Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle
You’d be hard pressed to find a runway look that corresponds with this boy’s room, featured in the August issue of At Home in Arkansas and photographed by Nancy Nolan. However, Carolina Herrera managed to conjure up this gorgeous gown using the same nautical colors, while also making it completely feminine–no jewelry required!
What do you think? Would you wear it?
Several themes stood out in our Fall Fashion Stylebook that we didn’t necessarily plan. But that’s what happens. When you’re working with the best clothing in the state, and photographing it in a beautifully designed home, a new angle can reveal an element–whether it’s a color combination or a design detail–that suddenly comes to life through the camera lens.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Vesta’s, photographed by Nancy Nolan
I love the juxtaposition of ladylike lavender against a rustic background. Lavender may be a feminine hue, but it holds its own against the stone fireplace.
Aren’t these chairs beautiful, basking in the glow of the fireplace?
These lavender pillows are the answer when red would seem too earthy and blue too cool or bright of a hue.
And what about this setting? Lavender almost becomes a neutral, fading into the seating area to allow the fireplace to take center stage.
Box Turtle, photographed by Nancy Nolan
The hand-carved door was the ideal background for this gorgeous prairie-inspired outfit. (LOVE the skirt and fringe bag!)
Sturdy and strong, these wood doors make an architectural statement all their own.
This arch on these doors is striking, and I love how the design of the room brings out the texture of the doors with the rough hewn coffee table.
EM Jeans, photographed by Nancy Nolan
Of course, Navajo was THE print this season. (Have you seen the Proenza Schouler runway show?)
On this couch, the pattern becomes edgy and modern with its black/white/pink/orange color combo.
Rugs are a simple, non-committal way to incorporate the print into your home. Love the impact of several grouped together, and outside for that matter!
In this Southwestern-inspired space, the pattern peeks through ever so slightly in the rug, so the overall Southwest effect is subtle rather than kitschy or overwhelming.
We can hardly believe the similarity between Monique Lhuiller’s ethereal yellow and gold frock and this Conway master bedroom, featured in our Color issue and photographed by Rett Peek.
And this sweet spring get-up from Moschino Cheap & Chic evokes exactly the same youthful playfulness befitting of this girl’s room, from the same Conway home.
Don’t forget to enter your home in our 2010 Arkansas’ Best Contest for a chance to be featured on the pages of At Home in Arkansas magazine!
Have you seen this home in our current issue? If not, you MUST check it out on our web site (here)! Such a gracious, beautifully designed home, and that’s especially true for the kitchen area! And it appears Carolina Herrera fell for the same color palette, which she used in her Spring 2012 collection.
Photography: Nancy Nolan // via style.com
This Fayetteville homeowner opted to layer browns in his guest bedroom, using toile fabric in the bedding, furnishings and draperies, and then matching it with a custom wall color. Photographed by Rett Peek and featured in our Color Issue, the room exudes the same understated elegance as this look from Carolina Herrera’s Resort 2010 Collection.
Elie Saab’s dreamy Spring 2012 runway collection featured a virtual rainbow of colors, not unlike the fantastic paperweight collection we featured in our Jan/Feb issue! The colors make them both an utter delight to look at, especially during the gray days of winter, don’t you think? In fact, the collector displays her paperweights as a pop of color in her formal living room for all to see! Check out the full story on these paperweights here, and for the full effect of Elie Saab’s collection (lots more looks on the runway!), click here.
Photography: Nancy Nolan/Style.com
Jeanne Spencer, whose Little Rock garden is straight out of a Jane Austen novel, is not only a master gardener but also an avid hot tea drinker. We adore this image of her outdoor tablescape, festooned with hydrangea and blue-and-white china. And because no English lady of Jane Austen’s would take her tea without the proper attire, we also found this dress by Erdem, which is a little on the fancy side but nearly identical to Jeanne’s tabletop.
Tea, anyone?
As co-founder of Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week and co-owner of Lola Boutique, Jade Terminella has her finger on the pulse of fashion–to say the least! So take note, because today she shares the top 5 trends to expect this spring! And, to see these trends in action, be sure to get your tickets for Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week! Visit nwafw.com for tickets and the week long schedule, which includes shows, fashion and beauty events all benefiting local charities.
And, for your chance to win two free tickets, all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post! The deadline to enter is Wednesday, February 29.
Paul Smith // Oscar de la Renta // Alice + Olivia // Elie Tahari
Peter Som // Camilla and Marc (available at Lola Boutique) // Adam // Oscar de la Renta
Christian Siriano // BCBG // A.L.C. // Nanette Lepore
J. Crew // Juicy Couture // Burberry Prorsum // Rag and Bone
Considering Emilio Pucci was founded in Capri, nearly 40 years ago, it’s not surprising that a Pucci look would complement this Mediterranean-style outdoor space gracing the pages of our March Outdoor issue. Photographed by Nancy Nolan and designed by P. Allen Smith, it’s the Little Rock backyard (oasis) of Chip and Cindy Murphy.
(Sneak peek: Pucci was the inspiration behind one of our real weddings in our Spring/Summer 2010 Weddings issue, which we sent to press yesterday!)
Cozy, warm and functional. Isn’t that what a kitchen should be? This kitchen’s not only top notch in the beauty department, but also highly efficient. Task lighting, countertop drawers, sink side shelves, Wolf range, the works! Of course, these looks from Ralph Lauren aren’t too shabby in the looks and efficiency department either. Who knew cargo pants, boots and messenger bags could be so chic?
Photography: Rett Peek // style.com
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