Monthly Archives: January 2011

Drool-worthy website: J. Crew Spring 2011

January 31st, 2011

I go goo-goo ga-ga over these graphics Sometimes I see graphics on websites that other companies have created, and yes I admit, I get a little perturbed that I didn’t create them myself. But in the case of J. Crew’s Spring … Continue reading

Posted in art direction, branding, fashion, graphics & pattern, Mad Men, shoes & handbags, shopping, talented women, website design | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Happy Friday!

January 28th, 2011

Things that make me happy… Room courtesy of RUE, vase courtesy of Jayson Home & Garden (via Alisha Michele Public Relations). …xoxo p.s. Just found out the talented owner of the fabulous apartment above writes her own blog, sketch42, a new favorite!

Posted in blogger love, décor, gold & brass, New York, shopping, that girl's pad | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

DVF Home: Yes Please!!

January 27th, 2011

Graphic, fashion and interior design worlds collide O-M-G. I’m speechless and giddy as a design schoolgirl over Diane von Furstenburg’s new housewares line.  Patterns plucked from her archives(!) are ever so prettily strewn over plates, pillows, duvets and more.  Color, check. … Continue reading

Posted in 1970's, black, décor, DVF, fashion, food & dining, gold & brass, graphics & pattern, shopping, talented women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Get It First: Nicole Richie’s Winter Kate on Gilt

January 26th, 2011

Boho chics rejoice! Just heard the buzz that Gilt.com will be featuring pieces from the Spring 2011 lines of Nicole Richie’s much-loved Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960. No doubt: feminine printed tops, flowy dresses, art deco inspired jewelry, … Continue reading

Posted in 1970's, bling, celebrities, events, fashion, gold & brass, shopping, talented women | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Bitchin’ Addition: 1980s Interiors Book

January 25th, 2011

A fun find that’s rockin’ my week The other day I dusted off a bookjacket-less interior design book at my local vintage store, flipped through a handful of pages, and was immediately floored by the outpouring of inspiration in this $18 … Continue reading

Posted in 1970's, 1980's, architecture, art & artists, bedrooms, books, coral & orange, décor, dining rooms, gold & brass, living rooms, mid-century modern, vintage, yellow | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Slumming it with Slim Aarons

January 24th, 2011

I’ve got a bad case of leisure-envy If you haven’t been able to travel as much as you normally had in the past because of either A) you’re having babies, B) the downturned economy, or C) both, let me give … Continue reading

Posted in 1970's, architecture, art & artists, books, Europe, fashion, hotels, mid-century modern, models, outdoor, patio & lanai, Palm Springs, photography, travel, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Office Update: KWID-Inspired

January 20th, 2011

A few refreshing changes can go a long way As with any creative professional, every once in a while (okay, every year, let’s be honest) we feel the need to reinvent our working space. Makes sense, right? We need to feel … Continue reading

Posted in 1970's, art & artists, books, coral & orange, décor, Etsy & eBay, gold & brass, Hermès, Kelly Wearstler, mid-century modern, Missoni, pink & fuchsia, talented women, that girl's pad, vintage, workspaces & offices | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Be Our Guest…Please…No, Really…

January 19th, 2011

WANTED: an excuse to throw a dinner party to complete this room! There are several pieces I’d love to get for our dining room (new table; Philippe Starck Ghost chairs; Missoni placemats), but for now, I’m in need of a pair … Continue reading

Posted in 1970's, cocktails & wine, décor, dining rooms, Etsy & eBay, food & dining, Jonathan Adler, lamps & lighting, Lucite, mid-century modern, that girl's pad, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Tech of the Town

January 18th, 2011

Dress up your iPhone in these super cute cases I’m still a proud owner of the O.G. iPhone, but the selection of adorable casegoods out there for the 3G+ makes me want to upgrade…immediately. For the retro femme: More from Kate … Continue reading

Posted in black, fashion, graphics & pattern, Jonathan Adler, shopping, tech, travel, yellow | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Go ahead, make my day

January 12th, 2011

Say hello to my new little friends. Love when I open my email in the morning and am greeted with such happy visuals. Thank you Shopbop for making my day, yet again. I’m already feeling the warmth of the sun … Continue reading

Posted in art direction, coral & orange, fashion, shoes & handbags, shopping, travel, website design | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment