design - 59

a different kind of sconce

2011-05-04T21:09:00.003-04:00

You would never know these Restoration Hardware sconces weren't antiques! What a beautiful simple & clean design.

Makes my heart flutter

2011-04-30T08:45:00.004-04:00

Do you ever see something and just get goose bumps because it's so beautiful? My absolute favorite bike shop has teamed up with my other absolute favorite brand to create an absolute perfect summer moment! Adeline Adeline + Kate Spade =

If you live in NY you must own a bike. This adorable little bike shop is super friendly and has the most beautiful bikes - they even have cute helmets! For now and my little vintage bike will have to do...

Stereo Lounge

2011-04-28T19:26:00.003-04:00

If you haven't heard, Kips Bay is in full swing. Be sure to stop by and check it out. Don't forget to go all the way to the top, where you can get your groove on in this room by the talented Brad Ford!

photos via New York Times online.

Classic & Tailored

2011-03-27T09:57:00.005-04:00

New York Social Diary recently did an interview and photoshoot with Jim Aman and John Meeks. Jim is the face of the design firm but together these two men can really pull off a great interior. Fun Fact: Jim, while working at Ralph Lauren was put in the "personal" department and worked on a couple of residences for Ralph. You can certainly see a touch of the RL style in their own home.

To learn more read the article at NYSD.

Images via NYSD, photographs by Jeffrey Hirsch

Grout never looked so good

2011-01-27T22:57:00.003-05:00

When I usually approach a job with tile, I tend to focus on the tile more than the grout. This is a brilliant installation of turning that idea on its head by using the grout as the design element and not the tile.

Look at these options!

via Design-Milk

fantastic

2011-01-07T11:20:00.001-05:00

it's been awhile

2010-10-25T19:47:00.009-04:00

and I've been a little busy.

Let's just say I've been a little world traveler over the last couple of months (something I would rarely consider myself to be). Bachlorette party in Dallas, half a month exploring Italy and Paris, a long weekend in Boston, birthday, anniversary, birthday, brothers wedding in Dallas, and now back to New York. What a fabulous time it all was! Here are a few great shots to sum it up!

pool at the w in dallas

rome

inside the colosseum

the pantheon

the vatican

my favorite dome on earth.

florence

venice

gondola ride

the louve

notre dame

inside the notre dame

marie antoinette's estate (cinderella land!)

paris is always more fun with your best friends!

my parisian polka-dot scarf, i couldn't resist

paris

girls weekend in boston for the half marathon

my little brother (this is the first time i saw him
on his wedding day and broke out in tears!)

my new sister!! i'm a lucky girl.

cuteness!

the reception was beautiful

mom and brother

off to maui.. congrats guys!

wedding photos by David Edmonson

birchbox!

2010-08-31T22:41:00.003-04:00

it's always so fun to try new products, but it adds up fast (and you really never know if they are going to work or not). well, here is your chance to get new products every month! birchbox sends a pretty little pink box to your house once a month with the latest and greatest beauty products, how fun is that? (and how cute is the box!)

Brad Ford

2010-08-22T13:54:00.009-04:00

First off, love the name, I've always thought "Ford" as a last name makes you automatically sound so chic.
Secondly, love his style. Classic, clean lines, with a touch of flare.

images via Brad Ford

Nancy Koltes

2010-07-10T11:43:00.006-04:00

Luxury linens are perhaps one of the most important elements in a home. With everyone trying to create the highest thread count, or "luxury" cotton, I think it's best to stick with the pros who have been doing linens for years. Nancy Koltes has been creating linens for top celebs, politicians, and designers since 1984. All of her linens are calming to the eye and will make you want to crawl into bed and melt! You won't have to count sheep with these!

Nancy's NY showroom. Um, can I move in here?

900 Broadway,Suite 201

New York 10003

212-260-4900

Beverly Hills

365 N. Beverly Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

310-860-0622

images via nancy koltes

i. die.

2010-05-15T11:00:00.004-04:00

...as my friend Kathryn and Rachel Zoe would so elegantly say. Every since La Dolce Vita posted this fabulous hotel I have been stalking this french designer Jean Louis Deniot. In my "stalking" attempt I came across a great q&a here.

I mean, perfection? I think so.

images via Jean Louis Deniot website

My apartment

2010-02-27T09:47:00.005-05:00

I always think it's so fun to see how others live. Here is a little sneak into my apartment. My husband and I moved in about 6 months ago, so of course I have a mile long list of things I would like to do and add but it just takes time (and convincing of the husband). My hopefully soon purchases will be lamps from circa lighting (I'm in serious need of a new big floor lamp), a fabulous vintage headboard (like hers but smaller), and new bedding (I'm thinking Pratesi or at least similar to). Thoughts?

The reason we signed the lease...the view
...actually this is the current view as of yesterday with all the snow!

Can I be her?

2010-02-25T13:58:00.004-05:00

Wouldn't it be SO fun to be Nate's Apprentice?! I could totally be one of these girls! My apartment would fit right in. Nate, start a firm in New York, you already have an apartment here and the perfect apprentice waiting for you!

images via Chicago Home Mag

Dear Nate, I heart you

2010-02-25T13:53:00.005-05:00

and think you have fantastic style!

images via Chicago Home Mag

Saturday mornings

2010-02-06T10:09:00.006-05:00

I absolutely love Saturday mornings. It's "me" time to enjoy coffee, catch up on blogs, and look for inspiration. This morning in particular there is a blizzard going on outside that is just beautiful. I love when it snows here. All the noises of the city are muted, there is a blanket of white, and calmness lays over the city. I also love that I have large windows to look out and feel like I'm in the middle of it all.

Well, on to my inspirational find of the morning. Amy Morris Interiors, I'm loving the mix of french design with modern elements.

Picture Perfect

2010-01-20T14:26:00.003-05:00

Just a little "exterior" inspiration for the day.

via atlanta homes mag.com

Rinfret, Ltd.

2010-01-06T09:39:00.005-05:00

Do you ever find an image that completely describes your style (or what you intend your style to eventually be)? Cindy Rinfret nails it for me. True traditional elegance, with a hint of transitional! I have drooled over every photo on her website. Not to mention she is beautiful, and so well put together. Cindy would you please move about 30 miles south and let me work for you in Manhattan?

To see more fabulous photos, check out her website...www.rinfretltd.com

have yourself a merry little new years!

2009-12-30T22:18:00.006-05:00

I'll be decked out in a very sparkly jacket!

images via elle decoration, elle, le decoration, & this is glamourous, google images, habitually chic via martha stewart

It's complicated

2009-11-17T13:32:00.005-05:00

I'm a HUGE fan of Nancy Meyers films and the set design by Beth Rubino. Every film they do I absolutely love, that's why I was SO excited to find out they have ANOTHER movie coming out soon …It’s complicated. Here’s a sneak peak of yet, another beautiful interior.

images via Tradional Home

Why hello Mr. Stilin

2009-10-08T23:46:00.003-04:00

photos via RobertStilin.com

FINALLY, inspiration...

2009-10-08T23:33:00.006-04:00

yes, I'm still here
yes, I still have a blog
yes, life has been busy
yes, I have moved apartments
yes, I will post photos soon &
yes, I will still update (but obviously it's best to just keep me on your google reader :) )
I haven't been too inspired lately, untilllll LONNY (if you've been in the boon-docks and haven't heard of this yet) then pop on over. I heart Ron Marvin's apt...

My favorite quote "understand what makes you feel comfortable, and recreate it in your own home" very good AND true Mr. Marvin.

you make us proud Nate

2009-08-12T09:31:00.005-04:00

Everyone knows how wonderful the cutie-patootie designer Nate Berkus is AND I’m sure everyone in the design world is aware of his new line he has been cooking up for HSN but have you actually seen this stuff? Well I haven’t, until yesterday… and I’m obsessed! I seriously want one of those shiny pillows. I think everyone should have at least one neutral sequined or metallic pillow in an accent chair somewhere in the house it just helps to give a little sparkle and glamour to an otherwise calm room.

Only in New York

2009-08-11T09:46:00.004-04:00

Could you find an apt this amazing...for the price tag and info check out New York Times

images via new york times & apt therapy

Mary McDonald

2009-07-18T08:04:00.002-04:00

has updated her website...now go o0h and ahh over the beautiful photos! Mary McDonald Inc.com

has updated her website...now go o0h and ahh over the beautiful photos!

We're not in SoHo anymore...

2009-06-22T22:54:00.003-04:00

sorry for the cheesy line, but I'm so sad to see this go. Boo Hollister.

via ny1.com

Hinkley Lighting

2009-06-19T16:46:00.003-04:00

Love this lighting from a new company I just discovered... reminds me of Circa lighting.

A little bit of country...

2009-06-19T13:49:00.002-04:00

photos via Southern Accents July/August 2009; Architect Bill Ingram

Eric Cohler

2009-06-17T13:53:00.004-04:00

images via ericcholer.com

Holiday, I need one...

2009-06-10T22:13:00.008-04:00

Especially if my digs look like this, and I look like Cameron Diaz...

photos via google.com image search, The Holiday

"Beautiful"

2009-06-10T21:51:00.005-04:00

"I just want you to know...you're my favorite" that would be me singing snoop dog over this room!

photo via tomcheerer.com

More Kelly

2009-06-08T23:16:00.004-04:00

This is Kelly's Loft before her Townhouse. It was an old school house she turned into a loft, I love the openness and modern, neutral feel.

photos via kellyhoppenretail.com

Oh Kelly

2009-06-08T22:49:00.005-04:00

Want to know the real process of design? Check out one of my favorite designers that I highly respect, Kelly Hoppen. In these 4 videos she goes behind the scene to show you step by step what goes into the construction, design, and completion of her new townhouse. Check out Kelly Bares All. This is why I love design...

i heart neutrals

2009-06-05T10:52:00.004-04:00

Deborah Needleman's Tribeca apt, photos via nymag.com

Time for Summer

2009-06-04T22:04:00.005-04:00

RL Style

Images via ralphlaurenhome.com

Plantation

2009-06-04T13:58:00.006-04:00

I love the styling by Plantation along with all of the furniture they have, now if they would just open up a store in ny...I would gladly be the care taker.

images via PantationDesign.com

Favorites from Elle

2009-06-04T13:50:00.002-04:00

I loved several images from Elle Decor this month...these are my top pics
(p.s. the color is much better in the magazine so go pick one up this month)

images via Elle Decor Magazine June 2009 issue featuring rooms by Robert Stilin, Dale Saylor, & Lucien Rees Roberts

Yummy bathrooms...

2009-06-03T19:24:00.004-04:00

by Jeffrey Bilhuber, Vincent Wolf, & David Kleinberg via HouseBeautiful.com

Love her...

2009-05-28T20:03:00.006-04:00

Interior Design by Tamara Magel

Photos via Tamara Magel

Love, love, love

2009-04-04T09:39:00.006-04:00

What is in the water in Atlanta? I ALWAYS love the designers that come out of that place. Here's a new favorite I'm adding to the list...James Michael Howard

Lighting

2009-04-02T22:09:00.005-04:00

Lighting is such an important element in any home, here are a few of my favorite pieces that have a timeless look, and go well with any style!

Circa:

Urban Electric:

Pretty

2009-03-04T14:05:00.004-05:00

chair by EF-LM

H&M Home Sweet Home

2009-03-04T13:54:00.003-05:00

Yep, that's right. H&M is soon going to launch a home interior textiles line. Don't get too excited just yet though, orders will only be avaliable through hm.com and postal orders in Swedon, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. In the meantime take a peak at the new line...sort of reminds me of Urban Outfitters.

For more on the hm items check out Apartment Therapy...

I'm backkkk!

2009-02-19T21:23:00.006-05:00

Sorry for the long break, the new year has been off to a busy start... but I have quite a few things to blog about soon, so here are some photos to wet the appetite from designer Tori Golub.

2009-01-16T14:02:00.004-05:00

Suzanne never disappoints. There is something about her interiors that just feels comfortable, livable, stylish, and not at all pretentious. I love one of her most recent projects recently published in the March issue of Traditional Home.

photos via Tradiotional Home, March '09 issue, photography by Tria Giovan

Please go for me...

2009-01-08T15:03:00.001-05:00

Book Signing and afternoon tea with Jeffrey Bilhuber and Margaret Russell

Wednesday, January 14
2:00pm – 4:pm
A.Rudin Showroom
D&D Building, NYC

Love at first sight

2009-01-08T12:37:00.006-05:00

As I was going through my morning ritual...drinking coffee, surfing blogs I came across some beautiful new photos from Mary McDonald on the PW blog that I just had to post. Mary is so talented, I love so many of the rooms she designs. Great find PW.

To read some great design tips by Mary click here.

images via Domino online, photo by Miguel Flores-Vianna

Happy New Years!

2009-01-01T20:58:00.005-05:00

Last night we celebrated New Years at the Paramount building overlooking Times Square. We had a great time and rang in the New Year in style. Here's to another happy and healthy New Year, and more blogging to come.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-30T16:10:00.004-05:00

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year! See you in 2009.

p.s. this was where I was proposed to 2 Christmas' ago!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

2008-12-30T16:04:00.002-05:00

I was one of the 5 that won Habitually Chic's contest! Thank you HC, it was a wonderful surprise to come home to after the Christmas break. I heart cashmere!

“Roll back the rugs, and turn up the music”

2008-12-16T09:29:00.003-05:00

Christmas is here and in full swing. New York City couldn’t be prettier this time of year. The windows are filled with beautiful displays, all the tree’s have been lit, and moods have been lifted after this difficult year. I’m almost done shopping and ready to head back to my hometown of Dallas on Friday. I can’t wait for this much needed break!

The title was the theme of the recently decorated Living Room by Charlotte Moss and team for the Holiday House Showhouse to benefit the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Happy Holidays via Charlotte Moss

Oh Kelly...

2008-12-15T17:14:00.004-05:00

I love Kelly, just as much as the next designer but after her stunt in November’s issue of Domino she broke my trust. I’m sorry but the full on 80’s/70’s look will never and should never come back (at least not to that extent). The hideous faded mountain fabric you selected, I’m really beginning to question your taste. Kelly, really what were you thinking? I would have thought it was just some crazy client with blue eye shadow and too much Botox that you couldn’t turn down, but no, it was your guest house, YOUR guest house. Kelly really, I expected more from you.

At least your beginning to redeem yourself starting with this new beauty you added to the website…

images via Kelly Wearstler.com

More David

2008-12-13T09:57:00.007-05:00

David 's been just as busy as I have, but he's been designing!

Hall Of Fame Awards

2008-12-04T13:38:00.008-05:00

Last night I attended Interior Design Magazine’s annual Hall of Fame Awards at the Waldorf Astoria. Not only did I have a wonderful time, but I was blown away by the winners including Steven Harris, Lucien Rees Roberts, Gwynne Pugh, Lawrence Scarpa, Takashi Sugimoto, and Erwin Hauer.

Each winner was given an introduction by the fabulous Cindy Allen (Editor in Chief), and a video of their history, where they came from and how they got to where they are in their career. Of course I fell in love with residential architect and interior design team, Steven Harris and Lucien Rees Roberts. Below are just a few of their works…

http://www.stevenharrisarchitects.com

Blissful Living...

2008-11-12T08:55:00.010-05:00

http://www.blisslivinghome.com

sorry for all the wierd spacing, Blogger and I are not getting along this morning!

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T12:22:00.002-04:00

This will be me tonight....

image via nytimes.com

Lovie...

2008-10-21T13:50:00.002-04:00

from Wisteria...

Kohler

2008-10-20T12:32:00.008-04:00

Sometimes you just never know when or where you will find inspiration. Here are two beautiful homes featured on the Kohler website.

This townhouse was first featured in Traditional Home 2007 and was built for Women III Showhouse in Woodstock, Georgia.

Kitchen
Living Room

Dinning Room

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Powder Room
Girls Bedroom

Boys Bedroom

Kids Playroom

This house was built in Palmetto Buff, South Carolina as a vacation home.

Kitchen

Living Room

Guest Bedroom
Guest Bath
Master Bedroom

Master Bath
Bunkroom

Twin Suite

Outdoors

all photos via us.Kohler.com for more images, ideas, and products check out their website

No longer a newlywed...

2008-10-11T13:13:00.004-04:00

...but still just as in love. My husband and I are off to Boston this weekend to celebrate our one year anniversary. We have both never been and thought it would be so much fun to take a New England trip in the fall while the leaves are changing. Have a happy weekend!

Photo by Jennifer Hudson from Olive Avonlea.

She was amazing, I highly recommend her!

RL Fall

2008-10-03T12:41:00.005-04:00

As always Ralph, you never disappoint. RL Fall 2008 Rue Royale Collection.

Images via RL Home

I heart Anthropologie

2008-10-02T17:35:00.004-04:00

I love Anthropologie, I make a usual run to the one in SoHo at least twice a week on my lunch breaks. It’s the fun of always finding something new and maybe old.

images via Amuneal

More lamps...

2008-10-02T14:16:00.004-04:00

I love lamps, in fact in my opinion you can never have enough. Here are some beautiful ones by Christopher Spitzmiller...

Avaliable at Mecox Gardens

Hot Sofas

2008-09-11T11:12:00.007-04:00

I love this comfortable slip-covered look for the family room. It’s casual, comfy, clean, & modern.

Martha Stewart Morgan Skirted Armchair

Crate & Barrel Ross Sofa $2,299.00

CB2 Movie Slip-Covered Sofa $1199.00

…here is a beauty for the formal living room

Hickory Chair Elton Short Sofa

A new bedding obsession...

2008-09-10T13:58:00.004-04:00

Meet Maison de Vacances bedding, pillows, and rugs. Avaliable at Calypso Home.

Images via Maison de Vacances & Calypso website

Nice Urban Deals

2008-09-10T09:57:00.002-04:00

$150.00

$68.00

$120.00

$280.00

$250.00

Images via Urban Outfitters

Did Ruthie Sommers & PB team up?

2008-09-09T14:03:00.005-04:00

images via Potterybarn, new season Fall 2008

Shades of Gray

2008-09-05T14:30:00.003-04:00

design by jeffrey bilhuber, images via house beautiful ,

Aero

2008-08-23T22:29:00.003-04:00

Dear Mr. O'Brien,
Will you please update your website with more photos? I need more beautiful images to look at.
Sincerely,
Chelsea

Images via Aero Studios

Yummy

2008-08-18T17:22:00.002-04:00

photo from Just Imagine

yummy, except for the diamond wall treatment.

Ochre

2008-08-18T13:11:00.005-04:00

I've never been a fan of Scandinavian design but Ochre is quickly changing my mind. This charming store located on Broome Street in SoHo is full of beautiful and elegant finds consisiting of a mix between French antiques found in Europe, Ochre (a color usually described as golden or light yellow), and Scandinavian design.

Wisteria has new products...

2008-08-11T14:07:00.003-04:00

...and a few I can't live without!

I've been wanting to purchase a bust... too bad this one looks a little scary!

Now if they would just begin a COM/COL program...

I'm a little obsessed...

2008-08-08T13:11:00.010-04:00

...with all of Molly Sims' homes, which is making it difficult for me to decide which one I like best. This gorgeous beauty is now up for sale! Maybe I should do what she does, purchase a few homes and decorate them each a different style - then I could have it all! ~ yeah right.

Of course, only the real estalker would have the full scoop.

In case you missed it, here are some shots from her NYC apartment recently completed by Fuse-ID. I fell in love with this place months ago. Most of the furnishings were purchased from flea markets in Europe or Ebay, which make me love them even more.

photos via Fuse-ID

At Last...

2008-06-23T13:45:00.008-04:00

Suzanne Kasler's line has finally arrived at Hickory Chair. This is good for two reasons...1. She has beautiful taste and I now have new beautiful furniture to spec for clients and 2. Hickory Chair is reasonably priced which means I can finally start affording a few pieces!! Look at these great pieces, some of them look like they could be from Oly Studio (another favorite of mine!)

My morning crush...

2008-06-23T09:08:00.006-04:00

I’m sure many of you, like me, watch Good Morning America while getting ready. There is just something so great about this show, it quickly tells you the basic news you need to know, the weather, and then great “water cooler” topics. But the best thing of all is the cutie Chris Cuomo…his adorable smile and quick whit. In case you missed it Chris, his adorable family, and gorgeously simplistic home were featured in Elle Décor this month.

photos via Elle Decor, photographer Roger Davies

Look what finally arrived...

2008-06-13T17:24:00.004-04:00

Restoration Hardware just launched the new collection of RH Baby & Child. The items are precious, how will new mothers resist?!

Hopefully a round or oval crib is in the works...

These are pretty enough for a living room...

Where was this when I was little. I could have played house in here!!

Happy Friday!!

2008-06-06T13:37:00.003-04:00

I'm going camping and rafting this weekend then headed to Neocon in Chicago and I couldn't be more excited! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. I will post lots of photos when I return. Hopefully this will not be us!

google images

I've been tagged

2008-06-05T21:50:00.009-04:00

I've been tagged by one of my favorite recently discovered blogs...The world according to Jessica Claire.

Here Are the Rules: Answer the following questions about yourself. At the end of the post you pass on the questions to 6 other bloggers and list their names. Then write them a comment telling them that they've been tagged and ask them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know that you've accepted the challenge and refer to your post.

1. What did you do 10 years ago?

I was 15 probably packing for church summer camp - we had the most beautiful 3 story cabins that had lots of rooms and would hold almost 100 people!! Me and my 9 bff's would all pack in one room together and stay up all night talking about who was the cutest boy at camp, what kind of pranks we could pull on them, and what make-up was best.
and I was starting to drive!!

2. 5 Items on your to-do list today...

a. Start packing for camping
b. Make sure I have everything I need for Chicago
c. Finish baking the peanut butter jelly bars for the camping trip
d. Clean the apt
e. Read the new Elle Decor (I LOVE the new issue and will post photos of it soon!!)

3. Snacks I enjoy...

Granola with yogurt and blueberries (Sweet Farm Home French Vanilla) is the best granola I have ever had it tastes like cookies and comes in a cute milk carton!
And I love the bite size Ghirardelli Dark Chocolates - they hold me over till dinner when I need a 4:30 pick me up.

4. What would you do if you were a billionaire?

-Buy a house, new car, and a vacation for everyone in my family.
-Take my mom on a shopping spree. She has done this for me (lots) and I would love to do this for her!
-Give almost all of it to charity I mean really you don't need that much...
-Go on a LONG vacation in Europe with my husband
-Take another vacation and bring all my friends
-Purchase an adorable townhome in the West Village (NYC)
-Become the next Ruthie Sommers

5. Places I would live...

-West Village, NY
-Dallas, TX (I'm a Dallas girl born and raised)

6 Bloggers I am passing the challenge onto...

Story of my life
Pink Wallpaper
Bless this bike
M A Belle
Simply Grove

sorry it's only 5...it's 10:30 and I haven't started my "5 things to do today"

Some pretty images...

2008-06-04T12:37:00.001-04:00

via ADAC

"The World is Just Awesome"

2008-05-26T23:28:00.003-04:00

This is the new "theme" for the discovery channel. I watch this channel on a regular basis (my husband has a thing or two to do with this). I find in design we look to nature, animals, people, cultures, and things in this world to inspire us and give us new, fresh ideas. So I dedicate this post to the world and all the beautiful things God put in it...after all, "it's just awesome".

"I love the ghost chair, I love antique things, I love cooking almost anything...boomdiata, boomdiata, boomdiata, boomdiata." I think I should have had a part in this commercial.

Miley "you can't always feel perfect"

2008-05-21T19:49:00.009-04:00

The new photos of Miley Cyrus ' house are featured in the upcoming issue of InStyle on stands Friday...looks promising. I love LA style.

photo from people.com

The best quote from the article..."I told my mom, 'I'm not buying another magazine until I can get past this thought of looking like the girl on the cover.' She said, 'Miley you are that girl, and I was like, 'I know, but I don't feel like that girl every day.' You can't always feel perfect."

umm, hello nobody is that girl, it's just photoshop!!

...and (according to Habitually Chic) the new issue of Domino will feature a spread on Kaite Lee & Billy Joel's West Village town home. Ever since I saw her and her home (decorated by the wonderful Nate Berkus) I fell in love. The place is gorgeous and so livable, not to mention the amazingly beautiful (and expensive) dressing room outfitted with gold-leaf wall covering that cost a whopping $25,000.00!! I'll admit I can become a stalker when I want to find some more great interior shots of someone's home, I have been searching the Nate Berkus website like a mad women trying to see more photos of her house (he really should label the photos-at least by their location so I could know if I'm on the right track). Below are the only two shots I know are hers - and I'm obsessed, I want that tub and the chandelier!! So who cares if she married a man so much older than her she's fun, chic, and love's to cook and I cannot wait for this issue!

Kaufmann House

2008-05-19T23:03:00.005-04:00

Remember the fabulous J.Crew shot of the Kaufmann House? According to The Los Angeles Times the famous house just sold for a whopping $16.84 Million. The 1946 Palm Springs house designed by Richard Neutra was sold at the Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art Auction held on May 13th in NYC. This was the highest price of the American modernist houses recently sold as architectural collectibles. Not too shabby. I'm not a fan of modern but the whole design of the space and furniture was executed perfectly!

Photos by Julius Shulman and Juergen Nogai

A fabulous pergola from the pergola queen herself

2008-05-14T12:27:00.002-04:00

This months NY Mag dedicated to design included several homes throughout the tri-state area. My favorite included the newly designed upper eastside backyard from Charlotte Moss’ very own home. I love her mission statement for the project...“I needed an outdoor room. I wanted to have that little bit of Bel Air”…a little bit of Bel Air in New York sounds great to me, only a woman like her could say that AND make it come true!Moss created a beautiful fireplace that lines up with the entrance-hall gallery as you enter the house,”when you come in, the fire is going; it just pulls you out there”. Doesn’t that sound lovely!

What beautiful details! To read more on this article click here.
(photos from Mark Heithoff)

Madeline Weinrib Sample Sale

2008-05-08T22:24:00.007-04:00

Madeline Weinrib sample sale is still going on at ABC Carpet and Home. If you live in NYC head over to get some ridiculously beautiful things at a ridiculously low price. I scored one of my favorite rugs for only $300.00!!

(This rug - in a coral/orange color)

Madeline is the great granddaughter of the ABC Carpet and Home founder who carried on the family tradition of creating beautiful pieces. Hurry up and catch the tail end of the sale!

Every designer needs a cocktail...

2008-05-06T22:27:00.003-04:00

I finally tried the "skinny-girl margarita" if you have watched any episodes of The Real Housewives of NYC you will know exactly what I am talking about(yes I watch this show and LOVE it! Maybe because of the drama or maybe because it's in New York, either way it's guilty entertainment). Bethenny (aka the skinny/natural foods chef on the show) ordered several skinny-girl margaritas throughout the series. I am from Dallas so I love margarita's however many restaurants in NYC have not mastered this recipe plus most margaritas are filled with calories so you must pick and choose when to order one. This recipe is delicious and tastes almost just like a real margarita. Here is the now famous recipe for a skinny-girl margarita on the rocks from Bethenny...

-2 quick pours (2 oz) of white 100% Agave Tequila, (Patron Silver)
-a splash of Cointreau
-a splash of lime juice

-lots of ice

or click here for the frozen version.

Thanks Bethenny, can't wait to try more "skinny-girl" recipes!

Another Kitchen to add to my "love list"

2008-04-30T13:44:00.009-04:00

Another beautiful kitchen featured in the May issue of Metropolitan Home.

Below is another kitchen featured in the mag. This kitchen is home to skilled artists who love their craft...don't you think they would have hung a different photo/art piece in the kitchen, instead of a woman dressed in 80's clothing with a pink shoulder-pad jacket on the street...I guess it's one of those art pieces I just don't understand.

Thanks to David at Bless this Bike for giving a shout-out. Your blog is great and makes me so excited to ride my bike this summer in the city! For great bike trails and fun places to ride check out Bless this Bike.
I also loved the posting from David on http://blackle.com/ Google's new way of being green. This search engine uses a black background to save energy while you do your regular searches on google - what will they think of next?

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

2008-04-30T11:03:00.005-04:00

Diane Von Furstenberg seems to have a hand in a little bit of everything these days. When browsing The Rug Company website I came across these beautiful and highly stylized rugs from DVF. I love animal print (even though I have none in my house), they always seem to add a nice layer of texture and movement to a room. Here are a few of my favorites from the line…

David Mitchell

2008-04-28T13:12:00.009-04:00

I found Nate's twin...at least when it comes to interiors. Below are a few rooms from the talented David H. Mitchell. Natural, sleek, and clean interiors...

I would have opted to select a different rug.

I love the color! Looks like a kitchen in a NYC apt.

A country girl at heart

2008-04-25T13:47:00.006-04:00

Reese Witherspoon is the new owner of this beauty. Looks like she's going back to her country roots, now if she could just go back to her gorgeous husband...

Images via the Real Estalker

What dinnerware will you choose?

2008-04-24T22:00:00.009-04:00

There is a moment in every girls life when she must decide what dinnerware is right for her. The dinnerware that will sit at the table while she is a host and prepares an elegant meal. It's an important decision, afterall how many of you have seen what your grandmother has selected and wondered "What was she thinking?" only to know it will someday be passed down to you and possibly end up in your dinning room. The choice is usually made because of an engagement, a time when you are already stressed out enough and now are forced with another important decision. I personally spent months deciding which formal dinnerware and everyday dinnerware would be right for me only to realize I would go simple and accesorize with pieces I find later in life. I'm too young to really know my exact style and what will fit with the interior I finally decide upon. For now, here are a few beautiful pieces to help you new brides along...

Formal

For the graphic designer...Kate Spade - "Corona Grave Platinum"

For the girly girl...Kate Spade - "Gwinnet Lane Chocolate"
I've seen this as a full set on a dining room table and it is just beautiful,
the rich browns & whites go perfectly with crystal wine glasses.

For the bold one...Missoni - "Sunset"

For the sophisticated one - Vera Wang - "Sable Duchesse"

For the spunky one - Marc Jacobs Waterford - "David" in Canary

Everyday The stylist - "Sophie Conran"

The basic one - "Pottery Barn"

The entertainer - "Fiestaware - My favorite!"

I've grown up with these colorful plates. My mother would purchase a few colors, use them, sell them (they have a great re-sale value, sometimes more then they were purchased for), and buy new and different colors, plus they are virtually unbreakable. I have a full set of several pieces in white.

Suzanne Kasler

2008-04-22T22:21:00.007-04:00

Yummy interiors from the talented Suzanne Kasler. I'm anxiously awaiting to see the debut of her new furniture line for Hickory Chair, until now I have these gorgeous photos to hold me over.

glamorous + simplicity

2008-04-18T07:34:00.004-04:00

One of my all time favorite photos.
paul costello via domino mag.

2008-04-15T11:11:00.014-04:00

With all the fresh flowers blooming it's time to bring out the vases!

My favorite Kate Spade

Mothology

VivaTerra

Horchow

Classic Jonathan Adler

I love this collection from PotteryBarn

For large branches Gump's San Francisco

Beach Dwelling

Add a little bit of color NapaStyle

Pineapples = Chic

2008-04-12T23:15:00.012-04:00

Maybe I'm getting spring fever, or maybe it's the fact that it was 70 degrees here in NYC, or that yellow is the "in" color, but I'm seeing pineapples everywhere...and loving them! Ever since I spotted the fabulous alabaster pineapple lamp in the Ruthie Sommers spread of Drew Barrymore's office in Domino last month, I have been in love and looking for a pineapple lamp of my own. Here's a few items to wet your appetite.

Restoration Hardware Finial

A Pineapple Martini...yum

Organic Pineapple Fabric from Rubie Green

J.Crew

Accents from Ron Marvin

Pineapple Lamp from Shades of Light

Pineapple Chandelier with Ruthie Sommers from Coastal Living

A Classic Logo

Bright Tables for Spring

2008-04-10T13:15:00.005-04:00

These unique crochet tables from CB2 can help spruce up your home for the spring.

Going to the Big D

2008-04-02T12:59:00.011-04:00

I'm heading back to my hometown of Dallas tonight with my husband to see our family and friends and I cannot wait - it has been way far too long.

Jan Showers is a talented designer based out of Dallas and has a furniture line at several showrooms across the U.S. Below are a few images of her recent work.

The Sartorialist is at the MET

2008-03-28T20:52:00.003-04:00

I have a big weekend ahead of me. Here is just one of the things on my agenda, hope to see you there..

The Sartorialist is at The Met this Sunday!
I am very excited to participate in a panel discussion about fashion and blogging that will be hosted by Harold Koda and the Costume Institute and The Metropolitan Museum of Art this Sunday.

Cathy Horyn of the New York Times and Diane Pernet will also be part of the panel.

The event is free with admission to the museum. I would love to see some..no...all of you at the event, if possible.

The event will be held at:
The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium at the Museum on Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 3:00-4:45pm.

I {heart} Ikat

2008-03-21T15:47:00.006-04:00

Wisteria just came out with several new items, check out the fantastic pillows below! I just love them on the white sofa.

Eye Candy

2008-03-21T09:20:00.013-04:00

Finally! Domino has done another spread on an interior by my absolute favorite designer Ruthie Sommers. I feel in love with her and her style from the first issue of Domino {loved the crazy pink sofa she appeared on the cover with}not so long ago. Her interiors are to die for… rich colors, classic design, and a mix of modern and vintage. All over perfection! Below are a few photos from the newly designed offices of Drew Barrymore.

I love photos, especially old ones that shout glamour. Ruthie has done a beautiful job of displaying such a large amount of them over the back wall of Drew’s office. Photos not only help to add depth to a wall but also allow you to mix so many colors into such a small room which in-turn add rhythm and movement. The pineapple lamp is yummy!

This photo is exactly the style that comes to mind when I think of an award-winning actress’s manager/publicist. A high-styled old Hollywood {bar included} office. The rosewood and chrome desk spells retro glamour. {Note to self: I must get a pineapple lamp}

Now we come to the office of my dreams! Contrasting the lightly pastel walls is a beautiful antique painted red matte hutch, I also love how Ruthie carried the red throughout the room with light touches and accents…including the large trim on the curtains.

I guess I will just have to wait another year or two for another beautiful spread from Ruthie Sommers.

Inspiring Metal Art

2008-03-20T13:13:00.007-04:00

I recently came across a talanted metal worker - Kristina Kozak. She has just opened up a store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If you are in the neighborhood stop in or checkout her website here.

(These last couple of weeks have been super busy, I promise I will "increase" the postings soon!)

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2008-03-17T09:42:00.008-04:00

An interior that reminded me of St. Patti's...

For more photos and credits click here

Madewell

2008-03-10T22:47:00.007-04:00

Finding a new store is like opening a Christmas present early...Knowing it's new, but having no idea what is inside. At least this was the excitement I felt walking up to the new Madewell Store in Soho. It was all I had hoped to be...J. Crew done New York style.

The website only shows a few out of several pieces they offer. If you are in New York head over or check out a location near you here.