Colefax & Fowler's Bowood

Over the years I have been very vocal about my love for wallpaper. I still smile every time I walk through our front door and admire my all time favorite print - Nina Campbell's Perroquet - on the walls of our entryway. Always on the lookout for my next favorite print, I was recently perusing my Pinterest boards when I noticed a commonality in several of my pins - a beautiful pale blue floral chinz being used everywhere from walls to chairs to beds. After a little research I found that it was Colefax & Fowler's Bowood, and I'm officially obsessed. I love it as a wallpaper, but my favorite application is as a headboard. Paired with crisp white monogrammed sheets, a dark grey nightstand, and a framed vintage print, the Bowood print perfectly epitomizes the casual elegance of English country style.

Dressing the Walls

As I mentioned on Monday we're getting ready to paint several rooms in our house, but I'm struggling to decide on paint colors.  In general I am the queen of overthinking and it seems like the decisions are magnified now that it is our new house and I just want everything to truly be a reflection of Ryan and I.  Since our downstairs has such high ceilings and so much woodwork {and the fact that we are both so darn busy}, we're hiring someone to paint it and then will chip away at the upstairs when we have time.  While that is a relief because I know I will actually have some free time now over the next few months, it also makes the decision seem that much more important because it's definitely not cheap hiring painters and I want it to look great so we don't decide to repaint in another 6 months!  As of now, here are some of my ideas for the bottom floor...

For our entryway I'm loving the Nina Campbell Perroquet Wallpaper.  I have seriously adored this since I saw the black version in Rita Konig's entry way in Domino.  I'm thinking of doing the light color way because....

Interiors :: An Eclectic Georgian Home

Well hello there!  Sorry for the radio silence over here...to be honest I think I've just now fully recovered from a weekend of girl time, cheese, and maybe just a little too much wine.  But there isn't much better in my book than catching up with an old friend, it's good for the soul!

Today I wanted to share with you the absolutely gorgeous home of designer Lisa Sherry and her husband, photographer Ron Royals.  Recent empty nesters {are they really old enough to have college-aged children?!}, Lisa and Ron weren't planning on relocating or upsizing.  But, over the course of many morning runs, they fell in love with the 6,000 square foot Georgian home which sat vacant for years.  And to be honest, can you blame them?!  More photos below...

Images via Domino Magazine

Interiors :: Introducing Rifle Paper Co. Wallpaper!

It's no news that nearly everyone in the blogging world is enamored with Rifle Paper Co.'s quirky, colorful, and retro designs.  After waiting with bated breath, I'm thrilled to announce that their highly anticipated wallpaper collection has been officially released!  Rifle's founder Anna Bond designed six styles in twenty six different colorways utilizing her signature aesthetic plus a few new prints {how fun is her modern take on the toile print featuring sketches of landmarks from around the world?!}  Every pattern is screen printed in Chicago on coated, durable, and fade-resistant paper with a technique that gives a hand-painted look.  What's your favorite print?  While I love them all, my personal picks are the Mint Peonies and Blush Safari.  Have a great weekend!

Travel :: The Greenbrier Interiors Pt. 1

Our four days at The Greenbrier were nothing short of perfect.  It's virtually impossible for me to include everything I want into one post, so today I'll be sharing a peek into the hotel's gorgeous interiors and tell you a little about the hotel.

The Greenbrier, which was founded in 1778, is nestled in the majestic Allegheny Mountains in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.  The hotel continued to grow and develop throughout the 1800's, and by the 1920's it had established itself as a beacon for high society.  The real turning point for the hotel came when they hired famed interior designer Dorothy Draper to decorate the resort after WWII.  The multi-million dollar project was the largest of it's kind, and after being closed for two years it reopened with pomp and circumstance, welcoming regulars such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Kennedy's, and Princess Grace and Prince Rainier.  Over the past century it has been visited by nearly every American President and housed the Congressional Fallout Bunker until the mid 1990's {which is now open for daily tours}.  While the world has changed many times since The Greenbrier first opened, they still offer the same old-world elegance and southern hospitality that has been drawing guests for over 200 years.

In addition to being a stunning example of Draper's "Modern Baroque" style, The Greenbrier offers a vast array of activities including three 18-hole golf courses, a five-star spa, miles and miles of hiking and walking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking, falconry, shopping, croquet, swimming, and just about any other activity you could imagine.  It is home to seven restaurants {my favorite being the formal Main Dining Room} and offers afternoon teatime and nightly entertainment with bars, a casino, live music, and a beautiful movie theater.  Whether you're planning a family trip, romantic getaway, golf trip, or girls weekend, I couldn't recommend visiting The Greenbrier enough!  

Note: No, this post is not sponsored...I just really do love The Greenbrier :)

Happy Weekend!

Hello from The Greenbrier!  I am here for the weekend with my mom and her best friend celebrating Mother's Day, friendship, and my mom having been in remission from cancer for nearly 9 months!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend...and to all the moms out there, a very Happy Mother's Day :)

Interiors :: The Greenbrier Resort

I am beyond excited to be visiting one of my favorite places in the world, The Greenbrier, with my mom and her best friend for Mother's Day.  As a native West Virginian, this historic hotel {built in 1778} has always had a special place in her heart.  We visited together for the first time after my college graduation and since then I have just been dreaming about the day that I am able to go back to the majestic resort.  

The Greenbrier is one of interior designer Dorothy Draper's most famous designs, and I absolutely adore her 'Modern Baroque' style combining bold prints, vibrant colors, whimsical fixtures, luxe furnishings, and the perfect amount of Southern Prep.  And the indoor swimming pool, with it's light filled canopy ceiling, is one of the most magical spaces I have ever been in.  Follow along on Instagram and Twitter as I explore The Greenbrier in two weeks!

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