Kelly Isle Interior Decor Inspiration

Kelly Isle Kitchen inspiration, images via greige, desiretoinspire, kvriver

I am working on a brand new build in Kelly Isle, a contemporary canal home which is a blank white canvas I hope to fill with a few dark details, lots of texture, and plenty of casual coastal white and nuetral tones.  The focal point of the kitchen will be a large central island with the subtle grey and walnut striation finish pictured bottom right.  Sleek bar stools will tie in with the state of the art sub-zero appliances and open shelving will host well designed necessities like these.

 Kelly Isle Living Room Inspirations above and below, images via desiretoinspire, coastalliving, daniellawitte, greige, birchandbird, designsponge, templeandwebster

 I am thinking along the lines of white slip covered sofas paired with ocean grey upholstered chairs and a large jute area rug for the main living room elements.  Natural woods tones and industrial style will play a part in the side tables, coffee table, art, and accessories.

Kelly Isle Upstairs inspirations, images via wherethesidewalkbegins, beachchicdesign, desiretoinspire, designsponge, pinterest, paloma81

The upper level contains the master bedroom, two baths, a nursery, and the office areas.  Nuetral linens, statement rugs, and key contemporary furnishings will continue the style from the main floor.

White Christmas Island Style

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Living in the Caribbean but originating from the mountainous west, Christmas's of past and present look for a common denominator.  White!  One just needs a little imagination to see the sea outside the windows of these images.  Okay, maybe the fireplaces are a stretch?  Here are a few of my Caribbean Christmas inspirations I have collected over the last year.  Please see last years inspirations here.  Enjoy!

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Halloween, Caribbean style!

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Any of these decoration inspirations would look beautiful in a coastal cottage. 

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I painted a couple of pumpkins white last year, couldn't believe how many weeks longer it kept them preserved!

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These velvet pumpkins above and the vintage sweater pumpkins below would make fun DIY projects.

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Hope you all have a magical evening and let your imaginations run wild, like these floating stage set designers in Australia . . . . incredible!

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Giggles and polka dots!

Last month I was contacted by Marjorie Simmons about custom mural work for Giggles Ice Cream & Candy Parlour.  She was inspired by the Land of Nod website, a cascading polka dot motif in a rainbow of sorbet colors, and wanted to replicate the look on a few feature walls to give the space a fun, effervescent feel.

First I completed the Grace Bay Ports of Call location, the entire resort and shopping complex has just undergone a bright and cheerful renovation and now Giggles can say the same.

 Giggles will soon be opening it's brand new downtown location, look for details to come!  This space is much larger and I love the way the mural turned out on these tall walls.

One mother stopped in to see the work in progress and inquired about a kids room.  Absolutely!  There are lots of great ideas for incorporating polka dots in a nursery,

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 kids bedroom,

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 playroom,

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or even furnishings.

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You may even find a sleek and sophisticate use for polka dots in your home!

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Beach Barn Before and After- Headboards

I did not manage to get a wednesday+woodworks post completed yesterday but I hope to make up for it with today's before and after project.  The Long Bay Beach Barn is filled with  locally sourced, and often refinished, furnishings.  I purchased this pair of headboards at the old Salvation-Army last year for $40.  I started by painting them ivory and adding a light distress.  I then had mirror cut for the inset areas which I antiqued and set in place.  I love the way they turned out and how versatile they are; the pretty pair can be set up as a single daybed, as a matching pair of single beds, or the two singles joined together for one big shabby chic king sized headboard!

Real Life Magazine - Sanctuary Behind the Scenes

A few of my behind the scenes images from the Sanctuary shoot, be sure to check out the feature story From Fashion to Compassion.  Loved the texture of this pavilions thatched ceiling.  Giant sliding mosquito screen doors keep in the view and keep out the pests.

 

Apparently the design of the entire estate unfolded around this incredible table.

White orchids not only grace nearly every room, they can be found nestled within trees outside as well.

The surrounding nature truly envelopes the architecture.

My favorite room; sleek white walls and woods in every variety in every direction.  If I ever have the chance to work or play at Donna Karan's Sanctuary again, I hope to plop into one of these cozy poufs and peruse a couple of the books from her eclectic collection.