Patent Leather After Labor Day?

I was recently sitting in a meeting with a bunch of ladies and one of the ladies said that she had just purchased a new black patent leather handbag, but wasn't sure how to "rock it".  You know, how to coordinate it with other pieces in her wardrobe. All of the other ladies started chatting about the options she had with her new black patent bag.

Recently, I read somewhere that patent leather was a winter material.  Well, my mother and her friends would argue differently.  I am from the south (a true Atlantan) and patent leather was traditionally only worn between Easter and Labor Day.  All of the little girls would break out in their black patent leather shoes to coordinate with their new Easter dress.  The Easter church service would be filled with little patent leather shoes and ruffled ankle socks.

Traditions have changed and I love it.  No longer do we have to limit ourselves to when we can wear a certain item.  Now you see patent leather in all areas of design, from clothing to furniture and home accessories. Here are a few of my favorite patent leather pieces.

Coach Madison Tote

Christian Louboutine Avedere Patent Leather Boots

Modern Yellow Patent Leather Chairs

White Patent Leather Dining Chairs

Now, this represents change. Far from our old traditions.

Until Next Time

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Interior Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

And The Winning Paint Palette Is...by Posh Interiors, LLC

Good Morning!  I could not wait to post my son's decision for his favorite paint palette.  Although my blog readers liked the darker red palette, he chose the neon lime palette.  He did say that he wanted to throw in a little red.

 To be perfectly honest, I can live with this.  I love the soot gray with the neon lime. I will keep you posted on the progress of his room and the kid's playroom (or shall we call it a budding teen lounge). My kids are outgrowing their space so I really need to change out a couple of rooms (the playroom and son's bedroom). With the holidays approaching, redecorating will definitely be spring projects.  I am a planner so now is the time to plan for 2013. By the way, my soon to be nine year old daughter also likes this palette and they share the playroom (that has a red sleeper sofa). I may consider using this palette in the play room .  Anywhooo, I am digressing, but you get the picture.

If you would like to create your own paint palettes and play with color combinations, go to Benjamin Moore paint gallery page.

Until Next Time,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Interior Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Color Fluency by Posh Interiors, LLC

My eleven year old son has informed me that he is ready to redecorate his room. He said that he wanted to paint his bedroom bright red and lime green (to match his shoe strings).  Of course I raised my eyebrow's at his suggestion.  As a parent, there is a fine line between allowing your children to express their individuality and creating a Crayola box of your home (no offense against Crayola).

So, I am on a quest to find a few color combinations that will satisfy his need to have red (his favorite color) or lime green in his bedroom and keeping my sanity when I walk past his room. I am looking for color fluency that is easy on the eyes, but fun for a budding young teen.


I love the soft  senora gray in this palette.  I would definitely not put this green on his walls.



I am really feeling the color soot in this palette.  The neon green is fun!



I am sure my son would like this red, but it may be a bit bright for me.



I really like the deeper colored red and brown together. The horizon gray softens the palette.

Normally, when I work with clients, I start with "The Paint Deck." I use my paint deck as inspiration for fabric selections and color combinations in a room. Now, I would like your opinion. 

Which palette is your favorite? I am going to share the results with my son.

 

Until next time,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com