Fall on Elk Street

Last weekend was so beautiful here in Northern PA.  The sun was shinning, the sky was a gorgeous blue, the temperatures were in the low to mid 7o's, Fall's colors were vibrant and Applefest was in full swing.  Unfortunately, I didn't get pictures. 

But, if I had it would have looked like this:

This is Fall on Elk Street today:

I hope all of you have great weekend and are enjoying the Fall season wherever you are!

Feature Friday

Color painted ceilings yes or no?  Painted ceilings can add so much drama and impact to a room.  By painting ceilings and walls the same color you can create a seamless blend from wall to ceiling allowing the whole room to envelope you. 

Or you can be more dramatic and create drama by utilizing your ceiling as an accent wall and giving your room a huge dose of contrast. 

Today I am sharing some rooms with ceilings painted with color that are elegant, bold, warm and inviting.

Would you dare to paint any of your ceilings with a bold vibrant color or do prefer the traditional calming of white and neutrals.

Furniture Arrangement Don'ts

As some of you may know, I am teaching a workshop series at out local college and tomorrow evening's Workshop is on Furniture Arrangement. 

For the most part I believe that your rooms should reflect not only your life style, but who you are as a person and as a family.  After all you live with your rooms everyday, but in the examples that I found to share with my students, I am going to be Honest: Please Do Not Try This at Home . . .




At first glance this is a beautiful room with some great color giving this space a touch of contemporary, but at closer observation I noticed that the love seat is in front of the fireplace.



Must have been a trend at some point . . .



Helllllllllllooooooooooooooo



This is a classic example that all your furniture does not have to match.



I understand that creating two spaces within one large space can be difficult, but . . .

Are we moving in or moving out?

Again the challenge of creating two spaces within one . . .

But don't worry; I am also sharing some very beautiful and gracious rooms showing some great arrangements and ideas that result from planning carefully .

The dos and Don'ts of furniture arrangement what are your thoughts?

Feature Friday

Today's Feature Friday is focused on bathrooms. These spaces put me in the mood for a relaxing escape of luxury and scented bath salts.  Which of these beautiful spaces calls you to close out the world, soak and just relax. 

So light some candles, enjoy a glass of wine and in some cases light a fire as you surround yourself in softness and luxury:



Have a Great weekend!