May 20, 2018 by the long table
Sunday Inspiration for your outdoor entertaining area from Club 55.
GET THE LOOK
Tablecloth, One Kings Lane
Runner, Serena & Lily
Dining Chairs, One Kings Lane
Dining Table, One Kings Lane
Wine Bucket, Jayson Home
Lanterns, Serena & Lily
Canopy, Ikea
Serena & Lily
One Kings Lane
Coffee Table, Serena & Lily
Happy Sunday!
Posted in Decor, Entertaining, Garden Design, Outdoor Furniture, Travel | Tagged Club 55, French Riviera, Gardens, St. Tropez | 1 Comment »
May 18, 2018 by the long table
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
Posted in Decor, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Travel, Visit | Tagged Interior Design, Landscape Design, Malibu, Scott Shrader, Spas | Leave a Comment »
May 17, 2018 by the long table
When my girlfriends and I were in Laguna Beach a couple of weeks ago, we thought the idea of spending an entire day cooking a big meal, sipping wine and listening to good music sounded like an excellent way to spend a Saturday. So this past weekend we decided to try it out by inviting family & friends to help prepare an Italian feast.
The Menu:
Cheese & meat platter
Ravioli with sausage filling
Sausage Carbonara
Caprese salad
Mix green salad
Grilled zucchini
Tuscan steak
Limoncello Cake
Even though my house wasn’t perfect, and I should have spent half the day doing laundry, I’m glad I decided not pay attention to any of that and just enjoy an afternoon with family, friends and really good food. Cheers to taking more time out of our daily duties to enjoy long meals with family & friends!
Happy Thursday!
Posted in Cooking, Entertaining, Food, Home | Tagged Cooking, Italy, Jamie Oliver, Pasta, Sausage Carbonara | 4 Comments »
May 5, 2018 by the long table
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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CC Arquitectos
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CC Arquitectos
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CC Arquitectos
CC Arquitectos
Have a great weekend!!
xoxo
~Shannon
Posted in Decor, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Pools | Tagged Mexico, Mexico City, Travel, Valle de Bravo | Leave a Comment »
April 24, 2018 by the long table
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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Posted in Exterior Design, Interior Design, Travel | Tagged Africa, Arijiju, Kenya, Travel | Leave a Comment »
April 20, 2018 by the long table
Happy Friday! Every year at this time The Garden Conservancy organizes tours of gorgeous private gardens all over the country. I’ve been attending these tours for about 6 years now and I always walk away inspired! This Sunday is the Pasadena (California) tour so I thought I would share some ideas from a gorgeous Pasadena estate I toured several years ago.
I loved this custom-made trellis (above) and how it framed the entry to the home so beautifully.
They also added this gorgeous climbing rose, ‘Eden’ from David Austin Roses, which highlights the entry to the home even more.
For a bit more drama they added two lollipop Gardenia trees on the front porch — very pretty.
Cafe lights are fabulous because they always add a festive mood to any garden.
Whether squared or rounded, shaping your shrubs is always a good idea.
Here’s another example of a big statement made with exterior lights — love these over the outdoor dining area.
Click here for more information on The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Garden Tours.
Have a great weekend!
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April 13, 2018 by the long table
Happy Friday! Today, I’m sharing a project I just completed in North Hollywood. A simple kitchen remodel for the landlord client I’ve been working with for the past four years.
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AFTER
Have a great weekend!!
~Shannon
Posted in Interior Design, Kitchens, Projects, Renovation Project | Tagged fixer upper, Kitchen Remodel | 10 Comments »
March 20, 2018 by the long table
Happy Monday! Lately, I’ve been inspired to mix influences from South Texas and Mexico into my interiors. It may be due to my recent trip to my hometown on the border of Texas and Mexico but what ever the reason, I love the look! Below, I’ve put together my favorite elements for a very South Texas living room.
via Arch Daily
Restoration Hardware Couch
Serena & Lily accent Chair
1stdibs Pillow
Restoration Hardware Coffee Table
One Kings Lane Rug
One Kings Lane
One Kings Lane
Faux Staghorn Fern
Glass Hurricane from Crate & Barrel
I love using hurricanes, especially these simple, yet modern, ones above from Crate & Barrel.
One Kings Lane
1stdibs
Faux Fur
Sombrero
1stdibs
1stdibs
Pottery from Restoration Hardware
Parish Photo
I also love to use photography and found this wonderful photograph from Parish Photo of a Charreada (Mexican Rodeo) in San Antonio, TX.
Rio Grande Blanket
Have a great day!
~ Shannon
Posted in Decor, Living Room | Tagged Crate & Barrel, Interior Design, Living Rooms, South Texas | 1 Comment »
March 16, 2018 by the long table
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean this beautiful villa was built in the 30’s by Wallace Frost after spending a decade in Italy. Owned by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, I absolutely love the way they decorated this gorgeous villa. I’ll be honest, I’m a little obsessed with this home.
I love this porch, and the staghorn fern on the wall is incredible!
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When Ellen talks about why she loves this home in her book, Ellen DeGeneres Home, she says, “… I think it’s because the house is always surprising. It reveals itself to you in new ways every day. And it’s really how I want to live. It’s not overly manicured or tidy. It’s not overly precious or perfect. And it’s a home that manages to be both spacious and cozy at once.” — I love that!
Happy Friday!
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February 15, 2018 by the long table
Not only are Agaves extremely easy to maintain and have an excellent sculptural quality, they also add drama to any garden. They grow best in Mediterranean and Southwest climates, but can also be grown in containers in colder climates as long as they are protected in the winter. Agaves are incredibly versatile and look gorgeous in many different garden styles from Mediterranean to traditional. They are possibly one of my favorite plants to add to a garden.
Agaves look fantastic planted with ground cover like sedum or simply planted in gravel, as in the above photo.
Scott Shrader Design
Scott Shrader Design
I love the contrast between the blue agave and the dark green boxwood.
via Elle Decor
They are also very fun in containers
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I bring them indoors as well
One of the most impressive things to see is when an agave flowers
Some of my favorite Agaves to use in a garden or in containers —
Variegated Attenuata
Whale’s Tongue
‘Blue Glow’
Potatorum
Filifera
Attenuata
Parryi
Happy Thursday!
Posted in Garden Design | Tagged Agaves, Drought Tolerant Gardens, Elle Decor, Garden Design, Scott Shrader, Succulents | Leave a Comment »
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