My parents are in a bit of a pickle. They are looking to replace their dining set that’s over 20 years old. You’re probably thinking that if it’s 20 years old it must be pretty terrible. OH NO IT’S NOT. They have an entire set made of TEAK. That’s right, I said teak. And it’s FABULOUSLY RETRO. But I understand that after 20 years, looking at the same furniture can be tiresome. So their favourite daughter would GLADLY take it off their hands. (Yep – that’s me). Here’s the dilemma. My father is craving a harvest table (and I have no idea what he’s thinking for chairs). On the other hand, my mom wants something modern, and a SET. I am desperately trying to convince her NOT to get a set because that is BORING. UGH. To please them both, I suggested a harvest table (or maybe one with a modern base like steel), and modern chairs. They have cherry hardwood floors that were just installed, so I think the base should be painted black if it’s wood, black chairs (or at least with black legs), and a black buffet. And the harvest table would tie in the antique dry sink they have. Another idea is a modern dark wood table, and upholstered (in just about anything) Louis XV chairs. Then the buffet could be modern or antique. Hopefully these photos will give them some ideas. Please feel free to leave comments with more ideas to really confuse the hell out of them. 😉

Image Interiors	Kenneth Brown
Better Homes and Gardens	Diana Vinoly
Powell & Bonnell	Galanes Haverland
Jones Studio	Metropolitan Home
Musa Design	Napanee Design

Found quite the home in London featured on re:location. Those British folks sure aren’t afraid to mix things up.

When I came across Finola Inger’s website, I was so envious of her career as a stylist. To have access to such gorgeous items, and to display them in such a way that they photograph so beautifully. She’s had 9 years of experience, has worked for Elle Decoration and dabbled in trend prediction, art direction, interior design and shop design. Her talent is evident in these photos.

I have noticed lately that I’m drawn to the colour yellow. I think it has to do with how much I love summer and yellow is such a beautiful summery colour. So I figured I’d do a post on different uses and ranges of yellow. Since I have basically no yellow in my home, this post is inspiration to change that.

Pale yellow walls are so warm and inviting, and would brighten up any room without being too jarring.

Better Homes and Gardens	Jennifer Worts
Bernstein & Andriulli	Jay Jeffers

One of my favourite shades is acid yellow, for those who are a bit more daring and enjoy bold colours.

Gal Nauer Architects	Jenny Armit

Bright yellow walls will bring a smile to anyone’s face but would be tough to decorate (and live) with.

PointClickHome	Marie Claire Maison

A yellow (and turquoise) country-style kitchen would have everyone milling around while food is prepared.

Cottage Living	This Old House

If yellow walls are too much to commit to, then how livening things up with some yellow art….throw in some red accent furniture for an extra hit of colour and you’re set.

Jason Loucas	Michael Formica
Sköna hem	Alex Papachristidis

Accents in yellow work with all sorts of colour schemes…reds, greens, pinks, blues, the list is surprisingly endless.

Riehl Designs	Mark Luscombe-Whyte
Sköna hem	Hotel Home Buenos Aires