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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