Neha Leela

…With a sophisticated chic.”* was what I used to describe the outcome of my vision board for my new home to everyone from my real estate agent (Maureen – thank you for not laughing), my parents (who certainly laughed) to my boss (who I believe, rolled his eyes).

A few weeks before I moved, I set up shop in the attic of a teensy tiinsy, but absolutely adorable home decor store in my hometown and tirelessly fawned over wallpaper samples. I wanted my new foyer to make that statement immediately. I went from pink trellis patterns to green toile but knew right away when I got to the Osborne & Little books that I’d fallen in love. And falling in love is exactly what I do every time I’ve walked through my door.

Next came the wing back chair, that reminded me of Barbara Barry’s signature lines which just ooze elegance. But it was covered in a heavy, drab slate with an odd green pattern. I found a pink fabric that was flirty but not barbie– and five weeks later, Voila!

So my walls are wallpapered, favorite pieces are in, papers signed, checks written (gulp…), most boxes unpacked and I’m now sitting in what will inevitably be one of my most passionate projects. Making this condo, nestled in the back bay of boston, into my very own. My favorite part about coming home is that every day a coffeetable book finds a spot, a couch gets rearranged or an old antique gets a nook.

But for today, I’m going to dance through my damask laden foyer while listening to Carly Simon and the Dixie Chicks, because I think peony pink and aqua gives me liscence to do just that. So much for sophisticated…

*Thank you house beautiful for that inspiration!

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