fall decor: dark, dramatic & moody

There is something about the colder weather that invites a moody feel. All I want to do is paint my walls dark colors and throw rich jewel tones into the mix. I'm pretty sure this look would be a little much for a home, but for that very sexy, boutique hotel it would work like charm. I love this look paired with bold hues of deep red.

dark blue yes

Abigail Ahern is like the queen of dark and moody and you just have to love her for it. She takes these deep colors and pairs whimsical colors to keep it from being like a cave and instead is like a fabulous stage set. Tony Duquette is another decorating magician that comes to mind when I think of dark drama.

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White done right: White + Tan

As the summer comes to an end I am looking forward to embracing fall and all of its color glory. However, I do want to relish in the look of summer and one of my favorite color combos is white + tan.

It's so very California because the weather is warm and lovely all year round and all things earthy come into play. I am all about an all white room, even my living room is pretty much all whites but something about the tan breaks up the seriousness. I am just smitten with the look.

 I'll be back in Austin, Texas (my hometown) next week and I am thinking that this look could be amazing in my family home...it's in need of a revamp. I will see to it that some of this action makes it in the mix.

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