Friday Faves: Dreamy Neutral Bedrooms

via Ryan Street and Associates

French Country Bedroom by Lisa Luby Ryan
Lacefield D804 Fleece Velvet Pillows

Rosemary Beach home designed by Melanie Turner via

via Mark D. Sikes

via This is Glamorous

Style Picks: Colorful Accents

Lacefield Colorful Accent Style Picks clockwise from top left:

Josephine Desk from World Market

Kings Grant Chair from Taylor Burke Home

Clarity Mirror from Article 24

CL301 Lamp  from Lacefield for Gallery Designs

Marcus Navy Chest form Worlds Away

Tristan Side Table from Stray Dog Designs

Chappy Etagere from Dunes and Duchess

Matisse Chair from Society Social

Chippendale Lantern from Low Country Originals

Style Picks: 5 Transitional Sofa Styles We Love

1. August sofa by Verellen  2. Oakland sofa by BSC  3. Mitchell sofa by CR Laine
4. 3471-03 sofa by Lee Industries 5. Monroe sofa designed by Suzanne Kassler for Hickory Chair

It's all in the Details

The old saying "it's all in the details" holds true when creating a beautiful entryway in a home.  Unique iron railings transform the common staircase and set the tone for a home as soon as you step foot inside the front door.  Here are some of our favorite statement making stair railings, ranging from clean simplicity to ornate geometry.   

Unique railing with an Art Deco feel via BHG

Simple ironwork makes a big impact in designer
Lauren Liess' renovated home via Domino

Transitional ironwork via Leo Designs Chicago

Classic, yet contemporary Chippendale railing via

Simple elegance from designer Suzanne Kassler

Hollywood glam via Darryl Wilson Design

Traditional hacienda style railings by Phoebe Howard

Retailer Spotlight: Ruth & Ollie

In this week's Retailer Spotlight, we are excited to feature Ruth & Ollie, located in the popular Carytown area of Richmond, Virginia.

Retail entrepreneurs Kat and Mike Liebschwager both left successful corporate careers to follow their passions and create more meaningful work for themselves.  Kat led the way in 2002 when she began taking interior design classes.  She opened her namesake design firm, Kat Liebschwager Interiors, in 2003 after learning the ropes working with another local design firm.  KLI quickly grew, and the husband and wife team decided Richmond was in need of a retail store that carried items for the home seen in shelter magazines or only available to interior designers.  The Liebschwagers opened Ruth & Ollie (named for Mike's grandmother, Ruth, and Kat's great grandmother, Ollie) in July of 2006 with a focus on unique furnishings, lighting, pillows and accessories that tell a story and create a warm, inviting home.  

Ruth & Ollie tripled in size when it moved
to this 9,000 sq. foot location in 2013

Owners Kat and Mike Liebschwager 

Ruth & Ollie's signature ampersand

Lacefield chinoiserie inspired pillows contrast with contemopary art

Lacefield Kelly and Navy pillows

Ruth & Ollie sells furniture, lighting, accessories and art

The cobalt gourd lamps and Lacefield pillows add pops of color

Ruth & Ollie features vignettes styled with all the
pieces to create a beautiful living space

Kat Liebschwager in her eponymous design studio KLI

 Visit Ruth & Ollie at 3108 West Cary Street, Richmond,  Virginia 23221  804.288.3360

www.ruthandollie.com

Follow Ruth & Ollie on Facebook

Lake House Dreaming

When it comes to summer vacations, it seems that most folks are either lake people or beach people.  I always thought of myself as the latter... until a relaxing weekend on the lake with a group of friends from college made me think otherwise.  Now I am dreaming of one day owning a lake house close enough to Atlanta to spend summer weekends relaxing and enjoying nature with family and friends.  Unfortunately, I tend to dream big, as in this gorgeous Bill Ingram designed home on Lake Martin in Alabama.  It is pure lake house perfection! 
What about you, are you a "lake person" or a "beach person"?
All photos via www.billingramarchitect.com 

Lake Martin, Alabama lake house designed
by Bill Ingram Architect | photo via

The home sits on a large lot with panoramic views of Lake Martin

Love the casual shingled exterior

Detached garage in a shade of dark green
that complements the trees and shrubbery

Welcome home! (I wish)

Varying shades of leafy green are used throughout
 the house, blending with the beautiful natural surroundings

A stone wall and ceiling beams are rustic, yet chic

The dining space is casual and inviting, with hints of drama 

A massive kitchen island perfect for entertaining 

The master bedroom has elements from nature - like the
fabric canopy with ferns in sepia tones

Lake house living is all about the outdoors -
even the master bath opens out to the yard!

Make an Entrance

The foyer sets the tone for the entire home.  Here are 10 of our favorite statement making foyer vignettes found on Pinterest:

Textile Tuesday: Decorating with Suzanis

Suzani is a type of embroidered, decorative tribal textile made in Uzbekistan, Kasakhstan and other Central Asian countries.  Traditionally made by brides to be gifted to the groom on their wedding day, each Suzani tells a unique story.  Popular design motifs include sun and moon disks, flowers, leaves, vines and fruits and occasionally fish and birds. These colorful, intricately designed textiles are a great way to add visual interest to a home.  

A colorful Suzani used as a coverlet via

Antique chairs upholstered with Suzanis via

Suzani rug in a pretty girls room
designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Suzani upholstered headboard via 

A vintage Suzani as a casual table cloth via

A vintage Suzani used as a simple throw via

Framed Suzanis as colorful wall decor via