melongings…

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I’d like to take a breather from babies for a moment, will you indulge me? You’re probably breathing a sigh of relief, ha! I recently had the pleasure of visiting my friend Chanee Vijay, the owner and designer behind Melongings Studio. A recent transplant to Philadelphia from Charlotte, we discovered we have mutual friends and lived a few blocks from each other down south! Such a small, small world. Once set up in her new, beautiful studio here in Philly, I had the opportunity to take a tour of her historic home in Society Hill and see where her creative visions are brought to life! 

Chanee began her business in 2011 with the goal of creating beautiful, hand printed, organic textiles for the home. Each hand-pulled screenprint and blockprint is created with regard for our health, the environment and longevity. The elegant designs are unique, neutral, and compliment almost any decor…I personally love the shimmery metallics collection. Head over to her site to check out the latest and learn more about her fabulous company!

 

hello fall!

 

 

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While the weather may not yet be crisp enough for me, fall is officially here! I think I smile more at this time of year by default. I yearn for the autumn color, falling leaves, hot apple cider, and yes even the pumpkin scone and latte at Starbucks. In honor of the new season, I am linking to some of my favorite recent posts on the subject. Who knows…this might become a reoccuring thing…bon weekend!

feelin' foxy for fall

transitioning into fall

autumn inspired vignettes

 the fall-faced look

 

 

our twin nursery!

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I just realized I hadn’t shared our twin nursery here, which was revealed on Design*Sponge Monday! It has been a labor of love, and since nursery design is what I do, I’ve dreamed of designing my own nursery for what seems like forever. Of course discovering we were having twins changed things a bit, but the neutral decor was always the plan. I am so very pleased with the result…all the planning and research paid off. It’s my new favorite room in the house…now we just need to fill it with babies!

images courtesy of Courtney Apple | custom embroidery by chez sucre chez 

interior design + custom linens by yours truly

 

design*sponge sneak peek!

 

 

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Please pinch me, because our home is being "sneak peeked" on Design*Sponge today!!! Most of our little cottage, including our twin nursery, is being revealed there! It is such an honor to be included…many thanks to Grace, Amy, and Anne. A huge MERCI to Courtney Apple, who took all the gorgeous photographs. I do hope you will check it out and leave a comment there…merci mon amies!

*for those who are linking over from D*S…welcome!*

 



louis xv…

 

 

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I stumbled across this beautifully illustrated guide to Louis style chairs a while ago, and thought I'd share my favorite! Many pieces in our home are of the Louis XV style, and I love mixing it with more modern furniture and design. It tends to be fairly feminine, which I am always drawn to, but by mixing it with more masculine and clean lined pieces my husband is more comfortable with it! Do you also love the Louis style, and if so, what period is your favorite?

many thanks to the aestate for the illustration