“Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you.”Tumblr (3.0; @thefoodogatemyhomework)http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b6c6104710c010648eeac13c1e4c0e4c/tumblr_mnb5g7vRIV1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rear elevation of <em>Bluff’s Edge</em>, a c1928 brick Georgian Revival style home on the edge of Lake Michigan in Lake Forest, IL.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51227040028http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51227040028Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:19 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c4af0fc4f97b3cd4cf776871839f82c4/tumblr_mnb4oxcEBb1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Breakfast room off of a country kitchen in Virginia by Suzanne Rheinstein. The very traditional elements like the furniture and horse paintings are given a nice shake-up by the inclusion of stripe-y ikat upholstery and relaxed roman shades. </p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51226241410http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51226241410Fri, 24 May 2013 10:38:57 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/919c37809e08ea8ae547d49dcd256690/tumblr_mnb4hz8fBI1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pretty in pink in the foyer of an historic Georgian revival style home in Lake Forest, Illinois.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51226041644http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51226041644Fri, 24 May 2013 10:34:47 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5f25f5fe35db85f067147963dada3fe1/tumblr_mn8y2n4kxw1qev340o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Shades of grey and taupe with a gorgeous shock of coral in a renovated Virginia hunt country house by Amelia Handegan.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51223508023http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51223508023Fri, 24 May 2013 09:39:51 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d4ad9581a6541e0c761b09bb23e49b5c/tumblr_mn9bevIm4N1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Secret Chestnut Street garden behind the studio. That pedimented door is a dream. #secretgarden #beaconhill #boston</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51150885985http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51150885985Thu, 23 May 2013 11:08:55 -0400bostonsecretgardenbeaconhill<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/82585b5dacc76ac2f9ab4e9991c806bb/tumblr_mn94et3kNY1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Creamy, dreamy, completely trellised family room with fabulous pelmets and arched details sounds like it would be very formal, however, this room is so perfectly comfortable and welcoming. Perfection by Leta Austin Foster.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51144458046http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51144458046Thu, 23 May 2013 08:37:41 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/111f4bd92bf8377d6c66ecaf4e1da37d/tumblr_mn93xaQsM41r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Old school glory in this calm and cozy wood paneled den in an estate on the north shore of Long Island. Needless to say I love the subtle cheetah print on the slipper chairs and window seat mixed in with the antelope rug. </p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51144068213http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51144068213Thu, 23 May 2013 08:27:10 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/71c744653c40f9a17d7a356c5640f51a/tumblr_mn93nyrDBn1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dorothy Draper’s decoration of the reception room of the State Suite at the Greenbrier. </p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51143867291http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51143867291Thu, 23 May 2013 08:21:34 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3db35c15048241239e8448a958ced263/tumblr_mn7t0wZj7p1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>You think I like this combo? I. DIE. (pair of club chairs and an ottoman btw) #workinhardorhardlyworkin #leejofa #designdreams #beaconhillbitty #thispleasesthefoodog</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51087541006http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51087541006Wed, 22 May 2013 15:34:08 -0400thispleasesthefoodogworkinhardorhardlyworkinbeaconhillbittydesigndreamsleejofa<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cccb1880dd1da5cb029dab3d52f590cb/tumblr_mn78wn5WTj1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Oh, to wake up every morning in this magical, green, English garden of a bedroom (cue birdies singing)…</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51065275623http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51065275623Wed, 22 May 2013 08:19:35 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a1311a6561d02254e57a17f82059e367/tumblr_mn78qb8L791r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beautiful, bright, happy, family-friendly yet very chic kitchen (with an island the size of a small post-Soviet nation) by M. Frederick Interiors.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51065136451http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51065136451Wed, 22 May 2013 08:15:47 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2094f26e49559af4c4ab5f0a56b8ef6f/tumblr_mn78e1i2iF1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Insane-o, candy colored and zebra carpeted vignette in this Palm Beach dream house by Seldom Scene interiors.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51064867937http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51064867937Wed, 22 May 2013 08:08:25 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cac3bf6e0325b503f3869b084de90327/tumblr_mn6gdnf81P1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bathroom c1968. I don’t know where this bathroom is, who created it, but I know it is flippin’ awesome.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51037735517http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51037735517Tue, 21 May 2013 22:03:23 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1179b46d9dfebb1e2b28ccec1f64010a/tumblr_mn6fxfTQtt1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>Rhododendron</em>, Buckhead, Atlanta c1934. I’m not really a tudor person, but I wouldn’t say no.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51036920792http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51036920792Tue, 21 May 2013 21:53:39 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/de7f931c5a7f82774ad50184a492631d/tumblr_mn6e81nOdk1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Matte, super dark chocolate brown walls are so rich and chic. Love the mix of contemporary and traditional accessories and pops of chartreuse-yellow from the throw pillows and ceramic vase. By Phillip Gorrivan.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51033854467http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51033854467Tue, 21 May 2013 21:16:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/459cbd0b9424bc0d27edccc84bb6220e/tumblr_mn6e21zfGY1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kluge Residence, decorated by David Easton c1985 - still fly.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51033561170http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/51033561170Tue, 21 May 2013 21:13:13 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c7c0b8ccf12eccf9f9b0cfd9c535d7eb/tumblr_mn5l6ujATe1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I know this is a restored historic house but I can’t remember which or where - I know one of you smartypants can help me out. Beautiful.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/50991178338http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/50991178338Tue, 21 May 2013 10:49:42 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d2c55d73fee589a7a4e0373bd5fd6ba3/tumblr_mn5kecKyBI1r96pomo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/970ebb59bfe8d6a8334d4c478edff1c3/tumblr_mn5kecKyBI1r96pomo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Lee Radziwill’s living rom in her Paris apartment. Considering her reasonably unlimited access to funds, I think this space is so understated and unpretentious. I love the little chairs and couch all upholstered in matching Le Manach chinoiserie fabric. It’s worth noting that she decorated the place herself.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/50990394832http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/50990394832Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:36 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b47f2265b6a377d92a96d49e1e03a4c5/tumblr_mn5jsn7wg71rjoxxmo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://markdsikes.tumblr.com/post/50989801356/legends-window">markdsikes</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Legends Window</p> </blockquote>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/50989834560http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/50989834560Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:21 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/78ab00f63b6fb40cd19e3af1d2fa9223/tumblr_mn5jlgkvtF1r96pomo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lovely guest room in a Florida home by Todd Romano Design. Sweet and simple, traditional without being fussy. Cream and blue floral on the box pleated bedskirt and headboard, a similar floral on the drapes, crisp whiyte hotel style sheeting with light blue trim, subtle white stencil on pale blue walls, and a pineapple lamp for good measure. French doors opening out to the beautiful garden don’t hurt.</p>http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/50989607403http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/50989607403Tue, 21 May 2013 10:15:16 -0400