Stark's Versatile Antelope Ax

Amy Berry mentioned that Stark's Antelope Ax is one of the most versatile rugs you can use. Take a look below at all the other designers who seem to agree. Antelope Ax can be found in a variety of rooms, styles and yet it always looks great, from closets, nurseries, dens, sitting rooms, dining rooms.

Nicole Henley Mellon sits in her posh yellow Oly chair with Stark Antelope at her feet

Classic furnishings pair nicely with Antelope

Amanda Lindroth used Antelope in this Bahahamian home paired with this amazing drum chandelier she found on 1stDibs

Jan Showers used Antelope Ax in this library

Amy Berry says Antelope Ax is one of the most versatile rugs that she uses

Robert Brown used Antelope Ax in this symmetrical dining room

Alexa Hampton used Antelope in her dressing room

Sam Allen used the darker Antelope Ax in this vibrant bedroom

Celerie Kimble's design assitant, Heidi Bianco used Antelope Ax in her bedroom

Amanda Nisbet used Antelope Ax carpet in her hallway

Antelope Ax in a nursery

Ruthie Sommers paired feminine pinks with Antelope

If Stark rugs are not in your budget, but you want to achieve the Antelope look, here are are a few more affordable options: 

Ballard Designs Antelope hand tufted rug

Myers Carpets offers a lower priced alternative Antelope print carpet

Dallas Designer- Amy Berry

I was so excited to share some of my favorite photos from Dallas based interior designer, Amy Berry. I love Berry's use of great patterned wallpapers, encorporating blue and white ceramics, fun art, low key animal patterns and perfectly styled home bars. Berry lived and studied design in London and has brought back the classic European style mixed with her Southern roots.

Safari from Carleton V

The Vase Wallaper from Clarence House

Thibaut Tanzania Wallper

Stark's Antelope Ax rug that Berry frequently uses in homes.

Sputnik light gives this office a vintage feel, reminiscence of Mad Mens Don Draper's office. Notice Stark's Antelope Ax being used again. 

Blue and White Mural Wallpaper from Susan Harter

Nurseryworks Vetro acrylic crib has the ghost effect allowing the beautiful linens to shine.

CB2 Peekabo acrylic console table used as mini desk

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Corpse Flower

I had the opportunity to view the Corpse Flower in bloom at the US Botanic Garden in DC. This was the first time this particular plant has bloomed and it took the plant six year to create this bloom. In two weeks the plant grew 54 inches. The name of the flower is derived from the putrid smell the bloom emits which is used to attract pollinators such as flies and beetles. The smell can be compared to rotting flesh or garbage sitting in the heat. We saw the bloom 10 hours after it initially opened and by that time the smell was faint due to the air circulation of visitors in the greenhouse. So much energy is used to grow and bloom that this magnificent bloom only lasts 24-48 hours. 

 (Amorphophallus titanum)

Standing tall at 88 inches

A botanical artist, Mara Menahan was on site the entire week prior to the bloom and during the bloom to capture this magnificent event

The US Botanic Garden in DC is located near the Capitol building.