Continuing on with our look into the creative spaces of some of my favorite wedding professionals, Yvette Roman is one of loveliest photographers I have had the privilege to know. With Yvette, it’s all in the detail…the perfect little accents that only a great photographer would notice.
Yvette’s gorgeous California home is no different. The subtle details have all been infused by Yvette…each piece of furniture, each flower thoughtfully placed with an air of approachability and style. The home itself was built in 1927 in Mar Vista, a craftsman style house just east of Venice Beach and has since been completely remodeled….
Tidbits to Note…last summer Yvette tore out the front lawn, fenced in the yard and planted a vegetable garden with the hope that they could grow and eat as much of their food as possible, within 100 feet of the front door / The flower beds against the house are a mix of fruits (blueberries, strawberries), herbs and veggies / The garden was featured on a sustainable home tour last summer sponsored by Otis College of Art and was a finalist in the Sundance Channel’s “What’s The Big Idea?” contest in 2007 / Yvette’s passion for gardening is chronicled on her blog Beyond the Lawn.
The interior of Yvette’s home is just what you would want in an easy, laid back California bungalow. It isn’t over-designed or styled and yet you can see the TLC that went into every detail…
Tidbits to Note… all of the cabinets and the crown molding were crafted by Sam Clay, our contracter and a gifted woodworker; The bulletin board hangs in Yvette’s kitchen, purchased at Pottery Barn to keep shopping lists, etc., but someone always draws on it. This one was done by her hubby, Fred / This is Carl’s (the dog’s) favorite Napping Spot on the landing at the top of the stairs / The guest room is the perfect spot for friends, nieces and nephews. Fred bought the bed at a flea market and the photo was shot by Yvette then coated with encaustic wax by Leah MacDonald.
I really love the craftsman inspired charm paired with Yvette’s fresh, modern color palette. Every room has been tended to with the sole purpose of creating a warm and inviting space that Yvette and her husband can call home. Although at first glance, it’s a pretty home…when you look closely, it’s the details that really make this space beautiful.
We are featuring more of Yvette’s work over at Style Me Pretty today!