Weekly Style Inspiration- Ralph Lauren Maritime Indoor/Outdoor

Living in Annapolis, the nautical, preppy lifestyle is a way of life. This, as well as the Ralph Lauren Maritime Indoor/Outdoor collection, which bridges the gap between inside spaces and outside spaces effortlessly, has stirred me to create my latest weekly style inspiration board.  These fabrics are Sunbrella, meaning they’re colorfast and water resistant.  Here, I decided to put together the quintessential sunroom for the sailing set, with smart lines, natural textures and crisp navy blues.  

From Left to Right: 1) Leopold in Leaf –Darly Fabric Collection- by Designers Guild; 2) Antibes Chevron in Driftwood—Cote d’Azur –by Schumacher;  3) Upper Deck Embroidery in Navy –Maritime Outdoor—by Ralph Lauren; 4) Robbins Hill Paisley in Batik—Maritime Outdoor –by Ralph Lauren; 5) Lansing Chair by Duralee Furniture; 6) Little BayTicking –Admiral—Maritime Outdoor—by  Schumacher; 7) Laguna Intergration in Natural—Laguna Parquet Collection –by Patterson, Flynn and Martin; 8) Toledo Sofa by Kravet; 9) by Schumacher; 10) Costello Polished Nickel Side Table by Arteriors; 11) Metropolitan Cocktail Table by Schumacher; 12) Paint Color: Malta Mist by Pratt and Lambert

Weekly Style Inspiration - "Lilly Pulitzer"

I've been busy designing window treatment displays at the store using the new line of Lilly Pulitzer fabrics for Lee Jofa, so naturally, I have Lilly on the brain.  This week I decided to create an inspiration board centered around my favorite fabrics from the line, including "Color me Coral" in surf blue and "In a Twist" in seafoam.

Clockwise: 1.) Lilly Pulitzer for Lee Jofa Fabric: "In a Twist" in seafoam,  2.) Lilly Pulitzer for Lee Jofa Fabric: Color Me Coral in Surf Blue 3.) Lilly Pulitzer for Lee Jofa Fabric: Seafan in Island Coral  4.) Lilly Pulitzer for Lee Jofa Fabric: Woven Rope in White 5.) Lilly Pulitzer for Lee Jofa Fabric: Shell We in Keen Peach 6.) Whimsy Table Lamp by Currey and Company 7.) Whale Bookends by Jonathan Adler 8.) Murcia Chair by Kravet 9.) Good Life Cocktail Table by Drexel Heritage 10.) Lommel / C-Beige Rug by Kravet Rugs 11.) Madrid Sofa by Kravet 12.) Pompidou Mirror by Marjorie Skouras Design 13.) Turquoise Empire Chandelier by Majorie Skouras Design 14.) Red Coral Drawer Pulls by Marjorie Skouras Design

Weekly Style Inspiration – Very "Vera Bradley"

This week I found inspiration in one of the most unlikely places.  Meet my favorite going-out bag! 

My Clutch Purse

Yes, my inspiration came from my own purse. Like most girls, I absolutely love my Vera Bradley bags and with the debut of Brunschwig and Fils' "Les Alizes Collection" (see #4 Mira Tape Border on the board), which is reminiscent of these preppy prints, I decided to put together a dream room of my fave eclectic, bright, and slightly whimsical florals.  

From left to right: 1) Holstad Collection by Duralee in Plum; 2) Annie Selke Victorian Queen Platform Bed;  3) Holstad Collection by Duralee in Rosedust; 4) Brunschwig and Fils – Mira Tape Border in Grenadine/ OrangeSpice 5) Pittsburgh Paint Color - 139-7 Wild Mulbury; 6) Pittsburgh Paint Color - 245-3 Soft Iris 7) Pittsburgh Paint Color - 210-5 Golden Cricket; 8) Antique Green Cage Mirror; 9) Dash and Albert - Vine/Blue Green Tufted Wool Rug 10) Stacey Garcia Luxury Wallpapers – Femme Floral 11) Maine Cottage – Nellie End Table in Lemon Ice

This Season's Vera Bradley Prints

Weekly Style Inspiration – Missoni for Target

Beginning this week, I’ll be starting something called “Weekly Style Inspiration.”   Here, I’ll share whatever is getting my design juices flowing, whether it’s fashion, interiors, or even an object.  I’ll take this insight and show how this could be translated into an interior space.  

With the tremendous buzz over the Missoni for Target collection last week, like most of the country, I’ve been going crazy for the eclectic zig zag chevron prints and gorgeously rich colors!  Between trips to Target, it got me thinking; how would I approach designing a room with such prints (especially since everything at Target was sold out)?  This was my solution… 

From left to right: 1) Holly Hunt Area Rug- Maze; 2) Schumacher- Adras Ikat Print (Martyn Lawrence Bullard Collection);  3) Stacy Garcia Luxury Wallpapers – Stacy Garcia Mum; 4) Lee Jofa – Remo Striper, Color: Bittersweet; 5) Donghia – Zig Zag End Table; 6) Schumacher- Zenyatta Mondatta, Color: Noir and Blanc; 7) Mcguire Furniture- Bill Sofield Queen Branche Bed – Woven Headboard; 8) Pittsburgh Paint Colors: 110-7 Citrus Spice, 211-6 Grass Daisy, and  139-7 Wild Mulberry

I’ve fallen in love with Schumacher’s Zenyatta Mondatta print from the Fall 2011 Chroma Collection.  It comes in three striking colorways, including the black and noir that is shown above, and I still can’t figure out which one I like the best.  (I've ordered memos of all three and judging by the backorder dates, I see there are plenty of others who love it just as much as I do)!