Wednesday, May 12, 2010
the right stool!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
perfection!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
INK ON PAPER
The crazy fabulous peacock is back; thank goodness! I can really use some fabulous right about now. Although most associate the peacock with folly and drama anything goes as far as interiors are concerned. Any space can benefit from peacock inspired acessories textiles and furnishings. If yours is a classical space and restraint is your thing, an antique peacock paper screen will add just the right touch of bold. On the other hand if you are wild and live in an eclectic environment, feel free to upholster your walls with some peacock inspired textile and throw in a rug while you are at it. whatever the case may be, the proud peacock inspires some serious decorating.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
well designed
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Igloo..."on the cover of a magazine!"
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ahoy Matey!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Go Vivienne Westwood! This fashion icon (remember the gorgeous wedding dress Carry wore right before Big stood her up)? This "femme a tout faire" collaborates with Cole & Sons (http://www.cole-and-son.com/) drawing inspiration from her signature prints and patterns , translating them into gorgeous wallpaper designs.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Back to the Crazy files today. Oh my, is she fabulous or what (www.kwid.com)? Did you get a load of that stair case. Kelly lives and breathes glamour ( a la herself of course); and she clearly has a no holds barred approach to interior design. Her interiors are a great example of how moving the results can be when you dare to explore and go beyond what is mainstream and typical. Definitely check The October issue of Vogue (www.vogue.com). You will find a special feature on interior designer Kelly Wearstler’s Hollywood mansion, photographed by Francois Halard with a profile by Hamish Bowles.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Porcelain wallpaper by Studio Ditte
"the result of rummaging through china cabinets and browsing around antique markets"
Great, clever, cozy and familiar. What a great idea for a wall covering. I once heard Marcel Wanders speak and was struck by this very obvious statement that he made: people will always revert back to things that feel familiar. This wall paper is one of those things; we like it because it reminds us of a gentler time, maybe mom or grandma....Either way Kudos! (www.studioditte.nl)
Monday, February 8, 2010
Tony Duquette interior
Everyone knows I love Tony Duquette; how can I blog about risky with out mentioning fabulous enchanting, luxury enhancing, don't be afraid to get dramatic Tony Duquette (www.tonyduquette.com) ? Well I can't! That fantastic fuchsia room; I can only imagine how glamorous a person must feel having tea (I call it tea, o.k) in there. Here's the thing, it doesn't look very complicated (in terms of decor ) but it's been put together quite delicately. Clearly the strong colour palette dominates and sets the tone but it doesn't over power the room (creating a stuffy unbearable vibe). The space has been layered nicely creating a fun little rhythm that the eye can follow. I realize this isn't for everyone but you know what they say: try it and you might like it!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Classic Furniture Meets Contemporary Layout
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
What a fantastic monochromatic space.
Great! Such impact.
Finally, two minutes to have a seat and put some semblance of a though together. In my quest to expose design lovers to daring spaces I have come across these lovely spaces that are clearly worth commenting on. The first: a kitchen, is very subdued and yet still quite risky. Notice the cabinets and walls are one. The space becomes quite strong and imposing because the main protagonist is this raw umber colour that communicates such a sophisticated vibe. The floor, although much louder, (surprisingly enough) becomes a secondary player . The table and chairs bring just the right amount of detail to this very gutsy scheme. I am not sure how many of you would agree to let a colour be the leading concept of your space. This interior designer (Courtnay Daniels Haden) truly nailed this space! For more on colour be sure to check in regularly with the Color Association of the United States (http://www.colorassociation.com/). Interestingly enough the second space (an office) also uses stripes; this time on the walls. Obviously they are much more prominent in this scheme. The designer's intention was to make them the focal element. The office is not very subtle and yet transmits a very organized feel due of course to the horizontal repetitive lines painted on the walls. Gutsy, wouldn'y you say?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Who would have thought?
Just look at this space: Fuchsia? Yet it works, so much so I imagine that whomever resides here must be quite fabulous!!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Kiss Me You Fool!
http://www.paulcocksedge.co.uk/