Just Do It! My 3 yr old son does tons of art projects both in school and at home so I always have more artwork than I know what to do with. My original thoughts for my favorites were to either frame them or transform them into scanned collages. However, both of these projects take time and cost … Continue reading
Genevieve Gorder is an interior designer known for creating eclectic, functional spaces accented with exotic touches for her clients. This past summer, HGTV documented the renovation of her NYC duplex and she stayed true to her design aesthetic in her own home. In the dining room, natural light shines through the large windows. The herringbone patterned floors transition throughout the … 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
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
Clearing clutter and getting organized. My kitchen is one of the hardest places in my home to keep clutter-free. The counter-tops serve as a catchall for mail, my son’s toys, charging station for cell phones, iPad, drying station for dishes we don’t put in the dishwasher, etc. So I devoted some time to de-clutter and … 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
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
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