Category Archives: Artwork

07.11.12

Jonathan Adler.

A few days before our trip to New York, I received an email that made me SQUEAL with joy.  I was invited to Jonathan Adler’s NYC Studio for an event that he was co-hosting with Diet Pepsi.  It seemed almost serendipitous that this happened to be on the very same day that we were arriving in New York. I felt SO guilty taking time away from my special trip with E, but when I presented my friend Mae with my dilemma, she insisted that I go and she took the girls to Time Square for the afternoon.  (Talk about a great friend, eh?)  E, by the way didn’t even flinch at the thought of being without me.
Our train pulled into Penn Station, we ran to the hotel and I slapped on some deodorant and fresh clothes and hopped into a cab headed for downtown.  Unfortunately, due to a major traffic jam I was a half an hour late.  I ran upstairs, wiped the sweat off of my brow and into the studio I went.  When I arrived I was in awe at all of the color and textures before me.

 Approximately three minutes after my arrival the wonderful ladies who were sponsoring the event told me that they decided to “shake up” the plan and that we were doing one-on-one interviews with JA.  “I’m sorry, WHAT?”  and within two more minutes I had a guy snaking a mic up my shirt and cameras in my face…… and there I was…… standing with Jonathan….. thinking “Damn, I wish I didn’t wear these wedges, I look like I am about to EAT him.”  Seriously, I look like a wookie standing next to him.  But never mind that.   It was time to pull myself together…   THINK, DAMNIT, THINK….. Questions, questions, what questions to ask?….. After fumbling through my words I was actually able to get some great dets out of the domestic god……

  • Favorite Color:  He said it was Sophie’s Choice… but Orange (knew it!)
  • Favorite Drink:  The Jonathan Adler (Iced Tea and Milk)  I’m pretty sure I gave him the “who farted?” look when he said that.
  • Favorite Flower:  Ranunculous  (at this point I told him that we were soul mates.)
  • Favorite JA Product:  Peacock Shoehorn (That one surprised me!)   
Jonathan was jut as warm, witty and hilarious as I expected.  I had such a great time!

So, now to the real reason that we were there… Jonathan is creating these Limited Edition straws for Diet Pepsi.  They will only be available in select Target Stores nationwide this summer.  We were each sent home with a set.. and they are super cute!  Of course the girls wanted to use them and I immediately snarked “NO!”… Seriously, I might have those straws buried with me when I die.

06.26.12

‘Round Here.

I have been wrestling with the layout of our living room for years.  We’ve moved the sofa on every wall in the room.  Last weekend we rearranged the furniture once again to incorporate a buffet that I got on clearance at HomeGoods.  Interestingly enough, now the sofa is not up against any wall, and we used the buffet as a sofa table that is adjacent to the front door.  I LOVE how it opens up the entire room.  

 Now I will need to work on centering the butterfly prints and find some new items to style those DD Tables.  E actually styled them here… not so bad, eh?  The most exciting part?  I have saved my pennies and the wingback chairs are FINALLY going out for reupholstery in two weeks.  H E L L O   T U R Q U O I S E   L I N E N.   They are seriously the best buy I’ve ever made on Craig’s List-  so comfortable!  We are loving this new setup and spent more time in our living room last weekend than we have in the entire eight years we’ve lived here.  Lou has even set up her own restaurant.  (Can you see Rudolph above?  He was her first customer.)  She’s been getting great use out of our new ottomans!

For those of you who have followed the progress of this room, you are probably asking where my DIY lamps are… No fear, they have been repurposed in the foyer.
I just love repurposing items in our house to new spaces… It almost makes me feel like I got away with something! 

06.18.12

Inslee.

During another Pinterest marathon, I came across Inslee, a company started by artist Inslee Haynes.  Not only does she sell beautiful personalized stationery in her shop, she also takes on commissioned projects- I love some of the bridal portraits that she has done.   Seriously, this girl is uber-talented.  Here are some of my favorites.

06.14.12

Mariska Meijers Flagship Store.

I received so many emails about the pillows in E’s room.  You can now buy them here.  
 They are made by Mariska Meijers.  I worked directly with Mariska and her team and couldn’t have been happier.  Mariska sent me some pictures of their new flagship store that opened in Amsterdam last month.  I just love her work.  Check it out for yourself.

Photographs by Marjo van Rooyen, styling by Anne-Christine Hartman

06.06.12

Cozamia Print Giveaway.

I have fallen in love with Cozamia.  What a vibrant and inexpensive way to bring fresh, colorful art into your home.
Cozamia consists of digital artwork created by Nancy Ramirez.

I love the intricate designs and bold colors.
They create an instant pop of style and sophistication in any home.

  I was hooked immediately and ordered my first print, Color Migration on Black.

I bought the print, chose my frame and wham bam thank you m’am, that baby was on my wall in 4 days.  Here she is now…

Today, Nancy is giving away one print in any size (up to 24 x 32″) to one lucky Kiki’s List follower.
Here are the rules to the contest: 
1.) You must be a follower of Kiki’s List.  If you are not sure how to follow, click here.
2.) To enter the giveaway, leave a comment in the comment section of this post between today, Wednesday, June 6 and Friday, June 8.  A winner will randomly be selected.

3.) Each of the following are worth an additional entry:

• Share a link to this post on Facebook.  Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

•  If you have a blog, share a link to this post.  Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

•  Tweet about this giveaway.  Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

• “Like” Cozamia on Facebook.  Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so.
• Sign up for Cozamia’s mailing list.

4.) Open to US Continental (48 states) and Canadian residents only.

Migration Photos by Ryann Colleen Photography