Marvelous in Manhattan!!

This Manhattan apartment is only 800 square feet but you would never guess it while flipping through these pictures! There is so much color, so many great prints, fantastic art pieces and such fabulous furniture. Designer, Ashley Whittaker,  didn't let the small size of this space keep her from treating it like a penthouse. Those wallpapers! Love it all.
(all photos from House Beautiful)

Amazing Tile Floors

I love the intricate and multicolored designs you can get with tiled floors. Chevron, Herringbone, Mosaic, Moroccan inspired..... There are so many amazing tile floor ideas out there. Here are just a few -

 Photo from The Tory Blog

 Photo from Better Homes and Gardens via Canadian House & Home

Photo from Lisa Sherry Interieurs

 Photo from Pinterest

Photo from Head Over Heels

Photo from CWB Architects via Decor Happy

Tiles from Purpura,  photo from Present & Correct

Photo from Indulgy

 Photo from Just The Design

Photo from Pinterest

Bobby Flay at Home!

Well, I would expect Bobby Flay to have ONE incredible kitchen, but he has TWO! Not only does he have an amazing indoor kitchen but there is an equally fantastic kitchen outside. And, the rest of his home (which he shares with his wife, actress Stephanie March) is all kinds of lovely! Check it out.
(all photos from Elle Decor)

The Breakfast Nook

Breakfast nooks always look so cozy and wonderful. I'm not sure what it is about them that makes me wish that I had one. Here are some great inspiration pics for the breakfast nook you've always wanted (or didn't know you wanted).

 Pops of purple and storage on the bench seating. Love!

 (photo from Better Homes and Gardens via La Dolce Vita)

The big windows, the colors and that floor! 

(photo from Pinterest)

 A small nook done well!

 (photo from Architectural Digest)

Great colors.

(photo from Centsational Girl)

 Love the wallpaper!

(photo from Dwellers Without Decorators)

Love the yellow and blue!!

(photo from Coastal Living)

So bright and cheery!

(photo from Jessica Helgerson Interior Design via Eat Well 101)

 Lots of seating for the family

(photo from Pinterest)

The Pairing of Green and Blue

Maybe the inspiration for this post came from my new green and blue flip flops? Maybe it was inspired by my recent gaze outside where all I see is green trees with the beautiful blue sky? Either way, green and blue together makes sense.

 I love that headboard

(photo from Pinterest)

AMAZING wallpaper!

(photo from Brunch at Saks)

Oh yes. And, that lamp is adorable!

(photo fro DENY Designs) 

 Love the back-splash of color!

(photo from Pinterest)

LOVE the various shades of green and blue!

(photo from Decor Pad)

Yes and yes!

(photo from Decor Pad)

Small and Sleek in Sydney!!

Small homes can be a tough beast to tackle. Where to fit everything and still have space to move around and live? Minosa Design Studio took a modest, two level home and gave it a bunch of style, lots of function and still had plenty of room for break dancing. The kitchen has white, sliding doors that hide the pantry and all the cabinets which gives the space a clean, spacious feel. Plus, they created a  pretty amazing kitchen table that is actually much bigger than it looks.
(all photos from freshome)