pink damask

We're finally about to start painting a (pre)teen's room that is sure to be an epic before and after. Between the tornado and back ordered fabrics, the project has been drawn out several months longer than we anticipated. Although we won't post photos until the room is complete, we did want to share the perfect rosy creamy white wall color we'll be using. It's Benjamin Moore's Pink Damask and we are tickled to find such a bright, happy neutral shade. Definitely a little easier on the eyes than the polka dots or Honeysuckle pink - two options that were (sort of) in the running, but don't stand a chance against the this hue's timeless and feminine softness.

thibaut dreams

Paper is back in BIG way. It's been trending for a few seasons now, and we've been riding the wave every chance we get. Thibaut, one of our top wall covering firms has been pumping out classic designs like Tree of Life, Toile and Trellis patterns for over 100 years. We were pleasantly taken aback when we saw New York-based travel and lifestyle writer/decorator, Jason Oliver Nixon's guest room in the most recent New York Magazine, covered floor to ceiling in the Barron pattern. Extremely traditional and almost psychedellic...we kind of like it!

guest - check

While flipping through an old (May 2009) issue of House Beautiful, we came across a great little spread on essentials for the house hold. Designer Tom Scheerer curated the list of "Guest Room Essentials," and with graduation, Mother's Day, and spring weddings bringing guests in to our clients' homes we thought it was worth sharing. (we might nix the apple and/or orange and add a mirror with great lighting and a wastebasket).

Bath and Hand Towels, Washcloths

Fresh Soap

Shampoo
Bath Foam

A Unisex Terry Robe

Hair Dryier
Refillable Water Vessle and a Glass

Pad and Pencil

Alarm CLock

Magazines
Hangers

Luggage Rack

Bedside Nosegay or Single Blossom

Orange or Apple

image by Joni Webb via swamplot.com

yes ma'am

We swiped today's blog post straight from Mack. She nailed it...what a refreshing take on Bama Game Day decor inspiration! Here at MCD, we plan to re-stock our favorite (sometimes unexpected) elephant accessories before football season, so keep your eyes peeled for our interpretation of transitional Crimson Tide decorating.

image via modgirl