Endless Shades Of Gray

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzV9yAqhv5lIsIWwEHIsxYLkVhlYvXHGMBs2uT_kGQ2saU5UUpGreuNyC6acSowcoj92G3i9Dkj63ZH-9T39ZGYGtBZmd4TmED9qDO1Vyl0_kZLvKAWK0AjD9Bna6075RMKPPvNWtHDfM/s1600/gambrel_sixswans_0711_0430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzV9yAqhv5lIsIWwEHIsxYLkVhlYvXHGMBs2uT_kGQ2saU5UUpGreuNyC6acSowcoj92G3i9Dkj63ZH-9T39ZGYGtBZmd4TmED9qDO1Vyl0_kZLvKAWK0AjD9Bna6075RMKPPvNWtHDfM/s1600/gambrel_sixswans_0711_0430.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Around town here (and on twitter) there's a lot of chatter about <u>Fifty Shades Of Grey.</u>..having not read this book (<i>yet</i>) all I can think about when I hear the title, is the stunning country home known as<a href="http://www.srgambrel.com/portfolio/country/six-swans/" target="_blank"> Six Swans, designed by Steven Gambrel</a> (<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>of course</i></span>).  Shades of gray indeed...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZrCnPLNihp7C-EGdoA9sbPuxzZS8PC555g7LFTLkgHdOmLE0IZUU6xp5RdG9qQSd2Zy8XYwsqPQ8TNjgpjac2wGI661SkA9PkSYFf5iq2_RlnFK7Vyqk-9EMlSLHTasWygnvusD6rqA8/s1600/Picture+418.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbqjDWPNLDuXRmNaJyY2cSiOAstOgLYZ32VfVx7J99r8Kbs1xPhk7Js5W0yteQ7NfmUhIoLEAJv7Bp5H8fFzP2faORiFbONENL0zuHuUmaXDN76SGmXtmP8mXuHxfzYun0F1CDWVzM169/s1600/gambrel_sixswans_0711_191x0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbqjDWPNLDuXRmNaJyY2cSiOAstOgLYZ32VfVx7J99r8Kbs1xPhk7Js5W0yteQ7NfmUhIoLEAJv7Bp5H8fFzP2faORiFbONENL0zuHuUmaXDN76SGmXtmP8mXuHxfzYun0F1CDWVzM169/s1600/gambrel_sixswans_0711_191x0.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYZvXFpLT-1npD4yy8b_3WReXpRusgvC_GsfuLbdNFT5tfCwfyHyQ4TF-oMvCpo0kU4C_L2wC6blxlx1f5P1cyYvqoK-Dd45m0Y01IMuNlD9guNPDc31dR12LvIsAP_E_rOmBrYbfJ6Ci/s1600/Picture+439.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCNk4gQYedrbDiMuy-ZSEcGubddF0tPyCFCnQlt74aHyHZy4GzNykrx39aZJMIIlLyTQ654GCu19X5N0HtWvqTKqQoeiYBzQE1EB2v93jtCD8zPvfG7Fp8sjzS6kBX8TJpZqxV0P3xstc/s1600/Picture+440.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCNk4gQYedrbDiMuy-ZSEcGubddF0tPyCFCnQlt74aHyHZy4GzNykrx39aZJMIIlLyTQ654GCu19X5N0HtWvqTKqQoeiYBzQE1EB2v93jtCD8zPvfG7Fp8sjzS6kBX8TJpZqxV0P3xstc/s1600/Picture+440.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div>

Endless Shades Of Gray

Around town here (and on twitter) there's a lot of chatter about Fifty Shades Of Grey. ..having not read this book ( yet ) all I can thi...

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Muted Colors: Amped Up Wow Factor

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvftNs0GRXhioosEzT4ZMUI4q7W-K9Qhn4ayxFZeB4ioorO7MwymBFeGdf-es-n-9cLjP0swqxckPBvV0E97TBlRfeAlrdUFe-Btscp0rurEkigHQV1r6NVoRhpnuv7hvAsHI0WB4PPSL/s1600/gambrel_jpbaker_nyc_128x0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvftNs0GRXhioosEzT4ZMUI4q7W-K9Qhn4ayxFZeB4ioorO7MwymBFeGdf-es-n-9cLjP0swqxckPBvV0E97TBlRfeAlrdUFe-Btscp0rurEkigHQV1r6NVoRhpnuv7hvAsHI0WB4PPSL/s1600/gambrel_jpbaker_nyc_128x0.jpg" /></a></div>It's hard to get organized and clean out the clutter on my computer when I keep getting sidelined by all the amazing images I've saved and bookmarked over the past year.  Like this sophisticated Manhattan loft, designed by <a href="http://www.srgambrel.com/" target="_blank">Steven Gambrel</a>.  The over the top marble bathroom and high gloss details, stop me in my tracks every time I see them.  The soft colors here create such a peaceful yet glamorous vibe.  Have you been successful with your organizational goals so far this year?  Little by little I'm getting things done, even if I am easily distracted... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhz3dFxOqutt8cmiOocu38CCf5Ltx5Wi-fpn5NAqjOycikY_IxULykhEpmzXoPl_LAlEAqEXM_-aPcFD4dlpUqTYkDwV6_pZJO9o7NhreX2WpYe5MEs2JCwPnCBZ3hS2CBdznVO1RN3__/s1600/Picture+403.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhz3dFxOqutt8cmiOocu38CCf5Ltx5Wi-fpn5NAqjOycikY_IxULykhEpmzXoPl_LAlEAqEXM_-aPcFD4dlpUqTYkDwV6_pZJO9o7NhreX2WpYe5MEs2JCwPnCBZ3hS2CBdznVO1RN3__/s1600/Picture+403.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZuKD_YIYXMoO3V4-URTmxwkXftoEatyM4BDzZgp8aqze1Os6Nny-guWFyd_b8ZiSyCi1HiKfGBCQ952d5AjPcB64lGKXMQMZbndk87pdmCPe8nK3UZVjREPlDeVL6N7mdaI4B3CarZGn/s1600/gambrel_jpbaker_nyc_107x0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZuKD_YIYXMoO3V4-URTmxwkXftoEatyM4BDzZgp8aqze1Os6Nny-guWFyd_b8ZiSyCi1HiKfGBCQ952d5AjPcB64lGKXMQMZbndk87pdmCPe8nK3UZVjREPlDeVL6N7mdaI4B3CarZGn/s1600/gambrel_jpbaker_nyc_107x0.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_K1UeKzMY4kSzafj_Cni50ImcucqzYFkV-dXLMgsP2uzW4ojbwKcWZ8aOHfH8xj2CHAbp4X2f-xr-p4UkBQ26LOGarD4dqRlloFiJutEpHixRFFvsxpXoR-eDKWa2PasQDeVUMO0hx3Z/s1600/Picture+401.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_K1UeKzMY4kSzafj_Cni50ImcucqzYFkV-dXLMgsP2uzW4ojbwKcWZ8aOHfH8xj2CHAbp4X2f-xr-p4UkBQ26LOGarD4dqRlloFiJutEpHixRFFvsxpXoR-eDKWa2PasQDeVUMO0hx3Z/s1600/Picture+401.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykpKfRfMFKdS1M26yEL7MeCtvbWjzXSCntlX3XKyKLWc9eRQXSBzZ5yMcW0x9tC8hXp3a_Muv3rUI0wXCEwRMXwOm4O1-bZ3W_uA4mL1omku1ryWdzF9qH0lk9eHxyY-W7Vjw42XwNz5n/s1600/Picture+402.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykpKfRfMFKdS1M26yEL7MeCtvbWjzXSCntlX3XKyKLWc9eRQXSBzZ5yMcW0x9tC8hXp3a_Muv3rUI0wXCEwRMXwOm4O1-bZ3W_uA4mL1omku1ryWdzF9qH0lk9eHxyY-W7Vjw42XwNz5n/s1600/Picture+402.png" /></a></div><br /></div>

Muted Colors: Amped Up Wow Factor

It's hard to get organized and clean out the clutter on my computer when I keep getting sidelined by all the amazing images I've sav...

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Steven Gambrel's Converted Ballroom Grandeur

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6A3V_nYTjTy0_ZHk5rxIvGbwY4FxinsT1rxCCM869CuC3pWosYYx8UW2nwB03j3CjeZPxWjUHzSM9K8JtxWS3jIJw7rZmQVpMHbj0mg9rmgPF14UZZbjnfcgHgaKKxRHB8FIMgqBmDy0/s1600/8cde5fb1.jpg" /></div><a href="http://www.srgambrel.com/">Steven Gambrel</a> is by far one of my favorite designers.  One look at the job he did with this converted ballroom and it's easy to see why...the detailed moldings, the perfect proportions, the sumptuous fabrics and unexpected patterns, what a fabulous source of inspiration.  I really admire Gambrel's ability to successfully mix so many different styles.  His projects always seem so fresh, and yet so nostalgic all at once.  Check out the insanely cool sputniks and the pops of purple...this space is pure perfection.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ6TO-0OUH0sTGdIlrTpz8NDNMgbz3BDhZIX2l0KJwP6vee7t4aMb_dwZ8a_QqnKQChDLgyLDuCR9nzHpQT9lZEO3VgIh_SeTw5fQ06Cx_pxhoXZxQZFHqTglxYRxJ6i1_27enrFrw-M/s1600/0769a943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ6TO-0OUH0sTGdIlrTpz8NDNMgbz3BDhZIX2l0KJwP6vee7t4aMb_dwZ8a_QqnKQChDLgyLDuCR9nzHpQT9lZEO3VgIh_SeTw5fQ06Cx_pxhoXZxQZFHqTglxYRxJ6i1_27enrFrw-M/s1600/0769a943.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNdmTlIsSTzR2j4mU0_ojajbidvk5Mznm5XP5qKiLr8bEqvB2-HikRQvn2kNWZZACfs_NB5PN5GPz-9Z-8ry-kgd9swKlbvel6gs5Nx2PP85yRG7sMUpGfc_2A696iE9d42_4KaoeJ9k/s1600/724576b2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNdmTlIsSTzR2j4mU0_ojajbidvk5Mznm5XP5qKiLr8bEqvB2-HikRQvn2kNWZZACfs_NB5PN5GPz-9Z-8ry-kgd9swKlbvel6gs5Nx2PP85yRG7sMUpGfc_2A696iE9d42_4KaoeJ9k/s1600/724576b2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLi-XHJkU5532hsrvhMg5gOGBbR1ZW2yKnn8kISlMCD21teBGnv4GD-UP0nNtFxEq_gBZKvaRKrCYt0dinuEL0LW58qXPw1LdOU9W3MKsCyVwKMctLT6WjS_uAQahvO9p6G4an2ORFQw/s1600/baa9b535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLi-XHJkU5532hsrvhMg5gOGBbR1ZW2yKnn8kISlMCD21teBGnv4GD-UP0nNtFxEq_gBZKvaRKrCYt0dinuEL0LW58qXPw1LdOU9W3MKsCyVwKMctLT6WjS_uAQahvO9p6G4an2ORFQw/s1600/baa9b535.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzkkW4bK9ZEwLLYKNxmOUZBsRR0k5J47u9UY0vO1Xbuvo4sUKwS3d3wEKydLJrYdYA4SEEgDwLzq_UzLegpr4kq4AcSio9abXbdg-TsIV6uiHnMuMIWwg-8GRme2-lS4xGAJWvi1Voi0/s1600/e967034e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzkkW4bK9ZEwLLYKNxmOUZBsRR0k5J47u9UY0vO1Xbuvo4sUKwS3d3wEKydLJrYdYA4SEEgDwLzq_UzLegpr4kq4AcSio9abXbdg-TsIV6uiHnMuMIWwg-8GRme2-lS4xGAJWvi1Voi0/s400/e967034e.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jossandmain.com/store/myinvite/invite/index/url/cZo/">p.s. Joss and Main event!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images via: <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_1148735715">SRGambrel.com</a></i></span><a href="http://www.srgambrel.com/"> </a></div></div>

Steven Gambrel's Converted Ballroom Grandeur

Steven Gambrel is by far one of my favorite designers.  One look at the job he did with this converted ballroom and it's easy to see wh...

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