I've always been a fan of Micheal Smith work, the profoundly talented designer - and this wondrous home on a bluff just north of Malibu, from ElleDecor - has always charmed me. The clear, bright blues of the ocean and sky. The murky corals and purples from an undersea reef. And the unifying neutral of sand coloured linen to unite everything perfectly.
Michael Smith, for Elle Decor......
Here's how it turned out. We just added flowers and decorative pillows - and the space feels perfect. A play of dark and light. Antique and modern. Formal and casual.
Gaddesden Floral, by David Easten
Totally love this one! Mr. Eric Cohler has taken this tree-of-life inspired hand block-printed floral from the early 1960's and re-interpreted it into a lush, new colour palette. Originally printed on linen, Colher has also updated the textile by using glazed cotton. The pattern consists of 20 handblocks applied to the face of the fabric to create the pattern. Amazing.
Thomas O'Brien worked with one of his favourite textiles for his part of the project. The original Nympheus floral dates back to 1915. He added signature elements of deep indigo to the coloration of the classic design. Says O’Brien of his preference for featuring the reverse side of the hand-blocked print, “The rich bleed-through is more abstract on the reverse side, and the pattern is softer. It takes on the feeling of a watercolor.”
Winsor Smith......
From House Beautiful......
East Hampton Residence......
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Mountain View Residence.....
Like is this beautiful girl's bedroom. Vintage matelasse. Antique rugs. Simple toile. Lofty cashmere. And the perfect place to play and imagine!
Four Season, San Francisco....
From Southern Accents.....
Please do not disturb!!
Some days you just need to celebrate those small victories in life. Today is just such a day. Sing out the good news......
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