If you've read my blog you know that I have a style obsession with the Brits--so ofcourse, I'm loving these Union Jack pillows. I'm tinkering with the idea of doing a DIY pillow, but if I get lazy...here are some other resources:
Rendering of my new sofa
The very pillow here is from Vivienne Westwood for the Rug Co.
I'm pretty sure this is from Living Etc. Check out that chaise. Wow!
If red, white & blue is not your color scheme, Etsy is a good and affordable option:
The best thing about working with couples is figuring out the best way to define each partner's sense of style and refashion it into a home that represents them both. Here are some photos from a recently completed a condo for two. The lamps pillows, wall art and side tables were all vintage finds.
1. Boho Luxe Jewelry - Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores! Buyers for the store travel the globe looking for unique and limited finds. As a HUGE fan of interesting jewelry, these two top my list:
2. Updated Wing Back Chairs - Constellation Chair from Spruce Home (Austin, TX). Available at Etsy.
3. Decorative Plates - Interior Designer John Loecke knows a thing or two about one of my favorite decorating tricks--using decorative plates as wall art. Typically a more traditional form of decor, the look can be modernized by using porcelain and melamine plates or finding ones with a more contemporary print. I use the plates collected from my travels and my Grandmother's Antique Shop.
4. Jo Malone Luxury Candles - Jo Malone Luxury Candles from London combine some of the most delectible fragrances--try Pomegranate Noir.
5. Zebra Rugs - Yup, I still love the zebra rug. It's a designer staple. Most are cowhides dyed to resemble the Zebra print. I don't think I have the heart to get a real one with the mane and tail attached. Try this one from Plantation--very luxurious and goes with everything.
6. Framed Vintage Floral Paintings - I love vintage floral paintings with gold gilded frames. You can only find em if you hunt for 'em. Best to look in vintage shops, thrift stores and flea markets.
7. Skirts in Kitchens--I love skirting undercabinets in kitchens. It's chic yet laid back and is paired nicely with open shelving displaying favored china and cooking tools. I will do this for sure in my next home.
8. Tufted Anything-- I'm loving this sofa from Jonathan Adler right now. The tufting and bolsters give it just the right amount of glamour and grey, being one of my favorite colors, is the perfect neutral for a most of the poppy colors I love.
10. Man Shops Globe -- Sundance Channel's new show "Man Shops Globe" takes a look at Keith Johnson, as he travels the world buying small quantities of product for boho-chain Antrhopologie. The show appeals instantly to me as a flea market and antique aficionado, yet I'd love to know what he pays for his finds. When he does buy, he'll do so in small quantities, making me wonder if they knock off their selections. You can watch snippets of the show here online.
I recently met proprietor and artist Harry Blizstein of self named Blitzstein Museum of Art in Los Angeles. A mellow fellow, Mr. Blitzstein sits amid his whimsically weird cartoon-like characters, rendered with a quick hand stroke and lot's of personality. I was immediately drawn to the swooshy brush pictured above, which he explained was inspired by the narcisism of a woman enraptured by her own reflection--go figure. Now yes I totally agree that art is subjective and one should always accompany their designer when on the hunt for a new piece but I just love the free form and humor that these pieces exude. They would fit equally well in the home of hip young parents or in a loft space. I would even have the guts to place it in a traditionally styled room. What do you think...would you use one of these pieces?
Blitzstein Museum of Art
425 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
website
I came across this image from the portfolio of stylist Robyn Glaser who has worked for some of my favorite people...Anthropologie, Domino Magazine (now defunct--sadly) and many more. Click here to view some of her amazing styling work via the Apartment Therapy blog.
Labels: Anthropoloie, Domino Magazine, messy interiors, stylist Robyn Glaser
Etsy is an online community that offers a unique collection of handmade do-dads, art and furniture at affordable prices. For under $100 you can create a wall collage of oil painting, photography and line drawings all framed and signed. Click here to create your own focal point.Labels: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YReorrfL53o/SgSns7uH0xI/AAAAAAAAAgU/cfYVGAq0rUI/s1600-h/rehoboth.jpg
Lately I've seen a variety of products from Stray Dog Designs popping up in the media, from Anthropologie to House Beautiful...and for good reason. I'm in love with the handmade, hand-painted paper mache lamps and accessories made by artisans in Haiti. This small design studio creates an interesting array of quality, albeit pricey products that will instantly give your space more personality and character.
Often times a room needs only one or two "wow factor" items along with a cohesive design direction that brings it all together. My top picks are all in vibrant colors, which I'm attracted to as influenced by living in a beach communitiy. If color scares you, you could design a room in monochromatic colors of grays, whites and neutrals and pop it with an artichoke lamp in a zesty teal and add in a few throw pillows and a vase in a similar colorway. START SMALL BUT THINK BIG! Check out Stray Dog by clicking here.
