Friday, February 11, 2011

Designer Spotlight: William Eubanks....I may have a new favorite!

Good morning......feeling about 20% better, still have a ways to go, so inside I stay for yet another day. Thanks so very much for all your kind wishes and advice on quick remedies...am trying it all! On the bright side, I get so excited when I discover a new designer whose work really appeals to me. William Eubanks is capable of decorating in several styles but its clear that opulent and luxurious interiors is where he really shines, and on a grand scale.  I also like different designers for different things. Some I would love for a beach house,for their clean, fresh and crisp style. Some for a city apt where they inject a clean, sleek and uncluttered decor. Yet another if (and hopefully when) I get that rustic farmhouse on a fabulous piece of farmland that I have always dreamt about,I would look for someone who has a fierce command of the rugged, rustic yet toned down elegant style.

 And then there would be yet another designer, for my dream house..... and that is where William Eubanks comes into the room. Leave behind average, vanilla and normal......in walks decadence, luxury,opulence and fabulousness at its best. William Eubanks operates offices out of New York, Palm Beach and Tennessee. Even if this is not your personal style, it is clear to see how very talented this designer is....do you have a favorite room? I love how there is so much to see in every room, every room is lush and full of interesting objects of art, blue and white oriental pottery, lots of paintings, rich tapestries, antique rugs, rich mill work....the details go on and on. For me, its hard to choose just one!
I love how he uses the blue and white in almost every room he decorates. Be sure to look at the bottom of my post at the giveaway taking place, Friday, Feb.18th!


This play on colors is so crisp and rich....that sofa looks so deliciously plump!

Elegant monochromatic pied a terre high in the sky


Love the play of blue and white in the taupe room

How great is the pop of turquoise on this marquetry chest?


Ooooh, love this!

He seems to use a lot of tapestries...very decadent

Another cozy and elegant room......


Gorgeous dining room, love the antique heriz rug and the black dining chairs

Super luxurious looking library in rich colors accented with lots of blue and white


Love this setting......the screen adds a dramatic touch

Stunning view of a magnificent dining room

Stunning dining room in the same house as above..love the oriental mural

Gorgeous formal hallway in polished black marble with creamy mill work..very luxe!

Beautiful soft and elegant feel to this room

Love the soft, dreamy serene colors of this master bedroom

Fit for a princess and gilded in gold


An ad of his and one way in which I "discovered" him..great ad that caught my eye

Beautiful breakfast room in high French style, love the mantle and the old tapestry above it

Beautiful drawing room splendid in red and gold....

Gorgeous seating area, never been a fan of brown walls but look how well it works here!

Love this gallery/hallway in classic beige stone with black dots..so elegant


Love how he mixes the use of so many different fabrics so effectively

Another posh setting with another gorgeous tapestry

Love the colors used here, and how great does the leopard on the chairs look against the green silk drapes and gold walls?

Blue and white....a winning combination every time every room

Rich library with a piece of modern art



Gorgeous foyer/hallway...I bet this floor must be from Studium, love the touches here

Now onto the giveaway information-



Safavieh Home Furnishings

has generously donated this brand new fabulous french occasional chair!
(Retails for $395)

Gorgeous painted Provence chair, ideal for a living room, dining room or a dressing area.

 (The picture is a little blurry, working on getting a clearer one but here is the link to get a great picture and be able to zoom in and get the details... http://www.safaviehhome.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_44&&noborder=noborder&newPath=44&products_id=2695




Go to www.safaviehhome.com and scoll down for links to their facebook and twitter:
  • Join Safavieh on facebook and leave a comment on their facebook page on what your favorite item is from their site (one entry)
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I will use random.org to pick the lucky winner..... this wonderful giveaway will take place on 
Safavieh's warehouse



Hope you enjoyed seeing William Eubanks style.... Have an enchanting day!






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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Bonfire of the vanities....

Be sure to read below this post all about my exciting giveaway...a gorgeous french chair!

Oh boy, its "flu season" around this neighborhood, my son is sick, I am under the weather and we know dozens of people also not feeling so well. Hope you all take good care of yourselves, I hear its making its rounds. Tis the season! It is hard to imagine that one day within the next few months, the snow will slowly fade away and bright green grass will emerge, animals will come out of hibernation and once again we will feel the rush of fresh warm air. All signs that spring has sprung! But no matter, what the weather...the house biz continues!
  In planning multiple bathrooms at once, the last thing I want (and a definite pet peeve of mine) is for all the bathrooms to look like cookie cutters of one another. Today, through the endless selection of stones, wallpaper, lighting, and vanities/sinks, you can actually create a bathroom with a lot of character. It is a room where you can get very creative and produce a real showstopper bathroom.
 In planning a number of bathrooms for the new house now, I am amazed and often overwhelmed by the ridiculous array of choices in vanities today. My, have things changed since we were building about eight or nine years ago! Besides the custom route (which we are doing for three of the bathrooms) there are many different readily available vanities and the choices are endless. I have collected a number of images that reflect a whole host of styles but all of them interesting, new and beautiful. Let me know if you have a favorite!


Love this classic little powder room, the sink on polished nickel, the floors, are all so pretty! The Venetian mirror is always stunning in a bathroom
House Beautiful

Interesting how they followed the curved wall and installed this pretty understated vanity over the mirror and between two concealed storage closets...result is stunning (Architectural Digest)

Great sink, only downside is lack of storage. House Beautiful

Pretty very pale gray double vanity in bathroom by Jane Scwab

Beautiful wood console turned into a luxurious vanity by Diamond Barrata Design 



Love this vanity, the bow front, the creamy white with the built on mirror, very old world with this Elephant chinoiserie paper...


Love the color and detailing of this beautiful blue/gray painted vanity

Gorgeous glazed cabinetry adorn this beautiful luxurious master bath, like the sunken dressing area in the middle (Elle Decor)

This is so unique and so pretty..beautiful painted pale green and white vanity with a "treillage feel to it"...love it because it is so different, also love the mirror


Opulent woodworking and carving grace this old world faux painted vanity and paneling (Elle Decor)


Modern and elegant bath gets a unique vanity with plenty of storage..House Beautiful

This attractive vanity appears to be a piece of furniture that was converted into a vanity, very chic and handsome 

Pretty old fashioned white pedestal sink, is always a timeless classic

Pretty hand painted console vanity topped with luxurious onyx stone is very feminine


All white is always a great clean and crisp look, like the polished nickel hardware



Elegant bathroom with bronze iron detailing....is that a table and chair with coffee in the bathroom? Wow that's the ultimate...House Beautiful

Love the rich colors used here, dark woods complement the center "medallion/rug", also like the baskets, it is visually attractive and quite functional. I really like this.


This beautiful mirrored vanity is the perfect choice for this luxurious soft colored bathroom


Love the glazing done on these attractive cabinets, to pull from the blue marble in the floor....dramatic and very decadent! Architectural Digest



This is so pretty, love the functionality of the shelves but it also happens to look great and a nice frame for the window..love anything with a bow front






Kendall Wilkinson finished this guest bath with mirrored vanity and Venetian mirror beautifully
Traditional Home

More antique mirror with carerra marble

Love this rustic bathroom, the floors, the antique oak tressel vanity, the mirrors, black shutters..it all works beautifully

Dramatic black and white bathroom, with a wall of large scaled Calacutta marble subway tiles

Pretty treillage detailing on tub, pretty antiqued looking vanity in dark wood, I like how the design mimics the design on the lead glass window

Pretty black vanity in a black and white bathroom, very clean and crisp

Pretty modern vessel sink in white...perfect for the beach or a coastal home

Pretty classic and simple white vanity, I like how the detailing matches the transom on the door

Pretty and petite single vanity in white painted wood...small things do come in pretty packages

Elegant transitional styled bathroom, beautiful lighting...very nice looking (Architectural Digest)

Dramatic black and gold vanity...this is gorgeous.....

Pretty console-vanity in white painted wood, like how the bottom is finished  by Tracery

Beautiful black chinoiserie chest converted to an elegant powder room vanity

Attractive neutral colored bath (Tracery)

Dramatic navy lacquered walls look stunning against this white carerra pedestal sink...timeless


The ever so popular Restoration Hardware vanity on polished nickel legs..looks great with the white marbles (Tracery Interiors)

Now onto the giveaway....




Safavieh Home Furnishings

has generously donated this brand new fabulous french occasional chair!

(Retails for $395)


Gorgeous painted Provence chair, ideal for a living room, dining room or a dressing area.
 (The picture is a little blurry, working on getting a clearer one but here is the link to get a great picture and be able to zoom in and get the details... http://www.safaviehhome.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_44&&noborder=noborder&newPath=44&products_id=2695


Go to www.safaviehhome.com and scoll down for links to their facebook and twitter:
  • Join Safavieh on facebook and leave a comment on their facebook page on what your favorite item is from their site (one entry)
  • Follow Safavieh on Twitter (one entry)
  • Leave me a comment anytime between now and the 17th telling me what your favorite post is since I have been blogging about a month ago.....good luck! (one entry)
I will use random.org to pick the lucky winner..... this wonderful giveaway will take place on 
Safavieh's warehouse



Hope you enjoyed getting some bathroom/vanity inspirations! And really hope you have a fabulous day! Enjoy.....let me know if you have a favorite!

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