Elegant city houses - with a country twist

Hi all! Sorry I've been MIA - I was packing to spend this next month visiting my parents - and then there was the whole moving and unpacking process - which I"d rather not think about. Well, now that I'm here in the country - listening to the crickets and birds - mixed in with the clickity clack of my keyboard - I thought a little reminder of civilization was in order.The above is a one bedroom, one bath loft in Manhattan's NoHo neighborhood - "NoHo" meaning "North of Houston" - a name created by the real estate industry to give an area a trendy age and thus - up the edge on the prices.The two images here are from the luxuriously renovated...

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The "take your breath away" work of photographer Morten Holtum

I have no words.I would love one of those chairs - I'd toss a chunky knit cream throw over itoh...my dream bedroom - I love white and blue striped rugs.All images property of Morten Hol...

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Inspiring Home Offices

Since I'm now working from home full time, I'm experiencing first hand the importance of a home office with function and style. To achieve this, I've decided, I must peruse as many sites and magazines I can get my hands on! I suspect this post will be continued in future installments --Color is so important but such a hard thing for me to get right. I wish I could though, because the right colors can be just what one needs - serene, invigorating, relaxing, etc.So peaceful - I think I'd be able to concentrate with a workspace like this...I love having my books and magazines at hand - and for that shelving is a must. I'm just going to have...

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A big (personal) announcement from me

Hi guys,So, I've been a little quiet about this because I wanted to announce it to everyone all at once. I have several things going on in my life - which means several big changes.a. I quit my job and am now working for myself full time as a freelance web designer. It was a hard and scary decision, but it's what I've always wanted to do. I don't know how appropriate this is, but I'd like to introduce you to my work incase you or anyone you know ever needs a website designed. My website portfolio is ashleywhitedesign.com. Potential clients can go there to read a bit about me and see some samples of my work.b. I am leaving NYC for one...

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A stunning modern makeover for a victorian home

LivingEtc. is one of my favorite decorating magazines - most of their homes have a clean, modern-retro look, while still looking homey and lived in. This actresses home is no exception. Her renovation story is interesting and can be read here.stunning, no?*hint* she keeps her cream carpets spotless by having them professionally cleaned once every four months.love this bedvia LivingE...

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MAJOR Marc Jacobs watch sale and I have your ticket in!

I don't usually share these sales since this is an interior design blog, but I just had to share these beauties. These dramatic, classy watches are mostly between $66 - $83. I can't pick though - which would you get? And if you do want one, or want to see more, you have to use this link for a free membership to the site.The sale only lasts one more d...

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A little showcase of artist homes

Wow. What a long week it has been. On a whim I was looking at some artist house tours and decided to share. Have a great weekend!Shelagh Stewart's bedroom"Artists Vik Muniz and Janaina Tschäpe find happiness in a Brooklyn home that has morphed from garage to bachelor pad to bohemian family retreat""...painter Anne Becker's peaceful New York apartment with global style"...of the two above images: "Elizabeth Chapin is not afraid of bright hues. 'I love candy colors, both in my work and in my house,' says the portrait artist, who shares a Victorian home in Austin, Texas" with her family.images via Elle De...

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