House Tour - Kelly Klein's very zen home

An oldie but a goodie for you. Back in 2007 Elle Decor featured a home belonging to Kelly Klein - photographer and ex-wife to Calvin. She lives in the midst of Florida's horse country and her home is adorned in beautiful horse photographs

This is my favorite shot of her home - sans the cowhide

An aussie - just like my Cody and Mom and Dad's Remi

That tub looks comfy






images courtesy of Habitually Chic

I think I have a new favorite style! Modern rustic!

Decorating a home isn't a race - it's a journey worth enjoying. Tactile, handmade ceramics are best collected over time and look effortlessly chic when displayed as a group.


Mix provincial pieces and modern luxuries for a smart take on the rustic look.

A natural, earthy palette with touches of black, white and ochre is a good base to work with.



Walls that have a plaster- or lime wash-style finish work well as they provide a chalky surface that adds texture to a room.

When it comes to accessorizing, think about shades of tortoiseshell, pearl, ebony, seashell, crystal and bone.

The key to making this look cohesive is keeping clutter to a minimum, so it makes sense not to rush into purchases.

A capiz-shell hanging, driftwood and linen give natural warmth to this pared-back room.
*Personal note* I absolutely LOVE this bedroom. That bed looks perfect!

Stripped- back timber floors, doors with porcelain knobs and aged wardrobes and shelves are raw and rich.



Keep your colour palette to earthy tones such as sand, slate and ochre, and mix in the rich textures of stone and wood.



Images and tips from Notebook

What 2009 interiors will look like...

If IdealHome is right, looks like we have pretty palettes and feminine touches to look forward to in 2009. This is alright by me..as I loved almost everything they predicted! How about you?


I'm not a big fan of most wall stickers, but I adore the ruffly rose pillow, and Ikea's tiny little side table!

The light blue accent color they utilize here is one of my favorite colors, and white of course!

IdealHome also predicts that metallic will stick around, but perhaps in slightly subdued patinas like mother of pearl.


I love this palette! Duck-egg blue and rose! It's so relaxing and pretty. I also love the neutral, eco-friendly look of the couch- though my books are never all the same colors...


Restaurant style dining is in they say. I think anything to encourage everyone to eat at the table and not in front of the tv is a good thing!

Floral prints - I love what textile designers have been doing to modernize the floral print, like this sketchy, half-colored upholstery.


A striking bedroom in always chic black and white. I love the french gray nightstands and the old luggage used as storage. The headboard is just foam core, mdf, and fabric!

Images via IdealHome