Who doesn't love a great table?? I went to my parents home over the weekend to celebrate Father's Day... and my mom was pulling out all the bells and whistles. Her Sunday brunch table setting was so beautiful! Of course it wouldn't of been perfect without the bloody marys!
I have made a point to be next in line to receive this celery dish... This was my great grandmothers dish that she purchased on a trip in England.
We have updated our wall collage once again... I received this "B" John Derian plate as a gift from Dana for my birthday...she couldn't resist to get herself one also. We decided to hang them in our floral collage to give it a few more pops of orange. I have been staring at the wall all day...we love moving things around. How do you like our little Aztec man?
Favorite things in May: 1. John Derian table coaster ( gift from Dana) 2.My new vintage chandelier earrings 3. Inspired Interiors by Suzanne Kasler
New Addition: Our little friend who sits in the bookcase... Carved from a block of wood this man has so much character. His wife resides on a different shelf.
One of my close friends is in the middle of decorating her new home and she has chosen to put a chalkboard in her kitchen...how fun! It is such a great idea to make any space have more personality. I don't have a picture of her chalkboard yet, but here are a few of my favorite displays using the same concept. (1. Carolina Herrera, Jr's chalkboard for Domino, 2. Domino Magazine, 3. Country Living)
A weekend in the South will make you feel relaxed and refreshed. When I entered the Losh's I instantly remembered all the great antique finds that filled their home. Exhausted from traveling... I brought my luggage to the room where I would be staying. Fresh Flowers and an antique water decanter were sitting by the bedside. Ahhhhh...so nice!
Antique salt dishes... They were so tiny and delicate.
A hutch full of antique plates and green depression glass. The color is so beautiful and fresh. If I were able to have a garden party I imagine that I would want to use these plates...I love them for spring!
A collection of antique oil lamps. I loved looking at all the different shapes, sizes and colors they were able to find.
My Grandmother gave me this chair almost a year ago and I have been dying to bring it back to my apartment. Instead...it has been collecting dust at my parents (my mini storage). The chair had to undergo a few small surgeries but she is now ready for her debut. So...here she is!! Beautiful!
Virginia Johnson is a Canadian textile designer who creates colorful prints on accessories, clothes, home and children's wear. Her collection is carried worldwide including Barney's, Net-a-Porter, Takashimaya and many more. Virginia paints all her prints with watercolors and then they are silkscreened onto fabric. Beautiful!!
I received this bistro table as a gift for Christmas and it has finally made its way to our new york apartment. The stand was found in a pile of mud by an old farmhouse and was said to be from the turn of the twentieth century. The table top was handcrafted for this "sewing stand" and took three months to complete and refurbish. Thanks so much Nick...We love it!
This milk glass lamp from the 1940's is a great size for our table. Just a little light lets us enjoy the table after dark. In the background I have featured a chic John Derian paper mache candle holder that was hand painted in France...A gift from Dana!
I noticed on style.com that many designers were sharing there mood boards from there recent collections. This inspired me to share mine with you... I began adding these boards to my portfolio after interning for a company that does them also. I felt inspired to create my own to add more interest to my design process.
I wanted this board to be a combination of different textures...tweeds, sequins, fur and lace. I used Lillian Bassman (photographer) as my inspiration for glamour and feminine touches. I wanted to mix that with a classic menswear inspiration of tweeds and leather.
I think when you are trying to find inspiration for something these mood boards can be really helpful. For Example...If your looking to design or decorate any aspect of your home you could find multiple images of what kind of space you would like to create. Fabric swatches, color chips and images can be so helpful to organize your thoughts!
I know many of us were obsessed with Domino magazine...and I along with others were devastated when it went out of business. No worries because we now have an alternative. If you haven't already heard... former Domino editor and blogger Michelle Adams have launched Lonny Magazine, an online- home magazine. It is so wonderful!! I am so in love and you have to check it out at lonnymag.com.
Lonny Magazine...
So...I am reading House Beautiful February 2010 and fall completely in love with this home. This ranch house is the home of photographer Amy Neunsinger. The picture above is one of my favorites... the concrete walls, crystal chandelier, farmhouse table and white metal chairs come together to make this room so unique. The play of hard and soft elements work so nicely in this space. I just love it!
I really enjoy all this natural light. The walk in shower is so appealing in this space because it makes the bathroom feel so open and airy.
I love the pickled white floors.
Okay...this is my last post about antlers...I promise. But, in one of my previous post I had taken a picture of my apartment featuring antlers. Well, at the time I didn't have any so I just simply photoshoped them in...Whoops. Don't worry I fixed the problem and now have my own...hung just where I want them. It helps bring a more masculine feel to the space.
This is the story of the old stone house and wonderful lady that made me fall in love with everything vintage. Her name is Bonnie and I have to visit her antique store every time I make a trip home to my parents. Bonnie's mother traveled all over the world collecting antiques. Her mother gave her the antique store before she passed. Beautiful crystal and venetian chandeliers cover the ceiling and antiques are piled high from floor to ceiling.
Vintage clothes are draping over doors and chairs while jewelry is tucked away in old hutches. Fur coats and hats are stuffed everywhere. You can find needlepoint purses, sequined dresses, everything lace and more... I found my Christian Dior suit at Bonnie's hanging on a crowded rack in the corner. You have to have time and be willing to look before you enter to find the greatest treasures.
Silver tea sets, trays and dishes are crowding the tables.
The ceilings are covered in vintage chandeliers...Many are from Italy and France.
Oh Bonnie...I can't wait to see you again!
Lately, I have been itching for fresh summer vegetables... I decided to make one of my favorite summer dishes in hopes it would bring me back to the warm weather. Basil, tomato, red onion, mozzarella, olives, oil and vinegar makes for a perfect side dish. So Easy!!
Lately, I have had a secret obsession with antlers (fake or real). The obsession began because our apartment in Brooklyn is very feminine... so we felt that antlers brought a more masculine feel to the space. Here are a few of my favorites...
The winter can be so depressing...especially in New York. We have to take what we can when the sun is shining. The above picture is of our apartment in Brooklyn Heights. These windows have saved us from our winter blues.
Above Pictures From Domino Magazine
