Monday, June 11, 2012

Mixing It Up Mid Century Style



Love this art. Mix in some resin coated photography
"L.A. Fun" available thru Pal +Smith
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One of my favorite pieces by Jean De Merry
www.jeandemerry.com

Don't shy away from color! The butterfly hardware is so fun. A bright colored sidepiece in zesty lemon by Ralph Pucci will do the trick.
www.ralphpucci.net


Dining room by Pal + Smith. An example of how to mix a room with bright colors, natural textures and vintage lighting for a modern and eclectic look.


Adding a little texture to a mid century look creates warmth and unexpected layers.
Try these two pieces as shown in House Beautiful, The "Olivia Stool" available at www.anthropologie.com or the "Saffron "pouf available at www.tradingcompany.com

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Monday, May 21, 2012

Birds, Blues and Boas

Birds, Blues and Boas
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Image from Kattie Ridder Rooms, by Heather Smith MacIsaac.
Dining room by Kattie Ridder, Perfect shade of chartreuse with antique Swedish bird prints. Love the juxtaposition of the vintage art with the punchy hues of blue and green.



Bespoke Stool at Webster's flagship jewelry store in London. Embossed leather by Alma Leather. www.almaleather.co.uk
I just came across this awesome piece in the book, Kelly Hoppen Interiors.
Love the little embossed skulls!

Photo by Tom Chambers, Saccharine Perch. www.tomchambersphoto.com
I recently bought a piece of art from this amazing artist. Very moving pieces and a great addition to my art collection.



More birds! Love the punch of chartreuse in this fun little space. The Tribal Diamond rug is one of my favorites. Cool little twist!
Image by the Rug Company, Diane von Furstenberg Tribal Diamond rug.
www.therugcompnay.com

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Loving Bright Colored Glass!

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Loving Bright Colored Glass!


Glass has come a long way. I have been collecting vintage glass for years but the modern practice of glass blowing has truly become a unique and beautiful art form. Caleb Siemon, one of my favorite glassblowers has developed his amazing pieces into a colorful lighting line. Caleb's glass is a must for modern design. A unique vessel or a light fixture, all eye candy from a truly talented artist.




www.siemonandsalazar.com




Punchy colored glass bowl by Caleb Siemon in the Pal + Smith Showroom





Joe Cariati in his El Segundo studio. Cariati's line is colorful yet sophisticated.
Another one of my favorite artists





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Monday, April 9, 2012

Modern Prairie Style



Modern Prairie Style

I am currently working on a new project fashioned after Frank Loyd Wright's Prairie School of style. Prairie style is organic in nature and emphasizes natural materials and textures. In this particular home, the design will be more modern vs traditional. As I started my research, this Craftsman home designed by Nickey Kehoe illustrated how Wright's principles can be applied in a modern and colorful way.






Layering with an industrial flair, this sconce is great by urban Electric

Modern floors and metal framed doors are another way to modernize the Prairie style
image from the book Piet Boon 2



Get this lighting look with Rejuvenation's Menlo Pendant



Love this house!
www.housebeautiful.com
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Friday, March 30, 2012

Let There Be Light!

Let There Be Light! 


Glass chandeliers can be pieces of art in the right setting.
This piece is amazing with varying lengths and sizes of hand blown glass.
Below, ocean colored glass sconces are a perfect pop of in this modern entry





The Pear Chandelier from Ochre is one of my favorites. A timeless piece for any design style.  Everyone loves a little bling!




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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Island Fever


Island Fever
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 Exotic floral prints and jungle inspired accents are everywhere this season! Perfect for Spring, tropical style makes everyone happy. Try adding a modern tropical wall covering to a bathroom or single wall to experiment with this island flair. Powder bath designed by Pal + Smith with  a vintage inspired palm wall covering by Cole and Son. 


Contemporary Tropical Dress by Dries Van Noten. Featured in Bazaar magazine March 2012
The Spring collection for this designer is fabulous. Check it out at www.Driesvannoten.be

                                   

Charlotte Olympia Clutch

Lily Stool in a Cheetah faux fur by Pal + Smith
A great addition to a tropical theme!



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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Welcome to the Jungle

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Welcome to the Jungle


Spring is here and I love this piece. I recently acquired it for my personal art collection . Frida Kahlo has been very inspirational in my work. I have always gravitated towards her color palette and depth of subject matter. With a modern twist, Artists, Alex Getschen and Felix Meier collaborated on this photographic piece. It is an amazing theatrical recreation of Nickolas Muray's Frida on White Bench, New York, 1939.

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Inspired by Frida, a bright Powder bath by Pal + Smith
Jungle leaves wall covering is punched with a bright orange vintage pendant and a crisp white vanity
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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Black, White and a Little Color

Black, White and a Little Color
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Love these antique cameos featured in Departures magazine. Photographed by Horacio Salinas. Get this ancient look in a new modern way with Christian Lacroix's fabric collection for Designers Guild. This collection has an old world flair layered with vibrant accents of pink, lime green and and electric blue, featured in luscious silks and plush velvets.  My favorite is this circus style silk stripe, Soly Sombra in fuchsia. It would make quite a statement in a black and white room as drapery or pillows.


Soly Sombra Silk Stripe by Christian Lacroix


Black and White Interiors by Pal + Smith with a splash of color.
Black and white drapery and pillow fabric by Christopher Farr, Cloth.
available at www.thomaslavin.com


Cameos, Manolo's and Fornasetti.
Get the look with Fornasetti wall coverings at www.cole-and-son.com
Photo by Eric Boman Blahnik by Boman 

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

David Oliver's book Paint and Paper


David Oliver's book Paint and Paper
I love this book. It has great ideas for implementing inexpensive yet inspiring ideas for paint and wall applications. Modern to traditional, this is a good place to start.

In the spirit of creative wall applications, adding fabric to a bed niche is an inexpensive way to create drama. As seen in this colorful room, designed by David Kleinberg, featured in Architectural Digest June 2001. The matching duvet and crisp white surroundings add extra punch to a small space. Of course, Quadrille's toile de Jouy in lime green is a absolutely fabulous! 


This intimate space is accented by a bold Asian inspired print by Cole and Son on a single wall.
Pal + Smith's Muse chairs in a yummy olive velvet set the tone for this little seating area.
Photo featured in Holly Becker's book, Decorate. Photo by Joanna Copestick.

More Creative walls
 Featured in Living Etc, This colorful bespoke mural wall is a unique way to set off any space.


The ultimate pin up!
Instead of paper get this look by decorating a wall with your favorite things.
Living Etc. Magazine.

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

White Walls


White Inspiration
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Using white walls in a modern home can be colorful! The use of white walls acts as a canvas or a backdrop.  It allows you to be creative with art,wall coverings and finishes. My favorite white paint is Sherwin Williams Extra White. I use it on  every project. 
www.sherwin-williams.com
This image is an example of colorful wall coverings with white walls.
Wall coverings by www.cole-and-son.com
In this image we use warm textures in wood and splashy colors with white paint.
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This image from Holly Becker's book Decorate illustrates bold colors on upholstered doors and seating on a white backdrop. Zesty yellow Louis XVI style chairs are the perfect punch to complete the room. www.decor8blog.com
This book by Richard Powers is a great resource for modern interiors. The first three photos above were taken by Richard Powers.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Melissa's Wednesday Pin-up


Melissa's Wednesday Pin-up


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www.Lelievre.eu
Tassinari & Chatel
Fontenay Collection
Pal+Smith loves Lelievre! What a stunning collection of fabrics ranging from classic to contemporary. I had the privilege of viewing some of the archival fabrics from the Chateau de Versailles last week at Stark. Absolutely lovely and such a treat.
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"Marely" from the archives of Tassinari & Chatel.
A gorgeous fabric depicting a oval wreath. this fabric was created for the bed chamber of Louis XVI at the Chateau de Versailles.

Looms of Tassinari & Chatel still used today to weave the fabrics for the Chateau de Versailles.
What amazing history!



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Tuesday, March 6, 2012


Photograph by Christian Duvernois from the Trianon: le domaine prive de MARIE-ANTOINETTE book.
Antoinette Sofa by Pal+Smith in fabric by Romo.
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In the spirit of Louis.
 I recently came across the article "Sleepless in Manhattan" featured in Elle Decor while researching a project. Designer, Robert Couturier seamlessly portrays French style in a modern and historically inspiring way. The use of  French furniture ranging from Louis XIV to Art Deco and layers of bold  rich color are stunning. A must read article for anyone interested in French style with an eclectic twist! 
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