{two lovely things: entryways}

{two lovely things}: whether elegant yet striking with a 1960′s abstract expressionist painting by al held hung above a louis xiv gilded settee luxuriously upholstered in belgian linen, or beautifully ornate with a stunning 2oth century gilded console perfectly paired with a bronze and crystal chandelier and orchids, there is nothing quite like crisp white with a touch of black, intermingled with the warmth of wood, and, most certainly, a touch of gold . . .

{p.s.} more two lovely things

{images: top - photography by roger davies for western interiors april ’09, design by c. renea abbott of shabby slips houston; both via trouvais, also seen in a previous post}

{give-away: design session}

officially the season for giving, and what better way to start than with another glamorous give-away? today's fantastic give-away is from seattle-based coco+kelley, which, in addition to interior and event design projects, offers design sessions for those on a budget or in need of inspiration & design guidance and, for the holidays, is offering one design session of your choice:

. . . whether a festive dinner party or an elegant holiday soirée, an unfinished room or an upcoming wedding, coco+kelley will analyze your style and inspirations and interpret them into a complete design plan that will include design advice, an inspiration board, suggestions on details, ideas for resources and more!

to enter, {click here} to visit the coco+kelley website, then leave a comment below

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after wednesday, december 9, 2009; open to all readers in all countries; images - western interiors; gourmet; haynes-roberts; keri russell via instyle, all images via coco+kelley