Christina Murphy Interiors....Again!

I know that the carpet above is chocolate and white
and not black and white.....
BUT-
I was thinking that I could use this carpet pattern
in black and white INSTEAD of a ZEBRA pattern.

It would be brilliant.









I am drawn to her work because she uses so much GREEN,
and I love green.



I just love a library - dining area.
It is very warm,
and can be extremely interesting.

What are your thoughts on her use of green?
It is an obvious love affair.....NO?

It seems everyone is posting about Christina Murphy this week
because of the recent article on her work in House Beautiful.

Check out her website below.

• Christina Murphy Website

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Madeline Stuart - In The Category of 'PERFECTION'

Seldom do I find a designer that I love everything they do.

Madeline Stuart is a designer that is incredibly diversified.

As you will see in the images that follow

M.S. maintains the integrity of the historical homes she has done.

You will be blown away by a few of these bathrooms.

Just gorgeous.

Isn't this a feminine deco bath?

I would venture to say she is a brilliant designer.

Nothing she does is forced, or contrived.

Her balance,

 and eye for color are as near as perfection as it gets.

She can do any look/style 

with a such natural ease.

This is amazing to me!!

I urge you to go to her site below.

These were just images that I liked.

You may find other images that you prefer.....

What do you think of her work?

Have a lovely day xoxox

• Madeline Stuart WEBSITE

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Paul Vogal ~ Custom Book-Binding

Below - Paul Vogal's new studio in the mezzanine of THE PLAZA HOTEL -NYC

Books are not the only thing that Paul Vogal binds.

Passport Covers, desk accessories, and other 'CLEVER LEATHER' things.

Think about this for that special client {$$$}

or

for that special friend.

I would love a personalized passport cover...

who wouldn't? 

212.593.7236

• What Charlotte Moss Has To Say About Paul Vogal
• A.D. article on Paul Fogal

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Lauren Lozano Ziol - Tables & Chairs

This table is for YOU.
Or.....
For Me!!!
It is classic in its inspiration-
1940's French - My Absolutely Fave Style Of All.

If only I could re-do my home.

If I move to NYC

I certainly will start with this look....

and finish with it as well.

Isn't this a clever way to hang art?

• CLICK HERE  TO VISIT    http://laurenlozanoziol.com/furniture.php

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Water For Elephants ~~The Movie

I am sure many , many of you have already seen this FILM.

And I say it is a film more than it is a movie.

It is an a visually beautiful & gritty experience.

I didn't see it in the theater when it was first released.

A very close friend told me not to see it 

because there was violence against animals.....

The Violence in this film is something that I have had first hand experience with.

It was unavoidable...putting a horse down from illness.

Yes, that is in the movie.

But.. if I can take it - you can.

In the movie - it's quick.

Not at all what I experienced.

Well 

quite by accident I watched it on HBO and I said to myself

" if this movie gets hairy I can always change channels"

....for me it never did.

I am not a CIRCUS FREAK,

I don't even go to the circus EVER!!!

On last count,

I have watched this movie/FILM a total of 5 times now.

I think I need to own it...!!!

It is the story of a Veterinarian who just graduated Cornell.

{The best Vet School in my limited opinion}

During the DEPRESSION. 

Reese Witherspoon's clothes are fabulous.

&

The camera filters used to make this film have a steady golden aged glow

making the entire film feel gritty, beautiful and AUTHENTIC.

The sets were divine too.

The personal quarters for R.W. on the train were great!!

The train....I love trains

and 

any imagery I have in my head of train travel 

is romantic and elegant.

On a circus train....not so much.

But 

this movie will draw you in and keep you there.

It is a beautiful story,

and 

have no fear...

a happy ending.

If you haven't already seen it.

I suggest you do.

You might feel the same way I do about it, 

and then it will be 'a gift'.

Great movies & films are GIFTS that we can always return to 

and recreate feelings 

and at the same time ESCAPE from the feelings that we need to.

Have you seen Water For Elephants ?

If you have...

what did YOU think?

xx's 

Have a great Sunday!

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