10 Ideabooks by Kelly Donovan

Without fail, as soon as the temperature begins to rise, so does my penchant for color. I love just adding a few bold, saturated pieces to a room for an instant breath of fresh air and summertime touch. There are very few rules when it comes to color — first and foremost find a few hues that move...
In designing my daughters' combined nursery and "big girl" room, I sought out products that carried my own aesthetic in the rest of the house into their space as well, creating a magical sanctuary of serenity and sweetness. Granted, they're not yet old enough to have decorating opinions of their own,...
In the dark days of winter, when Mercury has dropped and the sky is dreary, who wouldn't want a peek of whimsy warming up the home? A conservative by nature, even I find myself magnetically drawn to bright and happy hues, playful patterns and ethereal qualities. Never underestimate...
I'm a firm believer in multitasking possessions, especially when it comes to items that are displayed in my home. Here's an array of products that bridge the gap between function and form. Many of these pieces are truly artful, despite their utilitarian nature, and others are simply beautiful decorative...
For as long as I can remember, I've admired Scandinavian furniture and design. Perhaps my heritage and frequent trips to Copenhagen are to credit with this affection, or perhaps it's the sheer simplicity and beauty with which Scandinavians approach their everyday life that is so appealing. Their aesthetic...
Last month was the summer installment of the biannual Las Vegas Furniture Market, one of the largest gatherings in the country of furniture manufacturers, buyers, designers and many other prominent industry figures. With so many fabulous products to choose from, only a small fraction are represented...
The kitchen has long been an afterthought when it comes to accessorizing and decorating — a dumping ground for miscellaneous clutter, disposable trinkets and little color. Having grown up in a kitchen that's quite the opposite, it is truly eye opening how adding a few simple treasured items, this...
I've got farmhouse style on the mind as I'm about to move into my newly purchased 98-year-old home, moving from the city to the country for the first time in a decade. Here are some products I've had my eye on that encapsulate that classic farmhouse look while maintaining a transitional modern aesthetic....
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