Red Hot

Who decides that in the fall of 2011 every online and retail vendor will sell an array of bright colors? I've often wondered how that works. Well, each season's colors are determined by one single company: Pantone, Inc. The self proclaimed "Authority of color," Pantone determines the color palette for a season, two years in advance in order for designers to ready themselves for the upcoming trends.   I must say that I'm definitely in favor of red this fall.

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Art Wall

One day, I plan to have a large display of mismatched art on a single wall.

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Wall of Polaroids. Brilliant.

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The House That Carrie Built

I have always loved the style of Sarah Jessica Parker.  And I still adore she and Matthew Broderick's home in Bridgehampton featured here from a while back.  A 19th century farmhouse that is the epitome of comfort and cool.  She wanted a weekend home "not too precious" and far from showy.  And Eric Hughes, long time friend of hers, did just that.  He mixes garage sale finds and painted IKEA furniture with Karl Springer.  The best part is that he wasn't even a designer. Hmm...

{all images via elle decor}