House Beautiful, February 2011

It's probably been a good year or so since I last picked up a copy of House Beautiful, but I was pleasantly surprised by what I found within the February issue. Clean, structured layouts, short, snappy features mixed with in depth articles and great product round ups made for an issue I devoured in one sitting. I wanted to share my personal standout story from the makeover issue: Light & Bright, a refreshing and colourful Cape Cod-style cottage on a canal in Venice, California. I love how designer Alexandra Angle uses both stripes and checks in her patterns in the seating areas, whilst the kitchen features open shelving in Farrow & Ball shades. Outside, a similar relaxed vibe and refreshing style continues with an intimate entertaining space, complete with John Robshaw floor pillows. What do you like about this space?

House Beautiful | Interior design by Alexandra Angle | Photographs by Victoria Pearson

{A Jonathan Adler designed home}

Bright colours. Lashings of personality. A cheeky, playful tone. These are the reasons I love anything Jonathan Adler works his magic on. Namely, this Westchester home I saw over on House Beautiful. There's also a lovely interview with the man himself, which makes for a good read.

Images: House Beautiful