Shelter Loves.... - Interior Design 2016

Oh my this week flew by! I've had such an inspiring few days. I prepped for a photoshoot one day, then we shot the fabulous project on Wednesday. Thursday I played catch up and today I had a meeting with a long time client, whom I adore. We are creating such a perfect home for her and her family, I can hardly stand it. Fall ushers in lots of inspiration for this designing Mama! As I've mentioned, I also have a new logo and website in the works...Eek!! xx.

1. I am not sure where September went but tomorrow kicks off October! It's all a reminder that the cold, dry weather is on it's way to Beantown. My skin tends to get dry during the fall and winter. I am also turning a year older in a couple of weeks and am doing almost anything to hang onto a youth complexion. A dear friend, who is a part of the Beautycounter mission, told me about this cleansing balm. Instead of washing my face with it, I slather it on two-three nights a week before bed. It works wonders and I awake with soft, moisturized skin!! #truth. Today is the last day that it's available for $55 (usually $80). You'll love it, trust me! Purchase it here.

2. I have a thing for black and white, and when paired together they are a classic duo. (I'm even contemplating painting my lower kitchen cabinets an inky black shade). We created a similar floor for a client on the project we shot this week and I CANNOT wait to share all the deets. Throw an accent color such as aqua into this mix for even more goodness!! Image: Miles Redd

3. I can hardly stomach all the depressing news, never mind the political fb battles..ugh. This sentiment resonated with me today! Namaste. ;)

4. Camel and cream - a favorite fall color combo. More on this gorgeous fashion palette next week.

5. I need you.

6. Seriously drooling over deep emerald lately, especially in tiles and on cabinetry..YES PLEASE! If someone is up for painting their kitchen cabinets this shade, hire me please! I would love to share in the beauty of it all!!

7. The perfect wardrobe staple. 




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Crushing on: limed oak in the kitch - Interior Design 2016

This week's design crush is all about limed oak, mixed with white and brass in the kitchen! Feast your eyes on this beauty. Design and images via Bryan Wark. I'm off to style for a photo shoot, one of my favorite things to do! Have a great day lovies...

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Hello Fall. - Interior Design 2016

And just like that, the air has turned, the nights are crisp and the days are growing shorter. I want to wear sweaters, (I have my eye on this one) tall boots and drink pumpkin beer with the cinnamon/sugared rim. (yes, I drink pumpkin beer with the cinnamon, sugar rim) I spent the weekend with my good friends north of Boston. There are some things I miss about living North of Boston, the pumpkin and apple farms included. After spending the day on a farm with my kiddos, I am ready to change my summer pots and decorate for Fall. This year I'm planning on mixing gourds, pumpkins, purple mums and kale. Here is some decorating inspo: I also shared a pretty front door on my insta account here!

If you are in the Halloween spirit, this would be fun to set up with kids. I am not a huge

Halloween person..Reason one: there is always a battle starting at breakfast time over the Hallo candy. Reason two: wrappers end up all over my house, even after I repeatedly say, throw away your wrappers..rant over. 

THIS!

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An Earthy Japanese Home... - Interior Design 2016

I found these pictures on a Japanese Photosharing site. All the pictures are of the same room and what I love about them all as a collection is watching the room change over time.

It is such a beautiful, light and earthy room. I love the warm wooden floor boards,  massive windows and that little 'string of pearls' plant hanging from the spiral staircase. I could easily spend a lot of time just sitting in here

Hope you all have a great Sunday

xx Gabi xx

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Captain Fantastic.... - Interior Design 2016

 Okay, so I am not going to provide a film review as being dyslexic my explanation skills are poor and I will probably put you off with a round about summery, but i want to show you how stunning this film is.....

Sadly I cant seem to find many photos from Captain fantastic to show you all how amazing the set design is. A wooden cabin, a wonderful converted bus called 'Steve' and a Yurt are the accommodations of choice for Ben and his wife Leslie and their 6 children who live in the wilderness, totally off grid.

It is a really beautiful film and Viggo Mortensen is brilliant, not to mention some great acting from the tiny cast members.

I would definitely recommend this film and when I find some more photos or get hold of some stills I will publish some more for you

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Shelter Loves... - Interior Design 2016

1. September has been warm, like really warm here in Boston! I'm sort of looking forward to the cooler weather due next week. I'll be breaking out my cozy sweaters and plaid shirts fo sho. I'm a big fan of layering check and plaid shirts into a high/low look. Purchase this stewart plaid at J. Crew. It WILL sell out!

2. The concept of, La Latina, is great.  Grace Ramirez brings us on a cooking exploration through South America. I love Latin food and may just need to purchase this hot book! Here is the guac recipe. (I'm addicted to avocados btw)

3. I don't always post food, but when I do, you'd better believe I'll be whipping it up soon! In fact, I'm going to make this yummy sammy for my breakfast in the am. I love a good poached egg....recipe via.

4. I admire everything about this photo. We need to focus on more joy in this world, the news is so depressing. My favorite genre of photography captures people and their emotions. I also appreciate a time when everyone took the time to dress beautifully.

5. AMEN.

6. I usually combine modern and classic elements in my interiors. A box pleat shade on the right lamp is a gorgeous design detail. 

7. These cuties may need to make there way to my closet. 

8. I've long loved french designer Serge Mouille's iconic "arm" lamps. They compliment both modern and transitional interiors. With his fame and the elegance of the design comes a hefty price tag. Here is an alternative if you can't shell out $2500-$6000 for an original. We purchased the knock off for a client project. Room image by: Mark D. Sikes

Guacamole

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados

½ red onion, peeled and diced (about ¼ cup)

1 jalapeño, serrano, or other chile, minced (optional)

2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves, plus extra leaves for garnish

1 tbsp fresh lime

coarse pink Himalayan salt (or flaky sea salt) to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tsp black sesame or toasted sesame seeds to garnish

1 tbsp pomegranate seeds to garnish

Halve the avocados. Remove seed and scoop flesh out, putting it in a mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado, adding some lime juice to prevent oxidation. Add onion, chile, coriander and lime juice, and season to taste. Keep the pomegranate and toasted sesame seeds separate until ready to serve. Just before serving, finish by garnishing with pomegranate and sesame seeds, some extra coriander leaves and coarse or flaky salt.

To prevent oxidation (browning), put the avocado seed in the middle of the guacamole. Acid also prevents oxidation, so feel free to add a thin layer of lemon or lime juice on top, folding this through just before serving.

If you need to refrigerate your guac for hours (up to 2 days), put it in a bowl that has a tight-fitting lid. Pack the guacamole tightly in the bowl, pressing out any air bubbles. Dribble in some lukewarm water, making sure that the water covers the surface of the guacamole to about 1 cm deep. Put some plastic wrap directly over the guac, then put the lid on and refrigerate. When ready to eat, take the lid off and and gently pour out the water. Stir the guacamole to incorporate any extra moisture.

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Crushing on..Dutch doors - Interior Design 2016

When I was a child I always admired the "dutch door" entrance at my aunt and uncle's house. There was something so welcoming and comfortable about peeking in that top door. Here's a round up of some beauties!

I know, I know, they aren't overly practical here in New England with the bugs and long winters and all. We use storm doors around here but someday I'll have myself a dutch door!!

Ding, ding, ding! Winner, winner chicken dinner. I LOVE this one. I've started a "addition onto my ranchola inspo board and this dutch door made the cut! I image this as a back door off of a gorgeous mudroom/kitchen area. 

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Love the look - the ballet flat - Interior Design 2016

I'm adoring this season's most feminine trend..the ballet flat. It's a chic alternative to heels. I'm 
especially eyeing all the lace up versions with the round toe. They couldn't keep this Miu Miu's edgy version in stock!!

Here's my round up, I've included splurges and steels. 


1. Steve Madden lace up
2. Aerin Lauder - these are perfection, but wait everything Aerin does is perfection!
3. Cole Haan from Lord and Taylor, they are having a fabulous shoe sale not to be missed: buy one pair save 20%, buy two pair save 25%, buy three pair save 30%!!!!
4. Sam Edelman - a staple shoe that comes in tons of colors. I am voting for camel today. (more on this shade
next week)
5. Valentino - Dreamy
6. Aquazzura - Last year's hot shoe re-vamped. 
7. Miu Miu - I still have a pair of Miu Miu boots from about ten years ago. They keep coming in 
and out of style and I keep wearing them! ;)
8. A classic. 

Finally, these from J.Crew have the look of a ballet flat with a heel...They are adorbs on and are selling out quickly!!!! They are also 25% off with code: best dressed.

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My bathroom upgrade with OPI and Clark+Kensington - Interior Design 2016

Hello, hello! I'm not a professional photographer and I of course will be having my home shot by one of my fabulous photographers soon but I was thrilled to share my bathroom revamp on the OPI blog last Friday. As you can see my original bathroom was awash with harvest gold, the popular tile choice of many in the 1970s. It had not been updated by the previous owner in years. Ace Hardware's Clark+Kensington OPI palette is an amazing collaboration.  I can use my favorite OPI nail lacquer colors in my home. In the final phase of the update I had the room wallpapered and I painted an oversized maple mirror I had purchased from Crate and Barrel in the deep, rich OPI shade Black Onyx. Check out my design tips and see my guest post here. xx

My new Gray Malin print

Before:

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Cottage Love #41 - Interior Design 2016

I love two things about this post! First, "Cottage Love" is one of my favorite series to write and share on Shelter. I try to look for not only cottages but homes that have an intimate, beautifully decorated, attainable style.

Secondly, I love to see first hand how something as simple as a fresh paint color, a different furniture floor plan and a few new pieces of furniture can completely transform a room and home. The southern raised interior designer and artist William McClure reminds me of traditional masters such as Billy Baldwin. His dynamic designs are filled with new and old pieces, found objects and a carefully honed modern and classic art collection. These elements all come together to create a unique, individual approach that feels as if it has evolved over time. Featured today is his home. Although, it is an apartment it feels as though it's a free standing house and absolutely has a cottage feel and flair. William is also an artist, you can see his work here. Also, take a peek at the same living room in a bold shade of red. It's amazing how the same room can look so different when you change the wall color.
His home is beautifully styled. I myself love to create vignettes within the rooms I design. William has done the same....
 

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A collaboration: Mother Mountain Herbals and The Radder - Interior Design 2016

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I was so excited when I saw a little sneak peak of Stina from Mother Mountain Herbals and Sherise  from The Radder were joining forces to create limited edition set. I have been a big fan of both ladies and their work for a while so a collaboration is very exciting!!! I was even more excited when Stina and Sherise agreed for Moon to Moon to get the exclusive sneak peak coverage to share with you guys before they go on sale tonight , in time for the Harvest Full Moon.....

So I asked Stina to tell Moon to Moon a little bit more about the collaboration and their inspiration.....

"Like a lot of women I know, Sherise and I met on Instagram. It's been a great platform for making friends near and far. Initially we really connected with each other's aesthetic, but then became email buddies. She was posting some of her ceramics under the hashtag #softsunsets and I fell in love with her work. I asked if she wanted to do a collaboration with me for some new products I'm launching, so she created the little mask mixing dishes. We haven't discussed making more sets yet, but that could definitely be a possibility! I think it would be fun to do something seasonally."

So, what does the set include ?...

A collaborative skin care set to delight the senses. Includes Lavender Milk Mask, Beltane Facial Nectar, and 1 gorgeous handmade ceramic dish by Sherise Lee of The Radder.

LAVENDER MILK MASK
A brand spanking new MMH product! Skin softening coconut milk comes together with soothing lavender flower powder for an exquisitely rich and moisturizing botanical face mask. A touch of hand foraged violet leaf and USA made bentonite clay make this a wonderfully gentle tonic for skin that needs a bit of TLC. This is a hydrating mask that is suitable for all skin types. Essential Oil Free. 2oz glass jar. 

Ingredients: Coconut Milk Powder, Organic Lavender Flower Powder, Hand-foraged Violet Leaf Powder, Florida homegrown Butterfly Flower Powder, USA made bentonite clay. 

BELTANE FACIAL NECTAR
An energetic and skin softening toning mist inspired by the celebration of love, abundance, and the flowering of life. Homegrown hibiscus, marshmallow root, chamomile flowers, and artisan distilled rose hydrosol swirl together in a joyful expression of renewed life. Featuring One Willow Apothecaries' Daffodil Flower essence to help banish dark thoughts, balance the emotions, and to invite the sweet weightlessness of joyful living. Mist your face after cleansing or anytime you need skin and energetic refreshment. Essential Oil free. 2 oz glass atomizer bottle. 

THE RADDER MASK MIXING DISH
A gorgeous hand forged ceramic dish crafted by Sherise Lee of The Radder. Glazed with beautiful soft pink, blue-violet, and milky washes of white. Perfect for mixing masks or displaying tiny trinkets and jewelry. 

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