Case Closed

WOW...never in my WILDEST dreams did I think that both Celerie Kemble and Christina Murphy would respond to my last post!! How I LOVE the blog world! THANK YOU Celerie and Christina for clearing things up. I greatly admire both or your work and I didn't mean to step on any toes with my little investigation :).
See comment below from Celerie and email from Christina....The case is now closed!!

Celerie said...
I just saw your post and thought I could probably set the record the straightest. Christina Murphy is a designer who oversaw and lead the project you are admiring while at Kemble Interiors. (We worked together happily for years. She remains one of my best friends and is now an admired colleague.) She is a fantastic designer -- as you can see by her site and deserves full credit for her excellent work especially on this project. In no way is she taking illicit credit for for something that was mine nor is there any sort mix up. I'm very happy to see such beautiful work celebrated on your site and thank you for your kind words about the book! Please keep up the great blogging! xo Celerie Kemble

Christina Murphy to me...
Hi There!
Thanks for including my work on your website from Sept House Beautiful, I'm so flattered.
The project you see in Oyster Bay is mine, I used to work with Celerie and let her include it in her book since I worked there but rest assured its entirely my own work.
Your blog is great, happy someone sent it to me!
Best,
Christina

The Buzz Investigates

I was pumped when my September issue of House Beautiful arrived in the mail, especially when the first page I happened to open up to was this fab upholstered headboard. This headboard & room looked very familiar though, and I knew exactly where I had seen it.... in my favorite book, Celerie Kemble, To Your Taste. BUT... the designer of this Oyster Bay beach home wasn't Celerie, it was Christina Murphy. Hmmmm, I thought, what is this Christina Murphy doing copying Celerie's EXACT bed & bath??!

(The 2 above photos are from the Sept. House Beautiful)

I ran to find Celerie's book to investigate what in the world was going on.....


This is a must have book!!


As you can see from the above pic (pg.104 in To Your Taste) it is Obviously SAME room!!

So...I googled Christina Murphy to find out that she used to work for Celerie (my dream job). My only conclusion is that Celerie is letting Christina take credit for this AWESOME home. BUT WHY??!! If only I could call Celerie and get some answers :)... I wouldn't mind talking with Christina either.

I was drooling over Christina Murphy's website. All of her designs are VERY similar to Celerie's...no wonder why I LOVE all her work!!

Images via Christina Murphy Interiors
This investigation is still open and I'd love some more insight into what in the world is going on!

you are my sunshine...

*framed art print from Sugarboo Designs*

On the hunt...

I am always on the hunt for inexpensive, interesting accessories for my clients. You always need that special something to add that extra pop to a bookcase or table top. My favorite place to hunt for such items is at Scott Antique Market (of course!). Here are some of my finds from this months show...

Wooden Spools

Seltzer Bottles

Pair of turquoise Foo Dogs

Lovely cabbage leaf creamware dish

more creamware...in my opinion, you can never have too much creamware in your home!

Cool iron and brass accessories

Of course all of these items are vintage, which makes them even more awesome! The August Scott's show is just around the corner, August 13-15, so mark your calenders and get ready to hunt.

p.s.- I really can't believe it's almost August!! Where has this summer gone?!

Dining in Style

I have no idea where I found this image, but I love everything about it!

Dining Room Delight

I recently finished this dining room (minus some accessories) that I've been working on for the past couple of months, and I couldn't be more delighted with the outcome. My client was so awesome and I had so much fun working with her on this project. We also just finished her family room and I will have pics of it up soon.

What time is it?

...time for me to get my act together and start blogging again!! I'm going to have to start by taking baby steps though because I'm a little rusty :).

So, here is what I'm loving now... this distressed European wall clock from Wisteria. Isn't it beautiful? The best part is you can get if for only $59!! Time to get shopping.