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Room of the Week 7.27.10

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Today’s pick: a room that I kept thinking about after our photo shoot, because it was so pretty and fun, a perfect perch for a girl of any age.

It belongs to Millie, a charming three year old, and was designed by Little Rock-based designer Tobi Fairley. Millie and her family’s house are a part of our August Family Homes issues, and when I was there for the photo shoot, I kept looking at this room and thinking how much my own daughter (now 14) would enjoy it, and how much I would have enjoyed it as a girl-teenager-young adult as well.

For one, it contains some of my favorite lines: Cole & Son wallpaper, Designers Guild fabrics, an American Leather bed, and Mies van der Rohe ottomans from Soho Modern. All classics in my book, and a great mix–from mid-century modern to the wildly fun prints for which Designers Guild is known.

I can imagine little Millie using elements of this room for years to come–that bed and those ottomans could even look fabulous in a post-college apartment. Fun, colorful, kid-friendly, yet classic enough to last for years, all the elements that make for a great kids’ room.

(all photos by Nancy Nolan)

In case you missed:

Are you a fan of Tobi Fairley’s work? Have you seen her new blog exclusive for At Home: The Traveling Designer with Tobi Fairley?

PLUS: Great fabrics from a famous name

At Home Room of the Week 10.5.10

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Photography by Rett Peek

Our October “Gracious Living” issue is out! We couldn’t wait to show you this kitchen. Why? In addition to dual islands and sinks, white quartz and carrera marble, it features a glass-front cabinet displaying this gorgeous collection of Old Paris china, which becomes as much a part of the design as any other element in the space. Designer Chris Goddard, who created the space, told us, “Collections are best grouped together, so instead of being random items they have mass impact.” Adds Cynthia McClanahan, who shares the home with her husband, “It’s a part of living graciously, using your china or your silver on a daily basis so it’s shared and enjoyed.” (Click here for the entire house)

In the spirit of living graciously, we rounded up more kitchens in which china takes center stage! Which style would you most enjoy?

Elle Decor

Elle Decor

Elle Decor

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart

Traditional Home

In case you missed them:

Get a sneak peek at our November cover

At Home Friday Favorites 10.1.10

At Home with Fashion: Fashion-Inspired Living

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Our resident style guru, Laura LaRue, who coordinates all of the product related stories in At Home in Arkansas, whipped up accessories to match three looks in our Spring Fashion Stylebook. Goes to show that fashion can inspire interior design. Just head to your closet, find your favorite frock, and get to work searching for furnishings and accessories to carry through the theme–and make it all your own.

B. Barnett // One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six

Beyond Cotton II // One // Two // Three // Four // Five

Box Turtle // One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six // Seven

In case you missed it:

How to give your home stylish flair by adding art

Take a tour of our Spring Fashion photo shoot location

Classic color combos for stylish living

A beauty expert’s makeup tutorial on creating a smoky eye for spring

A fashion stylist models the top five spring trends

friday favorites: cath kidston, pinterest, coco+kelley

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From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “Love Cath Kidston’s cheerful style–instant summer! And now, she has an online magazine full of bright looks. I’ll be digitally turning the page.” (“Cath Kidston Magazine” from Bright.Bazaar)

Art director Mandy Keener catalogs her online inspiration, including these two recent finds, with Pinterest: “It’s like the new Trapper Keeper for creatives!” (Images from Anthropologie and Elle Decor)

From associate editor/online editor Paulette Pearson: “I’m partial to sprawling sofas and the color pink, but it’s not just the room I love. It’s that photograph on the wall as well. Wish I could be transported into it somehow, to that pool by the ocean.” (“Room of the Week 6.9” from Coco+Kelley)

pretty porch, fun DIYs, bedroom decor

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From account executive Catherine Barron: “This weather makes me want to be outside all day long and I would love to be sitting on this amazing porch right now!  This is a fabulous site also. Have A Fantastic Friday, Everyone!” (“Such lovely decorating ideas” from Eclectic Revisited)

From marketing coordinator Megan Lindsey: “Fall is finally in the air! Temperatures are slowly starting to drop and the leaves are falling. I stumbled across this fall decorating blog (Southern Momentum). It has some great ideas for adding touches of fall to your home, just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving. How cute are these white pumpkins?” (“Fall decor in a flash” from Southern Momentum)

From art director Mandy Keener: “It’s a swirly bit of happiness.” (“Water marble tutorial” from Hey, Nice Nails!)

From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “Love the rug and lamp and the geometric patterns they have going. And that vintage desk, so fun! Great colors too, the blue and white with a twist of gold.” (“Bedroom board” from Knight Moves)

From associate editor/online editor Paulette Pearson: “Completely and totally ready to wear these outfits. Forever trying to perfect the cozy/chic look that these outfits so perfectly exude.” (“Welcome, autumn” from Haute Design)

at home hits the runway

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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

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