DESIGN: Friday-New Jersey

I have a love affair with blue and brown. In fact, my whole house could be and may be completely decorated in varying shades of these two colors. Blue in the bathroom, a rich chocolate brown in the bedroom, soft tan in the foyer...add white trim and you have my whole color palette. This New Jersey home was featured in House Beautiful. Of course, I'm crazy about the color choices. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Love these antique pressed leaves...and the blue wallpaper, too!

Great clock and sidetable

Photos from House Beautiful

DESIGN: Friday-San Francisco

As previously mentioned, white furniture isn't practical for me because I have two lovable, yet furry, black Labradors. This San Francisco townhouse looks great in all white...but I'm assuming they don't have dogs like mine climbing on the furniture. Enjoy and have a fabulous weekend!

What a great way to display/hang a coat!

Photos from Country Living

DESIGN:Friday-Vermont Farmhouse

Today, and going forward, I'll showcase the use of antiques in home design on DESIGN: Friday. The following photos from House Beautiful Magazine are of a farmhouse in southern Vermont. Doesn't this house look modern, comfortable and livable? Antiques add great character when mixed with modern furnishings.

I'm traveling next week and then headed to Mexico for a wedding; congratulations WH and MT! Look for photos and posts from sunny Puerto Vallerta. Until then, have a terrific weekend!

Photos from House Beautiful