I was really blown away by the piece about Isaac Mizrahi’s home in the September issue of Architectural Digest. When I think about the design of his space, the words – simply classic – come to mind. The photos are stunning and the interior design is top-notch. Isaac Mizrahi’s Greenwich Village home channels the designer’s trademark flair, its … Continue reading
Here we are again another Labor Day, the infamous “end of summer.” Saying good-bye to summer and gearing up for fall is never easy. So, today I am channeling the essence of summer through these coastal inspired spaces. Image Source: Liz Carroll Interiors | Elle Decor | House of Turquoise | Elle Decor | Alessandra Branca Continue reading
Bookshelves aren’t just for books! In fact, they serve as great vignettes – for displaying a multitude of items, both functional and decorative. A few tips for styling your bookshelf 1. Book placement – arrange books and/or magazines both vertically and horizontally 2. Include decorative objects – ceramics, pottery, candlesticks, vases or even a stack of boxes 3. Add … Continue reading
Pretty in pink! Designer Ruthie Sommers brings a soft and refreshing shade of pink into this Chicago townhouse master bathroom to create an elegant feminine space. She reinforces the color through the space by repeating it along the window trim and up to the chandelier; then adds pops of vibrant color with yellow and turquoise bringing a bit of energy to … Continue reading
When sealing the deal on our new place we knew some work had to be done to make it our own; from refinishing the floors, to painting the walls and installing closet doors in our bedroom. The previous owners used curtain panels instead of closet doors and while that might have worked for them, I … Continue reading
This month’s inspired space comes from the Brooklyn Penthouse apartment of former model, turned interior designer and blogger Athena Calderone. Her simple yet chic aesthetic for fashion translates seamlessly into the interior design of her home. The main space is open-concept. The living room, dining room & kitchen flow into each other and the double … Continue reading
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Flipping through the pages of the February 2014 issue of House Beautiful, this cheerful image popped out at me. A living room accented with bright bursts of vivid color, brought into the space through a moth diptych by Allyson Reynolds, a sofa covered in an aqua antique linen fabric by F. Schumacher and other colorful accents. … Continue reading
On my hunt for bedroom curtains I found metallic animal printed panels at West Elm in the clearance bid. They were $55-$70 per panel. How could I resist? But, with all great finds there was a catch. I needed three 96” panels, but they had two 108″ and one 63″. The two longer panels worked … Continue reading
Pantone LLC, the world-renowned authority on color, announced PANTONE 18-3224-Radiant Orchid as the color of the year for 2014. For more than a decade, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. In contrast to … Continue reading
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