TRANSFORMED APARTMENT (LEIB DESIGNS INTERIORS)

Originally a two bedroom apartment, this NYC space was transformed in to a three bedroom luxury residence utilizing all square footage to reveal its aesthetic and functional potential. The renovations greatly increased the apartment’s property value. What I love the most about this part of the apartment is the blending of traditional moldings with the weathered brick wall. I would love to bring this look to our home.

Classy Hilltop Country Residence

Designed by Jauregui Architecture Interiors Construction, this modern 8,200 square feet home situated in Austin, Texas, is full of trending and simple design features. Clean lines and attention to details have made this home picture perfect! Love the use of the aged column. It really is the details in this home that make it special.

On my idea board is this picture of a spiral stairway and brick and stone wall in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. I think this would be a great idea for a loft with mezzanine. Source: http://countryfrenchantiques.tumblr.com/image/2728674609

I have always been a sucker for roses and I'm not talking about receiving a dozen red roses on Valentine's day. In fact, I have often asked my husband for apricot roses or even a spring bouquet when he gets flowers for me. What I am a sucker for is roses in the garden. It doesn't matter if the roses are cup-shaped English roses spilling over a lush green lawn, or climbing roses weaving their way up a trellis or even shrub roses rambling over a stone wall, I love them.

What's brought on today's rapture? I just got my David Austin 2014 Handbook of Roses. Nothing like David Austin roses to fan a love affair.

When I think of roses I don't think of a formal rose garden but a myriad of other ways that roses can be used in a garden. They can be awesome in mixed borders, containers and climbing over fences, arbors and doorways.

Below are some of my favorite photos of roses in the garden.