Friday, October 7, 2011

Designer Spotlight: Kara Mann

Lately I have been inspired by designer, Kara Mann. She is a Chicago based designer and produces fabulous work in the windy city. After familiarizing myself with her work, I realized she was the designer behind some of my favorite spaces and I had no idea, take a look!


















The butterfly sculpture by Paul Villinski is breathtaking, this truly is beautiful work. The silver-gold tones of the mirrors and shagreen-like bedside tables add a little shimmer. The shimmer along with the taupe color of the bed makes this room feel ethereal and glamorous. 





















Keep up the great work Kara!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Napa's Own Hot Hotel: Hotel Yountville

Fall is in the air a bit here in Texas we have dropped about 20 degrees which is great! It finally feels like fall will soon be approaching us. I stumped upon this gem of a hotel and felt that I needed to share it because it's a getaway worth dreaming about, Hotel Yountville in Napa Valley. Even as a California native a retreat like this seems remarkable and I can't wait to go someday. I am adding it to my bucket list!





























I love this headboard.




Monday, September 19, 2011

Currently Loving: The Modular Arts

Who said modular walls were just for commercial applications. Currently, I have been loving them in residential spaces.


Bedroom Walls



 




Great way to accent a fireplace wall.




I loved this particular pattern for it's retro appeal.



Instead of decorative tile - modular panels are an edgy alternative.





Or for a focal wall in a dining, breakfast, media or theatre room.

 



Don't you appreciate The World of Modular Arts now too??

Monday, September 12, 2011

Ann Sacks New Collection: Visage

Introducing Ann Sack's Newest Collection, Visage. This collection is comprised of antique mirror tiles that are just beautiful. I especially love these tiles for a bar or vanity backsplash.




 



 
I love this application.


 


There is nothing I love more than antique mirror and now it comes in tile form, exclusively at Ann Sacks.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Today I am 25!

I am officially 25 today! Another year older....... maybe another year wiser. I hope you enjoy these quotes!







Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it.

Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face

it. Memories are sweet, cherish them.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Inspiration Behind My Blog Design


This DVF Summer 2011 ad was the inspiration behind my newly designed blog.

 I find fashion to be a great source when seeking inspiration for designing an interior. Fashion reflects the same elements that interior design does such as: line, form, color, shape and texture. I loved the color combination and the clean lines of this garment. The ad also is a reflection of the young modern women representing my readers and myself. What is your inspiration?? Go Seek It!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Currently Loving: Horizontal Stripes

 The design trend for me right now is, horizontal stripes. Horizontal stripes on a wall is visually stimulating because it carries your eye from one end of the room to the other. It can also make a small room appear wider and larger.

















I love the idea of just applying the horizontal stripes to a headboard wall in a bedroom, seen in the picture above. By simply applying hand painted or striped wall covering to a headboard wall, can make a bedroom seem more dramatic and sophisticated.

Happy Friday Everyone! TGIF!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

A Praise-Worthy Kitchen

This kitchen exemplifies hospitality. It is so warm and inviting making it ideal for entertaining. I love the rich copper hues incorporated throughout. The sink countertop is actually copper that radiates a golden glow. The ogee shaped ceramic tile backsplash in hues of cream and gold are exquisite. The cherry accent island in conjunction with ivory stained cabinetry harmonize beautifully.




Just a close up of this amazing ogee tile.


To further paint the copper story and if the sink wall backslash wasn't enough this backsplash tile is even better!

These copper tiles were custom made by Artistic Tile ranging in tones and shades of our glistening hue, copper. The beautiful Jerusalem Gold floors complement the tile backsplash entirely.


The breakfast nook. A great common place right off everyone's favorite room in the house, the kitchen. Since guests tend to flock to and socialize in the kitchen when entertaining having this gathering place is ideal! It's ideal not only for accommodating guests, but everyday living as well.



I love how this entertaining kitchen gets a bit "edgy" with the incorporation of these hand-blown glass pendants.  


The butlery fully equipped to store your party and everyday dining essentials. I admire how these copper tones are repeated here with the ginger colored countertops.


The bar has lit glass-front cabinets with mirrored interiors and mirrored backsplash. The mirror applications are used to reflect light into the pantry.



If your anything like myself, a bit of a wine-o, this floating wine rack system is a must for hosting a warm gathering.