Inspiration
This week my adventures took me to many places and inspirations came from all over the place. For breakfast recently I have been making oatmeal. Filled with textures and layers of colors. Even first thing in the morning, things can inspire you. My new favorite combo by the way is dried apricots, flax […]
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Wallpaper. I try to use it in every project. We recently hung this beautiful graphic paper in a client’s powder room. I just love the colors and scale of the design. A trip to the flower market this week was filled beautiful orange trees for Chinese New Year. Makes me dream of a garden… Love […]
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The last few weeks were filled with lots of fun. A few favorite moments… I love setting the table for a dinner party. This was for a special 80th birthday celebration! I love trying new recipes. I made crepes. Not sure why I had never made them at home before, but really kind of […]
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I am sure that most of you out there are not thinking about major construction projects and are starting to wind down he final days of 2011. I seem to be going in a completely different direction this time of year as you can see from my inspiration shots lately. Here is what I have […]
Inspiration
This is hands down my new favorite candle. I can’t seem to get enough of it. Even when it is not burning, the faint smell in the room makes me smile. Mantes-la- Jolie from Astier de Villatte Unabashed citrus notes of Mentha cirata, crunchy green- stem notes with fragrant accents, and the instant freshness of […]
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This week I was loving the colors (and the flavors) of these multicolored carrots. (shown on my favorite Astier platter before I roasted them with a little olive oil- salt and pepper at 450 degrees for around 30 minutes) We designed and installed this great roman shade for a fun kids room that we are […]
Inspiration
Here are a few things that have inspired me this week… Searching for the perfect greige (not gray and not beige- but the perfect combination of the two) fabric with using my clients Chanel nail polish to find the right color. Adding a colorful trim to a chair! Love how this orange grosgrain pops and […]
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The colors of these heirloom tomatoes at the farmer market. Installing this light fixture in a clients dining room. and This tile pattern on the wall (at Locanda in San Francisco)
Pantone Color of the Year- 2011
Who would have thought that when I decided to design a PINK room last month that I would be a trend setter! Well, not really. I can’t claim that PANTONE has named this lovely shade of pink (what they call honeysuckle) because of me and my recent design work…but I can dream right? A Color […]
Inspiration
People often ask me where I find inspiration for my designs. Sometimes it really can be as simple as walking down the street. Most recently I found a few great design ideas while in Montreal and I honestly didn’t have to leave the hotel room! These two photos at first glance might seem like some […]