Who Inspires Me?

One question that always comes up as a designer is “who or what inspires you? For me, I find inspiration in everything and everyone!

Right now the colors of spring are inspiring my new projects around the house. Bright green and white are reminiscent of spring. The words that come to mind are vibrant, clean, alive, and growth. How’s that for inspiration? Who wouldn’t want their spaces to project those feelings every time they walked in?

Can you see how this image translates into this:

Doesn't this room just sing the praises of spring? I Looove it!

I am also inspired by celebrity designers. Sarah Richardson is high on that list for me. Her designs are modern and neutral with a touch of class. She does such a great job of layering her rooms in a way that allows the eye to travel from one beautiful detail to another. I don’t think there is anyone out there who wouldn’t love a room in their house designed by Sarah! Here's one of Sarah's designs that evoke feelings of spring!

Another source of inspiration for me is design magazines. This is one area where I have a little problem. OK, maybe a BIG problem! I always thought a girl couldn’t have too many magazines but when you have to create spreadsheets to keep track of them all, you know you have too many! Those worth mentioning would be Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Dwell, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful and Traditional Home. These always bring a smile to my face when I see them in my mailbox.

Dwell had spring fever with their February Issue. OK, the cover reflects recycling but it sure looks like Spring to me!
These days you can’t just stop at magazines. We now have online magazines that are great as well! Lonny Mag, Rue and Matchbook are coveted and anticipated just as much as those that arrive by my trusty mail carrier!

And last but not least, blog feeds that come directly to my inbox! I subscribe to far too many blogs but I love, love, love them and the information and inspiration they provide. Some of my favorites are Colour Me Happy, Dreamdesignlive, Younghouselove, Simplified Bee, Designsponge, Tobi Fairley, and Addicted to Decorating. Trust me, you can go from one interior design blog to another and next thing you know five hours have passed and you’re wondering why you're so hungry and why it is so dark outside.

For me, inpiration is everywhere. See, even Confucius knew a thing about beauty and inspiration...........
Thought I'd add one more image to get your Spring juices flowing! Rejoice, Spring is here!