Mad for Plaid

When I'm bored at work, which isn't often, I cruise the internet looking for decorating ideas.  Our house is still a neutral palette with a significant amount of beige.  Chris and I have to paint all the rooms, including ceilings, finish hanging the crown molding, etc.  We did however, paint our bedroom a dark green shade.  Called Painted Turtle, it makes our roomy feel super cozy.

I like the look of traditional homes-- neutral tones with splashes of color here and there.  I tend to go back to blue and red.  I have a strong dislike for anything modern and contemporary, extending to furniture design.  Classic is the way to go; I don't want to look back at pictures and think "Why did I pick purple shag carpet?"

Perhaps this is the Libra in me (symbolized by a scale) and my like for many different things, I will at some point need to have a very large home which I could morph into a world of Ralph Lauren style decor.  Capturing the worlds of preppy, Americana and coastal, anything RL looks fab...... or as Rachel Zoe would say, "Died.  Love.  Isn't this bananas?"



Eventually, I want our home to be cozy and inviting..... the type of place where you want to take your shoes off and relax.