November 2009
1 post
Park Slope Apartment for Rent - March 1st →
We are currently helping our landlords rent out our beautiful apartment for March 1st. We recently found out we are expecting, and the space isn’t very suitable for an infant - its a floor-through,…
October 2009
3 posts
Current Covet - Ban.do →
God I love these headbands. I must have a couple for winter to spruce up the drab black/white/gray color scheme I insist on wearing. Ban.do is an online retailer specializing in feather, flower and…
I'm back and now you need to vote for Julie..... →
Hi all- I am back from a small hiatus. Had some crazy life experiences and vacation, but now I am back and focused. I don’t have my new post ready yet, so in the meantime I am going to direct you…
Missing Domino? Here is your replacement..... →
Has anyone else been missing domino as much as I have? Well here is an online magazine that definitely has no problem filling those big shoes - Lonny Mag!
And what a creative way…
September 2009
8 posts
Red in the face →
I love the color red. It so bold and fun and various shades really can go with almost any color. Reds are especially intriguing in the home. The key to using red is moderation and in…
My Sanctuary: The Bedroom →
I’m young - 28 years young. We don’t have a ton of nice stuff….yet. We just got married 2 years ago, so combining our stuff and buying new stuff is a work in…
The Red Room - Original Design →
I’ve been working on a room this week, inspired by some of the red paint colors featured in the September House Beautiful issue.
I love red on walls, however, it can be overpowering at…
Think Green! →
I love colored furniture and accessories - in moderation mind you (you can’t have your whole house looking like Rainbow Brite’s lair.) Green especially calls my name, I’m Irish so…
Designer Profile: David Jiminez →
I love David Jimenez’s work. He is able to pair the feminitity that is Hollywood Regency style with a more masculine tone to it. His balance is perfect. He can use bright colors like teal,…
http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/spring-it-on-the-to...
Top 10 colors for spring picked by NYC fashion designers at Fashion Week…..looks like coral and lavenders are back.
August 2009
8 posts
Golden Gate Park Beauty
This isn’t necessarily an interior design post, but has to for sure do with beautiful landscape design. Just got done working at Golden Gate Park this past weekend and there were so many stunning and beautiful areas around.By the way - these are not my photos - hee hee
Japanese Tea Garden
Flower Conservatory
Windmills
The De Young
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Divine Chair Company
I ran across the Divine Chair Company site through Material Girls Blog and I absolutely loved everything on the site. I really think they have a chair for every style. Here are a few of my favorites:
The Mollie
The Libby (this is my favorite - looks like Pucci)
Lady Jo Jo
Paulie (love the neon frame)
Fruit Salad
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Painted Doors
Some people don’t like to paint an entire room. Fear of commitment, love of white, a rental - many excuses. But a good diversion to a colorless room is to paint a door - and I love these painted doors.
Pale Blue door from Real Simple
Teal blue door by Garrow Kedigam for Kip’s Bay Designer Showcase
And all three of these doors by the dramatic Miles Redd……love how...
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Rock and Roll Weekend
What would be your Rock n Roll inspired room? Here is mine:
Velvet Ottoman in Coco from Brocade Home
The Beatles by Richard Avedon on the wall (I have the fakes from Ebay - for a mere $50)
I don’t know why anything Union Jack makes me think Rock n Roll, but it does so this chair by Dan Marty must go in.
Have to include the Edison Chandelier from Pottery Barn.Its got that industrial...
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