What a transformation....

While perusing CoastalLiving.com, I stumbled upon a pretty fantastic renovation story! Gives me some inspiration that my abode will one day get done and look beautiful too (well ok..not this beautiful)! :-) Wanted to share this great renovation story...enjoy:

Love everything about this beachy kitchen!

Love all the white!!

Great color on those vases

So comfy :-)

Love the green accents and OF COURSE the claw foot tub!

KIPS BAY 2009

Last Thursday I was lucky enough to attend the Opening Night Gala for Kips Bay 2009. This year's show-house pulled out all the stops and left not one detailed unturned! Each room , like each designer different in their own ways, looks truly amazing and the house was simply breath-taking. It seemed like the house went on for ever...the rooms just kept going, not to mention the floors! You would never guess you were in a brownstone in Manhattan. And might I add...the house is on the market for $75 Million :-) While I was not able to take pictures at the event...I snagged a bunch of images from House Beautiful. Check them out...

Eileen Kathryn Boyd's "Color Vibe" Living Room

Garrow Kedigian's "Sitting Room"

"Grand Living Room" by Charles Pavarini

Joel Woodard's "Cozy Bedroom"

I wish I had more images from the night, as there are so many more spectacular rooms!!

Color Wheel: Grey

In the midst of these grey days, sky looming so closely over the tall buildings of NYC and April showers, I had a thought...GREY! So I am really just thinking out loud here - but I am contemplating painting the new bedroom a solid grey against the white moldings. Contrary to my very instincts of light and airy blues/yellows for bedrooms... alas I just may do it. Take a look at a compilation of grey rooms.... something to ponder...