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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Fall 2011 Trends : Modern Global

Check out Style at Home for the Fall 2011 Trends Report. Design trends such as wood, new neutrals {velvety lilac, soft sage and warm taupe} and Modern Global

are the new buzz words around town.

How to get the Modern Global Look: Mix traditional and contemporary pieces together, add exotic textiles and layer it!! I love the idea of a solid textured rug with a bold patterned graphic rug on top.

Artifacts, African decor and organic forms such as these animal horns create a worldly atmosphere. Love the lamps and wallpaper too!

Check out these accessories to enhance your Modern Gobal look.

Zebra Area Rug, African Decor Bow Mask Table

Wooden beaded chandelier and a rose blossom candle hurricane ...

Vintage style with a Modern flair via Regina Andrew Design

Ikat Printed by Duralee Pillows paired with abstract wall art on Etsy.

Set of 3 Wall plaques via Crate and Barrel

Mystic River Fine Art Original Painting

Decorating Ideas: Paint Colors

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Friday, August 26, 2011

5 Tips for How to Choose the Right Sofa

Your sofa is probably the most used piece of furniture you own.

So choosing the right one can be a daunting task.

1. Pick a color that fits with the decor in your room.

2. Quality: Make an investment and choose a quality sofa that will last a long time.

3. What size and shape? Be sure the sofa you pick fits appropriately relative to the space.

4. Comfort, comfort, comfort. There are many types of sofa fillings that are available. When it is time to relax and unwind, you want a sofa that you can sink into.

5. Leather of Fabric? Leather is a stylish and modern natural material and can be a wonderful investment. I love the statement, "Leather wears in while fabrics wear out."

** You can shop for recliner leather sofas via the kandco website

in the uk for the ultimate luxury and comfort!

** photos: hd style studio, kandco

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Beautiful Bookcases

Now this Wind Showcase caught my eye ~ what a stylish way to display your treasures.

Contemporary and modern and oh so chic! I would love to have these in my living room.

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photo and link: Italian modern wind showcase by Cattelan italia good design via Spacify

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

A Closet to Covet

Who says the bigger the closet the better? They obviously have never run across Erica's closet from Moth Design. The framed shopping bags for a collage wall is so clever, and one of the coolest things I have seen in a while!

Erica definitely deserves to have her "girly" spot ~ she has 5 boys at home!

Visit her blog for more inspiration ~ it's delightful!

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Dresses Heed Decor

While I was researching my Bill Blass posts, I came across a fabulous article from the May 24, 1963 issue of Life magazine entitled Dresses Heed Decor. The tag line read, "as a man designs, so shall he decorate," and it featured the apartments of three of the top fashion designers of the day, Bill Blass, Arnold Scaasi, and John Moore. I found a few more photos of each and except for a few details, they look pretty chic to me.

The top photo and this bedroom belonged to Bill Blass when he lived at 444 East 57th Street. It had previously belonged to the model Suzy Parker who sold it to Blass after she married Pitou De Le Salle. He mentions the Life article in Bare Blass where he describes it as "all too evident - exactly what you'd expect of someone eager to be perceived as a sophisticated extra man...the style of 444 did convey something of the youthfulness and energy of the sixties. And up until then everything in fashion and decoration came from the old."

It's interesting to see how much sparser his style became in later years. He also says in the book, " I suddenly realized that I couldn't stand the idea of a house full of mementos and crapola."

Apparently, John Moore was once a designer for Marilyn Monroe and his apartment exudes glamour.

The show stopping apartment in the article belonged to Arnold Scaasi. "Two-stories high, with windows overlooking Central Park, it is a rich melange of color and texture combining blue velvet banquettes, gilded chairs shaped like hands (bought in Mexico) and an enormous rug which this summer he plans to replace with a mat of fake green grass."

Looks like the blue velvet banquettes were also slip covered for summer when the green grass carpet was rolled out, below. I just hope he kept those Pedro Friedeberg gold hand chairs. They are quite collectible!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Fiddle Dee Dee

After seeing Grant K. Gibson's beautiful Fiddle Leaf Fig tree, I have always wanted one. Somewhere along the way, I heard that they don't do well in New York. While shopping for a tree in the Flower District, I learned that this information was just a myth. You can own a Fiddle Leaf Fig tree in the city if you take care of it. According to the owner of Noble Planta, you should let the top soil dry out before watering. Then water slowly around the stem first and then around the outside. When you see water in the tray, that is your cue to stop. If there is no tray or saucer, he recommended about 3-4 cups of water. Watering the same day every week is not best because it might need more water one week and less the next. You have to check. He also suggested opening the windows early in the morning so it receives fresh air in the summer. You should also try to give it fresh air in the winter but away from a cold draft. I am excited to own one but I need to buy a planter before it's ready for its close up. For now, you can see by these photos that they are not only very popular but look great in a variety of different interiors.

"For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver." - Martin Luther