My friend Pat and I have attended the Trad Home Napa Showhouses since their inception; missing only one year I believe. The first two we attended were my favorites. You can find those posts here and here. Our friend Mary Ann has joined us the past two years. We both posted on last years here and here . This year's home is owned by the Peju family and is located in the Carneros district. Mary Ann posted a couple weeks ago here. I have not read her post so it will be fun to see ...
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A Study in Neutrals- Beth Webb in Traditional Home and Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles
If you have been reading my blog long you know that Beth Webb is probably at the head of my list of favorite designers. I was delighted to see one of Beth Webb's recent projects featured in Traditional Home this month. The entire issue is wonderful but this house under Beth's skillful eye is a stunner. She limewashed all of the walls (three different wood species) creating a textural melange that is a feast for the eye. Another of Beth's gorgeous projects featured ...
Napa Valley Showhouse Part 2
The second house on the Napa Valley Showhouse tour was owned by bachelor winemaker Drew Neiman. Here are my favorites from that house. We loved the masculine home office designed by Erinn Valencich of West Hollywood. Loved the French cushion on the daybed. We used this same application in the bunk area of our Tahoe Project. Miyuki Yamaguchi did an amazing job on the downstairs bath in this home.This was a favorite of all three of us. source Love the use of the high and low. The ...
Pretty Beds & Project Design on Friday
Here are some of my favorite beds to get you dreaming about how to make your own bed more welcoming. Do you prefer a more neutral look for your bed? kari mcintosh dawdy domaine home Windsor Smith Or a little more pattern with soft colors? domainehome.com annie selke nathan turner via domaine home Or bold with plenty of punch? Come back on Friday for the next in our Project Design Series “How to Create a Beautiful Bed”. Once again we have gathered a diverse and talented group ...
Trad Home Napa Valley Show House Tour–Part Three The Cheese Barn (Rough Luxe at it’s Best)
Welcome Back! If you are as enamored as I of this particular tour you are back for the third and final installment. I originally planned to do one post on the entire tour but just thought it deserved a more in depth look. I have been to a lot of show houses and this was far and away my favorite!! Incidentally they are going to do the same house with a different set of designers next year. I would love to see the tower done more in keeping with the ...
Friday Fun Stuff …Michael Fogg-Master of Faux Bois
Faux Bois is a French term meaning "false wood" Although the French are credited with giving this art a name, there are examples to be found that far predate the existence of France as a nation. The art of ferrocement faux bois is a combination of steel and concrete: Portland cement mixes are applied to a steel framework, and then sculpted by hand to resemble natural wood.. Only a handful of artists still continue to practice this fabulous art form. I first spotted Michael Fogg’s work in ...
The Rough Luxe Bath
I have been researching bath ideas for our new project. I love anything repurposed. I am looking for a contemporary, organic look that is not too over the top. Here are some of my favorite inspirational images. via splendid sass mcalpine tankersley I am not so sure this one is extremely practical (what are you supposed to do with the buckets?) but it sure has a great look! http://vosgesparis.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/a-bit-of-drama-in-bathroom-bathroom-and.html Love ...
