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November 24th, 2008
sneak peek: paper scissors oranges


our next sneak peek comes to us from reader susanna carrillo, owner paper scissors oranges art studio for kids in darien, connecticut. i love how she describes her home, set against a clean white canvas, as “very much influenced by the children’s art work and the paint I mix daily.” the great, bold pops of color really make the home come alive. click here to see more. [thanks, susanna!] -anne




73 comments
Kristan said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:03 pm

Her description of her home is totally fitting. I love the look, minus the painting over the sofa. I especially adore some of those chairs! And the canopy bed sans canopy!

Meghan said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:09 pm

Beautiful house with great pops of color. The beadspread… Grace, I know you did a post on this one awhile ago, I have been searching for it. Can you help me out?

November 24th, 2008 - 1:20 pm

Beautiful home. I love the use of color against the predominant whiteness.
The color of that blue rug is incredible,
it should be a cupcake icing color!

elisabeth said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:20 pm

This is my dream house. I love it all, especially the white painted brick in front of the fireplace.
And are those Hunter boots in silver?!

tinyheat said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:24 pm

wow. i love the bits of color. and who says white is boring!

karina said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:34 pm

I just love this place, the bedroom is terrific, I am very in love with it!

November 24th, 2008 - 1:34 pm

I love everything about this home, especially the bed! Great combinations of brights with white!

AmyA said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:41 pm

Swoon! I love the bed. And the round pillows I’m obsessed with round pillows right now!

callen said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:46 pm

What an incredibly happy looking home! It seems to reflect so much joy.

jess said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:47 pm

this home looks super cozy! i wonder where she got the quilt with the burnt orange creatures on it? i want one!

Kim Wike said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:54 pm

This is one of the best Sneeks I have seen in a while. perfect. Great space and furniture with great lines and/or fabric. Love the 2 chair with the over sized floral pattern!

November 24th, 2008 - 1:54 pm

I heart all of the bright happy patterns. What a great post to read on a gloomy Monday. Thanks!

ali said:
November 24th, 2008 - 1:59 pm

Beautiful home! How many kids does she have!!? So much bright white too!

coconutt said:
November 24th, 2008 - 2:00 pm

Oh those anthropologie chairs call out to me every time I see them - especially the orange astrid one. One day…

Oh, and the house is great too! :)

November 24th, 2008 - 2:03 pm

wow! i think this is my favorite sneak peek ever! i love the painted floors…

jesteva said:
November 24th, 2008 - 2:04 pm

I love the big yellow chair because I have one of this kind but with a really ugly fabric. I am happy to see that it can look so good! Did Susanna make it by herself? Does anyone have a pattern to reupholster a chair like this one?

Hexstatic said:
November 24th, 2008 - 2:21 pm

Gorgeous all over, glad to see the same white walls like mine here!
I’m drooling about the boots and the bedquilt, and may i say that im jealous about your desk corner, with the window over and the turquoise chair. Your cat reminds me of Charlie Chaplin with his kinda false moustache spot!

Abbi said:
November 24th, 2008 - 2:26 pm

Does anyone know where the white desk in the studio comes from? The tall thin one with the green lamp on top? That would work perfect for my small space.
Thanks!

Wendy said:
November 24th, 2008 - 2:32 pm

Beautiful! My husband and I are in the process of painting concrete floors white in the nursery. I’m curious if that’s what the white floors are in Susanna’s lovely nursery?

Melissa said:
November 24th, 2008 - 2:55 pm

Wow! I really love her home. Great use of color.

November 24th, 2008 - 3:00 pm

Gorgeous armchairs! I would love to know where the red flower and yellow printed chairs/fabric comes from. Do you have any idea? Thanks!

Sarah said:
November 24th, 2008 - 3:15 pm

Absolutely LOVE it. Would also love to hear where the bedspread is from and to know if the side tables in the bedrooms are painted that color blue (and if so, what shade that is) or if they were purchased that color.

bussbuss said:
November 24th, 2008 - 3:18 pm

perfection! this is exactly what i hope my home will end up being some day. light, bright, with bold, happy pops of color and great, surprising, personal touches..LOVE!

Alison said:
November 24th, 2008 - 3:25 pm

Ah man, this is my most favorite house ever!

Clark said:
November 24th, 2008 - 3:30 pm

Beautiful!!

Its stunning, sophistocated, and fun.

But really, I have kids, and I’ve never understood how white + kids = white.

In my house white + kids = dirty.

Sheila said:
November 24th, 2008 - 3:36 pm

I too would like to know where the beautiful bed coverlet comes from. I saw it last year in an online post and have been hunting it ever since…

Hazel said:
November 24th, 2008 - 3:47 pm

I like the house and it left me itching to see a video clip of it so I could see how the rooms flow together.

November 24th, 2008 - 4:07 pm

love that lapiz blue color in the bathroom! in fact this house is close to being perfect in my opinion!

Rebecka said:
November 24th, 2008 - 4:08 pm

very inspiring photos!

Valerie said:
November 24th, 2008 - 4:11 pm

so beautiful!

where did you get the coverlet on the bed?

it looks very familiar to something i saw in mexico.

kimk said:
November 24th, 2008 - 4:14 pm

boy… that cat has it made!

ox

arroyo said:
November 24th, 2008 - 4:48 pm

The coverlet is traditional Mexican embroidery (from Oaxaca, I think). I have a pillow in this design, but with cream figures on a white ground. Got it at the Folk Tree in Pasadena, CA. Rocky Behr is the owner, and she could definitely source these for you. I have also seen this embroidery on ebay. Check these:

http://www.folktree.com/homepage.htm
and
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2006/06/help-guadalajara-madness.html

Kate said:
November 24th, 2008 - 4:58 pm

Very nice and cheerful. Does anyone know where I can find similar round pillows and the round hanging pendant light?

Jill said:
November 24th, 2008 - 5:04 pm

So lovely. SO lovely.

Robin said:
November 24th, 2008 - 5:07 pm

You can find those Otomi bedspreads at laviva-home.com.

Or at jacaranda home (http://www.jacarandahome.com/index.html)

Or from here on eBay:

http://stores.ebay.com/Mexican-Textiles-Museum-Store

Lynne said:
November 24th, 2008 - 5:12 pm

This is such a breathtaking home! Full of life and interesting things. I love it, love it, love it.

Karena said:
November 24th, 2008 - 5:42 pm

Love all the colorful pillows, and the fabric on the rolled arm chair. Very bright, however not sensory overload either!

November 24th, 2008 - 5:50 pm

colorful and cute - a cheerful, yet restful look.

I love the little touches like the lion-shaped folksie pillow…(and the soft kitty on the sofa)

nosideup said:
November 24th, 2008 - 7:19 pm

i shall join the bed spread fan club!

kay* said:
November 24th, 2008 - 7:24 pm

@kate - the round hanging light is the lotus flower chadelier - i’ve had my eyes on it for a while now…it’s gorgeous. you can find it at viva terra

http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.2561145.2561499.2006589.page

Sasha said:
November 24th, 2008 - 8:30 pm

Breakfast for Dinner - both chairs are from Anthropologie.
:)

kristin said:
November 24th, 2008 - 9:36 pm

i fell in love with this house looking at the beautiful pictures! especially the nursery, how sweet! love the brilliant pops of color against the white. gorgeous!

elizabeth said:
November 24th, 2008 - 9:45 pm

What a great house! Love all the color. Does anyone know where the high backed chair in the white slipcover is from? Maine Cottage perhaps?

Emily said:
November 24th, 2008 - 10:28 pm

It is stunning. I love that. I wish I could be so bold to have so much white.

November 24th, 2008 - 11:04 pm

Thank you all for the lovely comments!

To answer your questions:
-The bedspread is from http://www.laviva-home.com
-Yes! Hunter Boots in silver….they are so bad that they’re good!
-The round pillows are from IKEA and from Urban Outfitters.
-The floors in our bedrooms are painted wooden floors..in white white porch paint.
-The yellow floral chair is from Anthropologie.
-Yes, the round light fixture is from viva terra.
-The white wing back chair was my godmother’s….I slipcovered it in white duck cloth.
-I have one almost 3 year old boy! The thing about white slipcovers is that you can throw in the wash with some bleach if you must.

all the best, Susanna

November 24th, 2008 - 11:53 pm

This is Fabulous!

AndyPandy said:
November 25th, 2008 - 6:24 am

oh the BEST one ever !!- I have saved every pic into my inspiration file. Great work D*S!

Nini said:
November 25th, 2008 - 8:50 am

What a dream home! It’s a great blend of style and substance. Very inspiring. One of my favorite sneak peeks. Thanks for sharing!

Hillary said:
November 25th, 2008 - 8:59 am

I am a person who is obsessed with color, so I was very surprised that I really liked these rooms! White walls have never looked so inviting to me before. Her description also helps me to visualize her concept in this design. Great pics!

debbie krimm said:
November 25th, 2008 - 9:41 am

so glad lisa h sent me the link. wow — i have heard MANY amazing things about you + your house …. and they are all true! you have a great eye — everything looks perfect. p.s. the kitty DOES look so comfy + cute on the couch. happy holidays!

November 25th, 2008 - 10:13 am

when i have kids i want them to grow up in a house as colorfull and clean and happy as this one. just looking at the pictures cheers me up.

Shashi said:
November 25th, 2008 - 10:46 am

Susanna, lovely house. Can you tell me where you got your wardrobes? Both are very cool.
Shashi

SueS said:
November 25th, 2008 - 11:06 am

Is the oversized wing chair in orange fabric also from Anthropologie? If not, where can I get the fabric–I love it! I love the whole house!!!!

Lisa said:
November 25th, 2008 - 12:01 pm

LOVE the area rug in the babies room - where’s it from?!

Davina Grunstein said:
November 25th, 2008 - 12:54 pm

Where did you get that orange/red wardrobe? I love that!

JouNNe said:
November 25th, 2008 - 2:27 pm

i love all the house

CW said:
November 25th, 2008 - 3:40 pm

So gorgeous, thanks for sharing. Where is that white desk from??

Jamie said:
November 25th, 2008 - 3:47 pm

So Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Love the dark floors with the white walls and colorful accent pieces. Such a dream…

Gretchen said:
November 25th, 2008 - 7:34 pm

Hey what a great portrait! of mom + child hanging over the yellow + white flower chair. Your house is simply FAB and my fave place to sleep when I am in Ct.!!!!!! LOVE the white with black floors that shine and splashes of color all over the place that please my eyes…xoGK

yvonne said:
November 25th, 2008 - 7:37 pm

where can you get that lovely lion pillow!! i’m obsessed!!

kelly teed said:
November 25th, 2008 - 11:11 pm

TOLD YA!

Beth said:
November 27th, 2008 - 9:57 pm

Someone (abbi) asked about the white desk in the studio - it looks like to me as the IKEA Malm dressing table, painted white. This is a great house, thanks for the sneak peak!

Angie said:
November 28th, 2008 - 4:52 pm

I keep looking at this one– no lie, I’ve looked at it about 5 times now. There is something VERY appealing about this house– the calm white with the great accents of lively color– both restful and stimulating. 3 cheers!

November 28th, 2008 - 8:20 pm

Love the light airy feel of each room. I’m always drawn to think that have green accents and other pops of color too.

Cynthia said:
November 30th, 2008 - 1:35 pm

Interesting that there are no window coverings - except the lightest of valances in the nursery.

Amy Beals said:
December 1st, 2008 - 10:34 am

Where can I find that beautiful blue/brown throw at the end of the bed? I must have one!

laura said:
December 1st, 2008 - 4:38 pm

did you make all your slipcovers?
I have a two year old, and wanted to make white/ivory/grey slipcovers for my furniture - but didn’t know what fabric to use so that I could wash them. Duck fabric for all?
Your home is absolutely inspiration.

jennifer said:
December 9th, 2008 - 4:41 pm

One last “Where did you get it!”
The white camelback sofa - is it vintage? If not, where is it from??

December 15th, 2008 - 7:24 pm

jennifer: The camelback sofa was left here in the garage when we moved in. I slipcovered it in white duck cloth. It is upholstered in a great old white and yellow marimekko fabric but it is so worn and dirty…I would have kept as is if it was in better shape…thanks for asking!

annkent said:
January 3rd, 2009 - 9:16 am

This is fabulous! I love the clean, crisp color and the incorporation of child-friendly space!

Diana said:
January 19th, 2009 - 9:41 pm

Nice house! Where did you get the bed frame, in the first picture?

Scissors said:
January 19th, 2009 - 11:07 pm

What a nice decoration! I love it.

Brianne said:
March 10th, 2009 - 2:01 pm

I feel like this house is so light and airy. The bright pops of color are so refreshing.

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