Monday, October 4, 2010

Jonathan Adler & Elie Tahari Boutiques Open At Fashion Island

Designers Jonathan Adler and Elie Tahari shared a fabulous grand opening of their new neighbor boutiques Thursday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.


Jonathan Adler's vast space featured entire rooms including furniture, accessories, rugs, lighting, painted walls and even crown moldings. Jonathan Adler autographed books and accessories and mingled with fans.


(Pics via Belle Maison)

Elie Tahari's newest store and first freestanding boutique in California opened right next door. The space is filled with fine fashion designs for men, women and children as well as home pieces such as a sofa by Edward Wormley Dunbar and a Noguchi coffee table. 

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Italian Splendor

Italian villas, wineries and the Tuscan sun and countryside are inspirations for paint colors. Warm, earthy tones, red hues, and yellow-orange Mediterranean colors make for warm spaces.


Benjamin Moore Walls: Spoonful of Sugar 041 --- Red clay tones make for warm, welcoming hallways. 


Benjamin Moore Walls: Soft Pumpkin 2166 - 40 Ceiling: Golden Honey 279 --- By keeping the color contrast between walls and ceiling at a minimum, the eye travels upward and the room appears larger. 


Benjamin Moore Walls: Pear Green 2028 - 40 --- The green color reflects the rolling hills and greenery of the Tuscan countryside. 


Farrow & Ball Walls: Sudbury Yellow 51 --- The color makes for a warm and sophisticated room. 


Farrow & Ball Walls: Yellow Ground 218 --- The color reminds me of the hot summer sun in Italy.


Farrow & Ball Walls: Red Earth 64 --- The red clay color resembles the brick roofing of the villas amongst the Italian countryside. 

Dynamic Retreat!


I could not take my eyes off a vivacious and vibrant creation in October's Architectural Digest. Architect Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat designed a magnificent modern retreat for themselves on New York's Shelter Island.

The architects took inspiration from the outdoor surroundings and landscape. The residence has unique leaning planes; it is built using a steel frame, and the walls are made from polycarbonate.


"We wanted to take Modernism from the teens and '20s and reanalyze it in terms of where we are now. The glass box had been done. We wanted something more plastic, more fluid - but just as ordered, not deconstructed," Aferiat said.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Headboard Decals

Headboards can break the bank, especially if you have expensive taste and prefer yours to be leather upholstered and tufted. Well, I may have solved your problem - Headboard Decals!


Headboard decals are an affordable, fashion-forward approach to modern living. The graphic headboards give your room a quick makeover and create a playful environment. Just simply stick on your self-adhesive removable vinyl decal and add spunk to your room.

For a queen-size headboard decal, the price ranges between $30 - $55!






Friday, October 1, 2010

Fruity Pillows

What is your favorite fruit? I love Jonathan Adler's fresh and fruity pillow Junior collection!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Modern Landscape Inspired Rug

Today I learned about Florian Pucher's Land Carpet from November's Lifestyleect. The hand-tufted 100 percent New Zealand wool rugs are unique, modern and chic. I could see these rugs making an impact in a children's playroom; it almost resembles a jigsaw puzzle! It could also look quite nice in a billiard room - colorful and fun!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

1160 Hair - Wild And Whimsical Salon


1160 Hair in Bay Harbor Islands is truly a magical, lively salon with wild wallcoverings and funky furniture. Designed by talented interior designer Myron Wolman, the space is built beyond your wildest imagination!

The manicure room is Japanese infused with lotus wallcoverings, bubble gum pink baroque chairs and lacquered manicure tables. It is a vision from Barbie's Dreamhouse.


The Moroccan inspired pedicure room features an oversized black leather sofa, red walls and a fun leopard ceiling. 


In the outdoor themed shampoo room, the sinks sits on green Astroturf and vines cover the walls. The room features a fireplace, green grass and a giant red moose.


Faux fruit dangles from the hallway ceiling, and scratch and sniff wallpaper fills the transitional space.


1160 Hair is not only beautiful, but it has over-the-top services including lavish coffee and chocolate pedicures, marvelous minx manicures, and organic facials to name a few. The salon treats you with a glass of bubbly while you get all dolled up - Check out 1160 Hair!