14 Jan 2015

Coffee Talk With Sue De Chiara of The Zhush
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Today I’m excited to share my latest Coffee Talk feature with Sue from the Zhush! I have been following Sue long before I even started a blog. You can find so much great design inspiration over on her site + she has her own online boutique with numerous stylish products! Insert this coffee mug, these leopard picture frames, and this monogrammed pillow. Love!

Sue and her family recently moved into a new house in Connecticut. From bold wallpaper to brass hardware, I love all of the stylish details Sue incorporated into her home. My favorite rooms have to be the Kitchen for how airy and bright it is as well as her blue and white oh-so-preppy bathroom. Let’s get right down to it – shall we?

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1. What inspired you this time around when designing your new home? 

I was inspired a lot by the beautiful New England surroundings, what I think of as pretty, preppy, and traditional style.

2. What are some of your favorite home decor items that you brought with you? 

The three colorful silhouettes of my kids and my endless scented candle collection. The silhouettes are by Carter Kuster and you can order through Jonathan Adler. My favorite candles are by Diptyque, Jo Malone and Cire Trudon.

3. What were some of your must-haves? 

Beautiful ART! And I still want more…

4. Must-Have Coffee Table Books:

I adore the Hermes book, the Big Book of Chic, Beauty At Home by Arein Lauder & and Tory Burch: In Color.. Really too many to name!

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5. Did you encounter any new fabric obsessions? 

I’m currently curshing on Brunschwig and Fils Les Touches. Fortunately, it’s a wallpaper so lots of options!

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6.  As you know, I frequently visit CT! What are some of your favorite restaurants? 

We love Sole in New Canaan and in my former town of Northern West Chester, we love the Inn at Pound Ridge.

7. What is one of your favorite things you learned when working with Muse Interiors

I learned really how to mix it up. Specifically when it comes to metal finishes – mixing a brass faucet and handles with a stainless steel kitchen. It doesn’t all have to match to be beautiful!

8. What was one of the biggest challenges you faced when designing your new home? 

It was really hard to get all of our “old stuff” to fit right.. we’re still working on this in some of the rooms!

9. Did you have a color scheme you kept in mind? 

I mostly gravitate towards whites and neutrals. When I think of color, I like blue and white. That is my comfort zone!

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10. I absolutely love the bold wallpaper choices in the bathroom. Was it hard to come to a final decision for the small spaces?

The small spaces are actually my favorite to decorate. When I got stuck on a wallpaper choice, I went straight to Pinterest for more visual inspiration.

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Photos by Nicole Cohen

Comments

  1. This is so beautiful. Love the preppy but modern style :). Love reading up on decor posts.

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    • Lauren Nelson wrote:

      I know, I love the preppy and modern style too!!

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  2. Jeannie sullivan wrote:

    Can you possibly tell me who the manufacturer is of the bold blue and white wallpaper in bathroom . Thank you very much

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