Hayvenhurst Estate in California

I think I have found the perfect decor.
I love the color palette. The furnishings are casual, crisp and chic.
This house looks family friendly, perfect for entertaining
and wonderfully warm yet extremely sophisticated.

I think if there was a decor I'd prefer and not change a thing...this is it!

Stumbled upon this website listing homes to be shot in a movie!
You can list your own home to be part of a movie set.
Interesting concept.

Regardless, this is my ideal eye-candy of a house, okay,
maybe on a smaller scale,
but still deliciously decorated.

Double staircase grand entry
Love the dark, dark floors...timeless!

The expansive entrance shows off those high ceilings.
Such simplicity.

Yes, this is the "eat-in" kitchen.
Seating for 12!
Big family or open doors for guests.

Rustic antique table...so inviting.
Opens up to outdoor spaces as well as access to the kitchen.

I love the two marble islands.
And do you see those amazing side by side glass front refrigerators?
I've always admired that fridge...let alone two!

Wolf range, stainless farm sink...love it.

Family room: you know I have a thing for crispy white slipcovers.
Perfection!

Office/Library

Living room: still inviting but a bit more formal.
Cooler color on the walls, chrome accents...
still consistent with the white upholstery

Again, mega seating. Perfect for entertaining.
Notice most rooms are anchored by that timeless sisal area rug.

Upstairs landing
Picture gallery amidst the white paneled hall

Love the extra shelving and would you look at that coffered ceiling.

Master Bed
You know how I feel about zebra rugs
Again, keeping with the white theme...simple bedding.

I love all the black accents not only in the Master bath,
but through out the house.
I can't help but notice the open shelving below each sink
for additional towel storage

Finally the back yard:
Plenty of lounge areas for relaxing, elegant poolside table
and even an overlook bistro set.

So what do you think?
IS this for you? Would love comments.

As always, thanks for visiting...

Australian Architectural Firm

Environa Studio

Australia’s leading sustainable architecture practices

Innovative and creative

Practical and liveable

Cutting edge

Love the use of open spaces

And wood flooring

A bit on the industrial side, I know, but still innovative.

Thoughts?

David Jimenez

David Jimenez
Interior Designer

Born and raised in New York City but currently residing in Kansas City,
David Jimenez is chic, clean and simple.

Love the splash of yellow, but more importantly
how everything works together.

He has great style through textures and layering.

If you want to see more
check out his website

Tell me if throwing a little yellow in your space is for you?

Stylist in Training...

My daughter called me into her room.

"Look at my rooms, Mom!" she says.

This is when I realized I had a little stylist on my hands.
Check out her mini room "looks"

*Pay mind to the outfits that coordinate with the decor.
Love my girl.

You know I LOVE green

This is the Master Bedroom

The "pillows" are an old package tie from Anthropologie


This is the Nursery
(again, notice the blue and yellow color theme...love it!)

Here we have the little girl's room

Love the set up...guitar and shades.
Rock star in the making!

Hello doggie.
The Teen Room

Love the bags hanging up ready for the next outfit change.

Rockin' to some tunes...

More bags...

Outfit for tomorrow...

"Here is my shoe!"

Love the book ends.

So that is the end of the tour. Hope you enjoyed as much as I did.

Okay, slightly corny but I love this stuff.
I will save these shots and pull them out as she decorates for her first place.
(She may not be thrilled that I posted this for all to see...
after a bit of convincing, she obliged)

As always thanks for visiting.

Spolight Artist...

I'd like to introduce a guest spot

for today's post

PAT BROOKES


You may recognize that Pat and I share the same last name.

This happens to be the same woman who brought my dear husband into the world.
(Thanks for a great guy, by the way, Pat.)

Not that you might think I'm trying to get in good with my mother-in-law,
just wanted to share the wealth of her artistry.

Pat lives in Langley, Washington with her adorable husband, Ted.
They have been married for an impressive 48 years.

They enjoy a life of gardening, hiking and sharing the beauty of Whidbey Island together.

Here are a few of Pat's paintings that are my personal favorites:

Building F

I love the way the light casts shadows under the eaves.

Kruckenberg Tree

Love the shades of green that blend together.

Pat was nice enough to paint a very personal painting of my daughter
Madison which she will always treasure.
How special to have a Grammie with such talent!

Feel free to check out more of Pat's art on her website, PatBrookes.com.
Thanks for letting me brag about our Grammie!

As always, thanks for visiting.