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Design Du Jour:

Mad about Plaid…

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Tobi

Happy National Tartan Day!!

How are we celebrating? With our good friend Scot Meacham Wood and his One Kings Lane sale, of course!!

As a longtime lover of all things plaid and author of the popular blog, Tartanscot™, Scot is the only person I know who’s so well-versed in plaid that he can curate an entire collection of fabulous finds. He’s also a very talented designer and is the owner of Scot Meacham Wood Design in San Francisco. As you can see he knows how to use plaid in just the right dose for any space!

So, happy early weekend my friends! I’m sure our virtual shopping carts will pass each other as we hurry to snatch up these one-of-a-kind finds.

Happy Shopping!

xo,

-Tobi

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All Through Your House: Next Stop…The Kitchen + A Contest!!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Tobi

This month my All Through Your House tour with AY magazine makes a stop in the kitchen.

Like it or not the kitchen is often the hub of the home, so why not make it practical and beautiful?? This month’s story features tips to accomplish both.

Read the Full Story

Oh…and did I mention you could be a big winner?!? Enter AY’s contest and you could receive some of my favorite sponsor products from the All Through Your House series.

 

 

Good Luck!!

xo,

Tobi

p.s. Kitchens are as unique as the families who use them. Here are a few of my favorite kitchen projects.

Kitchen #1: Eclectic and functional

 

Kitchen #2: Mid-century Modern

Kichen #3: Clean and Casual

Kitchen #4: Traditionally elegant

Kitchen #5: Contemporary and bright

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If This Room Were A…

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Tobi

Last year I used lots of bright, happy shades of coral in a bedroom I designed for The Hampton Designer Showhouse.

Everything about this color makes me want to smile. So, I thought it might be fun to deconstruct this room see what other things remind me of this vibrant coral. Here are a few treats I found to remind me of this bedroom.

If this room were a bag…it would be the Boardwalk Tote from J. Crew. Doesn’t it scream BEACH DAY!?!

If this room were a fragrance…it would be Melon Daiquiri by Philosophy. I am not sure what I love more – the decadent scent or the delicious recipe on the bottle!

If this room were a jelly bean…it would be a Sunkist Pink Grapefruit Jelly Belly.  Hopefully the Easter Bunny will leave these for me in my Easter basket!

What does this room bring to mind for you?

xo,

- Tobi

 

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Photo A Day

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Tobi

Remember a few months back when I told you that Instagram was one of my loves?!

Well, I’m still in love and now I’ve fallen for a monthly photo-a-day challenge that I found on a blog called Fat Mum Slim.

I tried to do this in March and was somewhat successful — missing a few days here and there. But this month I am going to stick to the challenge and post a photo based on these given topics on Instagram everyday! I’m already off to a good start…

Day 1: Reflection – Portrait of a Runner

Day 2: Colour – Black Balloon by Gene Davis (on display at Crystal Bridges Museum)

I hope you’ll join me. My Instagram username is: tobifairley and you can also follow the hash tag #AprilPhotoADay or #TobiAprilPhotoDay. Even better, use these hashtags on your posts and we’ll all be in the loop on each other’s photos!

xo,

Tobi

P.S. Don’t have the Instagram app? Purchase it in the App Store for Apple Products or follow along online at web.stagram.com.

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Colors of the World

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Tobi

Yesterday I mentioned that one of the questions I get the most is, “How do you do it all?” Well, coming in a close second on the list of FAQs is “Where do you find all that color inspiration??”

I have to say it honestly comes from a variety of places! You never know when you are going to be inspired. However, travel and images of some of the world’s most beautiful places definitely top the list. When I work with clients they often bring pictures of a favorite place they have been or hope to visit as inspiration for a room.

Today, I wanted to share a few colorful places that might inspire your own room redo. Even if I haven’t been to all these places — or if it’s been a while! — these are just a few of the places I look to for inspiration.

 

Santorini and its iconic blues…

The art deco style and bright colors (like this fun yellow) in Miami…

Cherry blossoms in full bloom along the Potomac in D.C….

The eye-catching red of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco…

and the sea-inspired hues of Rainbow Row in Charleston.

I’ve got some exciting trips on my schedule for the next few months and I can’t wait to see what I’ll be inspired by in Morrocco, North Carolina and Chicago!!

Have you been inspired by travel? How do you bring reminders of your travels home?

xo,

-Tobi

p.s. If you’re curious how this geographical inspiration translates…here are some photos of my designs inspired by Mediterranean places. Enjoy!

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