A very elegant house tour for you on this Friday
on Nov 20, 2009 in DC modern decor antique furniture house tour secretary Darryl Carter white interiors townhouse etagere I haven't posted a house tour in awhile, which I always enjoy, and I hope you do as well. This is the DC town home of furniture designer and decorator Darryl Carter, whose motto is "less is more." As opposed to accumulating "stuff" as years go by, t...

A new and unique concept for candles!
on Nov 19, 2009 in scented candles Tod Young gray interiors candles color palettes I was given a really unique sample of candles, and their scents are based on the color palette of your room! Over a week I tested each of them and one thing I definitely noticed was how nuanced they are. I am no scent connoisseur, but they are all...

And the winner of "Good, Better, Best" is...
on Nov 19, 2009Parisa Mahmoudi! Congratulations Parisa! Please email me at ashley@decorologyblog.com with your shipping address, and I'll get that off to you ASAP!Thanks for joining everyone - I'll have a new book giveaway for you next week, so you'll have anothe...

A fabulous, fashion inspired interior designer
on Nov 18, 2009 in open floor plan interior designer Nicole Hollis designer portfolio fashion inspired decor staircase modern interiors I discovered Nicole Hollis in Metropolitan Home's November issue. I really liked what I saw and looked her up online to find more pictures to share with you guys. What do you think?Isn't this staircase just beautiful?One thing I picked up on right...

A glamorous, exotic retreat
on Nov 17, 2009 in architectural details exotic decor Morocco travel resorts Marrakech glamorous interiors hotels I'm going to Morocco in January, and I couldn't be more excited. I've wanted to go ever since the first time I ate at a Moroccan restaurant in NYC. I saw a beautiful ad for this hotel in Marrakech, called "La Mamounia" in House Beautiful, and I de...

Vintage Bookshelf from Munkii
on Nov 17, 2009 in home library modern bookcase unique furniture I think this bookcase is so beautiful. And what a wonderful answer to those of us who like the organic lines of vintage style but also the clean design that modern furnishings provide. What do you think?I found out via Design Milk that the price is...

Really pretty jewelry, shoes, and sweaters on sale at ideeli - I have your membership code
on Nov 16, 2009 in sale ideeli shoes jewelry designer discounts fashion I try not to post unrelated (non-home decorating) pictures, but ideeli has some really great sales going on, and with the holidays coming soon I thought I'd share!First, if you aren't a member use this link and sign up for free.These are my favorite...

Got a small kitchen in which to prepare Thanksgiving? Here are some really great ideas!
on Nov 13, 2009 in kitchen organization pot rack DIY jars flea market small kitchens backsplash I found this gallery on Better Homes and Gardens, and I wanted to share with you my favorite ideas! Hope you see something inspiring!I always have lots of hooks on hand because they are a life saver in kitchens. NYC apartments have maybe 4 cabinets...

Serena & Lily Friends & Family 25% discount code
on Nov 12, 2009 in accessories discount code pretty wrapping paper gifts fabric linens bedding I have a really great sale code for you guys - Serena & Lily is holding a 5-day (Nov. 12-16th) 25 % off sale (bedding, fabrics, gifts, accessories). The code is FALLFRIENDS25 at checkout. Here are some of my favorites and you can see another po...

The National Stationery Show - my favorite display
on Nov 11, 2009 in window display stationery paperie picture frames National Stationery Show 2010 wedding invitations inspiration board *thanks Bev for the spelling tip* :)I didn't attend the show this year, but there is tons of coverage to be found on all the beautiful art, papers, and latest stationery trends on various blogs. When I was walking down 7th Ave. in Park Slope last we...