The inspiration for this dated and worn vestibule makeover started with wallpaper and floor tile. I’ve also included the DIY process I used to refinish the millwork in the space. These images and videos show the space before and in progress. The after images are posted in “Making an Entrance Pt. 2.” The steps we … Continue reading
Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 13th. If you haven’t figured out what to get for the mother in your life, don’t worry. Our Mother’s Day Guide might give you some inspiration with everything from pajamas to jewelry, skincare to flowers, books to a little something for the gardening enthusiast. One of my favorite items are the … Continue reading
Last week was my second week back at work after a lengthy four and a half month maternity leave. Needless, to say it has been an adjustment. I think surreal best explains how it all feels. However, work provides a different kind of structure to my days, so in some ways its good to be … Continue reading
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
A few weeks ago, I attended an event at the New York School of Interior Design, where Design Brooklyn authors Anne Hellman and Michel Arnaud lead a discussion on what it means to be a designer and maker in New York today. The discussion panelists included: Katie Deedy, wallpaper designer – Grow House Grow, a Brooklyn-based designer known … 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
After going through adolescence with no acne (lucky me!), I started to have minor breakouts as an adult. I attribute some of this to stress. Acne was something I had never dealt with and I wanted to keep it that way, so several years ago I decided to try Proactiv. I started with their basic … Continue reading
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