"Please, Do Not Disturb . . . "

Barry Dixon, for Metropolitan Home

Greetings,

Saturday - high temperature  50 degrees, with steady rain.  Sunday - High temperature 54 degrees, with steady rain.  If you're looking for me this weekend.  I'll be in bed.  Resting after a busy, busy week here at the office - and hopefully sleeping off the last lingering remnants of my steady, lingering cold.

And if one is in the mood for a long afternoon of simple napping - there's nothing quite like a canopy bed.  Just that luxurious feeling of safely.  And comfort.  And the proper amount of decadence.

Which is your favourite ?

Phoebe Howard, Atlanta Showcase House.

Lush and amazing.  Bright and embracing.  

Miles Redd, for Elle Decor 

Or maybe something a bit more exotic? 

Charlotte Moss, Kips Bay Showhouse
(image from New York Social Diary)

Classic and feminine.  As one would only expect from the lovely Charlotte Moss. 

Celerie Kemble,  from House Beautiful  (photo credit - Don Freeman)

Totally loving the gray and lavender colour story.

And the scalloped edge detail on the window and bed hangings is marvelous.

SMW Design, San Francisco

But, this is where I'll be.  My own little bed out by the beach in San Francisco.  

We've got nothing but damp, blustery weather forecasted all weekend.  

With any luck, I'll never even see the outside. 

Napping quietly,

Scot

"Keep Calm . . . "

From Costal Living

Greetings,

Just taking a few moment - and a few images - to catch my breath.  It's been a busy few weeks.  Traveling for fun and for funerals.  New design projects in their early phases.  Existing projects in their 'final details' phase.  And a great turn-out for my Social Media Lecture at "Design San Francisco" this week - so, I need a little visual rest for a moment . . . join me in a deep, cleansing breath . . .

Jacqueline Derrey Segura, for House Beautiful
(photo credit-Simon Upton)

Tim Clarke Interior Design

Phoebe Howard

John Jacob Interiors, South Africa

From House Beautiful

Thomas O'Brien, from American Modern
(photo credit-Laura Resen)

Monelle Totah, for Elle Decor
(photo credit-Simon Upton)

Ralph Lauren, for Architectural Digest
(photo credit-Durston Saylor)

Michael S Smith, for Elle Decor  
(photo credit-Simon Upton)

Cheers,
Scot

"Crossing Boundaries . . . "

From House & Garden's "Book of Style"

Greetings,

Stairs.  A simple mathematical balance between 'rise' and 'run.' But a mysterious architectural feature.  The strict border between the public spaces - and the more private parts of the home.  The formality of an entryway - giving way to quiet rooms meant for slumber.  The stairwell offering slight glimpses of the unknown personal rooms.  So they can serve as a barrier - but can also be an invitation.  They're almost flirtatious.  

"the red petticoat"

Anne Miller, for House Beautiful
(Photo Credit - Eric Paisecki)

"the glimpse of stocking"

Courtney Daniels Haden, for Elle Decor
(photo credit - Simon Upton)

"the bare elbow"

Elizabeth Martin Design, New York Project

"the nape of the neck"

Windsor Smith, from House Beautiful
(photo credit - Victoria Pearson)




"an exposed knee"

Michael S Smith, for Architectural Digest
(photo credit - Scott Frances)

"cascading hair"

Eric Cohler, New York, NY

"decolletage"

Miles Redd,  for Elle Decor 
(photo credit - William Waldron)

"the garter strap"

Phoebe Howard, East Hampton, NY Project

Cheers,
Scot