As I mentioned, I’m getting ready for an exciting photo shoot of my apartment. I’ve been trying to make some changes so it won’t be boring for you. I’ve also been looking back at some of my favorite interiors for inspiration. I’ve posted Cameron Kimber‘s old home in Sydney before but it still looks so […]
A little package of green lettuce plates arrived this week and they were the perfect pick me up for this never ending winter. The plates are Dodie Thayer for Tory Burch and are part of a whole collection of pieces. Dodie Thayer, The Pottery Queen of Palm Beach, originally started molding her Lettuce Ware pieces by […]
I had the pleasure of dining at The Polo Bar which is connected to the new Polo Ralph Lauren store on Fifth Avenue last evening. The food was fabulous and the interior was as chic as expected, if not better. While I loved all the equestrian paintings and polo memorabilia, it was the green tile […]
I enjoy reading Tory Daily, the blog on designer Tory Burch‘s website, especially when it includes photos of her entertaining at home. Everyone loves her New York apartment but it looks even more beautiful when it’s decorated for Christmas. The green living room walls are the perfect backdrop and adds to the festive look. I’ve […]
It has been pouring in Paris all day so I was happy to stay in my dry apartment and watch the Maison Valentino Haute Couture runway show via live feed. The pre-show video feed was priceless but the actual show itself was heavenly. I wish it had been ready to wear Valentino where there is […]
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a little green inspiration and hope that spring won’t be far behind. I love this dress and green bag on Maggie Betts via ELLE. Chateau Marmont Hotel keys via Conde Nast Traveler. Cameron Diaz’s kitchen via Elle Decor. Garden by Miranda Brooks. via Elle Japan. via Elle Decor Photo […]
This has been the coldest and snowiest winter I’ve ever experienced in New York and possibly in my entire life. Needless to say, I am ready for Spring. Heck, I’d take 40 degrees at this point. Until that arrives, I’m going to keep looking at photos or gardens, flowers, and anything green to keep me […]
Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly…. – Pablo Neruda Photo by me via instagram
My malachite bowl giveaway was a good excuse to put together a post of more malachite and gorgeous green images. You probably heard that Pantone recently named emerald green the color of 2013. I feel like this was more of a reaction that a prediction. Green has been a popular color for a while, so […]
How about a giveaway to lighten the mood?! Hillary Thomas Designs and Chic Shop have generously offered to give one lucky reader one of their fabulous malachite bowls. I have one and can tell you that it really is chic. To enter to win the Medium Oval Malachite Bowl, please leave a comment with your […]
As a follow up to my Griffin and Wong post, I thought I would post a little chinoiserie wallpaper inspiration. I also learned more about the history of the wallpaper from their site and thought you might like to read it as well. Chinese silk wallcoverings are one of the earliest global luxury products. Originally, […]
I have first hand experience with many of my blog sponsors which makes it easier for me to recommend them to you. I dealt with Griffin and Wong when one of my design clients wanted chinoiserie wallpaper in her bedroom. The project ended up going in a completely different direction but I loved working with […]
I live for the days when I find a new issue of Australia Vogue Living on the newsstand. It’s always full of interesting and chic interiors and the September/October 2012 issue features my new favorite home. I also found a few other pics on a blog that allow you to see a little more of […]
Jamie Drake‘s “We Love Print” library for the 2012 Kips Bay Decorator Show House is a room to retreat to and enjoy turning the pages of real printed books. It too features green walls made up of horizontal planks that were loosely inspired by paneled rec rooms from the 1950’s and 60’s. The mirrored walls […]
I have a weakness for a spring chartreuse-y green color and Todd Alexander Romano‘s room is punctuated with fabulous pops of the color against aubergine walls. Not sure if you can tell in the photos but there is even an aubergine trim from Samuel & Sons along the edge French Empire chair upholstery. You […]
Thom Filicia wins my award for the best design of a small space at the 2012 Kips Bay Decorator Show House. I’m not even sure it can technically be considered a room since it barely has any walls. It’s more like a foyer between the entry, dining room, living room, and hall back to the […]
Last April at High Point Market, it was 90 degrees and we were all sweating to death. This April, it was cold and rainy so we were all shivering. This is part of the reason that I didn’t make it to as many showrooms as usual. But I did see a lot of great things […]