Furry Friends

If  you ask us, pictures of interiors just look better with our furry friends in them.

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 Can you spot "spot"? There is a custom niche made just for him (or her?). 

Hint: look under the window seat. 

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Michael Smith's dog Jasper is featured here in the designer's bedroom. In fact, Michael's fabric line is named after his beloved pup.

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We couldn't resist.

Here is a wonderful pet "home" from Boutique Tents found here. 

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Hands down, this one is our favorite!

My, (Meg), two pups, Milly and Hendrix,  love sitting on the furniture!

And speaking of animals!  Please read below for a wonderful event that raises money for the Nashville Humane Shelter!

Join us at one of Nashville's most fabulous events!



Cause For Paws

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Belle Meade Country Club

11:00 AM

Social Hour, Silent Auction, Luncheon and Fashion Show by JAMIE
Julia Colton Award will be presented to Gigi Grimstad

2011 Event Co-Chairs:

Caroline Armstrong and Meg White


To purchase tickets, please click here.


http://www.nashvillehumane.org/events/event.php?eventname=Tickets

Please click here to see all the wonderful auction items available at this year's 23rd Annual Cause for Paws Fashion Show and Luncheon. The auction opens at 11 a.m. and will close at 12:15 p.m. So plan to arrive early and bid often in support of the Nashville Humane Association.


http://www.nashvillehumane.org/events/event.php?eventname=Tickets

Images 1-2) Unknown 3) Traditional Home 4) Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles 5) House Beautiful 6) House and Garden 7) www.boutiquetents.net 8) Unknown

What's in your Closet?

While I (Brooke) was cleaning out and organizing my closet last week, I started to daydream about having a super stylish, spacious, and organized closet.

Here are some chic closets that have inspired both Meg and I along the way. 

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We love the natural light and the round tufted ottoman the center of Nanette Lepore's dressing room.  But it's her pup that is really stealing the show here.

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We have had this image for a while and it is such a great idea. 

LOVE the wallpaper detail. 

It would be hard not to delight in this closet, even on those days when you can't seem to find ANYTHING to wear.

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J Crew Director Jenna Lyons' Closet

Shoes please? Um, yes, we'll take them all. 

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A clean, polished dressing room/bathroom by Michael Smith. Placing the tub in the center of this space is fantastic.

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How dreamy to have a chaise lounge in your closet. And a chandelier!

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Tory Burch's closet is so much fun! The shirred fabric behind the glass panes gives the doors added softness to this space. Not sure if we would get annoyed by having to open multiple closet doors just to see your wardrobe, although the look sure is pretty. The window behind the vanity is large enough to let a lot of natural light in. Love the pop of orange on the island and notice her dressing stool. 

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The "X" motif found on the drawers and the upper cabinets make a wonderful statement in this man's dressing area. 

Images 1) Elle Decor 2) Domino 3-5) Elle Decor 5-7) Images Unknown

Designer Tip

Here is a fun and true tip from a very talented designer to start off your week.

Happy Monday!

"Find a great antique mirror for your powder room. The slight mottling

of vintage glass seems to make those tiny lines and wrinkles miraculously

disappear. And when people know they look great, they have more fun."

-Ashley Whittaker-

A Beautiful Trumeau from Tara Shaw.

P.S. Happy Birthday Meg!

XoXo

Brooke

Bunny Williams in Houston!

 Bunny Williams will be in Houston to talk about her new book, Scrapbook for Living, Thursday March 24th! See below for details...

I'm unable to attend the event (sadly!) but am looking forward to checking out her latest book! Meg and I absolutely adore her previous books Bunny Williams' Point of View and Affair with a House. Go here to see all her books! 

xoxo

Brooke

A Treat for our Readers!

 Brooke and I are excited to announce that we will be offering our readers certain "to the trade" items for a price well below retail.  

Here's how it works: 
 

We will showcase fabric(s),  wallpaper, trim, (you get the gist!) on this blog. Our discounted prices will last for 2 weeks after this blog is posted. 

  For our first "offering," we chose some stylish and fun outdoor fabrics by fashion designer Trina Turk for F. Schumacher.


Yes, we said outdoor. But these fabrics can be used indoor as well! 


We used to think the following about outdoor fabrics: poor selection in style and color, not comfortable, and definitely not something you would ever want to cover your sofa with. 

  Well, GOOD NEWS, these fabrics have come a LONG way!  Today's outdoor fabrics have a huge range of style and colors. And their soft textures are now suitable for indoor upholstery.

Any of these patterns would look so fresh and inviting indoors, and could easily be used as pillow fabric, ottoman, or chair cushions! The options are endless.

 Design Inspiration
This sun-inspired print is derived from a hand painted pattern in Trina’s collection and is printed on outdoor-suitable acrylic twill. It combines a faceted geometric design with a multi-hued and summery palette. Its medium scale makes it a great option for chair upholstery and cushions.

Soleil LA Print Aqua

Retail $ 108.00

 Your price $ 72.00

Soleil LA Print Sunset

Retail $ 108.00

 Your price $ 72.00

Soleil LA Print Driftwood

Retail $ 108.00

 Your price $ 72.00

Design Inspiration
Adapted from Trina's apparel collection, this versatile mid scale print composed of looping arches has been drawn with a casual hand, colored in bright hues and also a graphic shade of espresso on white.

 Arches Print in Pool

Retail $ 104.00

 Your price $ 68.00

Arches Print in Java

Retail $ 104.00

 Your price $ 68.00

Design Inspiration

This watery print of marine life was adapted from Trina's apparel collection. It combines a brightly colored palette with a swirling allover design, creating a bold novelty print for coastal homes, poolside or indoor casual spaces alike.

Pieces Print in Pool

Retail: $ 112.00

Your Price $ 74.00

Pieces Print in Punch

Retail: $ 112.00

Your Price $ 74.00

Pieces Print in Driftwood

Retail: $ 112.00

Your Price $ 74.00

We will accept credit card for payment over the phone.  (615-354-1460) Also, if you want to see a memo of fabric please email us as well! 

As always, contact sevierwhiteinteriors@gmail.com for further information.

All Images: http://www.fschumacher.com/

Go Green!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

Here are some images just for the occasion...Enjoy!

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This room from Tory Burch's Manhattan Apartment is ever so chic. We love the green tape trim on the neutral covered sofa. 

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We love the contrast between the crisp whites and the shades of greens in this vanity area. 

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Miles Redd upholstered these hallway doors with "Garden Green" Edelman Leather. We Love the nail head trim detail. Notice even the walls are wallpapered in a much lighter shade of green.

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Annie Selke's Gold leaf canopy bed shines against the varying shades of green. 

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We have posted this image before on this blog but we couldn't help but to include it again. 

The Kelly green office chair makes the room. 

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Gorgeous Green Bedroom.

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Love the pops of green from the art and the hall bench. 

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The emerald green sofa pops in this living room designed by Palmer Weiss.  We love the customized tape trim outlining the back cushions on the sofa.

Images 1) In Style 2) Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 3) House Beautiful 4) Traditional Home 5) Southern Living 6) Veranda 7) Southern Living 8) www.PalmerWeiss.com

Oh, Baby!

Well, if most of you do not know- my husband and I (Meg) are expecting a baby BOY!!!  We are so thrilled and blessed - words can not even explain!

So with that being said, we thought we would share some of our favorite nurseries with you as well as a few tips!

TIPS!

1.  Always try to use no VOC paint when painting a baby's room  

2.  Purchase an organic mattress because most mattresses contain formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals  

3.  Use all cotton or linen sheets, bumpers and bedding so the fabrics can breath

1. No VOC Paint

VOC  stands for " Volatile organic compounds "(VOCs) refers to organic chemical compounds which have significant vapor pressures and which can affect the environment and human health. Respiratory, allergic, or immune effects in infants or children are associated with man-made VOCs and other indoor or outdoor air pollutants.

wikipedia.com

Sherwin Williams

We believe the optimal green coating should do two things: minimize the impact on the environment and deliver maximum performance. So we've developed the GreenSure® designation to help you identify the products that meet our highest green coating standards.

Reducing the Impact We Have on Nature

• We use sustainable raw materials, like soy and sunflower oil in our paints.
• We've reduced the amount of solvent in our formulations, so our green products are more environmentally friendly.
• New techniques in our manufacturing processes have helped produce less waste and we've implemented energy efficient methods in our plants.
• We've streamlined national distribution processes, helping to conserve fuel, energy and other natural resources.

Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore Natura Paint Your family will breathe easy with Natura Natura premium interior waterborne paint is a zero VOC, virtually odorless formula that doesn't compromise on performance. It dries fast, has excellent adhesion and provides a durable finish with an unlimited color selection. Natura features our Green Promisedesignation, so you can breathe easy knowing that you've used the very best for your environmentally sensitive projects.

Porter Paint

Pure Performance® Zero VOC 
and Green Seal® Class A Certified

Pittsburgh® Paints Pure Performance® was the first national brand paint to receive Green Seal® Class A certification for meeting environmental standards. Pure Performance® contains zero volatile organic compounds (VOC), eliminating detrimental impact on air quality. This very low odor paint allows you to paint by day and occupy the room by night. This environmentally friendly paint is ideal for green building projects!

See our online Green Systems Guide for complete product listings.

2.  Matresses

Naturepedic Crib Mattresses Naturepedic knows that a baby’s health and safety should not be negotiable when it comes to crib mattresses. Naturepedic organic mattresses go above and beyond the CPSC ban by eliminating many other questionable chemicals from non organic baby crib mattresses. Naturepedic products are regularly tested to meet the strict GREENGUARD® certification standards for children. Naturepedic understands the potential harm that can come from toxic chemicals and is committed to providing safer and healthier organic mattresses and bedding accessories for our children and planet. Give your baby a healthier tomorrow by removing harmful chemicals today.

3.  Organic bedding

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galileo crib fitted sheet-organic Select Onebluecreampink Quantity: Our Galileo fitted crib sheet is printed with a charming  two color pattern named for the famous Italian  astronomer Galileo Galilei. Perfect for your little  astronomer’s dreamy nights. 100% Organic  cotton – certified by Control Union.

:	solid organic crib sheets Select Onebluecreampink Quantity: 100% organic cotton – certified by Control Union.  These solid color fitted crib sheets, made with  organic cotton sateen, are a staple of any  nursery. These soft hues compliment our  collection of prints or are perfect on their own.

A few nursery images!

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We all remember the creation of this amazing nursery by Nancy Meyers in Father of the Bride II.  I remember when "Fraank" was designing this space- I thought it was the most magnificent nursery I have ever seen.  

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Another view!

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Such a sweet little nursery!  We love the trellis wallpaper.

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And if I have my choice- I would love to have this wallpaper on the walls for our sweet little boy!  There is just something so sweet about little birds in a nursery!

Pattern Aviatrix, color mocha latte

Happy Monday!

Images: Info sherwinwilliams.com; benjaminmoore.com; porterpaint.com; modernnursery.com; bbrathwaite.com; 1) salvagedgrace.com 2) silverscreensurroundings.blogspot.com 3) massuccowarnermiller.com 4) arenadesigns.us