12.09.2009

Shoe Problem

I knew I had a shoe problem, but when I was going through my "inspiration images" I noticed a lot of the pictures were of shoes and not interiors.

Hmmm....

Picture via Erin Ever After

Picture via Domino

Picture via Captivate Me

Picture via Apartment #34

12.08.2009

Dreaming of White Sofas

So I have tried to fight it, but I cannot help my LOVE for a crisp, white sofa.

I do not know why people are so scared of white furniture. Bleach solves everything!

I had fought getting a white sofa when my husband and I bought our new home and he said he did not want one at all. So I went with a color called 'dove.' It never looked right to me. I forged ahead and kept plugging along, but I never liked any of the fabric swatches for pillows I brought home. Then I realized why...I needed my white sofa!

Finally, I was lucky enough to help a wonderful friend and in exchange she made me a tight, white slipcover with baseball stitching. UH-mazing. All is right with my little world now.

Picture via Dress, Design, Decor

Picture via La Dolce Vita

Picture via Shelter

Picture via Sketch 42

Thomas Smythe
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Picture via Apartment #34

Picture via Chic Coles

12.07.2009

Moving On Up!


My gorgeous BF is moving into a new place next month and so the planning has started! I was so excited when she told me I could run-a-muck (within budget). After our European vacation I knew exactly what I wanted to do for her new place...Rustic Chic.

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Jenna Lyons closet.
(Life can really seem to be unfair sometimes.)

12.04.2009

Craft Bazaar


Ok everyone! If you are in the Corona Del Mar area tomorrow and are in the mood for some good shopping, stop by the Craft Bazaar that I am participating in. I will be selling AMAZING Skout pillows, Streets Ahead belts, and Ca Cao leather jewelry! I hope to see you all!

12.03.2009

Bedtime

As a designer I am constantly struggling with my own home. It is amazing how easily I can make a decision for a client without any hesitation, but when it comes to my own home I am constantly tweaking things.

My bedroom is my latest victim. It is awful when I see 'something' and start thinking how I can incorporate it into my own home. That is where the trouble starts. The bedrooms below currently have me re-designing my bedroom in my head.

Picture via Erin Ever After

Picture via ...love Maegan

Picture via Dress Design Decor


Bottom two Pictures via A Life More Fabulous

12.02.2009

Red Carpet Rooms 12.2.09

Becki Newton has to have the the most fun every day of her life. She gets to dress up in fabulous clothes and pretend to be an UBER-bitch on Ugly Betty and then she goes out at night in even MORE fabulous clothes to parties in Hollywood. Must be nice.


Classic with a POP.


Picture via Domino



Chic and modern.


Vincente Wolf



Out for the evening in black and gold.


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12.01.2009

Feeling Blue

Picture via Domino

Picture via Elle Decor & Pink Wallpaper

Picture via House of Turquoise

Picture via House of Turquoise

Nate Berkus
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Picture via Domino

11.30.2009

Reading List

I was updating my Amazon Wishlist today and I thought I would share some of my current wants and some of my favorite books with you guys.

Let's face it. We all at one point LOVED the Shabby Chic aesthetic and I am no exception. I still love Rachel Ashwells point of view and this book documents many of her inspirations as well as her Los Angeles home. It is a MUST!

Speaking of personal homes, I am hoping to find this lovely book under the Christmas tree since I feel like I have already been waiting for it all year long! Inside Kellys newest book is not only her recent unpublished projects, but also her Beverly Hills home.

Everyone knows that Jamie Rummerfield and Ron Woodson are beyond fabulous, and let me tell you so is their book! It is not only gorgeous on the inside but the outside is black silk with gold gilding! UH-mazing.


Now for some of my personal favorites...

Pictures of designers Hamptons homes. Need I say more?

The staple for every home.

The gorgeous Tom Ford book. I was beyond excited the day I got this one. Not only are the pictures stunning, but so is Tom!

What are the books that everyone else thinks are must haves?