One of the funny things about living in NYC long enough is that you start living very compactly and truly appreciate anything that lets you get more storage out of your space. This post from Apartment Therapy LA made me envious — A secret laundry compartment, love it!
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I came across this interior via the New York Times real estate section, and while it not the most glamorous interior I’ve ever posted, it is an authentic one. I like: the gallery wall, the velvet sofa, the arm chair. The wall mounted air conditioner is a little funky, yes.
Our weekend: relaxing in Boston with family, seeing friends, shopping at Costco, making it back to NYC in under 3 hours.
A friend sent me this link to Drew Berrymore’s office kitchen via the Domino Galleries. I’d LOVE to have an office with a kitchen like this, heck, I’d love to have this kitchen in my HOME.
I like: the chandelier, the green walls, the checked floor, the long “farm house” table and cafe chairs. Oh, and of course, the light.
How fantastic is this photowall/gallery wall? I love the gray wall color too. And, best of all this is from a “real person” (vs some glossy design mag or stylist’s website). Yes, a real person, like you or me (well, she’s a dermatologist by trade, so maybe not exactly like you or me). Check out the rest of Amy’s house over at Decorno (the first of my daily reads).
I’m always interested in workspaces and inspiration boards and immediately wanted a closer look at this confection on Style Court.
Mostly, however, it reminded me that I would love a trip to the beach.
Oh Domino Galleries, why do you torment me? I’m looking for two mirrors for the apartment and just sort of fell in love with this one.
Nancy, my mother-in-law, is always finding cool and unusual items (she’s a design scout!) It’s not surprising given that she runs a fantastic floral design business in Needham, MA which you can check out here! She sent me a link to Ferm Living Wall Stickers and I particularly liked the “waterworld” decal set pictured here. How awesome is the coral? What a fun way to decorate a bathroom, entry way or ceiling.
So, i’m developing an obsession with kitchen nooks… I love how clean and bright, how cheery but zen this room is. I’m in need of a get away from my own taste, I think. And, I love those Wegner Wishbone chairs. (via 2 or 3 things I knew… )
Then, check out the exterior of this house….delicious!
(Via Fernlund + Logan Architects)
I’m in love this space. Don’t you want to move in? The light, the photo wall, the banquet, light in the kitchen. A perfect comfortable solution for small space living too. More here.
I’m writing, writing, writing papers this weekend, trying to wrap up last term before Spring term starts on the 22nd. Some of you have asked me to write more about what I’m studying in my program (I’m getting a Masters in the History of Decorative Arts and Design) and I promise that part of being a full time student is going to be writing more here about what I’m learning. Here’s a tiny look.
I came across this image while researching the rediscovery of French furniture/style in New York City in the 1920s (think robber barons, sexy interior designers and buying trips to France, among other things). This interior is “in the French style” — I love the detailing and the wallpaper, actually. The whole effect is a little bit cluttered, but still elegant.
A line in a 1928 article from the trade magazine “Good Furniture” caught my eye — the magazine pronounces that “Design is spreading its joyous mantel wider every day.” It’s a beautiful phrase and description of the power and importance of design. While the article was written 80 years ago I think that one might read that line in a blog some place today and it wouldn’t seem out of place — that there is this idea out there that our interest and “craze” for design is a new thing (that happened when Martha Steward did a line for Kmart or Target hooked up with Isaac Mizrahi). But, clearly not. Interesting, right?
This morning, over my sunday cup of coffee and the newest Domino, I saw this tiny room decked out in photos (the owner found a cache of Victorian snaps) and wasn’t sure if I liked the effect or not… its seems a little bit overwhelming, right?
I love this mantle from Caroline over at My Pocket — so elegant. This is also her Christmas tree with some lovely ornaments– great idea! Check out her blog for gorgeous photography and inspiration.
This tiny sink….
… and the charming flow of this room
… and wishing this print from Rose + Radish was under the Christmas tree. How sweet is that bear?
