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Barcelona Travel Journal, Part 1

Sep 19 2017 ·1

Another one of my travel dreams came true recently when I visited Barcelona in August. A trip to Barcelona has been on my bucket list for years and making the five day trip with friends was wonderful. We saw and experienced so many aspects of this beautiful city and culture, what an inspiring trip!

Diary of an Interior Designer: Cape Cod Seaside Home, Kitchen and Powder Room

May 29 2013 ·0

It’s finally time to wrap up this huge project!

Like the family room, the kitchen is a gathering place for families. You may be curious about the Kitchen in this retreat home: how does it accommodate the large family, the guests and all the cooks? In this case, very well indeed. The existing footprint for this space was perfect, open to the Living Room and outfitted with updated cabinetry. With no major construction necessary, I was able to concentrate my design for the space on the cosmetic changes that allow the Kitchen to work in harmony with the rest of the home and the views beyond. That meant new tile, new light fixtures, and paint for nearly every surface. We also created a spacious eating nook in a space that was undersized for the proportions of the home…

Pamela's Posh Picks: Sophisticated Seashells

Jul 06 2012 ·0

Summer is in full swing and every time I look out onto my terrace to the ocean beyond, I am reminded at just how much I love living at the beach. I also love strolling on the beach and discovering Mother Nature’s keepsakes, seashells. This week’s Posh Picks are all about elevating seashells from kitschy knick-knacks to sophisticated home decor.

My first Posh Pick is this incredible custom pool cabana bathroom.

The seashell mosaic in this Moroccan inspired design is full of color, imagination and pure fantasy. The arched mirrors are not only functional but are also reflective of the seashell encrusted walls, contributing to the feeling of being in an underwater cavern. Amazing!

My next pick is this stunning table from the Kips Bay Show House I visited during Blogfest this year.

This elegant sofa table emanates sophistication. The shape of the table, the graceful curves of the legs and the dark tortoise shell color of the shells help make this table a beautiful conversation piece.

This seashell chandelier is totally over-the-top in the best possible way.

It is fabulous and wildly creative while still in excellent taste. I love the pearl dot seashell covered lampshades ~ beautiful attention to detail! I could see this chandelier hanging in a ladies boudoir or over a feminine writing desk. Better yet, how about over a mermaid’s breakfast table??

Perhaps my favorite seashell mirror ever, this amazing piece is from Currey & Co.

I used this stunner in a powder room I designed on Cape Cod. It was love at first sight! The amazing collection of silvery, iridescent seashells on this traditionally shaped mirror are the perfect complement to the luminescent wallpaper. What a shame this mirror is no longer available ~ I’d love to have one in my own home!

My final Posh Pick of the week is a sentimental one: a Sailor’s Valentine.

These beauties are steeped in history and romance and the delicacy of the seashell arrangement captures my heart. An antique Sailor’s Valentine such as this one is a wonderful way to add sweet seashell sophistication to a space.