Inside the Home of HGTV's Jillian Harris

I first become familiar with Jillian Harris via the addicting HGTV show Love It or List It, but I really fell in love with her aesthetic via her regular posts on instagram and her blog. I was so excited to see a tour of her Kelowna home.  Here's a look:

Light and bright. 

Our Leopard Linen pillow in her beautiful living room!

Chandeliers glam up the white kitchen.

Perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee.

For more of Jillian's home (including her cozy outdoor dining space that made it on the cover!), check out the May issue of Style at Home Magazine (available at newsstands as well as online via Zinio). Spot our Leopard Linen pillow on page 108!

p.s. Click here to see Jillian's living room styled up for the holidays with our Conga Line Moss and Aqua pillow.

photos by Janis Nicolay

Design Spotlight: Nest Design Co.

One of the many things I enjoy about my job, is discovering talented new-to-me interior designers. I thought it'd be fun to spotlight them here on the blog as I'm sure many of you will also enjoy seeing their beautiful work and gain inspiration from it.

This week's spotlight is on Jennifer Wundrow and Heather Brock, founders of their own firm -Nest Design Co. based in Sausalito, California. A selection of lovely spaces they've designed:

Did you drool over that reading nook and that kitchen? Yeah, me too.  See more of their work here!

Budget Friendly Source for French Bistro Chairs

If you've followed me for some time, you may know about my obsession with French bistro chairs (just the other day instagrammed this photo).  I always seem to be drawn to spaces incorporating this type of chair and have as a result collected a number of inspirational images:

French bistro chairs tend to be expensive and hard to find (they're often sold just to those in the restaurant industry) so I was delighted to discover a budget-friendly source...Overstock! I don't have any space in my current home for these, but when we get a larger place - perhaps with a breakfast nook or nice outdoor area, I'll be getting some for sure.  A little round-up below:

1- salcha grey & white chair, 2- hooper blue & white chair, 3- barrow off-white chair, 4- 'paris' black and white bar chair, 5- paris chair, 6- salcha red & white chair

image sources: 1-yazy jo , 2- sara tuttle, 3- elle decor, 4- via from me to you, 5- elizabeth bauer design, 6 & 7- scavullo design, 8- sdg, 9- original source unknown, 10- cococozy

Cynthia Collins Home Tour

So delighted that our Raja Embroidery pillow was featured in Domaine Home as part of the 'Get the Look' portion of their post on interior designer Cynthia Collins' home tour. Cynthia's home is absolutely beautiful and her design aesthetic definitely resonates with me.  Each space is bright and airy, yet cozy, with just the right dose of color.

Photographs: Courtesy of Collins Interiors

Dream Kitchen Inspiration

This gorgeous kitchen has so many of the elements I'd want in my dream kitchen someday. A bright open layout, beautiful white cabinetry, marble countertops, a large island, white subway tiles, hardwood floors, a built-in bay window breakfast nook with views of the backyard greenery...

Dreamy right?? To make it my own I'd probably add in some french bistro stools, and of course some of my pillows.

For a look at the cool built-in organizational features of the kitchen as well as before photos, check out the homeowner's blog here.

See more of my dream home inspiration here and here.

Photography by Katarina Mojzesz, Interior Design by Papyrus Home Design, Homeowner  - Sue Walter 

Marble Herringbone Backsplash

Absolutely love the look of a marble herringbone backsplash in a white kitchen.  These beauties are going in my dream home inspiration file:

image credits: 1- house and home, 2- photography by virginia macdonald for style at home, 3- house and home

Two Bright Kitchens

I tend to be most drawn to kitchens that get great natural sunlight, so it's no surprise I fell for these two:

Aren't they dream-worthy? Aside from the beautiful white cabinetry, I love the big windows that allow for beautiful views of the outdoors and tons of sunlight to stream in.

image credits: 1-via atlanta homes mag, 2-via the architecture blog

Still lovin'...

...french cafe bistro chairs...

Love how they look in breakfast nooks, at bar height kitchen counters, and outdoor patios.  On my list of things to integrate into the decor of my home for sure!

See my previous post on french bistro chairs here.

image credits: 1- via because it's awesome, 2-via chapman interiors

Two Great Kitchens

Both with cabinets all the way up to the (high!) ceiling and painted in such a happy color :)

image credits: 1-photography by ditte isager, via harpers bazaar; 2-photography by michael graydon, via house and home

Stacked Wood

Stacks of wood warm up the decor of these two lovely spaces:

1- via haute mamas faves, 2- photography by simon upton via elle decor

A Ladder in the Kitchen

Loving these kitchens with cabinetry going all the way up to ceiling and a library ladder to reach them:

image credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Hanging Pot Rack in a Small Kitchen

Last week I did a post on hanging pot racks, which featured mostly large kitchens.  This kitchen below shows how a hanging pot rack can be integrated into smaller quarters:

It works here because there's free wall space, as in the pots aren't blocking any cabinet doors.  They do look quite high up there though, so I'm guessing the homeowner keeps a step stool handy :)

image credit: photography by patrick cline for lonny mag

Hanging Pot Racks

Hanging racks are a great option for storing and displaying beautiful cookware. Hung right above a center island, they make pots and pans easily accessible and create a visual centerpiece. Additionally, pot racks free up cabinet space so there's more room to store dinnerware, food items, etc.

image credits: 1- nate berkus, 2- via house beautiful, 3- via elle decor, 4- via home bunch, 5- martha stewart, 6- country living, 7- via elle decor, 8- via elle decor, 9-mick de giulio

Happy Friday

The weather has returned to feeling a bit more "fall-like" over here, and so this weekend you're likely to find me wearing soft knits...

and warming up with homemade soup... Hope you have a wonderful weekend! See you again soon!

image credits: 1- wendy's lookbook, 2- via jacquelyn nicole , 3- honey and jam 

Hello

Loving how white paired with a bit of soft turqoise helps make these spaces look so fresh.

Hope you have a great start to your week!

image credits: 1- douglas friedman, 2- country living 

Jacqui Getty's Hollywood Home

Just had a chance to flip through my copy of the latest issue of C Magazine and was delighted to see featured this beautiful Hollywood Hills home. Especially loving the gorgeous outdoor living area and the living room with big windows and views of the green garden. I think they shall be the newest additions to my dream home inspiration file.

photography by Douglas Friedman

Cooking Utensils Within Easy Reach

A kitchen rail positioned above or near the stove is a great way to keep frequently used cooking utensils easily accessible and in a neat row.

Make your own with a short metal curtain rod and steel s-hooks. Check out this example.

image credits: 1-photography by Bernard Touillon for Cote Sud via dress design decor ; 2- photography by Roger Davies via Architectural Digest; 3- livingetc, via sycamore street press ; 4-photography by Tim Melideo as seen in the glitter guide; 5- livingetc, via sycamore street press.; 6-photography by Scott Hawkins as seen in Beachside Home; 7-domino magazine

Chandeliers and Rustic Tables

Two examples showcasing a beautiful combination of things I love: a rustic kitchen table, a crystal chandelier, and large windows allowing in abundant sunlight. Perfect for evoking a sense of relaxed glamour.

These are going in my dream home inspiration file :)

image credits: 1-house and home via mira belleza; 2-via french by design

Find me over at Marcus Design

This morning I'm over at Marcus Design talking about what my dream kitchen would look like. Check it out here!

photo via food and cook by trotamundos, edited by me

Good Morning

Absolutely in love with this gorgeous kitchen and all its lovely details by Alice Lane Home:

This one is definitely going in my Dream Home inspiration file.