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[Oznell]

A few might remember Kelley from the wonderful California store Blu Canoe.   She's the one who had the little ranch in Ojai, California, lots of rustic touches--

Apparently, now she lives in Pasadena, in a rented loft.  I've always liked the way she combines old and new, in a clean, but cozy way.

You'll see some of her same things in the new apartment, "plus".   She said this 'plein air' painting below was one of her inspirations for the new space:

And a few pieces of her favored vintage Roseville pottery--

Color-wise, she especialy gravitated to a shimmering orange velvet called "Melon",  to be combined with a faded blue batik--

It's a mix of old and new,  sleek and rustic.   Her husband's white leather Eames chair works great with the tailored white twill slipcovered couch.   Too bad the sun is bleaching everything out in some of the photos--

She's got such an eye for mixing eras--  I really enjoy her combination of Victorian bamboo tables, with the Parson's- like coffee table, Roseville art pottery, baskets, modern clear glass lamps, weathered iron bunny!

More contrast--  the clean pedestal table with Roseville pot and ceramic match safe--

And this quote of hers below, kind of epitopmizes her eclectic design style-- the distressed sculptor's stool, antique mirror, and venerable pot--

If you notice, in some shots the sun is blazing through, and in others, it's more diffused.   I think she had just moved in when these were taken.  I imagine she will have some form of window treatment to control the light.

I love that glossy, metallic-finish TV console--  seems perfect for an urban loft.

Aww.   She said her dog Millie has now rejected her dog bed for the new soft rug...

[cheriere]

@Oznell   Beautiful apartment!  So bright and airy with the different textures and prints.  The mixture of woods, glass and metal with contemporary and rustic...I love it!  This shows just how large and open a smaller space can even appear.  I especially like the painting and the Roseville pottery.  I have a few pieces that I adore.  

Thanks for sharing this.😊❤️💕

[Somertime]

Love how she has intermixed everything.  I am not a fan of matchy, matchy but I do enjoy relatives, even distant ones!  For me,it is more pleasing to the eye, not "studied" but flows!  Thanks, Oznell.

[DSD2]

She has excellent taste 

I like the white couch and white leather chair, they look so elegant. Her color scheme is tasteful and blend in seamlessly. The pop of orange pillows are perfect.

My favorite picture is the Jack Russell of course. A real beauty.

Thank you for these lovely shots @Oznell 

[luvzchiz]

@Oznell   Thanks for posting.  Love both pups!

[SaveTheTurtles]

Lovely, soft and airy. 

[Citrine1]

I have to say that, this time, I'm not a fan.  Too much white for my liking, and I don't think her pieces blend together nicely at all.  Just looks like a mish mash of pieces that don't belong together.  Sometimes I don't know what's going through the minds of designers.  I never would have guessed this was decorated by a professional.  

[jannabelle1]

Overall, it's a little too stark for me, but there sure are a couple of things I really like, such as that inviting LR...those baskets and flowers soften the look and are so pretty. Also the vintage Roseville pottery - reminds me of my mother and the pieces she had from the 40s and 50s. I like seeing the vintage mixed with the new and modern. They enhance each other, I think.

[AZfem]

Homey, pleasant & warm. The chair in picture one with the stripe down the center is so interesting. 

[jubilant]

I can see what she's going for, and why people who like the mix of modern and vintage would like this but I'm not a fan of this particular mix. Then again, I'm not a fan of almost anything modern in any mix!  It's nice to see how other people see things though.