coastal getaway design details

As promised, here are detail shots of the beautiful beach home we stayed in last week:
This was the entryway that lead to the downstairs living area and looked straight through to the ocean. I loved the herringbone travertine floor and the white risers on the stairs mixed with the wooden tread.
This was the hallway from our bedroom that led to the upstairs living area and second floor balcony. 
A sweet little coastal corner moment.
One of the four baths. This was ours and the details were perfection. The two ledges above the sink, the woodwork around the mirrors and walls, travertine subway tile, and this medicine cabinet all came together to make this small bathroom feel special.
And last but not least, my absolute favorite detail in this house was the use of clerestory windows above the door to every room in the house.
Such a fresh, but simple detail that allowed the light to really flow and made the space feel so bright and airy. It was a totally dreamy house, and we're hoping to make it back here next year!




on my radar: painted ceilings

Some designers swear by painting the ceiling a different color than the walls, and I have to agree with this philosophy. I'm particularly fond of the combination of cream walls and ceiling painted in the lightest shade of blue.
Source: Veranda | Photography: Melanie Acevedo
Source: House Beautiful | Photography: Francesco Lagnese
What do you think? Would you paint your ceiling a different color than your walls, or do you prefer to keep them the same color?

on my radar: fall interiors

If you're anything like me (and every other person according to instagram/twitter updates and pinterest posts) the chill in the air has put you in the mood to light a pumpkin-scented candle and decorate for fall. My favorite thing to do to update my home for the chilly weather is to pull out the faux fur throws and trade out my bright sofa pillows for more neutral tones.
Source: Style Me Pretty | Photography: Julien Fernandez
Source: Elle Decor October 2011 | Photography: Simon Upton

When I used to live at home, we even changed out our bedding for the fall and winter. I haven't done that in ages, but I'm thinking a nice plaid blanket might be in order for the foot of our bed. What do you do to get your home ready for fall? I'd love to hear!