A Most Fetching Friday: Blooming with Beauty

Today’s A Most Fetching Friday is features images blooming with beauty, style and inspiration.  I don’t believe anyone would fault us for stepping back if for only a brief moment to admire objects of beauty, n’est-ce pas?

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The Berry

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Inside a Picture-Perfect Summer Garden Party in Charleston perfectly styled by Tara Guérard for One Kings Lane.

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Jill Sorensen 

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Suzanne Kasler 

Halvorson Farmhouse, front porch cover try

A summer scene from Southern Living- the magazine and the way of life.

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Elle Decor

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Lauren Conrad on Pinterest

Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Philippians 4:8

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A Most Fetching Friday: Design Details

Today’s fetching Friday focuses on design details and the it’s all in the details beauty that enthralls, captivates, and delights the eye.

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Stunning images such as this classic example of French Louisiana architecture from architect Ken Tate with interiors designed by Ann Holden of Holden and Dupuy Interiors affirm my love of traditional design and decor features steeped in southern charm.

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Jenny Wolf Interiors

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Beauty on point captured by dancer Kyle Froman as featured in Harper’s BAZAAR.

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Have a lovely weekend.

Love your style!

A Most Fetching Friday

fetch·ing

/ˈfeCHiNG/

adjective

adjective: fetching

attractive.

synonyms: attractive, appealing, sweet, pretty, good-looking, lovely, delightful, charming, prepossessing, captivating, enchanting, irresistible

I thought I would bring back my A Most Fetching Friday series for the spring and summer season.  Today’s spring and summer fetching Friday kicks off the series with a collection of images drenched in color and seasonal decorating inspiration.

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Lucille-BallHarper’s BAZAAR

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark Interiors

Dark interiors make a dramatic, commanding and intimate statement. Dark interiors are coming out of the shadows and into the trend spotlight.

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Although black is not the only dark color choice associated with dark interiors, it does seem to be the basis for dramatic back in black magic. Black is the new black- a perennial color classic and decorating color essential. What oomph the perfect little black dress lends to a fashionista’s wardrobe, a space dressed from floor-to-ceiling in the color black speaks to a decorista’s personal interior design and decorating style.

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Visual allure produces a theatrical statement.

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Dark interiors keep beautiful company with deep accent colors rich in palette intensity, and therein lies the secret to the perfect design and decorating marriage.

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My initial thought when sourcing the Vertigo pendant by designer Constance Guisset for Petite Friture?  Haute witches hat.

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Dark interiors introduce a sophisticated warmth to the space.

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Dark interiors.  What say you?

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A Most Fetching Friday 12: Circle of Talented Friends

This week’s Fetching Friday 12 is a visual shout-out to members of my furnish, tile, feature, FOLK, and photography circle of business and social media friends.

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FOLK Magazine

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I hope you have a most fetching Friday.

Love your style!

The Heart And Soul Of Decorating

In an ever-changing world it’s difficult to stay on top of what’s on trend.  Think electronic gadgets.  About the time you program, master and become proficient with the latest and greatest electronic gadget of choice here comes the newest version down the pike.  Does this principle apply to decorating?  Nah!  Accents and accessories with timeless and classic appeal make sure of that.

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The heart and soul of decorating is evident through individual decor style choices.  We put a lot of ourselves into the selections and styles we go with. Perusing the blogsophere last year I scrolled through images of a blogger’s kitchen remodel reveal.  In the comment section I was taken aback by a comment from another reader.  “The  _________________ look is so over!” I felt so bad for the blogger. There is no expiration date on what style you, the lead decorator of your domain, deem stylish, relevant and a necessary gorgeous to surround yourself with. The pride the blogger took in sharing the finished project was obvious, and to then have decorative doubt placed upon the heart and soul of decorating choices made- so uncalled for.  Comments, like great interior decorating, should be balanced with good taste and careful consideration.

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It is my personal and professional opinion that a look, style or decor choice will at sometime in its life be in need of at the very least a  freshening up.  That’s the heart and soul of decorating.  Tastes and decor likes, loves and gotta have it choices change over time.  A tweak here and a trend there guarantees it, but it’s the individual tastes and decor choices at the core of it all that makes it a statement of quality and personal style.

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And that look, my fellow decoristas, is never over! Embrace, be proud of, and by all means…

My Idea Of Halloween: Decorating With Black And Orange

Decorating with black and orange reaches beyond traditional Halloween colors.

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IDF Studio

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Scalamandré Zebras Wallpaper

From the dramatic divine to subtle yet striking hints, decorating with black and orange welcomes spectacular and spooktacular reviews.

Kimpton Fitzroy London

Kimpton Fitzroy London

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Elle Decor

RD Architecture, LLC

RD Architecture, LLC

I’ve used this image in another post to illustrate the undeniable decorative impact of the color duo black and white.

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I could not resist using it again to stress how stunning a space can be with the choice and pairing of orange and black.

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Jardin du Luxembourg Wallpaper

Jardin du Luxembourg Wallpaper

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Jenn Feldman Designs 

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 Megan Winters

When the primary palette stands as the focal point of the space.

Adrian Wilson interior photography, NY

Adrian Wilson interior photography, NY

Select one as the primary color and let the other serve as the accent- the result a treat for the eye.

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House Beautiful

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Refined Haystack

These gorgeous rooms, accents, and accessories do not rely on tricks- only decorative and stylish treats for the eye.

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