Monthly Archives: June 2011

In Case You Missed It: High Gloss Issue 3

June 30th, 2011

Paloma Contreras does it again… I finally had the opportunity to really sift through the July/August 2011 issue of High Gloss, and I am blown away with the amount of truly talented creative professionals squeezed into 82 spreads. Between Domicile … Continue reading

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Fourth of July Style

June 29th, 2011

Get your red, white and blue on Can hardly believe the year is half over. Where did it go? It’s officially the middle of summer, so I’d better start dressing like it. Missoni romper | MOTO shorts | Isabel Marant … Continue reading

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Concept to Reality: Jackson’s Nursery

June 28th, 2011

A nursery fit for a little king Many thanks to Paloma Contreras and High Gloss Magazine (pages 48-49) for the opportunity to share with their readers all the fun I had with the baby shower and nursery for the cutie … Continue reading

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The Art of the Console

June 28th, 2011

True love Completely smitten with these art + console compositions: [ paired up and flanking a mirror in a weightless room ] [ perfect pop of color off a high-gloss wall ] [ light pink lightens up a dramatic backdrop ] [ … Continue reading

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Art as Ads: Marilyn Minter for Jimmy Choo

June 27th, 2011

All hot and sweating gold… Finally watched last week’s episode of Million Dollar Decorators. I had not seen or heard about the Jimmy Choo Crystal Anniversary ad campaign created by artist Marilyn Minter. (Where have I been? Seriously, I’m concerned.) Provocative. … Continue reading

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International Newsstand: European Vacation

June 24th, 2011

I want to be tan, tall and thin, and wading in Mediterranean waters… I’ve been captivated lately with the vibe dripping off of the European glossies this summer. Doesn’t it make you want to book a flight, like today? Plus it … Continue reading

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Canvas Envy: Megan Biram Paintings

June 23rd, 2011

Abstract art with a conscience You may know her as the ever-stylish blogger behind MIMI+MEG and stella & henry (two of my favorites!), and now she’s launched a shop of original artwork. Megan is not only an inspiration to me … Continue reading

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Tropical Walls

June 22nd, 2011

Papered, painted, framed…and famous… An island girl at heart, I will always love the easy feelin’ of a leafy green room. The look of Palm Beach, Palm Springs or just plain palm trees all get me immediately relaxed (plus a … Continue reading

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Vignette: Peony Play

June 21st, 2011

Livening up the living room Deadline central over here, but I was able to snap a few pics this weekend of my little fun with pretty peonies. And I know I haven’t really shared pics of my always-in-progress living room … Continue reading

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Rainbow Brights

June 20th, 2011

Happy happy joy joy Growing up in Hawaii, seeing rainbows was a daily delight.  And count me amongst those that will always think of the University of Hawaii’s true mascot as the ‘Bows. So I may have a soft spot for … Continue reading

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