House Tour: The golden age of Hollywood, a glamor girl's dream...

Home feeling a little lackluster? This space by Sarah Gilbane should inspire some ideas for adding a little glam back in your home...

The glossy stripes on the wall add glitz, while the grasscloth on the ceiling warm the space up a bit...

The pendants are feminine, but not too girly

Some garden stools add a bit of Chinoiserie to the more restrained library space.

The bedroom's color palette is what really makes the room traditional Hollywood glam.  Pink, black, and white...what's more starlett than that?

Is this space too feminine and glamorous for you, or would you be right at home here?via Tradhome Mag

Liveable rooms full of attainable glamor...

This light-filled kitchen stays humble but pretty with simple, classic cabinets, and simple light fixtures.

A dark neutral adds instant elegance

This room is literally brought to life with plants.

I ADORE this bedroom. The bedding adds a lot of glamor, which is kept down-to-earth with a neutral, solid rug.

This room is very mid-century mod, but it doesn't feel overly gimmicky to me.

If you're scared of bold color or pattern - do it in a small space like an entryway or powder room first. I tend to think "big impact" is more interesting in small spaces anyway.

How have you added a little glam to your home while still keeping it liveable and low-maintenance?

via BHG

Feminine, glamorous, sweet & pretty - what our homes could look like if he didn't hate pink

Don't get me wrong - I wouldn't trade my man for the world, but sometimes...don't you just want to paint your bedroom pale pink? Or drink your tea out of a gold rimmed cup and saucer everyday? Well, those of us who have to consider the men in our homes when making design choices can live vicariously through these ladies who have the freedom to make their homes as feminine as they like. I swear I can smell the perfume emanating from some of these. Enjoy!


I LOVE LOVE LOVE this bedroom. Isn't the bed amazing?!? It's from the loft of lingerie designer Jessie Zinkie, who's decorating philosophy is that "...of course, everything must be soft and comfortable."



A beautiful montage from the desk of Jolene Ballard, part of the interior design Domicile ID.

What a sumptuous office chair...who thought an office chair could be sumptuous?

So, turns out a man does share this bed with Jolene. God bless him - I love symmetrical nightstands - but I don't think Chris would tolerate me being so anal for one minute.



Isn't this pretty and sweet mint green bedroom just the epitome of femininity? I had a mint green bedroom at one point and I found the color to be very soothing.


What do you think? Is your home as feminine as you like it or do you have to tone it down for your man?

All images via Rue

Chic, Glamorous, Gorgeous - Don't miss these two houses

Keeping up with a blog on a daily basis is tough. But when I see pics like these - along with the amazing and kind feedback I get from readers - it keeps me motivated! Enjoy!

These images below feature the handiwork of Lee Kleinhelter from Pieces

GREAT headboard

Some must-reads from Lee

I like the contrast of the sleek white console and the rough natural texture of the cork lamps

Eames and Hermes - you can't go wrong with two timeless classics. Notice how she painted the trim a slightly darker white than the walls?



The home below is from a Lonny Mag staff member, Ellie Somerville

Great wallpaper! Great Rothko too :)





A good use of space here- Ellie made a home office in her bedroom. The desk can also double as a nightstand.

via Lonny Mag

Chic and glamorous - but not too over the top. A designers portfolio

I get tons of emails introducing the work of designers, but I am super glad I took the time to check out Rachel Reider's portfolio. Her work is chic and glamorous, but it's not so over the top that it's impossible to believe anyone lives there. I also like her use of neutrals paired with bright accents.



I normally don't feature children's rooms, but I really liked this one

*swoon* great staircase and entry


I ADORE this dining room. The cozy arrangement, the elegant fireplace





What do you think?

To see it all go to Rachel Reider Interior Designs

Oh, beautiful Paris...

It's not a new notion, Paris is beautiful, romantic, and has a wonderful touch of old-world that I don't think is going away soon (which is for the best)! Recently my friend got me a great gift - "Taschen's Paris ~ Hotels, Restaurants & Shops," and what I love about it is the inside look it gives you to beautiful Paris. I think you'll agree.

Above - Sofitel Trocadero Dokhan's, www.dokhans.com

The bar and patio in the Hotel Duc de Saint-Simon, www.hotelducdesaintsimon.com

A courtyard from the Hotel Bel-Ami, www.hotel-bel-ami.com



The above two images are from Hotel Saint Merry, (www.hotelmarais.com). It is right next to the church of Saint-Merry, from which it borrows it's architecture and styling.




Beautifully French, a staircase in the Hotel Verneuil, (www.hotelverneuil.com) and a sweet bedroom above.


Got a sweet tooth? Honeys and jams abound at Les Ruchers du Roy. www.lesruchersduroy.com


More than 900 herbs are available at Grande Herboristerie Parisienne de la Place Clichy.

The charming facade of Mamie Gateaux. www.maime-gateaux.com

The finest tea shop in Paris - Mariage Freres, www.mariagefreres.com

All images from Taschen's Paris by Angelika Taschen, ©2008
Photos by Vincent Knapp