May 26, 2010

design*crush: mary mcdonald

until a week ago, i didn't realize i had a crush on mary mcdonald...
but one of her rooms caught my eye, and so i googled her.
oh my.
 i realized that i recognized dozens of her spaces
because i have them stored in my design files!
serendipity at it's finest.
this woman has phenomenal taste.
she is a true master of color,
and i LOVE the 
layers and textures 
and details she uses
to create 
dramatic, 
chic, 
elegant, 
whimsical, 
and refined rooms.













ahh...my new favorite designer!
images found at mary mcdonald, verandapatricia gray 
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did you have a favorite room,
or something that really caught YOUR eye?
i'd love to hear what you think!

13 comments:

  1. Wow! Great rooms. All of them look so inviting.

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  2. That black and white striped sitting room was so Mrs. Robinson I could hardly stand it. I'm a glutton for black and white stripes!

    Also, the white bathroom with the fireplace has just enough rustic elements to give it edge and warmth.

    But, really, there wasn't a single image I didn't love. Ms. McDonald is a winner. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. beth,
    i totally agree! this is one talented lady. i am really drawn to all of the details in each of her room. you can literally spend 5 minutes just staring at one picture, slowly taking in all of the details!
    i love those black and white stripes too!
    so classic and chic.

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  4. I'll fight you for her ! ;) She is great.

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  5. Oh yes. Everything she touches turns to gold. I'm told she has a book coming out, so stay tuned. :o)

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  6. Amazing work, so rich and sophisticated!

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  7. I'm speechless... there's so much to love about her work.

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  8. Your crush is quite understandable. Beautiful rooms!

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  9. Hi Autumn! I am new. :) I LOVE these! The last one seems so soothing and serene that I like that one best at the moment, but I am also a sucker for black and white. I love a lot of contrast. Thanks for your beautiful blog! Steph.

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  10. Yes I'm quite fond of Mary too. She knows how to work those colors when she wants to.

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  11. Her flooring choices really stand out to me! Wow, she's good!

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  12. I have died and gone to heaven. For so long I thought that Candice Olsen could not be topped for me but this woman is my idol as well! Can I just say that you are kind of my idol as well. I love how you incorporate the white and black with the clean lines and whimsy all at once. OMG I SO SO SO need your help trying to figure out how to finish up my bedroom and my nursery for baby on the way in January! Are you a fan of Z Gallerie? I am so in love. I saw a blue tufted bed a few posts back that you had pictured and I have the cream sleigh tufted bed from Z and its by far one of my favorite pieces! Ah I am SO GLAD I found your blog!!!

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  13. sara,
    oh my gosh. i'm not sure i have exhaled since you mentioned me, candice olsen and mary mcdonald in the same paragraph!!
    thanks for the vote of confidence, my dear! and yes, i am a big fan of z gallerie.
    :)
    any YAY for a new baby on the way. you are really planning ahead. just my style. i am taking on new clients as we speak...and, since i am really still getting my feet wet, my prices are really affordable. contact me if you want to work together!

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