Showing posts with label Charles Faudree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charles Faudree. Show all posts

Friday, October 02, 2015

Cabin Fever


This rustic and refined, 5,200 sq. foot cabin in Cashiers, North Carolina, was the last project the wonderfully talented, late interior designer, Charles Faudree, completed before he passed away in 2013.

The cosy, inviting and unique interiors are a perfect example of Faudree's ability to refine any interior and personalize it for the homeowners, who own an antique shop and travelled to the Paris flea markets a couple of times with Faudree to acquire the appropriate pieces for their home.

Just love the warmth of this home.

Enjoy!


























Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Designer Baths

Thinking about bathrooms these days and particularly those by top designers.  There are so many beautiful bathrooms designed by architects, designers and everyday homeowners.  Big and small, full baths and powder rooms, the creative results are endless and inspiring.  But today, I am featuring bathrooms by well known designers.

Often, we'll see whole house layouts in magazines and very often, the layouts do not include the bathrooms in the house.  Case in point, Mario Buatta bathrooms!  In all of his published homes, I've only ever seen one of his bathrooms that I can remember and I will start with his.  Do you know of more Mario Buatta baths?  Would love to see them!

Here are a few bits of eye candy for you to enjoy today.............

Have a great day!

Mario Buatta in Sister Parish's former NY apartment









Anthony Baratta 
Images 2 - 6





Charlotte Moss 
Images 7 - 9 

Kirsten Kelli
Carolyne Roehm 

Tucker and Marks

Charles Faudree

Bunny Williams



Nicky Haslam
Above 2 images

Carrie Hayden

Penelope Bianchi

Betty Lou Phillips

Betty Lou Phillips
(Unforgettable!)

Betty Lou Phillips

Pamela Pierce










Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Crazy for Coral!

I am loving all the coral I am seeing these days!  Whether it's a whole collection gathered over a lifetime, or a touch of it here and there, it's a wonderful addition to any room!

And the colors!  Red, white, blue and pink are just a few that I have seen and it's charming in all forms - textiles, lights, mirrors, art - the sky is the limit!

Enjoy!


Oscar de la Renta's home

Isn't this blue collection gorgeous?

Stunning!  Diamond Baratta at its best!

Mary and James Carville's foyer in AD
Love the light sconces!

This Palm Beach living room is exquisite!

This Italian villa has 25,000 pieces of hand made coral installed in its walls and ceiling!

This Jamaican villa by Charles Faudree is stunning - see
more in Veranda magazine!

Beautiful vignette with a touch of coral!

Isn't this a stunning bath for Mrs. Galen Weston's Florida home -
the red and pink is delicious!

Southernaspirations


Pinterest




Image 1 Oscar de la Renta, Image 2 House of Belclaire,
Image 3 Diamond Baratta, Image 4 Architectural Digest,
Image 5 Wendy Valliere, Image 6 Tony Duquette,
Image 7 Charles Faudree, Image 8 Southern Accents
Image 9 Architectural Digest, Image 10 Southernaspirations
Image 11 Pinterest








Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Decorating with Red

Red!  The color of passion, fire, power, stimulation, energy and romance!

Unlike most colors in a palette, red evokes emotions.  What other color can you think of that can bring out so many different responses or describe so many situations,  such as a 'red hot' romance celebrated with red roses, a scarlet woman, 'red carpet treatment' just to name a few.

When a woman wears a red dress, she is noticed and remembered, just as a man will wear a red tie to standout and exude a semblance of power.  Red indicates danger and is the color of fire...... is used on fire engines, stop signs and, of course, red lights.

In decorating, just as blue is calming and green is serene, red is stimulating.  Whether to use a lot of red in a room, or just a splash of it here and there, can be determined by the use of the room, as well as the personality and emotional wellbeing of the homeowner. 

This color not only stimulates our appetites, but our emotions, in which case if you feel you need a lift or want stimulation, then by all means, use red.  If you feel your life is already in overdrive and you want to relax when you get home, red would definitely not be your first choice of color.

I'm sure you've heard before that restaurants often use red to stimulate their diners appetites....well, that's true. And I have heard 'never use red in a bedroom or you'll never be able to unwind!' and whatever you do, never use red in a nursery or kid's room if you want a calm and happy child!

Having said all that, take a look at the rooms below and see how many red bedrooms there are.  As stimulating as they may be, they are also warm, cosy and welcoming.  

Some of the world's greatest artists, designers and decorators use red with abandon - just another indication of their passion for life and living!  From rustic to regal, it's a knockout!

Enjoy!

Carolina Herrera's daughter in family living room

Traditional Home

BHG Cottage bunks

Cath Kidston's kitchen, London

Charles Faudree's living room

A Charlotte Moss guest room

A Tom Scheerer bedroom

Framed fabric BHG

Galen Weston's Florida home

Katrin Cargill design

Gingham and toile bedroom Toby West

Red vignette

Katrin Cargill design

Lynn von Kersting dining room

Michael Smith design

Red frames Tumblr

Mary MacDonald living room

Real Simple

Sue Ellen Gregory



Carolyne Roehm vignette

Carolyne Roehm