Photo:  Annie Schlecter via So Haute Domino Option 4:  Captured Memories During Travel Photos

Eclectic living room design by LA interior designer, Tracy Murdock Allied ASID



Eclectic living room design by Maison21 The chinoiserie behind the console is really flattering within this space. A splash of yellow lifts the spirit.  Now, how can I get this song out of my head?

I'm currently on the hunt for entertaining display worthy coffee table books.  I have recently discovered interesting reads that would definitely keep the guests occupied.  These usually non-fiction hardcovers inspire conversations under various subject matters related to Art, Photography, Interiors, Food, Travel, or whatever interests you and your guest (s).  When selecting the displayed literature at home, it should ideally relate to your interest.  It normally defines the owner's personality and taste.  Here are some of my recent finds:

Learn how to concoct your own cocktails in the comfort of your own home.



Drinkology:  The Art and Science of the Cocktail 372 Pages by Stewart Tabori and Chang Available in Anthropologie

Get carried away by an author's memoir in Paris of falling in love with both; 

A french man and french cuisine.

 Creative journal of inspiration from thought to art.

 A Fully Illustrated Design Book focusing on the

beauty of imperfection and aesthetics in clutter.

Thrift and Imaginative Style to re-decorate your own space.

 An inspiring read.

 I'm a fan of Audrey, so this is a wish list on my coffee table top.

 Explore the lost art of mixing cocktails for that perfect evening.

A collage of sentimental memoir, tales of family, friends and community

 with delectable recipes of baked goodies.

Sweety Pies: An Uncommon Collection of Womanish Observations with Pies Written by Patty Pinner 171 Pages , Ingram



 Curious about the texts written by the icon herself?



Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters written by Marilyn Monroe 256 pages, Farrar, Straus & Giroux



Perfect for the fashionable hostess in creating a stylish event for every occasion.



Food Fashion Friends by Fleur Wood 215 Pages, Penguin



What are your preferences?

Happy Weekend!

Images via:  Anthropologie



One of the most exciting things revealed by Pantone before the year end is the Color of the Year for 2011: Honeysuckle (Hot Pink).   According to Pantone Color Institute, this spirit uplifting colour is both stimulating and encouraging throughout the exhaustive challenges we face in our everyday lives. 

There's a lot of hidden gems we could use from the items we have labeled junk in our home. I figured out that the best way to uncover them is by spring cleaning before the end of the year. With all the clutter gone, it would be the best way to welcome a fresh positive and vibrant 2011.