Category Archives: Interior Design

08.16.11

East -vs- West.

I love to peruse the virtual pages of Vogue’s website for inspiration.  I recently came across this feature on Minnie Mortimer’s Malibu home. I was immediately smitten.  I love the sophisticated yet laid back vibe that she has created.  It’s eclectic and fun, but still relaxed and functional.  Art imitating life? The juxtaposition of her style seems to imitate her journey.  When asked if she was an East Coast girl or a West Coast girl, refusing to choose, this NYC transplant replies “Both!”
Minnie has succeeded in her quest to stay true to her roots.  Despite the house’s laid-back Cali vibe, you can spot little tributes to her home back east.  As she states “I’m in a New York State of Mind.”  I love how these pictures depict the tranquil environment that she and her screen-writer husband, Stephen Gaghan have created for themselves and their daughter, Tuesday.

08.11.11

Missoni For Target.

Mark you calendars for September 13, as Target is unleashing yet another sought-after collection upon us.  The Missoni for Target collection will have over 400 items including clothing, luggage, furniture and even designer bicycles.  Get your shopping on, girls!

08.03.11

A Big Boy Room.

When my friend, Kristin Mika of Hampton Paper Designs asked me to help her with her son Thomas’ room in their new house, of course I jumped at the chance.  Kristin and her family had just moved to a new home, and she wanted to make sure that this was a room that eight year old Thomas could grow into.  Here are some pics of his room today.  I swear, this is bigger than my bedroom!

Kristin’s style is very simple, and classic-  much like her products.  So I wanted to make sure that the room would make both her and Thomas happy.  Thomas’ favorite color is orange, and we wanted to incorporate as much of the current furnishings as possible, there is currently a lot of navy– which will work perfectly with the pops of orange.  Here is the design I came up with:

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I suggested painting the walls a crisp white and adding crown moulding, a chair rail three quarters of the way up the wall, and striped wallpaper above the chair rail.  (A great way to get the same effect, but using much less wallpaper  Although, this wallpaper is a steal!)  Because this room is so much bigger than his old room, we will need to add more furniture- perfect for toy storage.   The fans are a great alternative to Matthew’s Duplo Dinamico.  I have two of these in my family room, and I love them!
I can’t wait to see the progress Kristin makes on Thomas’ room.  I will be sure to send you the completed project.

08.01.11

Viva La Summer.

I am an Aquarius, so by nature, a water lover.  Growing up, I spent most of my summers in Bethany Beach, Delaware.  The sound of the ocean brings me peace.  Looking around our house you will see elements of the sea in nearly every room.  

Each of the girls have their own seashell collection that we have gathered on trips.
I have a big clam shell in my kitchen for storing sponges, brushes, etc.
 See those sea urchins below?
I also have a few pieces of coral laying around.
These are only a few of the elements (the only ones that I had pictures of) but I think you get the point.  You don’t have to have a beach house to bring elements of the sea into your home.  Go out and get yourself some seaside chic pieces to make your summer last forever.
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07.27.11

The Grand Daddy Hotel.

The Grand Daddy Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa is certainly making it’s mark on the hotel industry.  This swanky yet playful hotel has put a new twist on the old trailer park.  The Daddy is famous for it’s Airstream Rooftop Trailer Park.  It’s seriously amazing.

Let’s take a looksie at the interiors, shall we?  Each Airstream was custom designed by local artists.

I want to go there, now.

07.22.11

Copy Cat.

As most of you know, we have been working on Lou’s Big Girl Room.  First, the bed, then the mirror, shelves and stripes, next up:  new lighting.

We have all seen this Majorie Skouras chandelier, which I love.  Unfortunately, it is a bit out of my price range.  But that’s ok, because it’s far to large for Lou’s little room and the turquoise beads would be a bit too bright.  That being said, check out this tutorial on making your own.  
I was able to locate the beads that I beleive they used on the original.
 Here’s the turquoise 
and here’s the green.
I know my limits (ability and time)  and will be outsourcing this one, but I am confident that it will be just perfect as we have painstakingly selected all of the elements.  I can’t wait to send you pictures of the finished project.