Something Blue

Blue and white is a part of my world. Carolyne Roehm's book Passion for Blue and White gives tons of blue and white inspiration. In her book she says, "Nature's quintessential blue and white never ceases to amaze me. The look of pristine snow against deep blue Aspen skies; spires of blue and white delphininum in a garden; Connecticut's spring mornings where the apple blossoms and nodding heads of white narcissus are in contrast to soft blue skies and vibrant green grass-these and many more images found in nature have informed my work for the last thirty-five years."

Blue is the least gender specific color, so it appeals to both females and males. The blue and white combination allows for introduction to any other color in a design scheme. I paired some of my favorite blue and white fabrics, trimmings and tabletop accessories. Something blue!

Shown Above: China Seas Island Ikat Fabric, Ralph Lauren Gable Porcelain Table Lamp,  Shumacher Pembury Tassel Fringe, Hermes Bleus d' Ailleurs, Lyford China Seas Fabric, Alan Campbell Cintra Fabric

Lerival Modular Office System

Attention anyone who works in a tiny, uncomfortable cubicle all day! Lerival has created a modular office system that is flexible and fun.

When I was first introduced to the product, I thought, "This cannot be real. A lego-like desk for working? How awesome!"

The idea was to transcend the familiar office configuration by redefining space. The modular system is made from powder-coated aluminum sheets bent at one end to fasten together as three units.

The standard module is 25 inches square; the mini is half of that. A corner unit is also available. Standard colors are teal units with coral shelving. Who says work can't be fun?

Chic Home Library

I cannot live without books! This winter I will be hibernating with a cup of coffee and a good book.

Custom designed libraries create an intellectual center for your home. Done right, they can make a space special, interesting and magical.

Here are some fabulous home libraries:

(I love how Designer Markham Roberts hung a huge Julia Condon mandala painting on the bookcase. It gives the room a funky and contemporary feel)

(Designer Todd Klein used high-gloss brown walls to play up the grid pattern of the bookshelves) 

(I love this dine-in library! The ebonized wood and sterling bookshelf is stunning)

(The traditional bookcase becomes unique and interesting as the books are hid beneath the angular architecture of the space) 

(This one is my favorite! The floor-to-ceiling bookcase was built by designer David Kaihoi and painted in high-gloss black. The room feels glamorous and grandiose - my style) 

Photos via House Beautiful

Be Bold - Add Black

Often I am hesitant to add black, such a dark and dramatic color, to a scheme with no black accents already incorporated in the design; but, lately I have been seeing more and more pops of black infused in non-black spaces. Black is forever, and you cannot go wrong. Instead of using dark wood or slate gray as your color of contrast, be bold! Something as small as a black accent chair or tabletop accessory can add just the punch you are looking for.

Remember 9/11

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. We shall never forget. We shall keep this day. We shall keep the events and tears in our minds, our memory and our hearts, and take them with us as we carry on. Remember 9/11! SeekingDecor's heart goes out to those effected by the tragic events. You are in our thoughts forever.

Christian Siriano's Spring/Summer 2012 Ready-To-Wear Collection

Christian Siriano rocked the runway yesterday, Saturday, September 10, with his fierce and flawless Spring/Summer 2012 Ready-To-Wear Collection. I was lucky enough to have been in the audience! The show reflected T-shirts belted into lean skirts and palazzo pants. Siriano used acid hues of rich yellows, coral and chartreuse.

I went backstage and met Christian. He is just as fierce and fabulous as he is on television - love, love, love him and love, love, love his Spring/Summer 2012 collection!

Sirano's inspiration this season was the film Summertime starring Katharine Hepburn. Hepburn traveled to Venice and wore effortless and chic coral wrap-dresses. Siriano wanted his girl to be "fresh and effortless" like her character. The sea and sea creatures also inspired his Spring/Summer 2012 collection; this was reflected in his use of chiffon ruffles mimicking barnacles and unique textures. I loved his ostrich-feathered numbers and of course his tulle and organza pieces. I love Christian Siriano! Color, color, color for Spring!