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January 26, 2015 · 20 Comments

My Top 5 Favorite Designers

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I have put together a list of my 5 favorite designers to inspire you!

My weekend was so good and so bad at the same time.  The highs and the lows can come all at the same time.

My daughter’s 3rd birthday was this weekend. That was the good part. I cannot believe she is already three. I seriously remember like it was yesterday holding her in my arms the day she was born. That newborn smell and the way she looked in my eyes with those deep baby blues of hers.

I’ve been going through so much personal stuff lately. It’s difficult to throw a party when things are going wrong in your life but it also makes for a very good distraction.

My daughter had a very good day. The birthday party was a success and I feel a little bit better accomplishing that for her.

She also got all her favorite things for her birthday.

Today I’m going to share with you some of my favorite designers. My inspirations.

Because what gets me by on bad days, is looking at beautiful inspiration.

Everyone needs a little beauty in their lives each day.

So here are my  Top 5 Favorite Designers.

My Top 5 Favorite Designers poster.

1. Brooke Giannetti

This husband and wife team is incredible. Brooke is an interior decorator and her husband is an architect. Their blog is the most gorgeous thing ever you will ever see. You have to take a look.

Velvet & Linen

Velvet & Linen designer showing a dining room with wood beams.
A living room with wood beams and plant growing upwards with neutral chairs.
An antique bathtub and shower in an enclosed glassed in outdoor bathroom.

They also have a gorgeous book called Patina Style.

Patina Style graphic.

Patina Style

2. Rachel Ashwell

Everyone knows Shabby Chic style. Rachel Ashwell invented it. If I could live in an all white house with pink flowers I would.

Shabby Chic

Rachel Ashwell, Shabby Chic a white table with flowers in the middle of the table.
A large chandelier over top of the dining room table with a door open to the veranda.

One of her many gorgeous books.

Rachel Ashwell, Shabby Chic

Shabby Chic Interiors
3. Atlanta Bartlett

I love Atlanta Bartlett. A few Christmases ago, I got a bunch of her books and I think I read the books cover to cover every day for a week.

A rustic room with a white couch and metal coffee table.
An antique dresser with a small chandelier on top of it and a rectangular mirror.
A white room with a white armoire and a chandelier.

Here is one of her beautiful books.

Pale & Interesting

Pale & Interesting

4. Tricia Foley

Her style is exquisite. She has worked with huge clients like Ralph Lauren Home and Pottery Barn and does everything with pure perfection.

A neutral room with a white ceiling fan.
A white room with a dark fireplace and flowers and candles on the fireplace.
A large neutral room with a large round beam.

One of her beautiful books.

At Home With Wedgwood graphic.

At Home with Wedgwood

5. Heather Bullard

I love this girl. I’ve been following her for years and almost met her at The Farm Chicks show that I went to years back.

I hovered around her booth and didn’t get the nerve to go up and talk to her but her style and grace shows in everything she does.

She is also a Contributor Editor for Country Living Magazine.

Fair warning:  you will get lost in her blog.

Heather Bullard

Her Instagram feed is equally impressive.

A rustic entryway and a wooden round mirror and a rug in the hallway.
A concrete bathroom sink with a wooden mirror.
An outdoor garden and coop.

She currently does not have a book that I know of but she certainly should.

I hope you enjoyed my Top 5 Favorite Designers.

What are yours?

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  1. Debra says

    January 26, 2015 at 4:34 am

    it’s a new day and things will be much better, just wait and see.

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    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Debra 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Anne says

    January 26, 2015 at 5:29 am

    LOVED it! I know most of these names but didn’t know about the Velvet & Linen blog – thanks for the heads up!!

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    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Amazing blogs, aren’t they, Anne? Glad you found a new one!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. Lauren Shaver says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:52 am

    I’m so sorry to hear you’re have some downers going on right now. Praying for you, pretty lady, whatever it is. Love pouring over these designers’ gorgeousness though! And happy birthday to your sweet girl! My little girl will be three this year too…so hard to believe. Hope your week gets better from here, Jamie.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Awww, thanks so much, Lauren! You’re too sweet. Awww both have 3 year olds, adorable.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Gigi Harlan says

    January 26, 2015 at 8:16 am

    Their work is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the beauty!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      Thanks Gigi 😉

      Reply
  5. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    January 26, 2015 at 8:16 am

    I love your taste in designers! I follow most of them and I always feel better looking at inspirational spaces as well. One of my favorites is Barclay Butera – love his use of color and beachy vibe! Hope things get better for you this week! Take care!
    Shelley

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    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Thanks so much, Shelley! Ooh, I’m off to check out that designer, thanks.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. Joanne Boulter says

    January 26, 2015 at 11:40 am

    I really enjoyed your post, the homes are beautiful. Jo

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Jo 😉

      Reply
  7. pamela says

    January 26, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I’ve been obsessed with all of these designers for years. Some great inspiration here! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 11:07 pm

      You’re so welcome!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  8. Suzanne says

    January 26, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Sending you good thoughts and prayers for better days. Your ‘top 5’ designers are all wonderful and inspiring.
    Hugs,
    Suzanne
    Pieced Pastimes

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 11:03 pm

      Aww, thanks Suzanne!
      Big hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  9. emily wignall says

    January 31, 2015 at 4:09 am

    thanks for sharing this list. i’ve loved heather bullard, but didn’t know she had a blog? so happy for the tip!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 5, 2015 at 11:04 pm

      You’re so welcome!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  10. Judy says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Sorry things are not going well right now. Loved your inspirational rooms. I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured Button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

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    • Jamie says

      March 20, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for the feature, Judy!
      big hugs, Jamie

      Reply

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