Luxe Lifestyle: Friday Vignettes: A Feminine Vanity

A vanity, mirror, feminine accessories, jewelry and makeup create the perfect spot to get ready!

Luxe Lifestyle: Favorite New Purchase: Brass Cachepot

Our love for brass accessories does not stop at animal figurines...I recently scored this vintage brass cachepot of eBay! I especially love the rope and tassel detail. It's perfect for orchids!

Luxe Decor: Dining Room Redo

Remember when I talked about my love for black grasscloth?  Well, I recently got a great deal on some rolls that I couldn't pass up...So I'm making the commitment!  The grasscloth will give luxe and sophistication and the black will give it an edge.  Pair it with white lacquer furniture and pops of gild and brass and I think it's going to make quite an impact!  I'm toying around with different fabrics...black & white cabana stripe, leopard, solid coral...We'll see...?!!

A rough mood board of what I'm thinking

Luxe Lifestyle: Friday Vignettes: Glimpse Into The Study

We love mixing antiques and original architecture with modern and graphic elements.  Like my antique French writing desk paired with a luctie ghost chair and striped durhi rug...

Luxe Decor: Palm Tree Candlesticks

Thank you Palm Beach Regency, for my set of 3 vintage brass palm tree candlesticks!  I admire them daily on my cocktail table. I love them! And we love PBR!

Luxe Decor: Gray Malin Photograph

Remember when we posted about the fabulous work of Gray Malin?!  Well he held a "La Dolce Vita" contest on Instagram and would you believe, I won a piece?!!  After winning, I was given the opportunity to choose a piece from his collection of photographs he shot of the incredible beaches of Italy. Given the fact that I was in Positano the same exact time be was shooting, it was only fitting to choose one of Positano's beach.  After framing and matting, I'm thrilled how is turned out!  It looks great in my dressing room!  Not only is Gray Malin's work amazing, but it brings back so many wonderful, personal memories!  Thank you Gray!

Luxe Decor: Slim Aaron's Gallery Wall

My guest room has really taken a back seat in the progress of our house in the past year. I have so many ideas and good intentions of pulling it together but other things just keep taking priority. 

I figured I had to start somewhere, so I recently framed a few fabulous Slim Aaron photographs and put together a gallery wall. We live in paradise (here in South Florida), afterall, so I think it's nice for house guests to be reminded of the beautiful Palm Beach surroundings as well as other exotic locations. 

Luxe Decor: Black Grasscloth

Today I'm dreaming of putting black grasscloth in my dining room.  

We shall see...

photos via my pinterest

Luxe Lifestyle: Favorite New Purchase: Vintage Marble Ashtray

I'm loving the large Mid Century striped marble ashtray I recently picked at a local antique store.  I'll never use it for its intended purpose, but it's perfect to hold our tv remotes!

Luxe Decor: French Gilded Chair Before & After

A few months back my husband picked up this adorable petite gilded French armchair at a local consignment shop for a total steal.  He said, "We can put in our (future) daughters room one day."  Awwwwww!! 

And kudos to him for having such a good eye!

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We just got it back from the upholsterer and couldn't be happier with the results!  I love the combination a more modern, graphic, bold fabric with the traditional French antique frame and silhouette. 

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Luxe Decor: Dorothy Draper Chests

Will we ever tire of the Dorothy Draper chest??  I think not.  So iconic, striking and yet classic.  "Imposter" or not, we love the look!

photos via my pinterest

IN OUR HOMES

Snagged this jem in an antique store years ago for $300!

Luxe Decor: French Writing Desk

I adore ornate French writing desks!  I've always wanted to incorporate this French antique into my home but thought it was very unlikely I'd come across one in my price range.  But as luck would have it, I found one on an antique shopping jaunt! And even luckier, my husband surprised me with it!

photos via my pinterest

In Our Homes

Beauty meets function in our study/office.

Luxe Lifestyle: Friday Vignettes: Chinese Pottery Collection

Today's Friday vignette features my collection of blue & white Chinese pottery...which always seems to make it's way to a new place in my home. The problem is, they look great everywhere!

Luxe Decor: Christin's House Before and Afters

So it's been one year since we first saw (and fell in love with) our house.  Looking back over the past year has left me nostalgic for that exciting time when we started the house hunt, finally found our dream house and went under contract, had our closing date, made the move and started setting up home!  

The moment we found the house, I started my "inspiration binder".  This included before photos, floor plans, dimensions, inspiration photos and wish lists for new pieces.  I just recently looked through it again and was reminded of what incredible progress we've made in just a year!  While I still have a running list of more things I want to accomplish, it's good to put it into perspective and recognize how far we've come in a relatively short amount of time.

I'm sure you've seen most of these photos at some point throughout our blog posts, but who doesn't love "before and afters"?!  Here are some shots I took when we first looked at the house, and some shots of how it looks now after some love, attention and elbow grease!

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LIVING ROOM

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STUDY

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SUNROOM

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DINING ROOM

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KITCHEN

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MASTER BEDROOM

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GUEST BEDROOM 
(TURNED DRESSING ROOM)

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JACK & JILL BATHROOM

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