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Industrial Bookshelf Inspiration

September 22, 2011 by Renee Claire

PopBetty - Industrial Bookshelf Inspiration

Clockwise from top left: photo by Douglas Friedman, for Domino; pipe bookshelves via Lark & Linen; French industrial shelves, $799 from Wisteria (no longer for sale); bookshelf stairs from Locati Architects & Interiors; industrial closet shelving by D.I.Y. Diva (includes tutorial); sconce bookshelves, 2 for $139.00 from DirtyBils. All images via Pinterest (click through for specific credits).

Lately, I’ve come across striking examples of industrial shelving. Something about dark metal piping and rich-colored woods hits me square in the gut, and luckily, it’s a look that can be recreated without too much money or effort. See the links above for great retail options and D.I.Y. inspiration/advice. Not pictured, but also helpful, are these D.I.Y. industrial shelving instructions from iVillage.

P.S. There’s less than a week left to enter the Mad Men: The Illustrated World giveaway. The contest closes at 12:00 AM September 28th, and the winner & October’s giveaway book will be announced later that day. Thanks to all who have entered so far!

Welcome to Atlanta: The Reid House

August 18, 2011 by Renee Claire

The Reid House is a historic Atlanta condo, designed in 1923 by key Atlanta architect Neel Reid. My childhood library was the AFPL‘s Peachtree branch, which happens to be right across the street from the condo building. That, plus the fact that my dad is a residential architect meant I was always aware of the property & its significance.

I heard recently that some units were for sale, some for incredibly low prices. This turned out not to be true, but it got me looking at the available units, and my goodness, they are gorgeous. My favorite was the unit below, which has by far the best windows.

Reid House in Atlanta: Entry Hall

Reid House in Atlanta: Door Knocker

Reid House in Atlanta: Apartment

Reid House in Atlanta: Kitchen

Reid House in Atlanta: Windows

I DIE. The place has lovely vintage details, well-done updates, and tons of natural light. I’ve also heard that the building’s walls are sound-proofed with sand, meaning that despite the central location (on Peachtree Street, right across from the High Museum), the inside is quiet. See the full listing with all photos here.

House: Citrus Tree Inspiration

August 9, 2011 by Renee Claire

With their dark leaves and bright fruits, citrus trees are beautiful and functional additions to any home or garden. They are not demanding plants, given sufficient light, heat, & humidity, and certain dwarf varieties can be grown indoors. Some images to inspire you, from left to right, row by row:

A first anniversary event styled by Amorology Weddings & photographed by Jill Thomas, via The Style Files.
Domino magazine photo via Wit + Delight.
Indoor orange tree photo via Little Green Notebook.
Citrus table setting by Washingtonian Bride & Groom {via White Thread & Hannah McNicol @ Pinterest}.
Kumquat tree close-up by Design Mom.
Orange tree photo by Little Brown Pen {via Haley Wilson @ Pinterest}.
Meyer lemon tree photo by Brighter Blooms {via Megan Dill @ Pinterest}.
Anne St. Marie in a 1957 edition of Bazaar {via dovima is divine}.

Hidden Green Spaces & Walled Gardens

January 28, 2011 by Renee Claire

{via the new domestic}

Last year, I posted on my biggest apartment must-have, bookshelves. A close second on the do-want list, though, is a miniature walled garden.

My personal ideal garden is this one, from a rental house we stayed at in La Bastidonne (Vaucluse/Provence):

From the front door to the front gate.

Definitely prefer the overgrown look to manicured lawns and shrubbery. It wasn’t deliberate here, though–the neighbor’s son could only tend the garden a few hours each week.

Outdoor parties are the best. Faces blurred to protect the innocent (except for my little brother, Rodrigo, who is not innocent and whose expression in this photo cracks me up).

A final one of Rodrigo, at the small table near the gate. I liked that this garden had several distinct sitting areas to break up the space.

Below the cut are more garden inspiration images. They’re taken from late night Tumblr/Pinterest raids, and therefore missing some attributions. Please comment if you know the missing credits:

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Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelves

April 5, 2010 by Renee Claire

When I get my own place, my first and only must-haves are windows and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Not a bed, not a Sub-Zero, but windows and bookshelves:

Dining room designed by Diane Bergeron Interiors