Susan Taylor
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High Style in Naples, Florida


Thanks to a delightful invitation from a darling friend and colleague, my summer was complete with an entire week spent in her stylishly comfortable home!  Each room was completed with striking color, personality and the perfect placement of accessories … and those of you who know me, know that I am quite a snob when it comes to that!

I’ll walk you through some of my favorite rooms!

Who wouldn’t want to spend the week in this dramatic guestroom with one of my favorite color palettes ever! Navy and chartruese punctuated with pure white. Oh. My. Perfect patterns and pure happiness. I fell in love with the oval coral mirror. Legacy Linens found the perfect home here…and so did two of my grandchildren!

Thibaut Wallcoverings had me right here! This orange (personal favorite!) turtle motif just makes my heart sing. Ann added the framed turtle print and a beautiful white valance bordered in orange (not seen in this photo) makes this charming bathroom a home run!



I’m just setting the stage for another room-office/guest room. A mirrored desk, coral themed mirror and navy/orange coral printed drapery would make bill paying a happy event! I’ll try to get another photo to show the brilliance of the colors here. Once again…pure style!



Yes! This tells the story of the room’s color! The comfy sofa pulls out into another bed when needed…I’ll take that orange pillow with oversized buttons, please!  I. Love. This.



Even with the glare on this koi painting, the beauty shows through. Add a brilliant orange chair for reading and a cozy throw and who wouldn’t find solace in this room?



Ghost chair + mirrored desk = stylish work space! Check out the rug!!



Close-up of the drapery choice! What’s not to love?!



Navy and orange follow into the great room. The pop of pattern on the pillows, 100% linen pillows in orange, and this contrast welt and nailhead banding is striking, strong and hip! The Riverside Sofa from Vanguard is one of my favorites for comfort and drama. You’ll sink in and never want to leave!



Ann’s choice of art in this room could go with me anywhere! Modern botanicals pop on the navy wall and carry the color theme from the office. Classic ginger jar lamps add the perfect classic touch and once again, perfectly placed details. The lounge chairs in the background reverse the colors of the sofa, using white with navy piping. Perfect, again!  Notice the striking accent of color on the tray ceiling. I. Love.



This unexpected mosaic steer cheered me each time I walked into the room. Really, a personal favorite! What’s not to adore…chartruese backdrop, turquoise mosaic steer head and a free floating frame on the wall. So cute!


Can I just say that this Bling chandelier will make the cut for my new home under construction! The whole formula for design in this room is soothing and ethereal. Sherwin Williams Sea Salt walls, the modern hand knotted subtle rug, white sofa, glass table with mirrored tray and white accents punctuated with dramatic blues. Ahhhhhh.



Favorite Vanguard Michael Weiss console + mirror quadrant…what can I say? I’m reliving my vacation retreat all over again! Everything about this room speaks the language of style. So beautiful.



Could this be more perfect?! Pink! How unexpected and full of personality. Love.



Dining room centerpiece! Divine.



I’m pretty sure I was staying in a 5 star boutique hotel when I was in this room….

Custom Legacy Linens fit the hotel feel of the room, and a favorite chandelier to set the mood made this a real room for retreating, reading and relaxing. Chevron drapery framed windows looked out onto a beautiful courtyard pool. I guess you can understand why evenings were a welcomed time of day!