In my dreams.. - Interior Design 2016

Let's play a game for a few minutes called, "let's pretend".  Let's pretend I am a famous actress and have a gazillion dollars. I certainly would have a house built and design every last detail...with that said, I'm loving what Molly has done with her gorgeous Pacific Palisades home and property. Molly Simms is a professed design junkie. She has fabulous taste and did an amazing job creating the house of her dreams for her family. I'm especially loving her mix of new and old styles and the use of her paint colors and ideas. Let's take a look shall we? I have JUST the client to show that kitchen to for inspiration! Do you have design project you'd like help with?? We're taking on new client's at Shelter! xx All images via AD.

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Love the look - Shopbop annual sale!! - Interior Design 2016

Shopbop's annual Spring sale is one of my favorites! I have rounded up my Spring and Summer essentials list. See the details and goodies below. Happy shopping!! (Be sure to use code: Event17 upon checkout)

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Shelter Loves... - Interior Design 2016

I literally ran around like a crazy person on Friday, so I'm sharing the 'love' today! Hope your Monday is going beautifully! I plan to sneak in a run before my kids fly through the door later. Here's what currently floats my boat. xxx

1. I'm obsessed with handmade Fire clay tiles. A client of mine is having it installed on the walls in her bath revamp!! It's going look stunning in the ogee drop style. Check out their amazing selection and color choices! Here's some more below.

Via Emily Henderson

2. I thrilled that dress season has finally arrived. This gauzy animal print maxi dress is so fun but still chic. Whether it's leopard or zebra, I have a thing for a well done animal print.

3. We usually make a signature drink on Easter. This one looks so refreshing. I love grapefruit! (see recipe below)

4. I couldn't agree with Amy more!!!!

5. A client of mine is planning to purchase this piece by the fabulous Angela Chrusciaki Blehm  - Her work and their dimension is super cool, as are her earrings!

6. I need a new watch and have my eye of this beauty. I love the scale and clean lines. 

GRAPEFRUIT CARDAMOM GIN FIZZ

Serves 2

Infused Gin and Rosemary Syrup

1 cup	gin
6	cardamom pods
1 cup	sugar
1 cup	water
2	rosemary sprigs

Cocktail

2 oz	rosemary syrup
3 oz	infused gin
1/2 cup	grapefruit juice
	splash of prosecco
	rosemary sprigs
	grapefruit peel

Method

1. In a small jar with an airtight lid add gin and cardamom pods. Seal and store for 24 hours.
2. In a small saucepan bring sugar, water and 2 rosemary sprigs to a simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Remove the rosemary and use right away, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
3. To make the cocktail add rosemary syrup, infused gin and grapefruit juice over ice in a cocktail mixer and stir. Using a strainer, divide the mixture in two and pour directly into glasses filled with fresh ice. Top with prosecco and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a grapefruit. 

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Love the look...10 spring pretties - Interior Design 2016

Spring has definitely not sprung around here yet. (yes, us northerners dwell on the weather a tad too much in March and April, but can you blame us??). I'm not letting the gray days stop my obsession with purchasing or finding updated, beautiful pieces for my closet. Today I am sharing ten Spring pretties and trends.

From left to right:

1. Ruffle sleeve tops especially in white!

2. Graphic Tees (this one is perfect)

3. and 4. Stripes and more stripes with interesting sleeves

5. Pink please!

6. White cropped jeans. I need a new pair or two! Rag and Bone jeans are slimming. 

7. A pretty new bag

8. All the long boho and floral dresses like this one. 

9. Comfy slides - Everything on the Urban Outfitters site is buy one get one 50%

10. Embellished flats 

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Shelter's Studio! - Interior Design 2016

I was sitting in bed last night scrolling through Insta while simultaneously texting a good friend. This has been my typical way to unwind after a busy day and the often hellacious bedtime duty with my charming children. ;) (last night was not too bad, I only had to break up one fight between the kids). I mentioned to my friend that it's amazing how pulled together and perfect most people's lives look through social media. Mine at times feels anything but that. I should also get back to reading before bedtime but sometimes I am just too tired and have trouble focusing my brain on the words! If that makes sense. I do however appreciate a glimpse inside and behind the scenes of people's lives, especially the creative types. Today, I'm sharing a peek at mine. I've since moved my office to another location but every single item remains basically the same. Here's where you will find me creating schemes, devising drawings, corresponding with clients and of course blogging!! I prefer light and airy spaces to dark and I find color uplifting and engaging. I'm continually updating my inspiration board behind me. Thanks for stopping by today! xoxo  (all photography by Ann-Marie Rollo - she also sells beautiful prints)

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Ahhhh Jenna! - Interior Design 2016

It's a funny thing "change", it is bound to come at one time or another in all of our lives. Whether you are the impetus for it or not, only we are solely responsible for deciding how we choose to harness the energy from it. Do we cling to hope and create a new, better version of our existence and selves or do we let fear control our thoughts, mind and heart!? The scary yet wonderful thing is, you get to decide. This is where your strength lies during the uncertain and uncomfortable moments on this crazy roller coaster ride we call life. 

I'm guessing both J.Crew and Jenna needed a change. Hell, she was with the same company for 26 years and has been given a ton of credit for turning the uber preppy, buttoned up company of the 80's + 90's into an ultra accessible and stylish power house! Jenna is a top three style icon for me but not only is she a fashionista, her work ethic and business sense is an inspiration too. Her fearless and innate ability to mix high with low, old and new, edgy with chic is genius. I would not be lying if I stated over half my wardrobe is made up of J.Crew finds. This is exactly what I aim to do with my wardrobe and designs! Jenna we will miss the hell out of you at the helm of J.Crew and can only hope the company will continue to deliver fabulous frocks. What's even more exciting is to see where you end up next, something tells me you have a another trick or two up your sleeve!! Cheers and good luck! We'll be watching..Let's take a peek at the fabulousness of Jenna Lyons!!  (I'm sure every blogger I admire is doing the same today) Stay tuned tomorrow for a peek of my creative space! xoxoxox

HELL YES!!! My Dad taught me this at a young age. Thank god!! I was scared as hell with two babies but I was able to leave my marriage when I had to get out because of these words of wisdom!

The color palette in my house was inspired by this image!

Word to this!

Her office

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Pops of pink! - Interior Design 2016

I need this pick me up today. I'm adoring the beautiful light quality, vibrant pops of color and pink moments in stylist/artist Kate Schelter's Manhattan home. I love how a home's interior design and color palette can change your mood instantly. I'm constantly refining my living space to make it the best it can be on my budget!! Happy Monday hunnies! xoxo 

Also check out Kate's fun watercolors. She executes custom murals and will paint commissioned pieces!! 

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