Leopard and Floral

Happy Monday!  First of all I want to thank everyone who took the time to stop by and see my bathroom reveal for The One Room Challenge.  Your kind comments and emails were greatly appreciated and I'm happy to report that just walking by that space brings a smile to my face.  How poetic.

Today I want to talk to you about combining leopard with floral prints.  The reason I started thinking about this particular combination came about during my last visit to my Mother's house in Atlanta.  She was asking me about updating her living room and we started talking about changing out some pillows.  I suggested leopard and her response was "with the flowers"?.

I was surprised that she had reservations about combining the two.  After all, she loves a good pattern mix as much as I do.

And clearly I have no qualms about mixing floral with leopard.

Miles Redd is no stranger to the leopard/floral mix, as seen here in House Beautiful.

Nor is Nick Olson:

So I say leopard and floral are completely compatible.  And speaking of mixing traditional prints with leopard, I'm considering adding a leopard rug to this bathroom.

Leopard and damask?  Works for me.

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Mad for Marbleized

It's no secret that I love anything marbleized - just look at my blog background.  Marbleized paper has been around for centuries so it roots are traditional, but it has an abstract quality that gives it a modern edge.

I  have a few marbleized accents in my home.  I bought this little lamp just for that shade.

And if you recall in the last One Room Challenge, I gave my china cabinet a makeover with marbleized wrapping paper.

When the October issue of House Beautiful arrived over the weekend,  I was in marbleized heaven!

Truly, the entire spread by Schuyler Samperton had me mesmerized.  I adore the Pheasant wallpaper by Twiggs she used in her clients' bathroom.

Cockleshells by Meg Braff Designs .  

This wallpaper would be amazing in a powder room with black trim or behind black bookshelves.

And I found a few other marbleized goodies from around the web.

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Wouldn't a series of these marbleized papers be a stunning art installation?  I would hang them in a grid pattern in simple white mats and frames. This is one of several beautiful marbleized papers available at Artonwater's Etsy shop. 

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And I'll leave with you with this little bit of marbleized heaven from Kelly Wearstler.

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Favorite Fabrics at Calico Corners

Hi guys!  I know summer officially started on Saturday but in my mind summer begins when school lets out.  And for us that was about a month ago,so it feels like summer is racing by.  I hope you're having a good one so far.

Today I want to share some pretty fabrics I found while perusing the Calico Corners website a few days ago. It seems like when I'm sourcing fabrics I keep seeing the same ones over and over again so I took to the interwebs in search of something that felt fresh to me.

Here are some favorites.

Egret Gray Garden

I'm in love with the color palette and the sophistication of this Asian-inspired floral.  It also comes in a turquoise colorway.

Elephant Ears in Greystone by Robert Allen

I know - this one calls to mind "Brazilliance" and Peter Dunham's "Fig Leaf" but I find the charcoal and white colorway so bold and graphic.  Amazing for curtains or a table skirt.

Bandini in Jade

You know I find it hard to resist anything green and flame stitch-y.  This is would be such a great companion to a floral print.

Marble House in Chambray by Robert Allen

I'm not sure, but I think I like the orderly-ness of this print.  It would be the perfect counterpoint for a free-flowing or abstract print.

Vesoul in Sterling by Robert Allen

So very pretty, and similar to the pricey Flowering Quince by Clarence House. I really like the understated color palette. Surprised?  I wish they offered this in wallpaper.

So what do you think of my picks?  Do you have a favorite here? 

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Fish Scales

Today we're talking fish scales.  This pattern, like many patterns that most consider "modern", has been around for centuries.  The most recognizable application that comes to mind is the fish scale shingles seen on the exteriors of houses of the Victorian era. Fish scale shingles were used mainly in the gables of these homes.

Image from Flickr user sftrajan

And sometimes the fish scale design was used on roofing shingles.

But we're talking about  the here and the now, and the fish scale design seems to be gaining popularity - again.

"Nippon" wallpaper in Emerald from Mimou  Love this one!

Cole & Son's "Feather Fan" wallpaper

Fish scales would be an easy fit in the bathroom

Here is a modern bathroom by Emily Henderson that features fish scale tiles on the floor.

And another bathroom that features fish scale tiles on the shower walls.  

Image via Pinterest,  original source unknown

I love how the fish scale pattern was used as a border on the rug below.  It adds interest while being understated.

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And for those of you that want to add a little touch of fish scale without a major commitment, why not add a fish scale pillow?

or this shower curtain from Jonathan Adler.

What do you think?  Do you like the fish scale pattern?

The Green Room Interiors provides Interior Decorating and Design services to happy  homeowners in Chattanooga, TN.  If you'd like to discover the joy of living in a well designed home, contact Kim Lemmon at 423.653.3186 or email thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com

Ebay Fabric Obsessions

Is anyone else sick of all the playoff/bowl games that have been on TV over the past few weeks? I honestly don't mind watching the occasional football game with teams that I actually know and care about, but to watch game after game (after game) is not my idea of a good time.  So whilst the husband was alternately cheering and cursing at the TV, I made good use of my time by doing a little cyber fabric stalking, ebay style.  Have you tumbled down this rabbit hole yet? If you haven't,  you're missing out on some good stuff.

Like Brunschwig &Fils "Kyoto"  Completely lovely, super affordable, and there's enough to make a few pillows.

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Or "Chinese Peony" from JP& G Baker, priced at just under $30 per yard. It's a polished cotton chintz in a gorgeous mint green.

Are you on the blue & white bandwagon? Here's a fabulous print you won't see all over town.

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I love this one.  Don't judge.  

Or what about Cowtan & Tout's Bloomsbury. Ultra-feminine and old school, but everything in moderation right?

Trust me, this is only the beginning.  And while we're on the subject of shopping, guess who's going to Scott's Antique Market??  Super excited!!!  I haven't been to Scott's in about 4 years so I'm really looking forward to the entire experience.  It's always so fun!  Look for lots of pictures on my Instagram feed.  

Happy shopping everyone!

The Green Room Interiors provides Interior Decorating and Design Services to Happy Homeowners in Chattanooga, TN.  If you'd like to discover the joy of living in a well-designed home, contact Kim Lemmon at 423.653.3186 or email thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com

Patterned Floors - Yes or No?

I think we can all agree that wood is at the top of the list when it comes to flooring choices. And with good reason.    It's hard to beat the warmth and timeless appeal of a wood floor.

But have you ever considered taking a risk with a bold  pattern on the floor?

Alex Papachristidis in Elle Decor

I love this bedroom in a large way, and for the record, most everything Alex Papachristidis does. 

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I think if I were going to try a patterned floor then the bathroom might be the best place to try it.  That floor is amazing with the white walls isn't it?

I particularly love the patterned carpet in the bedroom below by Mario Buatta and Susanna Salk. And that fabric.  Pretty gorgeous.

And here's a patterned floor in a room with an entirely different feel, courtesy of Kelly Wearstler in Lonny.

This one is a modern interpretation on the classic hex tile.  

So what do you think?  Patterned floors?  Yes or no?

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My LTR with Stripes

They're classic, they're fresh, and even a little bold.  My beloved stripes.  I've  loved them for a long time.   Especially on curtains.  Remember these from The One Room Challenge?

Many of my clients have seen stripes in their homes, too.

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Okay, the stripe is subtle in the curtains above.  It's a tone on tone stripe.  But a stripe no less.

I've cyber-hugged this long distance client in Texas for taking a leap of faith and installing these penny tiles in a black and white stripe in the library renovation of her historic home.  Courage, people. 

And from around the internets, some more stripey inspiration - with pretty colors!

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Real Simple

Elle Decor

How brilliant is the designer that used the bold black & white stripe on the settee to relax the formal architecture?

Stripes, I can't quit you! My love of stripes is so true and so deep, I've even devoted a Pinterest board to them. You can follow it here.

Do you like to use stripes in your home?

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Rooms without Pattern

Pattern is something I love to work with and is a great place to begin the design of a room.  

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I bet you would never guess that I'm also drawn to rooms that have little or no pattern.  This room by Gerrie Bremmerman is an all time favorite room of mine.  

I realize there is subtle pattern in the weave of the rug and the detail on the console tables and mirrors, but for the most part, it's a combination of solids - and allows you to focus on the shape of each piece of furniture.

I think Myra Hoefer does patternless rooms better than anyone.  I read an article once that said the key to using only solid fabrics is to vary the sheen.  She mentioned that she loves to combine velvets and silks.  All in solid colors - and one of the colors she loves to use is yellow.  

2 images above from Myra Hoefer Design

This bedroom by Suzanne Kasler is done in blush feels so restful and calm.  Can you imagine how different it would feel if it were layered with pattern?

Where do you stand on using pattern. Love it or leave it?  Or does it depend on how, what and where?  

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