Round Dining Room Table

I am a reality TV fanatic. You name it, I watch it. I just can't look away.  One of my favorites in the Real Housewives franchise is Beverly Hills.  These ladies live in pure opulence.   About three weeks ago, the ladies met for a dinner party at Kyle Richard's house, and despite the heated back and forth that ensued between Brandi and Faye, I couldn't take my eyes off of her dining room.

I love a nice meal and a good wine, and sharing it with close friends is the ultimate definition of a good time in my book.  What I loved the most about Kyle's dinning room is that she used a round table.  Round tables create such an intimate atmosphere for conversation and everybody has a good seat. That sent me on a search for inspiration to add to my board.

The best part of this room, in my opinion, is the floor and the ceiling.  I love the chandelier and detailing in the floor.  I also like that the eclectic mix of chairs.  Though the chandelier can make the room seem so formal, the mix match of chairs make it feel more comfortable/relaxed and add in some fun. 

Some of the elements that draw me to this room include the color palette and French dining chairs.

Love the color and gloss on the table.  I have a huge crush on navy blue.  The french doors make it feel like a private room--perfect for much needed bonding time with my the best girl friends.

There isn't much I don't like about this dining room. What sticks out  is the animal print pattern on the tablecloth, gold chairs and brass accents.  The chandelier and matching wall sconce also caught my eye.



Make it a great day today, the weekend's almost here!






{Images via Bravo TV, Jamie Herzlinger Interiors, Palmerston Design Consultants, The Enchanted Home, My Luscious Life,  Jacques Grange} 

Pops of Hermes Orange

Happy Hump Day ladies and 'gents!  It's still cold here in NJ (in case you were wondering :)), and I find myself constantly searching for ways to pick myself up out of this cold winter blues.  Yesterday, I watched the Travel Channel on demand all day.  Samantha Brown went to Jamaica, yet again, and the scenes of her frolicking in her bikini and hiking up the Dunn's River still didn't quite quench my thirst for summer.  So, I turned to design for a pick me up.  And, I found it.

 

There is just something about Hermes orange that makes me smile.  It's just one of those colors that I'm constantly finding myself drawn to.  It gives me life when I see it. Here's a couple of rooms with pops of this citrus-y and bold color...

Like those orange coffee tables and stripes on the wall!

This bathroom is sexy with the black ceiling and brass fixings.  

Love the Hermes orange table top with the dining chairs upholstered in a Greek key pattern. 

What's one of those colors that just gives you life?

Images via Hermes, Eddie Ross, Artistic Design for Living, Ballard Designs on Pinterest, Ken Fulk Design