my lovely friend karen has graciously offered me this spot to explore my love of home and garden design. the ins and outs is a place to take a quick glimpse at design elements expressed both in-wardly and out-wardly. in this first post, i love how the simple introduction of a single color can be fresh or bold, in either instance, red elevates.
enjoy! cary
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white dining room via design sponge, outdoor dining terrace via the design files daily
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white top/denim pant via fashiongonerogue; colorful interior via markdsikes; miu miu outfit via markdsikes; maison premiere restaurant via nicolefranzen; valentino gown via markdsikes; blue room via onbluepoolroad
wood is such a warm and useful material. such delicate details surround wood. this small sampling is my visual ode to this inspiring material and to those talented makers who know how to show it off so well.
have an inspiring week.
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m. saito cup via msaitowoodworks; patrick dougherty installation via thegoldensmith; adelaide shalhope piece via followingthesilverthread; fish trivet via tortoisegeneral; alberto bermudez ruano piece via theartcompany; m. saito platter via msaitowoodworks
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gary graham ensemble via style; santa barbara residence via markdsikes; vogue layout via visualoptimism; own entity interior via youhavebeenhere; valentino gown via valentino; room from the last garden at versailles via markdsikes
uplifting and ethereal. that's what comes to my mind when i see elizabeth bennet perched on the edge of this incredible cliff. it was a great scene from pride and prejudice with keira knightley as elizabeth bennet. watching this scene made me feel like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. it was pretty. swirling from one charming detail to another has me dizzy with delight.
have an uplifting week.
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rustic yet elegant room via anthology; victorian ring via erie basin; golden floral burst via saipua; peony carnation blooms via saipua; pride and prejudice photo via photo bucket; door detail via parishotelboutique
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roberto cavalli tiered gown via visualoptimism; grand trianon via chateauversailles; paul smith via stylebistro; kotor, montenegro via thesoulselects; tadashi shoji via stylebistro; paris opera house via deviantart
when i see anything in objects, settings or movement that exudes the rare combination of strength and gracefulness, i am completely captivated. being surrounded by beautiful plants, amazing art work and unique and charming objects makes me feel good. so seeing that certain mix of a serene glow and strength with grace and beauty will always lift my mood.
have a captivating week.
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sources:
kim raymond from gallery; hiroshi sugito from ensuite blog; piet oudolf garden from oudolf.com; ring from erie basin; matisse from wikipainting; mineral from the mineralogist.
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basket dress from thisispaper.com; kuniyasu takamasa art installation from artistfile2013.tumblr.com white top two-piece ensemble from thisispaper.com; manor from compulsivelycompiled.blogspot; black dress with layers from coolechicstylefashion.blogspot.com; topiary garden from architecturaldigest.com