J. Crew Passion Living Room

I'm a pretty major J. Crew fan. The weather is FINALLY cooling down here in Texas so I can officially start getting excited about their fall collection. One thing I really love about it is the color story. The line is a combination of traditional autumnal colors and bright, saturated hues. Not only does the mix make an outfit look more interesting, it only makes an outfit easier to transition from season to season.

This neutral/muted tones + doses of bold hues recipe also works for interiors. After seeing this gorgeous painting, Pasion, by Lee Clarke I thought it would be fun to illustrate the concept with a mood board. So here's a J. Crew gal in her living room followed by a few other JC fall looks that echo the palette of the painting and the board...

Pasion, 2010 by Lee Clarke via Ugallery - oil on canvas, 52" w x 66" h

Belvedere Chandeliers - Z Gallerie

Wilshire Sofa - Williams-Sonoma

Narnia Iron and Glass Cocktail Table with Gold Leaf - Clayton Gray

Viking Epic Glass Covered Candy Dish and Relish Tray - Etsy Seller RetroSymphony

Wedgweood Dark Blue Jasperware Jardiniere - Ebay

Washed Linen Pillow Cover in Washed Lagoon - West Elm

Hand Blocked Leaf Pillow Cover - West Elm

Draper Stripe Woven Rug Citrine & Cream - Clayton Gray

Todd Hase - Duval Side Table - ABC Home

Coral Petite Vases - Furbish Studio

Todd Hase Pair of Blanc fe Chien Lamps - ABC Home

Chloe Chair - Room & Board

J. Crew Outfit + Lulu Frost for J.Crew Bangles - Stripe Hand Enameled Bangle - Jumbo Link Bracelet

What do you think of the board? Do you like the color scheme? What do you think of the painting? Are you a J. Crew shopper? Lots of questions...give me answers :)

Black & White

I'm very into black and white. If you have a hard time making decisions or focusing on a coherent vision for your interiors, b/w is a great place to start. Then it's easy to add pops of color with accessories and the end result can be simple, chic, and timeless. I especially love patterns in black and white...when used correctly, you can get a bold, fun effect without looking tacky. Here are some examples of great rooms with b/w elements or themes.

 

Ondine Karady

  

Elle Decor

 

Madeline Weinrib

John Jacob Zwiegelaar of John Jacob Interiors

 

  

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Diane Bergeron via DecorPad 

  

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John Jacob Zwiegelaar of John Jacob Interiors

J. Crew's Upper East Side store, designed by the company's Creative Director, Jenna Lyons

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mcgill design group

 

Kelly Wearstler

  

 Windsor Smith's kitchen via House Beautiful

 

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Courtney Giles

  

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 House Beautiful

  

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Design by Nathan Turner, via Domino

Domino

  

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 Burke Decor 

 Via Absolutely Beautiful Things 

I apologize for the lack of photo credits! I have so many unlabeled pics in my coffers so please feel free to comment with sources if you know them. I'm making a point to label my screen shots now!

Back in Big D

Just got back from Aspen...we went up there last week for my brother's wedding.Nuptials site...the famous Maroon Bells. It was gorgeous! Not sure what was so funny during picture time above...apparently I missed out :)
We hit our usual haunts and since there was a celebration of matrimony, the trip included lots of family time, which naturally led to plenty of eating, drinking, and shopping.

One of my new favorite shops is the J. Crew "At-the-Mountain" concept store. An outstanding interior made shopping there seem like a whole new experience even though J. Crew is about as familiar to me as Walgreens. Raw concrete floors were paired with bleached oak covered walls. The displays were perfection. The store truly showed how important it is to create a unique "buying theater." My only issue was that the design involved ample usage of furry/hairy/dirty rugs - my texture nemesis. To my horror, they were even nestled in the dressing rooms! Even so, I managed to avoid touching them and came out with some much needed loot. It was so nice to have cool weather to catalyze my excitement for their sweaters! In Texas, it's easy to brush them off as something not worth considering until October or November. Check out their special edition heidiskis...
Example of a display...I am in love with the oversized tufted bench, of course. Note the devilish hairy rug beneath...it's making me uncomfortable just looking at it.

They also had the luggage below that I lust over...
Before leaving my favorite mountain town, I stopped into Paris Underground and fell in love with a few things including the items below. The photos don't really do any of the pieces justice...especially the lampshades. They are all custom made in Paris and are nothing short of exquisite. Oooh la la...







Hopefully at least one of the above will grace the Knight residence with its presence!