Interior Goals: the Connecticut home of Loren Ridinger

This month marks 10 years that I have been living the entrepreneurial dream. I can remember one of my very first entrepreneuress muses was Loren Ridinger. I followed her blog forever and would read all of her lady boss tips and motivational wisdom. For years, I have been inspired by her.

I recently came across some images of her family home in Greenwich, Connecticut and fell madly in love. Black walls always catch my eye. This dining room just screamed out to me….GOALS! I love a good celebrity home but something about this home seems relatable yet still very sophisticated and glamorous. If you are wondering how to pull off black walls without being too dark, this is a beautiful way to do it. We all know how I feel about living in noir.

I’ve totally had my eye on this gold bar cart for a while now. It works well with the black and white theme. The black walls above the white moldings & built ins looks so beautiful. Totally reminiscent of Donatella Versace’s home office.

Paloma Bar Cart

Here is a shot of the family room in a dark navy blue contrasted by white molding. Again, very sophisticated and chic. The low profile sofas keep in cozy and modern. Sort of reminds me of a Ryan Korban meets Mary Macdonald look. I absolutely love it.

K, so this bedroom. Absolutely stunning. So very glamorous yet with a little bohemian thrown in. I am all about that chic mix. The Kelly Wearstler fabric on the chairs? Such a fabulous statement in this room. I especially love the KW lamps.

Kelly Wearstler Linden Lamp

Yet another black fabulous bedroom….not sure which one I like more.

I just adore this other bedroom look too. The lucite and brass bed is oh so chic. I am not sure where this one is from but I found one similar I may just have to spring for.

Interior Design by Shelby Girard for Havenly.

Room tour: a room that makes you want to play

I've been extremely bored of interiors lately. It just seems as though white walls are the new black, modern hard wood seating is preferred over comfort and the same palm leaf wallpaper is everywhere. It's beautiful don't get me wrong. It's just that I have been craving something more. Thanks to Emily at the pink house blog, I finally found something fun and happy to sink my heart into. 

I'm not really a big pattern person and I don't really ever go too bold with colors but this room really has such a fun vibe to it, doesn't it? What really drew me in is the shade of blue on the walls and built ins. It is such a lovely, soft and serene color. Paired with kelly green, pretty pink and a dash of yellow, this room just has a happiness vibe. Totally good Feng Shui for a young family. When you think about growing kids, colors spark their creativity and sense of adventure so why not give them a room full of pulled together panache? It also serves as a great place for adults to spark the playfulness of their wild and free inner child. 

I really enjoy the office nook too. It's big enough to let your creative juices flow which is very important for all of us, especially when we are trying to live in bliss. 

What can you add to your home for some happy color? Here are a few ideas: