At Home Friday Favorites 7.30.10

July 30, 2010 in Friday Favorites by Paulette | No comments

“Absolutely love this beautiful showhouse!” says editor Diane Carroll. “While there was room for personal style, there’s still a cohesive look. Makes the entire house flow, which can be hard to do in a showhouse. And I especially love that shower with the two styles of tile–clever idea.” (“25 Interior Designers Show Their Style” from Bear Hill Interiors)

“It’s like living in their music,” says art director Mandy Keener, of this home owned by Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips. “I can see Wayne in his big bubble just hanging out at home!” (“Whoranges Monthly Pad: The Flaming Lips House” from Whorange)

Ad coordinator Laura LaRue frequents many weddings. “Love this!’ she says. “All I need is that fabulous pair of earrings to stand out in the crowd during wedding season.” (“Proper Wedding Attire for Guests” from Romance Diamond)

“The Cherry Blossom Girl is famous around the world for her images and styling,” says associate editor Paulette Pearson. “This photo really struck me–the simplicity and contrast of those deep purple florals mixed with the white background.” (“MLH” from The Cherry Blossom Girl)

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Behind-the-Scenes: Kid’s Fashion Photo Shoot

July 29, 2010 in Behind the Scenes, Fashion by Paulette | No comments

Quick! If you want an overdose of cuteness, get a hold of our August Family Homes issue (now online) featuring our Kid’s Fashion Feature, “Play Time.” We spent a lively day corralling four adorable children in a 1930s-era North Little Rock home where two of them, a brother, August, and sister, Brooklyn, live. There were many cute moments. The littlest, August, developed a quick and strong attachment to the goldfish. Nancy Nolan’s right-hand assistant photographer, Rett Peek, pretended to be the cookie monster outside to get the kids to line up by the window. And so on… Here are some other cute behind-the-scenes moments we managed to catch on camera. Leave it to our renowned photographer, Nancy Nolan (seen in the photos) to keep four children entertained and happy all day long while capturing such beautiful images. It’s always a pleasure working with Nancy and watching her work her magic.

In case you missed it:

Deck out your kids’ rooms in style with these fun new products recommended by our art director

If I Were a Kid…

July 28, 2010 in From the Art Director by Paulette | 1 comment

It seems art director Mandy Keener is a child at heart. In light of our August Family Homes issue (now online), here’s what she has to say about decorating a kid’s room…her way.

I was fortunate to have parents that let me decorate my room as a youngster. I don’t think that hand-painted light switches or entire walls converted into collages were what they had in mind though. At one point, my closet even became an “office” for my book about saving the dolphins and whales. Things have changed since then. Kids have way cooler design elements these days.

Here are a few that I would have totally incorporated into my space:

1. Inspiration from this kid-cool book, Tiny Art Director by Bill Zeman. 2. Rainy day? No problem with this Hopscotch rug from CB2. 3. Love illustrations and it’s a whale (would have been great for my book), available at Binth.com. 4. Framed wallpaper from The Land of Nod; any creative kid and/or adult would savor this! 5. From serif to sans serif to script, notNeutral keeps the ABC’s font-tastic with these building blocks. 6. Numbers are cool too! Especially with this limited print from milkmoonkids.com. 7. I could totally rock out to my Alvin & the Chimpmunks records in this Buttercup Rocker by Blu Dot.

In case you missed it:

At Home’s (Colorful Kid’s) Room of the Week, designed by Tobi Fairley

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Room of the Week 7.27.10

July 27, 2010 in At Home Room of the Week by Diane | 2 comments

Today’s pick: a room that I kept thinking about after our photo shoot, because it was so pretty and fun, a perfect perch for a girl of any age.

It belongs to Millie, a charming three year old, and was designed by Little Rock-based designer Tobi Fairley. Millie and her family’s house are a part of our August Family Homes issues, and when I was there for the photo shoot, I kept looking at this room and thinking how much my own daughter (now 14) would enjoy it, and how much I would have enjoyed it as a girl-teenager-young adult as well.

For one, it contains some of my favorite lines: Cole & Son wallpaper, Designers Guild fabrics, an American Leather bed, and Mies van der Rohe ottomans from Soho Modern. All classics in my book, and a great mix–from mid-century modern to the wildly fun prints for which Designers Guild is known.

I can imagine little Millie using elements of this room for years to come–that bed and those ottomans could even look fabulous in a post-college apartment. Fun, colorful, kid-friendly, yet classic enough to last for years, all the elements that make for a great kids’ room.

(all photos by Nancy Nolan)

In case you missed:

Are you a fan of Tobi Fairley’s work? Have you seen her new blog exclusive for At Home: The Traveling Designer with Tobi Fairley?

PLUS: Great fabrics from a famous name

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At Home Friday Favorites 7.23.10

July 23, 2010 in Friday Favorites by Paulette | 1 comment

“I love Brett & Kevin’s home on the lake,” says publisher Kelly Fraiser, whose family spends a lot of time by the water. “Brings back memories of summers spent at my grandparents’ lake house.” (“Little House on the Lake” from Verdigris Vie)

Editor Diane Carroll, who’s currently making final edits to stories for the September issue, says, “We’re working on our Sept. Kitchen and Bath issue, and I’ve been admiring all the gorgeous tiles used on the backsplashes and shower walls. The mosaics here are beautiful, would love to see them worked into a room.” (“Tile Mosaics” from Shayla Copas Interiors Blog)

“We are working on changing out our kitchen countertops and backsplash,” says account executive/marketing coordinator Lauren Strother of the home she shares with her husband, Lee, “and out of all my inspiration hunt images I believe I like this sleek kitchen the best. I love the white countertops with the white subway tiles. So simply and timeless.” (“Urban Grace Interiors” from House of Turquoise)

“I’d move today,” says associate editor Paulette Pearson, “if it meant I could live in this beautifully French and serene home. Loving all the creamy hues.” (“Sweet Welcome” from Haute Design)

“Pretty & useful,” says art director Mandy Keener. “Plus, a great excuse to buy more shoes!” (“Hanging Heels” from Say Yes to Hoboken)

Account executive Katie Rawlings loves the “beautiful combination of colors” on this couch. (“The Sophistication of Donghia!” from Shayla Copas Interiors Blog)

“I absolutely LOVE these little owls, and everything else for that matter!” says ad coordinator Laura LaRue. “I have a few furniture pieces picked out that I want. I can’t wait to stop by the new store next time I’m in Fayetteville.” (“New this week…Home Accents!” from Riffraff Blog)

Account executive Kathy Condrey is enjoying the “Gem of the Week” segment featured on Wilkerson Jewelers’ blog. Today’s topic is topaz. (“Gem of the Week” from Wilkerson Jewelers Blog)

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