Don Totu Dimora Storica is an 18th century palazzo turned six bedroom B&B in Puglia. I love how the texture and color of the exterior walls acts as the perfect backdrop for the different varieties of cactus, lavender and other plant life. Super gorgeous and inspiring!
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Happy Monday!
~ Shannon
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Here’s a little inspiration as we head into the weekend — a gorgeous home designed by Michael Smith on the beautiful island of Mallorca. Just gorgeous!
Have a great weekend!!
~ Shannon
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Posted in Decor, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Travel, Visit, tagged Interior Design, Landscape Design, Malibu, Scott Shrader, Spas on May 18, 2018|
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Happy Friday! If you’re looking for a place to unplug, unwind & get healthy in a gorgeous setting then the The Ranch Malibu is the place to go. I came across it several years ago because I love the work of Scott Shrader who did the landscape design for the The Ranch. However, as you’ll see in the photos below the interior design is just as beautiful!
Have a great Weekend!
~ Shannon
All photos via The Ranch Malibu
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In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I’m sharing one of my favorite houses in Mexico — El Mirador House. Located in Valle de Bravo, a popular vacation spot just two hours southwest of Mexico City, El Mirador is a 5,000 square foot home by CC Arquitectos.
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Have a great weekend!!
xoxo
~Shannon
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Arijiju is a beautiful private home, retreat and spa set in the Borana Conservancy in Kenya’s Laikipia County. There’s an understated elegance to the design of Arijiju and its unobtrusive structure seems to blend seamlessly into Kenya’s landscape. The architecture is by Alex Michaelis of London-based Michaelis Boyd and Johannesburg-based architect Nick Plewman. The interior design is by Maira Koutsoudakis of Life Interiors Architecture Strategic Design. Scroll down to see more of this gorgeous retreat.
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Recently, I’ve been posting BEFORE + AFTER photos of a California Cottage that I just completed in Reseda, CA. Today, I’m sharing the transformation of the backyard.
BEFORE
It took almost a week to clear the overgrown brush, two dumpster trucks to remove it and almost another week to dismantle the chain linked fence with the 40 + year-old ivy intertwined between it.
It was a debate whether or not to keep the pool, but with temperatures reaching 100 + degrees here in the San Fernando Valley, we decided it would be a worthwhile bonus.
BEFORE
AFTER
I decided to keep the design very simple. The pool would be the main feature, then I added a bocce court and low-maintenance plants. I added ‘Blue Gem’ Westringia around the bocce court with boxwood and iceberg roses at the back steps and around the pool equipment. When matured, they will disguise the equipment nicely.
BEFORE
As with the front yard, we removed all the old concrete, which took up most of the backyard and replaced it with sod and blue flagstone.
AFTER
‘Blue Gem’ Westringia line the bocce court.
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Happy Friday!
~Shannon
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Posted in Exterior Design, Get The Look, How to..., Paint, tagged Behr Paints, Benjamin Moore, Circa Lighting, Exterior Design, Paint, Wayfair on January 24, 2018|
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Designing exteriors is one of my favorite things to do and when I get the opportunity to design an exterior, my first step is to determine the overall style. Once this decision is made, it really sets the tone for the rest of the project — including the landscaping and what happens on the interior. A couple of days ago I received a project in Santa Clarita, a city just north of Los Angeles, and below are several style options that I’m considering. Which is your favorite?
1. A MODERN MEDITERRANEAN APPROACH
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Exterior Paint Color
Exterior Lights
Shutter Color
Window Color
Exterior Trim Color
Greenery
2. A NEW ORLEANS VIBE
Shutter Color
Exterior Lights
Exterior Color
Window Trim Color
Greenery
Black Planter
3. A COTTAGE FEEL
A simple, yet elegant, approach for an exterior — with beautiful light fixtures and a couple of potted plants, this may be the winner.
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Exterior Color
White Planter
Greenery
In a couple of weeks I’ll post the winner plus the before + after photos. Happy Wednesday!
~ Shannon
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Happy Monday! The Reseda project is done! Today I’m sharing before + after photos of the front of this sweet California cottage.
AFTER
BEFORE
Although, the home needed extensive work on the interior, I knew after walking around the property that the exterior was going to be the bigger issue. The home was hidden behind years of overgrowth, the pool had ivy growing in it and the backyard was one large concrete slab.
In order to soften up the exterior, I eliminated all the concrete and replaced the pathways with pieces of large blue flagstone. I painted the entire home ‘Milk Glass’ by Dunn Edwards and added black accents to give it a clean classic look.
I also moved the the porch light from the back wall, where it was hidden, to the ceiling to add extra charm from the street.
MISTER LINCOLN
Sometimes I debate whether or not to keep existing plants but whenever I come across an old rose bush that has remained prolific, even through so much neglect, I know it’s a keeper. This hybrid tea, Mister Lincoln, flourished despite its neglect and the fragrance is amazing!
BEFORE
AFTER
Design elements + my favorite go-to plants for a cottage-style garden.
Iceberg Rose
Cottage-Style Lighting
Agave
Star Jasmine
Exterior Shutters
Boxwood
Address Plaque
Flagstone
Eugenia
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AFTER
Next time, I’ll be posting the before and after photos of the backyard — and with 40 + years of overgrowth it turned out to be quite the transformation.
Have a great week!
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Posted in Architecture, Decor, Exterior Design, Interior Design, tagged Architecture, design, Landscaping, Mallorca, Moredesign, Spain on December 13, 2017|
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This past summer in Mallorca I discovered the gorgeous design firm called Moredesign while reading the magazine, Ideas y Tendencies Interiors.
Founded by Oro del Negro and Manuel Villanueva, they offer services in architecture, design and landscaping.
There is an ease and elegance about the work of Moredesign — it’s unpretentious yet sophisticated. Love it!
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Happy Wednesday!
~ Shannon
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Currently I’m searching high and low for exterior paint inspiration for a bungalow project that I’m working on and came across this gem. Take a look…
By using dark shingles and painting the porch white it really brings the focus to the porch. The baby blue accent on the shutters adds a touch of softness and color — perfection!
I love how the arches on the porch frame out the light fixtures and hydrangeas perfectly!
Love the hydrangeas in black planters!
Have a great Wednesday!!
~ Shannon
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The Long Table 