The Mysteri Blogs

a little time outside..

2011-12-28T09:52:00.000-08:00

I hope you have been enjoying the holidays and a little time to relax after everything! We are having the most beautiful weather here so I have been trying to spend time outside in the sunshine doing a little reading and relaxing. I guess I need to stop all of that and get back to work... but for now it is books and plans for the new year! image via

Simply grey in the kitchen

2011-12-27T05:03:00.000-08:00

Simply grey wonderfulness in the kitchen. I love that this kitchen has so much personality. I am totally looking to incorporate some of that great texture in mine! image via pinterest from here

Grey Library..

2011-12-26T05:03:00.000-08:00

Oh my goodness can you imagine the hours you could spend here, just reading and browsing.. I think there should be an extremely comfortable lounge some where just across from this to use as needed!image via pinterest

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T05:03:00.000-08:00

image via pinterest

Wishing you ...

2011-12-24T05:03:00.000-08:00

A simply wonderful Christmas eve! Please take a little time to relax and enjoy! image via atlanta homes and lifestyles

Setting the Christmas table...

2011-12-23T05:03:00.000-08:00

Are you hosting a Christmas dinner? I am having family over for Christmas eve.. I have been thinking of a different way to set the table.. candles and white and linen is what I am thinking. Similar to these pictures...Wishing you a wonderful Christmas eve eve as we call it here!images via

Dark dining...

2011-12-22T05:03:00.000-08:00

I know it's almost Christmas and this is in no way a wish list or a Christmas decorating post... but I liked it... The windows and chandelier are to die for!image via pinterest

Vintage Urns

2011-12-21T05:03:00.000-08:00

I have this deep love for vintage urns, I was browsing through the new container images from the boys at Atelier de Campagne and I am loving all of these.. Pairs of them make my heart skip a beat! Can you imagine them flanking a door or on the mantle? Just so perfect to add that little bit of something with some great live plants added in.images via

Hello world

2011-12-21T03:09:00.001-08:00

Sorry this site is under construction

Holiday wishes!

2011-12-20T05:03:00.000-08:00

With only a few days until Christmas I am ready to finish up getting ready and get down to enjoying. I think that the rush of shipping packages and orders is almost finished up... now time to do a little baking with the kids and wrap up all of the Christmas joy! I want to say thank you to everyone who reads the blog and shops with us as well as all of my clients and advertisers! You make it

greige in Mexico

2011-12-19T05:03:00.000-08:00

I am completely loving the soft light and the colors in these pictures. How beautiful- so much texture it is amazing! Maybe it can take us to a simpler time and place away from all of the rush of the holidays... This week should be fun as I try to relax a little and gear up for the days with family and friends to come.images found here from here

Workspace

2011-12-18T05:03:00.000-08:00

Clean and simple with a great view... I love the bookcase- I always need more space for my books! image via

French in black and white...

2011-12-17T05:03:00.000-08:00

I am completely dreaming of visiting this amazing French Chateau - Château les Merles. It looks so charming, I will have to see if I can work it into our trip to Europe next year. I am already daydreaming of all the wonderful things that next year will hold for everyone. I hope that it is a year of great things!Can you imagine... Have you started planning for next year (I know that I get a

Holiday magic..

2011-12-16T05:03:00.000-08:00

Ahh.. it's Friday.. This weekend we will be attending a small holiday party (I hope they are serving that yummy little appetizer) and just trying to relax and enjoy the holiday magic! There has been so so much going on and I truly need a break (until Monday comes and the kids are home and the shipping of orders begins once again). I want to say Merry Christmas to all of you wonderful readers

Perfectly graceful

2011-12-15T05:03:00.000-08:00

I was browsing through pinterest and found this little beauty.. I know I have seen it before but wow does it look perfectly wonderful right now. I so cannot wait to take a much needed break from the holiday frenzy that has been my life for the past week... Friday Friday Friday.. ( I know it is Thursday - but Friday will be sooooo nice!) I heard that Windsor Smith will be coming out with a new

The Business of Design book signing

2011-12-14T05:03:00.000-08:00

Last night I was lucky enough to attend a wonderful book signing for Keith Granet at Molly Wood Garden Design. Molly is the sweetest and we seem to see one another EVERYWHERE! Her shop and offices are in a little house and are so well done- I love it there and always seem to find something special to come home with not to mention she is a fantastic Landscape Designer. I am dying over this

Holiday entrance..

2011-12-13T05:03:00.000-08:00

The entry makes the first impression.. That's what they say anyway. Pin It

Dressed up for Christmas..

2011-12-12T05:03:00.000-08:00

We had some freinds over on Saturday night for a holiday dinner party so I spent most of the morning with my daughter decorating the tree and the rest of the house. We are ready now.. bring on the Christmas. I just have to wrap up some gifts and finish a bit of shopping before I can completely relax and kick my feet up (as if that will ever happen). I changed things up a little this year but

Workspace...

2011-12-11T05:03:00.000-08:00

I love love this space. So simple and clean- if only I could keep mine that way how nice it would be! The door and the trim just set it off perfectly.Pin It

Christmas decorating inspiration..

2011-12-10T05:03:00.000-08:00

We picked up the tree last night and now to the decorating... I will do my best to post a few pictures of the decor here. It is pretty similar to last year I suppose. Do you change your holiday decor each year or do you pretty much stick with the same program? I like to change things a little bit- but sometimes I go crazy and redo EVERYTHING...This is not that year but you know how it goes..

Christmas in style with Jill Sharp Brinson

2011-12-09T05:03:00.000-08:00

I think I am ready now.. I need a little rest but we will be getting our tree this afternoon and decorating the house. I am a pretty simple holiday decorator... I love Jill Sharp's home in these pictures from Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles. It is just that natural bit that makes it seem so special. Wishing you a wonderful weekend full of holiday parties and decorating...Also, don't miss your

Day Dreaming...

2011-12-08T05:03:00.000-08:00

I am day dreaming of a sweet little apartment in the heart of Paris just like this one. Instead of being here enjoying baguettes, cheese and wine, we are taking pictures for our upcoming One Kings Lane sale today. It is amazing how much work goes into a sale. Everyone at OKL is really great and a real joy to work with which is so nice to see in a growing company like theirs.Wishing you a

Greige Christmas

2011-12-07T05:03:00.000-08:00

I love the dining space above so wonderfully simple and festive with candle light and vintage grey finishes! How is the holiday decorating going? Are you all done? Or are you like me and have not quite started yet?Don't miss your chance to enter our giveaway! images via source found via belgian pearlsPin It

Rocq Macarons {a giveaway}

2011-12-06T05:03:00.000-08:00

I am super excited to share a sweet little bit of Parisian life right here in the states with you! The amazing chef Eddie Rocq has brought us hand made Macarons beautifully packaged, that can be delivered directly to your door, making them the perfect gift. Each of these little cookies is handmade to order and we can get them right here! I was so excited to discover that I now can have one of

By Invitation: enchanted evening...

2011-12-06T00:15:00.000-08:00

The invitations have been sent and we are off to an little holiday party... I am so excited to get all dressed up and have a lovely time with my friends! (I hope no one minds if I over do it a little- I don't get out much...) We don't ever want to forget a gift for the hostess and a little something for the other guests too.. macarons to be enjoyed at the party and a little something for her

Our Master Bath...

2011-12-05T05:03:00.000-08:00

It has taken a while, a long while, but our Master Bath is finally done. I am so excited to have it complete and be able to use it again! It is clean and simple just as I had hoped. I am still working on accessories and I feel like I want to add something to the walls, but for all intents and purposes it is complete. We finally decided to use the wall mounted faucets which I am very happy we

Workspace

2011-12-04T05:03:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous workspace! I love all of the natural light which is a must for me! Humm I don't see a spot for the computer though.. maybe on the other side of the room??image from elle decor via the Aestate Pin It

Gorgeous texture

2011-12-03T05:03:00.000-08:00

It always amazes me how a little texture can add so much warmth to a space. I love the walls in wood and all of the contrasts!images via

Grey Modern

2011-12-02T05:03:00.000-08:00

The natural light in this space is so amazing! I love how it offsets the grey and white so well..Wishing you a wonderful weekend as the holiday season gets started!images found here from here(function() { window.PinIt = window.PinIt || { loaded:false }; if (window.PinIt.loaded) return; window.PinIt.loaded = true; function async_load(){

Love on the outside..

2011-12-01T05:03:00.000-08:00

I fell for this picture when I saw it in House Beautiful, it is everything I want for our outdoor space just beyond the dining room! So refreshing and relaxed. I cannot believe it is already Thursday! I am hoping that we can finally get the last touches into the bathroom in the next day or two so I can take a few pictures to share. It is so slow to get those last things done..image via

Masculine and sophistocated

2011-11-30T05:03:00.000-08:00

I love these dark and manly spaces.. the black paneling and shelves is so yummy! It is like a winter retreat.. with the dark wood and clean lines.images via atlanta homes magazine

some days are for wishing...

2011-11-29T05:03:00.000-08:00

I had a terrible time finding something I wanted to share more than this.Some days are made for wishes.... Have a wonderful day!image via

Holiday entry..

2011-11-28T05:03:00.000-08:00

I love this door with the boxwoods! So simple and sweet! Even though it is not officially December yet the Holidays are upon us! I am excited to get into the full swing of things around here and see if I can catch that holiday spirit.What do you do to prepare for the holidays? I would love some tips on how you keep it all going! Thank you all for your sweet birthday wishes!image via

Winter.. Camel and White

2011-11-27T05:03:00.000-08:00

This is such a wonderful color combo! I love the texture and light! Today is my birthday which I am very excited to spend winding down after a busy week and relaxing..images via pinterest and here

Getting ready to add a little green

2011-11-26T05:03:00.000-08:00

It's time for some, so I thought we could see some very clean simple Christmas decorating ideas. I like to keep it pretty simple around our house for Christmas. We always have 2 trees though, one for the kids one for the mom!Happy decorating!Images via

Black in the kitchen

2011-11-25T05:03:00.000-08:00

I am sure that many of you much like me, spent A LOT of time in the kitchen this week. I realized how completely not functional mine is!!! I cannot wait to get to fixing that problem! Next year the kitchen is in my plans. I am curious what do you like the best about your kitchen? What is the most functional?Images via

Grey on the outside..

2011-11-23T05:03:00.001-08:00

Oh, how lovely is this.. Hydrangea and grey. Totally dreamy! Wishing you a wonderful Holiday weekend! image via pinterest

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T05:03:00.000-08:00

I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends around the table!Happy Thanksgiving!

Jill Sharp Brinson Loft...

2011-11-22T05:03:00.000-08:00

When I came across these pictures of Jill's husband's studio I was smitten! Just like I was when I saw her house in House Beautiful. The natural light is just amazing and the mix of vintage is perfection!Happy Tuesday! images via design sponge

Happy Thanksgiving week...

2011-11-21T05:03:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone is getting ready for a relaxing week of over indulgence in comfort food. I know I am we are one turkey dinner down with 2 more to go! I had every intention of posting some pictures of the almost complete bathroom today but hosting dinner and house guests took most of the extra time this weekend. So maybe tomorrow. I am excited at the progress and more excited to be close to

workspace

2011-11-20T05:03:00.000-08:00

This space seems so easy on the eyes simple and clean where you could just open up the laptop and get some things done. It is nothing like my desk that is covered in papers and misc little things that my kids have made and given to me. I love the finish on the table and the key is the fresh flowers I think!image via g-style

guest quarters

2011-11-19T05:03:00.000-08:00

We have guests this weekend, and while I wish the guest room looked like this it might be TOO comfortable - if you know what I mean. This is so subtle and inviting with the soft layers of grey, linen and white. Are you having guests for the holidays? How do you welcome your guests?I always try to get the house to a normal level of cleanliness and fluff the pillows. I typically spray the

this week I am loving..

2011-11-18T05:03:00.000-08:00

It is funny there are some weeks when inspiration eludes me and then there are some where it is everywhere and I cannot keep it straight! I am absolutely loving everything here! I love vintage chairs and their time worn look, the lovely layers of grey from Atelier de Campagne, and Lauren at Pure Style Home's new textile line. Do you ever find too much inspiration? I like to take mine and

Shop greige in Renovation Style!!

2011-11-17T16:05:00.000-08:00

I was so excited to find out that Marie's house was featured in Renovation Style this month! A few months back I posted pictures of her beautiful home that was featured in Capital Style magazine. Well, after that she was contacted by Renovation Style and her home has been photographed once again! I am so excited for her- she did an amazing job! One of our art pieces is noted in the magazine

The olive branch

2011-11-17T05:03:00.000-08:00

I love the look of cut tree branches inside. The olive branch is one of my favorites with it's grey undertones. I think I need to bring more greenery inside - I feel like I am lacking! A large clear glass vase with them is going to look great in my bathroom.The bathroom is on it's final days, I cannot wait for it to be finished! Painting today and hopefully by the weekend we can use it after

Vespa Love.. in greige

2011-11-16T05:03:00.000-08:00

I am pretty sure this is meant for me!!! I just saw it on Eloquence and I NEED it. My husband said to me it won't work for our house maybe if we lived in a small town in the south of France. I said can we move there so I can have one???I love love it!Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday! What is on your wish list for the holidays?? Don't miss our giveaway!!

Kate Spade at home

2011-11-15T05:03:00.000-08:00

It is so fun to see creative people in their homes. Kate Spade's home is really fun and whimsical. I love the use of artwork which seems to make a statement in every space. The colors are bold and inspiring.What do you think? images via

Rose Bowl Flea Market...

2011-11-14T05:03:00.000-08:00

So we hit the Rosebowl flea market on Sunday morning, it was a beautiful day thank goodness! I have been really happy with this flea market so far, it is full of great vendors and fantastic pieces! I completely fell in love with these giant vintage posters and art pieces. Each piece is mounted on a larger canvas for easy framing and storage. I so wanted the Louis Vuitton piece but is a little

Lux Lampshades {giveaway}

2011-11-14T05:00:00.000-08:00

Today our giveaway is from Lux Lampshades one of our newest sponsors! Lux offers a variety of styles and sizes of shades as well as customization. They are a wonderful resource for designers and the public. My favorite shade has always been the Barrel shade!!By simply replacing a lampshade, a room's personality can bedramatically altered. We offer a large selection of stock shades and our

Workspace

2011-11-13T05:03:00.000-08:00

This does not seem completely practical for actual work but I like it. The floor is amazing and the lights are very very cool! image via ?

Unique dining chairs

2011-11-12T05:03:00.000-08:00

How completely wonderful are these dining chairs?? I just love everything about them! Tomorrow we will be going to Rose Bowl to search out some new dining chairs for my sister. Our hopes are high that we could find something this amazing. I am also excited to pick up the custom lights that I had made from Cleveland Art while I am there! I cannot wait to put them in the bathroom, they will be

Dark grey and white

2011-11-11T05:03:00.000-08:00

The contrast here is so perfect! I have been leaning towards softer greys as of late and this just brings me back to the dark with a lot of contrast. The details in the mantel and the door paneling are so perfect. Sometimes I wish I lived in a home with such history and detail. But it is not meant to be right now.Someday maybe.I am looking forward to the weekend it is supposed to rain a bit

The Ferret bed in Lonny Magazine..

2011-11-10T16:26:00.000-08:00

I was so excited to see the Ferret bed in this months Lonny Magazine! It is one of my all time favorites and one of our best sellers!

Linen in the bedroom

2011-11-10T05:03:00.000-08:00

This looks like the perfect retreat! I love the floor, the bedding and the drapery... so perfectly wonderful!A few hours spent here reading during the day would be well worth the hours lost.Don't miss our giveaway!image via pinterest

Miller and McCall {giveaway}

2011-11-09T09:45:00.000-08:00

Today's giveaway is from Miller and McCall, a fabulous vintage inspired jewelry line on Etsy. Each piece is handmade with a unique style.Miller and McCall specialize in Vintage Inspired Jewelry using Rosary Chain, Religious Medals and various curiosities to create jewelry with a mysterious side..We have two wonderful pieces for two winners here on greige!For a chance to win, please visit Simple

Vintage doors

2011-11-09T05:03:00.000-08:00

I love this use of vintage doors, what a great way to have them be functional and beautiful by mounting them on barn door style hardware. Totally cool. Not to mention the color... perfection.I love the doors from Eleoquence below.. so so cool! What do you think, do you like the true vintage mix that these doors give in a space? Images via Elanor Cummings ID and Eloquence

Top Row...

2011-11-08T05:03:00.000-08:00

I am sure that you know by now how much I love Pinterest. When I went on there last night these 3 pictures were in the top row... I just love the way they all worked together. Sometimes we find relationships in design in some very odd spaces. Texture and color love!Hope you are having a great day!images via pinterest

Dark Concrete in the bathroom

2011-11-07T05:03:00.000-08:00

I promise once my bathroom is complete I will not post about baths for a little while!! They just seem to be jumping out at me lately. This one is amazing with the double concrete sink and storage.I love the contrast with the texture of the baskets and the rustic wood mirrors. Here is a picture of our progress... why does everything take so very long????I am in love with the tile and cannot

workspace...

2011-11-06T05:03:00.000-08:00

How great is this desk - 2 sided and full of storage! Love it and the mix of formality with the informality makes the space seem so creative.Image via

Light and bright {a favorite}

2011-11-05T09:57:00.000-07:00

So you know how you love a photo of a room and you are a little surprised when you see the entire space, well I am sure you have seen this one before but I came across all of the photos together on pinterest and I am so in love with this space still!!! It is so dreamy!It was featured in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles back in 2007 and it is still one of my all time favorites so many years later.

New Lighting from Arteriors

2011-11-05T05:03:00.000-07:00

I am totally loving all of the new pieces from Arteriors, these are just a few of my favorites!!! You can tell I am partial to the darker finishes right now. I am looking forward to next week as we get closer to the holidays things get busier but much more fun around here! We will be having a giveaway from one of our wonderful sponsors here on greige and some updates.I hope you are having

House Beautiful is gorgeous in grey

2011-11-04T05:03:00.000-07:00

What a great entryway and overall design. I love all of the different greys going on in here.Very masculine and fun and I love the headboard in the Katana fabric!I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned! I cannot believe we are already moving so quickly into November. More work on the bathroom here and fun family stuff.

Simple bath design

2011-11-03T05:03:00.000-07:00

So our bath is coming along nicely, I am getting excited to see it all coming together! I dream of a space like this that is simple clean and very unique, I love the texture of the natural stone and the concrete look of the tub and shower. The sink is fantastic. We decided to do the wall mounted fixtures above our vessel sinks, I am keeping my fingers crossed that it all goes well!The week is

Rich in detail

2011-11-02T05:03:00.000-07:00

My goodness it has been quite a week already and it is only Wednesday! I am loving the moldings in this space. They are the perfect inspiration for my Family room wood detailing that we are planning for next year.Also, don't miss the latest issue of House of Fifty out now! images via

Dreaming {by invitation}

2011-11-01T05:03:00.000-07:00

Dreams are such a fun thing. I have so many but there is one that keeps jumping out at me. I think it maybe more of a wish than a dream but I am truly not sure what the difference is any more. I dream of having a wonderful place in France to spend time in with my family, when I say time I mean real time where we eat together outside, we cook together, take hikes and walks and learn about the

The Bridal Circle {giveaway}

2011-11-01T00:15:00.000-07:00

One of greige's newest sponsors The Bridal Circle is offering a wonderful giveaway for you- our lovely readers today as they celebrate the launch of their new site!