Bringing the Outdoors In!

Growing up in Orange County, CA I took for granted the mild weather, the rolling landscape and even the vast expanse of ocean. Coyotes howling in the night and raccoons tipping over the trash cans were an everyday occurrence. It wasn't until I left for design school in NYC that I realized that in MOST parts of the country you have to design around nature, making an effort to bring nature in!

On my evening walk with the dogs I was reminded of a recent trip to Vegas. Daisy almost nabbed a mouse, Fischer barely avoided a kiss from a fat lizard, and I was so distracted by the most beautiful butterfly that I nearly stepped on a rabbit carcass. Ew, ew, ew... back to the butterfly.

I was entranced by the whimsical butterfly theme at Wynn's newest property Encore. So delicate and intricate - the motif is happy, whimsical and carefree - perfect for a luxury vacation spot.



There were butterflies on the floor...



In minute detail...



Butterflies peeking over the tops of walls...



And of course, butterflies on ceilings...



This one is a stretch... it's just cool!

Don't be afraid to decorate with what you love. The Encore does it well, the butterflies appear sporadically, in unexpected places - but when they do, it's in exquisite detail. This makes the use of a theme feel luxurious and planned rather than kitschy and surreal.