Obsession: Nicole Curtis

If you watch any HGTV/DIY Network at all, I'm sure you have at least seen commercials for Rehab Addict. It's safe to say that I am a little bit obsessed. I love that Nicole Curtis restores old, sometimes condemned, homes and works with the original character of houses rather than knocking them down, which sadly, is what most people would do.

I have only seen bits and pieces of her show, but I have set up a series recording on my DVR...

So far, her Minnehaha transformation is by far my favorite. Check out the before and afters.

all photos and more here

Can I move in? Between the fireplace, the original marble tile in the kitchen, the built-in buffet in the dining room, and the wall of windows in the sun room, I honestly can't decide which room is my favorite.

I, like Nicole, have a serious love of old houses. My dream old home would have original hardwood floors, radiators, built-ins, and window/crown/baseboard moldings in every room. You just don't find architectural detail like that in new construction!

It's amazing how she transforms a sad forgotten space into something magnificent. See more photos of her projects here and here. Watching her show makes me want to restore an old home! Maybe one day...

Which one is your favorite?

Love #12: Sarah Richardson Designs

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Happy last day of February! I couldn't be happier to move on to March. It means we are that much closer to spring!

Sarah Richardson is a huge source of design inspiration for me. She has such an eye for mixing patterns, and her spaces are always warm and inviting. I had to limit myself to ten photos here--trust me that was a challenge.

Ashley Whittaker House Beautiful

I know the September issue is out now, but did you see the July/August issue of House Beautiful? 

BeStillMyPinkandPurpleObsessedHeart.

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I spent our entire flight home from Florida last week playing candy crush devouring this issue of HB. I seem to love every issue of HB more and more, but I couldn’t get enough of this gorgeous Manhattan apartment designed by Ashley Whittaker.

I die. Between the delicious wallpaper, glorious pre-war moldings, D. Porthault bedding, and the feminine details, I can’t decide which room I like best.

Let's re-create the look, shall we?

Pottery Barn Couch // Black & White Photograph // Bungalow 5 nailhead table or DIY // living room lamp // throw pillows, from left to right: 1, 2, 3 // rug // CB2 coffee table // python tray // sea urchin ceramic bowl // Benjamin Moore paint, silver dollar white // lime-green Quadrille wallpaper // Society Social bar cart // West Elm martini side table // Coffee Table books, from left to right: 1, 2, 3 // parson's desk // desk chair // gold desk lamp