Phoebe Howard - Smart design

Have you always read "shelter" magazines and books? Books, that is, about interior design ?  I've always had stacks and stacks of wonderful shelter magazines lying around.  I still  go through all of them. Good design moves through each trend and continues to look great. I found Phoebe Howard's work a couple of years ago in one of my favorite sources, Atlanta Homes + Lifestyles Magazine.
 Both the Mrs Howard designs and the Max and Company designs seem ageless,. Their work is absolutely TOP drawer. Some of these pictures have been around for at least a couple of years.  But the look holds up, fresh, cheerful, sophisticated and beautiful, as if t was all put together this week.  I hope these pictures give you a thrill of appreciation, no matter how many times you may (or may not) have seen it. And I have some advice for you at the end. : )

This room  has been a favorite of mine for at least a year. I doubt it will ever go out of style. It is quite a gem.

 Classic, traditional design that looks fresh, modern, original...Subtle, nuanced design detail can make a huge impact. I know I do not know the Half of it, design-wise, but doesn't it seem that the best results are the ones that APPEAR to be un-fussy, simple and sophisticated?  Wonder how much planning goes into that!

Predictably, the next step is this blog ( not a very pretty word, but what else to call it?!?!?!)  Now I can share all of this "stuff" with YOU.  Hopefully, we are like-minded in this design madness. 

  I REALLY love dong this! What a great way to formalize and perhaps justify the time I spend  looking  at and drooling over design. 

Now THAT's a mirror!

I just love oohing and aahing over it all with y'all!

The portfolio collection of Howard designs can be seen here. Meanwhile,  I hope that you have gotten a thrill, no matter how many times you may ( or may not) have seen these  shots.

Public Service Announcement:. "remember to blink while sitting at the computer. It will help your eyes to focus and stay moist. Stand up and stretch, too! That helps everything.

... I'm just sayin' ...

Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~vbk~