalow 5 chest…

Jan Hiltz via New England Home

Photograph by Sharon Jaffee Dan for Washington Home & Design

Finally, while the above loft (which happened to be in my old neighborhood in Arlington, VA) is nothing like my current home…I love the vignette on that World’s Away “Studly” console.  And, I happen to have that mirror.  I really like the topiaries too.

Any of these strike your fancy?

Have a great weekend!

I get a lot of customers who want to purchase Manuel Canovas’ Pali wallpaper in this colorway….

Katrin Cargill Interiors

Unfortunately, a few of the colorways have been discontinued and the above is one of them.  While you may want the original, I don’t think this paper by Farrow & Ball is a bad substitute. 

See all of the colorways available here.

What do you think?

Have you seen this zebra print wallpaper before? 

Lonny Magazine. Designer, Elizabeth Bauer

Robin Bell

Robin Bell

Megan Winters

Megan Winters

I have ordered it for several customers but always in the navy colorway.  But, it does come in five colorways in total.

Like it?

Where would you use it?

Don’t even know how I stumbled on this….

Linda McDougald Design

 I think I drooled on my keyboard….seriously.

Love it!

You?