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From editor Diane Carroll: “How fashion and home interiors overlap has been on our minds all month in putting together our October issue with our fall fashion stylebook. Here’s a great example of fashion turning into textiles. Love Diane von Furstenberg’s prints!” (“Fashion Forward Fabric” from Shayla Copas Interiors)

From art director Mandy Keener: “This would be perfect for Thanksgiving at my family’s farm…” (“Modernly Natural Tables” from mertinsdykehome)

From associate editor Paulette Pearson: “My little sister, Diana, starts college this year, and these Parisian window box decals would be lovely for a French flair in her dorm room.” (“Window Boxes” from For the Love of Design…)

From advertising coordinator Laura LaRue: “I love these wooden push pins, and all of Signed Sealed Delivered’s other products for that matter! They look so much better than the old plastic ones….stylish & functional…I love that!” (“Wooden push pins featured in Southern Living!” from Signed Sealed Delivered)

Stylish account executive Katie Rawlings is ready to get noticed in this Napa-inspired look, also ideal for the cooler (we hope) fall months in Arkansas. (“Napa: Part Two” from Sage & Style)

From marketing coordinator/account executive Lauren Strother: “I adore this sweet little room. The muted colors and antique pieces give it just the right amount of sophistication without being too stuffy for a child. LOVE IT!” (“Luxurious Girl’s Room” from French Quarters)

In case you missed them:

At Home with pets: A look at the At Home team’s lovable dogs (and cat)

At Home Hits the Runway: Exciting colors and bold patterns

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As writers, a huge part of our job is interviewing design professionals. And while we’re able to include most of what they say during the interview, there’s always some information we have to remove for space purposes.

Well, for today’s Room of the Week–a modern nursery (available online)–we decided to share a few quotes and bits of information from interior designer Eric Ford that we weren’t able to include in the magazine, including the name of the fabulous gray paint he used on those walls!

At Home in Arkansas: Tell us about the lime green storage bins.

Designer Eric Ford: The homeowner (Jamie Shipley) found these fun bins at Target. We bought the tags from The Container Store and tied them on to create a label. It’s really just a detail she’ll see, since they’re stored away, but it’s fun. They weren’t expensive but added functionality and an element of design. Those little details that make people happy at every turn make the difference between a good room and a great room. You could have a really beautiful room, but it’s nice if it’s functional and has an element of surprise too.

AHIA: We love that paint color. What is it?

EF: Greystone by Benjamin Moore. I took the wallpaper to Benjamin Moore and told them what color I liked, and we matched it. Benjamin Moore has a large spectrum, about 2,000 colors, which enables us to get really close to the color we want. This gray has more of a reflective quality as well, so it feels light and fresh.

AHIA: What’s your favorite part about the room?

EF: That wallpaper is awesome. I love that wallpaper. We used it on one wall to create a naturalistic element.

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Today’s pick: a room that I kept thinking about after our photo shoot, because it was so pretty and fun, a perfect perch for a girl of any age.

It belongs to Millie, a charming three year old, and was designed by Little Rock-based designer Tobi Fairley. Millie and her family’s house are a part of our August Family Homes issues, and when I was there for the photo shoot, I kept looking at this room and thinking how much my own daughter (now 14) would enjoy it, and how much I would have enjoyed it as a girl-teenager-young adult as well.

For one, it contains some of my favorite lines: Cole & Son wallpaper, Designers Guild fabrics, an American Leather bed, and Mies van der Rohe ottomans from Soho Modern. All classics in my book, and a great mix–from mid-century modern to the wildly fun prints for which Designers Guild is known.

I can imagine little Millie using elements of this room for years to come–that bed and those ottomans could even look fabulous in a post-college apartment. Fun, colorful, kid-friendly, yet classic enough to last for years, all the elements that make for a great kids’ room.

(all photos by Nancy Nolan)

In case you missed:

Are you a fan of Tobi Fairley’s work? Have you seen her new blog exclusive for At Home: The Traveling Designer with Tobi Fairley?

PLUS: Great fabrics from a famous name

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We know, it may be cruel of us to tease you with these images from our August Family Homes issue (in our defense, it will be on shelves and in your mailboxes very soon). But we couldn’t resist! We were absolutely and utterly thrilled with how it turned out.

These images show two of the homes featured in the issue, one belonging to Laura Day (of Laura Day Living) and the other designed by Tobi Fairley (of Tobi Fairley Interior Design). We’re happy to also reveal that Tobi Fairley and Laura Day will both be guest blogging for us soon! So keep checking back, because these fabulous and renowned designers are sure to have oodles of tips and info for you.

And since we’re revealing things, we might as well go ahead and fill you in on the exciting new guest blog series we’re starting with Tobi Fairley, called “The Traveling Designer with Tobi Fairley.” Debuting NEXT WEEK on Wednesday, Tobi will be stopping by to share with you her favorite finds, shopping destinations, delicious meals, chic hotels and behind-the-scenes design news from her travels around the globe. Next week’s inaugural post topic? New York City! We can’t wait, and hope you’ll check back and help us give Tobi a big At Home in Arkansas welcome as she takes you with her on her glamorous design adventures. We look forward to having you, Tobi!

Photography by Nancy Nolan

Photography by Nancy Nolan

Photography by Nancy Nolan

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Diane Carroll says, “I spent two days this week photographing a gorgeous, color-filled house with Tobi Fairley (which will debut soon in our August issue), and it’s fun to see one of her sources of color inspiration. I’m a fan of Mary’s work too and  can’t wait to see the results when Tobi and Mary team up on a Virginia showhouse this year, sure to be a Southern classic.” (“Color Inspiration: Mary Douglas Drysdale” from Tobi Fairley Interior Design Blog)

Paulette Pearson says, “As we plan our August family homes issue, this post on children’s rooms really stood out to me. I would have loved a map on my bedroom wall as a child,  allowing me to dream of all the places I could one day visit.” (“Book Review: Room for Children” from The City Sage)

Laura LaRue found this patio before & after just in time for summer. “With all the outdoor living we are doing this summer, this is just what our patio needs. This is one awesome project. So inspiring!” (“Before & After: Karen’s Amazing DIY Backyard” from Design Sponge)

Lauren Strother is ready to start her herb garden. “With summer here I’m trying to do much more home cooking and this little herb garden idea is such an inspiration!” (“Cute Potted Herbs (and other charming things)” from Keeping Up With the Joneses)

Kathy Condrey thinks this post is porch perfect. “I love the before and after posts! Could definitely relax on this porch. Providence Ltd. did a beautiful job.” (“Let’s Kick Back on the Porch” from Providence Ltd. Interior Design)

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