Designer Shaun Smith, So Cool....

Aren't you glad it's Friday!?!? Heck yes. I'm still supposed to meet with my intern this afternoon but I think I'm going to reschedule! This day is just too perfect.... 86 degrees!


Now onto Design.....I recently learned about New Orleans based designer Shaun Smith while flipping through Lonny Magazine. Let's just say he's got it going on....he's super cute and has a tremendous amount of style. Can you beat that? Ok, maybe Campion Platt...BUT this is all about Shaun Smith today. 

below: inside Shaun's shop....

 

His style is SIMPLE - we all can do simple right? BUT it's also chic with a blend of different time periods. 

In fact when I look at his Interiors, I get the sense that that THIS GUY has traveled the world....loading his rooms with vintage & modern furnishings of various time periods. 

If I ever make it down to New Orleans, his store will be a must-visit for me!  

For those interested in giving this shop a visit here's the 411: 

Shaun Smith Home

3947 Magazine St.

504.896.1020

-all images via shaun smith home

Designer Angie Hranowsky....(Via Made By Girl)

I'm certain MANY of you are aware of designer, Angie Hranowsky's work. Well, I've been a fan of hers for quite sometime...so I can't believe I'm just featuring her now.  I'm super excited to showcase her interior interior design work here on my blog, finally! As many of you know, she's been featured in countless home magazines so she's definitely one to watch for! 


When I look at her work I feel inspired & wish she & I were BEST FRIENDS so she could agree to do design my space....sure, I can dream....right? 

How CUTE is her inspiration board at her work desk??
Her desktop wallpaper looks similar to mine! 

images via angie hranowsky

Edyta & Co. Interior Designer... (Via Made by Girl)

This Friday I'd like to introduce you to a blogger friend of mine, Edyta. Edyta runs a successful Interior Design company in Chicago (Edyta & Co.) that designs both for residents and commercial space. She works out of Chicago (for those of you living there) and loves to create modern & classic interiors. I love that she also runs her own blog & has such a super nice attitude. She was the one who offered to send me a particular magazine issue I'd been searching FOR-EVER!! 

Feel free to swing by her blog to see what she's up to.

(click on pics for larger images)

 

 images via edyta & co

Interior Designer Palmer Weiss.....

Meet San Francisco Interior Designer Palmer Weiss. Her designs are functional & beautiful, exactly what a home should be.  I have always FANTASIZED of what it would be like to hire someone like Palmer to design my next home. What is the process? How much would the services run? Would I be happy with the outcome? 

I tend to think I have a pretty good sense of style, but I know that Interior Designers know all about symmetry, colors, & so much more.....I wonder what MY HOME would look if I left it up to a designer. Palmer work is fun & modern, more of what I'd like to incorporate in my own home someday!  

Have you ever hired an Interior Designer or Decorator for your home? If so, what was your experience like?

images from palmer weiss designs

Luke Valhe.....Fifth Season Design

Luke Valhe is a New York based Interior Designer. He owns Fifth Season Design, specializing in home staging & residential interiors. His design education began at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design, two schools I thought of attending when I lived in NYC. I really like the unique perspective he brings to these interiors, check out his portfolio for more.

Images via Decorati

Erin Gates of Element Interiors

I can't believe I hadn't blogged about Erin Gates from Element Interiors! Her interior design work is so amazingly well coordinated. Everything flows. I admit, the home in the photos below really match the style of the furniture pretty well. That is so important & makes decorating a space much easier, I'm sure!

I wish my own home had a different style. It was quite challenging decorating my space because my home is a typical tract house & the style of the home doesn't technically match the furniture. Oh how I'd love to have an interior designer work on my home as part of their portfolio. You can also visit her Elements of Style blog for more...