BREATHTAKING BEACH HOUSE – PART VI “I love the beach.  I love the sea.  All my life I live within – in front of the sea.” – Rafael Nadal… BREATHTAKING BEACH HOUSE – PART V “I believe that anyone can cook a great meal.  Basically all you need is to get your hands on some fresh ingredients and… BREATHTAKING BEACH HOUSE – PART IV “The beach is definitely where I feel most at home. It’s my oxygen.” – Behati Prinsloo BEFORE | BEACH HOUSE DINING ROOM Is… “Christmas waves a magic wand over the world and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale Aren’t we all… BREATHTAKING BEACH HOUSE – PART III “The cure for anything is salt water – sweat, tears or the sea.” – Isak Dinesen When you enter this sea side retreat,… As a child, Jessie James Decker was a frequent visitor to the beaches of Florida’s Emerald Coast, and now as a mother of two kids with husband NFL player Eric Decker, she couldn’t wait to share the experience with her family.

The singer-songwriter, who describes her style as sweet and Southern, had lots of ideas when she decided to update her 4-bedroom, 2-bath vacation home. christmas decorations to make from old booksTo realize her vision, she turned to home decor site Joss & Main and their style director Donna Garlough, to help her create the perfect coastal vibe.home decorating ideas fireplace WATCH: Check Out Jessie James Decker’s Beautiful Florida Homeliving room design ideas tumblr “For the living room, we took their basic, existing pieces like a slipcovered sofa and armchairs, and added depth with textured and patterned rugs and pillows,” says Garlough, who suggested shades of blue, sand and aqua as a nod to the location by the sea.wall decor stores canada

“When we are not out on the dock looking at the gorgeous view, we spend most of our time in the living area that flows into the children’s playroom,” says Decker, 28.baby room decor flowers The neutral kid-friendly space, with a rocking horse and teepee to stimulate their imaginations, ties in with the theme of the rest of the house. which is the best paint for exteriorRoom accessories in the playroom include a mix of weathered wood framed art mixed in with personal photos for a gallery wall. A tip for creating a similar look is to arrange the art on the floor before hanging it up. “I definitely don’t let small children prevent me from decorating the way I want to,” says Decker whose daughter Vivianne is 2, and son Eric Thomas II, 9 months. “It just means I have more soft Ottomans and baby gates covering fireplaces and stairs.”

But she advises, “If you are desperate to have that piece of furniture that has the sharp edges, get rubber baby proof covers.” For more  exclusive details on Decker’s beach getaway and for decorating tips visit our exclusive gallery. Knot This But That: Sea Blue And White Coastal Living Room Coastal shopping for this sea blue and white coastal slipcover living room. We found the perfect slipcover sofas and chairs as well as the sea blue accents. Nantucket II 39" Slipcovered Chair Sag Harbor Square Chat Table Catamaran Stripe Denim/Ivory Indoor/Outdoor Rugs (11-Sizes) Sag Harbor Iron & Wood Chandelier Sea Blue And White Coastal Living RoomIf you haven't seen the movie Jackie staring Natalie Portman yet, run don't walk. The acting, costumes, and interior design are certain to be award winning.  I have always admired Jackie Kennedy's elegant and timeless pale blue White House bedroom and dressing room, and I loved seeing how it was painstakingly recreated in the movie.

In 1961, Jackie began her highly documented restoration of the White House. Collector Henry Francis du Pont was consulted on the antiques and interior designer Sister Parish for the decor. After clashing with Sister, Jackie brought in French designer Stéphane Boudin to make adjustments.  According to Architectural Digest, Stéphane found Sister's ideas much too "bourgeois" and redesigned everything. He designed luscious silk draperies with extravagant trim, and he suggested a new headboard, painted wood in a Louis XVI style. All traces of Sister Parish were erased from Jackie's dressing room. However, the transformation was interrupted by President Kennedy's assassination.  For the Jackie the movie, production designer Jean Rabasse consulted extensive documentation, blueprints, and archival photography to recreate the White House as it was showcased in the 1962 CBS tour. Photo: Courtesy of John F. Kennedy Library via Architectural Digest Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures via Architectural Digest

There are some fascinating images at the White House Museum that capture this exquisite dressing room pre-Boudin. Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures via Architectural Digest Photo via Architectural Digest Tillett Textiles’ Daisy cotton print, created for Jacqueline Kennedy’s bedroom. Jackie's fabric samples, via Picture of Elegance. Photo: via Picture of Elegance, Courtesy of John F. Kennedy Library Photo: via Picture of Elegance, Courtesy of John F. Kennedy Library JFK's actual bedroom, via White House Museum. Who else has fallen hopelessly in love with The Crown, Netflix's $100 million production about the life of Queen Elizabeth? I have always been drawn to the British sensibility and passion for chintz when it comes to interior design, and I simply cannot get enough of the of The Crown's fabulous sets. Fortunately, Joni at Cote de Texas loves them too, and she has written thorough analyses, which you can enjoy here, here, and here. Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret in The Crown via Cote de Texas.

Note the fabulous chintz upholstery, "Alicia" by Colefax and Fowler. Natalie Portman as Jackie via Domino. Back to British style... have you read the book On the Fringe: A Life in Decorating by Imogen Taylor yet? Imogen joined interior design firm Colefax and Fowler in 1949 and when John Fowler (known as the Prince of Decorators) retired in 1971, he passed on to her all his clients. Imogen, the Queen of Chintz, combines style bible with social memoir.  I have already read it three times... it is that good! On the Fringe: A Life in DecoratingPhotography via Alun Callender Photography Town & Country has published a fascinating article revealing 14 Famous Women - from Audrey Hepburn to Jackie Kennedy - and their favorite perfumes. I was so excited to learn that Princess Diana wore my two favorite scents, Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant Paris and 24 Faubourg by Hermès. Another of my favorites, Fracas by Robert Piguet, was favored by Ava Gardner. For Valentine's Day, I'm asking my husband for Creed Fleurissimo, which was commissioned by Prince Rainier for Grace Kelly to wear on their wedding day

Quelques Fleurs24 Faubourg by Hermès. Via Town & Country. You may recall the childhood home of Grace Kelly, located in her hometown of Philadelphia, was on the market last year... I was delighted to learn that it was purchased by her son, Prince Albert of Monaco, and will be open to the public in 2018, possibly sooner. Grace Kelly's childhood home, via Curbed. Everything designer Cathy Kincaid does is perfection, and the orangerie she designed at her client's home in the Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas is truly magical. Orangeries became popular amongst fashionable European residences from the 17th to the 19th centuries, as they were used to protect orange and other fruit trees during the winter, similar to a greenhouse or conservatory. They also serve as a lush and aromatic extension of the home. Dallas architect J. Wilson Fuqua took inspiration from several orangeries including the 17th century model on the grounds of Versailles and the orangerie designed by Edwin Lutyens at Hestercombe House in England.

Cathy furnished the interior with a classical scheme, using a neutral palette and plenty of blue and white. So beautiful, now I will be dreaming of orangeries! To see more, please pick up a copy of the January-February 2017 issue of Veranda magazine or visit online.  And to see more of Cathy Kincaid's work with J. Wilson Fuqua, please click here. Photography by James Merrell. Florida-born designer Amanda Lindroth currently lives in the Bahamas, but in 2015 she returned to her roots to open a boutique in Palm Beach. There she purchased a small 1920s Worth Avenue apartment designed by famed architect Addison Mizner, which she promptly transformed from an empty white box into a trompe l'oeil fantasia. Inspired by the Cecil Beaton watercolor of Mona and Harrison Williams in their Palm Beach living room, which appeared in Vogue in 1937, she turned to English artist Aldous Bertram to work his magic upon the 16-foot ceilings.  Amanda then scoured Palm Beach's treasure trove of resale and antiques shops to find pieces that weren't "overly precious" to infuse her signature comfortable and breezy island style.

From the February 2017 issue of House Beautiful with photography by Jonny Valiant... Many of the furnishings are sold through Amanda's nearby store, Lindroth Design. Vintage Bielecky Brothers wicker chairs were found at the Church Mouse, a beloved local resale shop. "Palm Beach Revisited" collages by Lindroth's friend Jean-Charles de Ravenel hang from a picture rail inside a painted faux frame. To see more of this stunning Palm Beach apartment, along with before pictures, please visit House Beautiful. An interview with Amanda on the transformation can be found here. To learn more about Amanda's tips for island style decorating, click here. You can also tour a fabulous Bahamas home she transformed here, and a Lyford Cay home she designed is currently for sale here. To learn more about Amanda Lindroth Interior Design, please visit Amanda's website, and be sure to follow her on Instagram for daily inspiration. Open the doors and windows, get some fresh air and breeze in the house.

Bring the outdoors in. Make sure you have orchids, leaves in vases, and some indoor ferns and palms. Use natural rugs and cotton fabrics. Remember that Island Style is a bit elemental, don’t get too fancy. Give your house a name, all island houses have names! Mesmerizing, breathtaking, and enchanting... That is how I would describe the exquisite portfolio of designer Kirill Istomin, and today I am thrilled to share a few highlights of his work. After earning a fine arts degree in interior design and decoration from Parsons School of Design, Kirill began his career with the legendary interior design firm Parish-Hadley in New York, where he collaborated with the patriarch of American design, Albert Hadley.  In 2002, he founded Kirill Istomin Interior Design & Decoration, based in Moscow. The company manages projects in France, Italy, Russia, Kazakhstan, the United States, and Great Britain. “He’s no doubt the most important Russian decorator,” Aleksey Dorozhkin, editor in chief of Elle Decoration Russia, said in an interview with 1stdibs.

“His interiors are a refined mix of historical quotes, bold designs, outstanding craftsmanship and made-to-measure objects.” Recently featured in American Elle Décor, Istomin reimagined an 18th-century pavilion in the park town of Tsarskoe Selo, near St. Petersburg, as a luxe weekend retreat. The sofa and armchair are custom while the iron shell chairs are from the 1950s. In a large European villa, Istomin created an exotic Chinoiserie dressing room with plaster palm columns inspired by the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England. The gilt-metal side table and floor lamp, both from the 1940s, were found in London. Kirill reinterpreted Tony Duquette‘s aesthetic by coordinating a marine-themed chandelier with an elaborate cornice. The 1950s sconces on the mirrored wall are Italian; the vintage cachepot on the table is from Paris. Nancy Lancaster inspired the silk citron-colored dressmaker curtains with bishop-sleeve jabots in this master bedroom. Both sides of the room are anchored by mirrored fireplace mantels that riff on a Serge Roche console.