A little bit of casual glamour…

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I came across this right after I published my color schemes:coral peach black & gray post. Don’t you hate that? Well I like this space because it’s lived in. As much as I love staging, I hate to see home tours so perfect with all elements of the homeowner’s interest removed, that it feels like a front. You can have a lived in look and still manage to be chic, classic, & fabulous. This area has a casual glam feel. Comfortable looking but luxurious qualities in the color palette, materials and textiles. Speaking of, I always love how black and gray brings the girly hues down a notch. Nothing about this space feels kiddish or tween. Love it.

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2013 Adamsleigh Showhouse…outlined walls with nailhead ribbon…

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That light fixture!

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Love this ribbon detailing outlining the room…

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A rendering of the room…something us designers do to help clients get a true vision of what the end result will be…

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Red isn’t my color at all but love this room and the bedding.

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Another room with outlined walls.

{Designed by Lisa Mende and Traci Zeller  2013 Adamsleigh Showhouse – Traditional Home & Photo by John Bessler & other images via}

Tuesday’s Tips: diy tutorial on creating a zebra print cowhide rug

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See this fabulous faux zebra rug tutorial which I will try soon myself. Here is another faux cowhide project & here is another diy spotted cow hide instructional.

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Here is Flor’s carpet tile version of a cowhide….

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Purchase the above synthetic realistic looking hides at Interior Home Scapes, shop on your door step & Sheepskin Deals.

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Celeb Homes: CNN’s Alina Cho pink & glam space

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I’m not even into pink like that but I find Alina’s home glam yet comfortable, staged yet livable with tons of character and stories behind her art & decor pieces…

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I still love me some zebra print regardless what animal’s fur pattern is of the moment. Would you believe she repurposed a bookshelf to create a tufted bench? Yep. I nees her upholsterer in my life…

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Dark chocolate walls brings drama to the entry but pink chairs and delicate chandeliers keeps it feminine…

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The art is what I like about this captured shot….

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This is not the typical decorating from a 19 yr old man…

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Heavily influenced by his mom who is an interior designer & magazine editor, Sam Allen was Martha Stewart’s youngest intern. Having being featured in some major publications, Sam’s work proves that if this is the result now…wait till he turns 25, 34 and 40. I first saw his designs on Mix & Chic. The vibrant hues and carefully edited decor while still being fun & funky made me want to indulge in his portfolio myself. I’m impressed. Here are my favs…

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Such pretty table styling. I love decorating with books

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I see he likes decorating with one leafy stems too….

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So vibrant and fun. I’m sure any teen girl would love to have this for a room…

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Always love decorating with maps and this supports that…

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A nautical theme without being too themey. Usage of muted primary colors & natural fibers like rope add to the feel…

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Love the idea of putting Moroccan poufs and cushions under a table for extra seating when friends come over. It’s more cost effective than buying additional sofas and chairs plus it utilizes some dead space. It’s also a space saving solution as you can tuck them back under when guests leave…

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Such a pretty workspace or area to write a thank you note. Pretty pastel hues and art…

{Images Sam Allen Interiors}