Dakota Jackson at Sea

Since the Marina was fully booked, we were only able to see the designer rooms and suites while we were docked in Nassau.  Dakota Jackson designed a few suites and we peeked into two of them.  We weren't given any specific details about the rooms but I assume much of the furniture came from Dakota Jackson's own line.   It was interesting that many of the suites had their own work out equipment even though there is a gym on board.  Enjoy!

Dakota Jackson

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Beautiful Living Rooms

While I was thinking about where everyone would sit in my living room for the Super Bowl, I was inspired to see where others gather, hang out, and enjoy each other's company. These living rooms are certainly inspiring with wonderful decorating ideas.

bright bold and beautiful via house beautiful, bright bold and beautiful

via apartment therapy, house of turquoise via gorgeous shiny things,

real simple, country living, coastal living

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Best of the Week on BB&B

I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far! Here is a re-cap of the week on BB&B plus some extra links around the web.

Pretty Table Setting Color Inspiration: I see PINK

Color Forecast for Spring 2011 : Etsy Finds

Home Tour A Beach Cottage in Namibia

Decorating Ideas Vintage Papers and Branches

In the News Has the Internet run out of Space?

Interior Design / Home Inspiration Beautiful Living Rooms

Where We Blog ~ Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

Food and Recipes Super Bowl Hot Wing Dip

DIY Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Hot Picks for Totes and Handbags:

MICHAEL Michael Kors Tote

Women's Michael Kors Purse Handbag Tote

Kate Spade Barrow Street Mini Anabel Tote

photos: Bianca Balti for Blanco Spring 2011 campaign by Hunter and Gatti via fgr

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Chic Sleeps: Lit a la Polonaise

I grew up with a canopy bed so I've had an aversion to them ever since.  If there was any bed that could make me change my mind about them, it's the 18th-century painted Louis XVI style bed above that is currently for sale at Le Louvre Antiques in Dallas.  It can also be called a lit a la polonaise (Polish bed) which is a bed that has uprights that support the canopy with curved iron bars hidden by curtains. The curtains in this case are a beautiful toile de jouy. It had me at goodnight!  Of course, I couldn't post this bed without showing you some other beautiful examples of lit a la polonaise.  Enjoy!

Another look at the Le Louve Antiques bed.

Some of the most gorgeous examples can be found at Versailles.  I took this photo on my tour. 

World of Interiors

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World of Interiors

I was lucky to see this gorgeous lit a la polonaise in person at the Getty Center.

Le Petit Trianon photo by moi.

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And some lit a la polonaise aren't just for people!

Decorating Ideas - Vintage Papers and Branches

Be Romantic this Valentines day ... with Vintage papers ... love notes and poems

~ a fresh idea for your tabletop.

photo: eclectic dining room design by French Larkspur

Related: Bright ideas ~ Bud vases centerpiece

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The Chic Catroux

It's interesting how you see some designers all over the place and some nowhere at all.  I wish we could see more work of the interior designer François Catroux.  Maybe staying under the radar and a lack of self promotion is a French thing or a European thing.  It's certainly, as we all know, not an American thing.  I think it's even more interesting since François Catroux's wife Betty was a model and muse of Yves Saint Laurent who was has more than her fair share of publicity.  The scarcity of published projects makes it that much more exciting when you do come across one and especially when it's their own home.  Enjoy!

Betty and Francois Catroux, 1970

Beautiful Home Living: Using Lemons for Decoration

When using arrangements to add a pop of color to your room, think fruit in addition to flowers. A vase of bright yellow lemons or limes will add zest and energy to your space! See Color Inspiration: Citrus for more ideas if you missed it!

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