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Monday, January 9th, 2012

A Very Confetti Home

The installation above is by far the most inspiring thing I came across last week. Artist Yayoi Kusama created an amazingly stark white interior and let children decorate with thousands of colorful dot stickers in her aptly titled exhibit, “The Obliteration Room.” Not only is it an amazing idea, it looks awesome! Check out more of the before and after shots on This is Colossal.

The photos reminded me a bit of the recent confetti craze.. colorful, whimsical and a little silly. Confetti has been permeating the styling world for quite a while now, but the multi-colored polka dot look is also trickling down into product design. I only did a little bit of hunting, but it seems totally possible to decorate a room in your home to look like Kusama’s exhibit without the help of a single sticker.

Tempting, but so ridiculous! Maybe just the whippets then…?

Clockwise from top left:
Large spot clock by Damien Hirst on Other Criteria (£490)
Multi-dot pillow cover from West Elm ($19.99)
Polka dot glasses from Fish’s Eddy ($24 for a set of four)
Accent plate and sugar bowl from Kate Spade’s Market Street collection ($19 and $65)
Set of two polka dot whippets by Emma Bridgewater (£495)
Felted wool pinocchio rug designed by Hay ($345)
Multidot serving set from French Bull ($16)
Dot to dot flannel bedding on Garnett Hill ($15-$80)
Polka dot painted dresser featured in Elle Decor

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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Gilded Goodies

I was doing some Etsy browsing last night and came across all of these awesome golden gifts. Metallic accents are an easy way to make a simple item feel special, and the picks below manage to add shimmer without going overboard.

All of these items are cute, reasonably priced and – best of all – made or collected by independent artists. Sometimes I just can’t remember what it was like to do holiday shopping without Etsy..

1. 22k gold rim dish by lovedaniella, 2. Vintage Swedish wood tray with gold stripes by smallvictoriesshop, 3. Vintage gold bamboo flatware from vintagequeen, 4. White and gold faux deer head by LucyHaus, 5. Dottie handprinted hemp pillow in gold and black by melongings

1. 10k gold-dipped geode by eringotz, 2. Gold-lined snakeskin cuff bracelet by UNEARTHED, 3. Gold-dipped geo rings by amerrymishap, 4. Asymmetrical gray and golden leather pendant by underanewlight, 5. White leather bangles with gold tube accents by LeatherWraps

1. Gold leather mask by NonDecaffeinatedArt, 2. White and gold scalloped buttons from BonitaBellitaEct, 3. Gold and white nautical stripe passport cover by Jenni20, 4, Gold anemone screenprint from printsbyamandajames, 5. Heart of gold sequined confetti from duskandbloompaperie, 6. Vintage Brass Squirrel from PineandMain

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Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Watercolor Brushstrokes

Michelle Armas and her amazing paintings have been popping up all over the place lately, and with good reason. The colors and technique are whimsical, and I can’t help but be captivated by most of the pieces in her portfolio.

When I came across this Once Wed post on Michelle’s painted votive project, I felt inspired to do a (belated) recap of some fun pieces to come out of the watercolor décor trend. Pure magic..

Clockwise from top left:
DIY tutorial for dip-dyed pillar candles on MarthaStewart.com
David Stark for West Elm brushstroke dinnerware ($32-40)
Louisa Setee watercolor-inspired seating from Anthropologie ($2,500)
Painted calendars from Fine Day Press via Design*Sponge
Watercolor floral duvet from Urban Outfitters ($79)
Paint palette pillow from CB2 ($35)
Handmade blown glass votive holders by Glassybaby in Creamsicle and Raspberry Sorbet ($40)
DIY painted votives from Michelle Armas via Once Wed
Abstract printed linen pillow in Berry from Bluebellgray (£70)

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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Red and Purple

This amazing letterpress note card from Smock Paper is part of their incredible red and purple series of cards, gift wrap, boxes, pads, bags and more. I love the vivid colors and the saturated inks in their designs overall, but this one stood out from the rest! A fun color combo that doesn’t get a ton of play!

I started thinking about receiving this card as an invitation, and what kind of party would lie in wait. Something chic, fun and “gardeny”– red and purple flowers are a given, but what about the rest? Here are some ideas!

Clockwise from top-left:
Party inspiration from Carter and Cook featured on Somewhere Splendid
Lavender anemone photo found on Maggie Austin’s portfolio (these are sugar, but they look so real!)
Red Ikea Salong vase ($7.99)
A whimsical arrangement from Saipua
Purple metallic vases from Pier 1 Imports ($30 and $40)
Pretty poppy cake found on the Iced Bakery blog

Lavender Louis arm chair on CSN ($180)

Red embroidered chrysanthemum blossom pillow from Bliss Living ($55)

Francine sofa from Anthropologie ($1,500)

Hamptons Violet Dinner Plate from Crate and Barrel ($9.95)

Cherry red wallflower print fabric from Amy Butler’s lotus collection

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Monday, January 10th, 2011

Knot Bad

I love knots, and this lovely knot above (photo via JJJJound) might as well be a work of art. This would be a simple thing to recreate as trivets, coasters or wall art! I can picture a wall covered in different types of flat knots.. hmm.. maybe a fun project to finish before spring? If you’re feeling inclined, Design*Sponge has a great tutorial on imitating this “carrick bend” style beauty.

For those of you that are particularly inspired, here are a few other ways to work in the classic rope and knot motif into your decor:

Clockwise from top-left:
Black and gold knot mirror featured on Horchow ($460)
Sailor’s knot throw pillow by Atlantic Linens ($35)
Knotted plant hanger from Imperishible Things on Etsy ($38)
Hand-blown glass rope knot on Nautical Luxuries ($525)
Hand crocheted glass bottles from Lock and Spoon
Colossal chunky knit throw from Anthropologie
Lautrec silver double-rope frame by Ralph Lauren Home at Saks ($125)
Colorful rope balls from Crate and Barrel ($19.80)
White trivet set by John Derian
Recycled climbing rope mat tutorial by Gjetost
214k bentwood chair with knotted leg by Thonet

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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Geometric Splendor

Geometric Street Art in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

This photo posted by Miss Heather of New York Shitty has been stuck in my brain since she shared it last month. This gem was spotted on the corner of Noble St. and West St. in Greenpoint, and is apparently the remnants of a recent photo shoot at this location. While one half of my brain is preoccupied with making plans to conduct my own shoot there before it disappears, the other half is spinning excitedly with ideas inspired by this gorgeous muted palette and super simple geometric pattern!

Clockwise from top left:

Pantone color chips for custom Pantone interiors paint (starting at $40/Liter)
Pipa table lamp in pierced resin and hardwood by Oly Studio (price upon request)
TwistTogether interactive block lamp from Glide Inc ($109)
Mosaic tile patterns from the Dwell collection at Heath Ceramics ($24-$48/sq ft)
Customized 4 x 6 rug from Jonathan Adler’s Design Your Own shop ($720)
Lamp table from Johnny Egg’s Daphne collection (price upon request)
Summer bud vase set in yellow, opaque white and aqua from Heath Ceramics ($100)
Danish modern love seat in chartreuse at Urban Outfitters ($398)
Smoky gray carafe and tumbler set from Haus Interior ($100)
Imperial trellis pillow cover in two-toned grey by Nena Von on Etsy ($35)


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