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I am going to make everything around me beautiful. That will be my life. -Elsie de Wolfe

Starting Fresh…

May26

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Last week was CRAZY and I have vowed not to bring any of that craziness into this week. With that in mind I decided to take the long weekend and regroup.  I’ve come out of my relaxing retreat inspired by the serenity of these rooms.

High ceilings and the white palette keeps things open and airy.  I love the crisp feel of these two rooms, especially the optimistic pop of sunshine yellow in the living room. And who wouldn’t love the wide plank  wood floors, the fun chalkboard wall and the pendant fixtures in the dining room? What a gorgeous combo!

{images from eric roth photography}

I will admit that white rooms often feel too formal to me. But here, the  white palette  adds to the warm, relaxed elegance making this home perfect for taking a few deep breaths, lounging around, or hanging out with friends and family laughing and having great conversation. This past weekend, that’s exactly what I did and I’m happy to start the week refreshed and renewed.

And I hope the same for you! Happy Tuesday!

xoxo, Jessica

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4 Comments to

“Starting Fresh…”

  1. Avatar May 26th, 2009 at 10:10 pm Amy Says:

    I like the horses above the fireplace – they look very happy!


  2. Avatar May 26th, 2009 at 11:37 pm Jessica Says:

    Hi Amy!
    I like them too…I think you will enjoy another of the posts I have planned for this week!


  3. Avatar May 28th, 2009 at 8:38 am design wonderland » Blog Archive » The Horse Whisperer Says:

    [...] Tuesday’s post Starting Fresh, one of the photos featured a portrait of two horses. The picture struck a chord with me (and [...]


  4. Avatar December 10th, 2009 at 11:20 pm Lana Says:

    I love the two cocktail ottomans in the living room photo – any idea where they came from?


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Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. -Rumi

I’m Jessica and that quote by Rumi are the words by which I live.

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With a BA in Art History and a MA in Interior Design, I am armed to create beautiful spaces where ever I go and I am always researching, learning and doing in pursuit of my creative endeavors. Because I needed a place  where my design ideas,  discoveries, creative whims and inspirations could call home, Design Wonderland was born. Here, in my wonderland, I curate an eclectic mix of all wonderful things that inspire me on a daily basis. Though my first loves have always been art, fashion and design, I am also inspired by my insatiable appetite for good food, good friends, new places, beautiful poetry and lots of tea. My hope is that through sharing my thoughts, you will be inspired to create something beautiful too.

Beauty is all around,

Jessica

Feel free to leave a comment or email me at jessica@designwonderland.net

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