YOU HAD ME AT PINK STRIPES & GREEN BANANA LEAVES

Jul 21, 2016







I recently discovered Atlantic // Pacific, a fashion blog by Blair Eadie. What I love most about her pretty style are the color combos highlighted through her OOTD posts. And ever since I spotted this pink striped and palm leaf ensemble, I have had  pink and green on my mind.

With that, of course, I had to pull interiors out of it (see below). Pink and green is one of my fave color combinations. There's something soft, comfortable and easy about it with a fun and mischievous vibe to match. And with a spectrum of tones to pull from, creating a room with these color complements is actually pretty easy. 

Adding pink through your wall color. I suggest a very light shade like Behr's Opulent Opal or Pink Mirage. Now your pink color will act as a neutral design foundation. Other ways to add pink - through decor, like this pretty rose and lucite upholstered bench, these moroccan throw pillows. 

Adding green through the natural design accent of banana palm leaves is the perfect accent moment. Consider using the leaves, themselves, or just pulling the green color through accent pieces like throw pillows and decor. 


Inspiration outfit * Blair Eadie



Bronte Restaurant * Design Research Studio

Laura's Front Room * A Beautiful Mess



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A PRETTY MINIMALIST CAFE IN MELBOURNE

Jul 15, 2016








While I love several design styles, I tend to lean towards design with a minimalist focus. So when I discovered the pretty Kitty Burns cafe space (thank you, Instagram), they had me at first "like". At first glance, I wanted to know more and see more.

The idea was to create a "home away from home" and the super clean lines easily champion the a whimsical pitched-roof design carried throughout the space in scale. The talented design team, Biasol, wanted to really capitalize on the ceiling height while also offering intimate seating moments through a series of 3 larger areas.  

Gorgeous lime-washed walls, rose gold lighting, living walls and a smart cement floor throughout also allows customers to admire the beautiful and colorful food. It's almost as if the designers created a very neutral yet appealing space to showcase the pastel array of culinary options, including edible flowers and thoughtfully plated goodness. (Love how they offer their chia seed dishes with rows of food accents.) Now all I have to do is hop a flight to Melbourne to enjoy in person. #TakeMeAway #TravelToDesign

Read and see more images here and here.

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FENDI'S #LEGENDSANDFAIRYTALES RUNWAY SHOW IN ROME

Jul 10, 2016






Fashion industry folks are true mavens. Creators. Innovators. Forecasters. They seem to read between the culture lines to see what select groups are doing, thinking, feeling, enjoying, not enjoying, leaning towards and then they create clothes and collections around that. I recently reread Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point which discusses these mavens. Their interests ultimately tip months or years later to the masses and then weave into our every day lives, in particular, in design and decor. #yes

One fashion house that exudes maven-ness to the max is Fendi. Since 1925, the fashion house has created magical and avant garde fasion experiences. So when celebrating #90YearsofFendi, why would they stop? Enter...the Trevi Fountain. Fendi was able to secure one of Rome's 284-year old sculpted landmarks for their runway backdrop. With the fountain lit beautifully and as if the models were floating on water, they walked the glorious fountain over a plexiglass runway. The gorgeous gowns were on display with textures and colors like cream, rose, coral, blue and more. You can read more about the workmanship of the 46 creations and be sure to bookmark it in your mind - we may see these styles in an ottoman or fabric soon. #love

Want to see the majestic show in action and more stories about Fendi's 90th celebration? Head over to Fendi 90 Years for the whole show AND a 360-viewing option too #VR

All images found here.




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WANDERLUSTING IN....AN ANCIENT TUSCAN FARMHOUSE

Jul 6, 2016






A few summers ago, I had the pleasure of traveling through Italy with my mom. What a special trip! We did city, country and sea and everything in between. Of course, "everything was my favorite part" but I think Florence and the countryside of Tuscany truly was and still is. Just. Wow. Endless living-in-a-picture moments to experience that included colors, architecture, food, wine and limoncello. And then more limoncello. 

I recently read a lovely feature in the New York Times T Magazine about this gorgeous farmhouse from the Middle Ages (yes, way back then) and couldn't not share it with you. It literally whisked me away to Tuscany. Just. Wow. Currently occupied by artist Fiona Corisini de San Giuliano, her husband and her brood of 6 children, the quite eclectic and rich design and color palette truly draws you in. A feeling of ultimate comfort meets a bit of whimsical intrigue, as if you can discover a new secret around every corner.

If you need me, I'll be wanderlusting here for the rest of the summer.  

See more pretty style and read more about the farmhouse and landscape renovation as well as the family right here. 
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THE ART OF HARUKA MISAWA

Jul 5, 2016








Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder and I have a feeling that most people would deem the exquisite and thoughtful art of Haruka Misawa to be just that. Her art feels like she's letting us peek right into her creative mind. I recently discovered her portfolio and I wanted to share one of my favorites so far - pencil shavings. These charming and quite lovely thin wood blooms are the outcome of a pencil sharpener. Aren't they just stunning? It's amazing what she saw when she looked at what most of us would consider useless. 

Misawa has already had a substantial career working for design firms in Japan and, more recently, began producing installations under her own label @ Misawa Design Institute. You can check out her work on her site as well as her fab Instagram feed. 
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ALL THE FLAMINGOS

Jul 3, 2016







If you've been scrolling through your fave design lover's IG feed or you've been watching their Snapchat stories - then you've seen them. Those pretty pink lil guys making appearances in decor and design. Quite honestly, I couldn't be happier. Pink flamingos instantly put a smile on my face and I love seeing how designers and creative artists are reimagining them in decor. I rounded up a few of my current favorite items and ideas for you along with my 2 best style tips:

(1)
EMBRACE THE COLOR
Flamingo pink - as an accent color in a neutral space.
Add the pretty pink to a more even toned room through artwork or a pillow.
Consider the other colors in your space and create a harmonious vibe. 


(2) 
EMBRACE THE PATTERN
If you are looking to create a focal point in a room then using a pattern is a great way to accomplish this.
Loving the two wallpaper options in photos 1 and 2.
Small spaces, like a bathroom, totally thrive with 360-wallpapering (even the ceiling!)
Of course and as always, I say go for it! Design what you love. 










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INTERIOR DIY...PAPER WEAVE YOUR OWN ARTWORK

Jul 1, 2016






There are so many incredible and accessible DIY projects, it's hard to choose which ones to do. I hope to highlight some of my favorite or new-to-me inspiring ones for you. Up first, this special and neat project that will turn your very own photos, artwork or magazine spreads into a modern visual moment. The project - paper weaving. #Rad

Here's a quick overview:

  • Color copy the art you want to weave. 
  • Take two blank sheets of 8.5 x 11 paper and use a ruler to mark and draw the lines
  • The first page will be vertical lines that measure 2 cm apart. The second page will be diagonal lines that measure 3 cm apart. Leave space on the top and sides (See photo above for reference)
  • Now take your photocopies and secure them to the back of each page and cut along your reference lines. 
  • Now start weaving under and over. The first strip should be pushed to the bottom left. Keep going from there on top of the next. Your weaving patter will slowly go to the top right. 

There you go! There are endless possibilities with visuals, color and style. Create a collection of 3 to add to your walls. But, mainly, have fun! Check out the full tutorial can be found on one of my fave sites, Freshome. 




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