home design

Colors of fall

I love the colors of fall: the yellows, oranges, burned umbra's and browns. As it gets cooler outside we enjoy the warming trends inside. Especially white interiors can benefit from warm colors.

I can see the carpet on a white floor, the warm brown of the chest of drawers next to the table lamp. The kelim covered chair is a favorite of mine. The sofa is a stunner and needs some cozy pillows (1 & 2) like those above. A lovely scented candle adds to a enveloping atmosphere. And don't you love a little pouf around for extra seating or your feet up?
For additional style wrap yourself in Tory Burch's beautiful shawl...

Enjoy a lovely weekend!

Picture source as indicated and top image Tory Burch's website!

Have a Wonderful Weekend

Wordless Wednesday

Opening new doors

We are still working on the final installation of the new blog format. I realized through trial and error that now, because of the new set up, all of you have only one part of the blog which updates itself. (Interior Design) The reason is simply a technical solution. In order to create sub categories we opened new blogs under the roof of Art House Design.

You can find House and Living, the blog part, which holds my 'old' blog and is now a new category of Art House Design. I hope this is not too confusing.

Once you enter the blog, you can simply switch between the different options.

Another way is to simply additionally start following the new installed 'Interior Design' part of my blog. This way you get updates of all my blog parts!
The option Projects leads to latest projects I have finished or I am working on.
I love opening new doors!

I especially love this door and entry way, belonging to Liz Lange's country house, cleverly designed and decorated by Jonathan Adler! It is so light and airy. And allthough we are entering the darker seasons in these weeks, I feel these colors let in all the light and the comfort and warmth comes through patterns and added textures.

Image via House Beautiful and my own.

NH Architects: New Hire

Welcome to Jessica Cook, Bonin Architects' new Intern Architect! Jessica grew up in Danbury, NH and comes back to the Lake Sunapee region from Martha's Vineyard where she worked at a prestigious architectural firm for the past four years.

Jessica received her Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies and her Masters degree in Architecture from Norwich University and has a background in graphic design and conceptual art. She has a well rounded knowledge of architectural science and practice and takes a sustainable design approach to every project. Jessica is comfortable working independently and with the Bonin Architects team in every phase of design and construction.

NOTE: An "intern architect" is a graduate who is working toward licensure (which includes seven exams).

Urban Outfitters... for pups?

I bought this floor pillow at the beginning of summer with my little boy in mind. I thought it would make a comfy floor pillow to cushion his knees when playing at the coffee table. However, it was quickly adopted by Mike. He has used it all summer to nap on. It's his new bed. Who knew he would love it so!? Just $32 HERE. Sold out in the sand color I purchased, it now comes in a scrumptious charcoal and lots of other rich tones..

Pumpkin time!

Pumpkins are out at Central Market. Oh, how I wanted to buy a cart full, but Max said it's still too hot. Need cold front.... please! I cannot wait to take Alan back to fill up our trunk with these beautiful pumpkins.

These pumpkins with their giant stems reminded me of something my nephew Wade would like.

I can't wait to buy a bag of these mini gourds.

Aren't these white pumpkins pretty?

Max wanted to buy this guy. At $49, it was a winner for it's weight. How big do you think the seeds are?

Central Market is wonderful for children. They get to play on this tree covered playground and feed the ducks at the nearby pond. Complete with climbing trees, a children's produce table where they can purchase a piece of fruit for a quarter and a cafe, it's a perfect place to play, buy groceries and your pumpkins!