I am undone....





Not everything in the October, 2010 House Beautiful feature of this NYC apartment resonated with me. Some of the mixes of English Country/Indian/Contemporary took me a while to warm to. But when I saw this fabric-covered desk, it was LOVE at first sight. It looks just like my West Elm parsons-style desk. 

I am so doing this!

Images from House Beautiful, October 2010. Nancy Tilghman's apartment designed by Daniel Sachs. Images by Ngoc Minh Ngo 

24 comments:

Robyn said...

Oh that desk IS a little slice of HEAVEN! No wonder you love it! ;-)

Robyn said...

BTW, do you have a Wrangler? I saw one in your sidebar. We just bought a '10 4 door white Wrangler and I'm in LOVE!

Acquired Objects said...

Love the mosaic in the second pic. I hope you'll show us your desk when you're finished!

Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...

I'm with you: it's not totally my style, but I do appreciate the softness that the pink fabric brings to the space.

Hope you had a lovely weekend, Donna, and thank you for your kind comment yesterday. xo

Julie Holloway said...

can't wait to see it when you're done! So glad you had a great time in NYC. Julie

bluehydrangea said...

I love it!! Can't wait to see what you do!

ticklishfromadistance said...

Cannot wait to see. Hurry!

La Maison Fou said...

I really liked the mix.....it is so integrated and fun. Not stiff or boring at all.
L.

alison (semi-fab lane) said...

that desk is a show-stopper. i think you should do it so i can see the finished product!

Windlost said...

Beautiful! I was not sure what to think of that hippie patterned issue either. Felt a little upscale Domino to me. Like Mother of Domino.

xo Terri

Anonymous said...

Love the desk! We'd love to see what you end up doing with your desk!

E+J

Nicole Terry Merrell said...

Love your grays-did a post about the color today, and linked to your blog. have a good one!

Unknown said...

Oooh, yes! Love this, and unfortunately, so would the kitties! XX!

Love Your Homes said...

I see what you mean....sometimes it takes me ages to get into things, usually I'm short of the one to bring it all togehther. Once I found the missing element , it doesn't take long to complete.

I see you have a stone guy too!

24 Corners said...

It's a very clever idea...love to see your version! xo J~

Hamptontoes said...

I'd love to see the Parson's desk redone with textile! It could go into many spaces of a home and look fab!

sharon santoni at my french country home said...

That fabric desk is very special, but then so is the painted chest of drawers in the first photo.
Thanks for stopping by
Sharon
My French Country Home

Robyn said...

About the Wrangler...we traded in a lifted bells and whistles red '96 Wrangler and my 09 Jeep Commander for the '10 4 door Wrangler! But I'm LOVIN the wind in my hair AND the lower car payment and insurance! ;-)

SHERRY HART said...

You do it first and then we will all follow after you have worked out the kinks :)

Cristin // Simplified Bee said...

I agree... that fabric covered desk in HB was the best! Can't wait to see what you do.

xo,
cristin

Pamela said...

I was so focused on the dreaps... why are they so short? .. I didn;'t even notice the desk. LURV
thanks for pointing out. Ifeel a liquid starch project coming on.
pam
howtorunyourlife.blogspot.com

Vintage Home said...

...wow ..first Nate and now a fabric covered parsons table...please show us when its done...and thanks for the Nate Grays!

Splendid Willow said...

About time that we see some more from your beautiful home. Yes to the desk project and I am still waiting for that b/w striped painting.... This girl never forgets! (:

So, good to have you back in blog land, Donna. We better treasure these moments w. you because soon Nate will be calling!

ox, Mon

Unknown said...

I would love to see your before & after!