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!

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.

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??

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.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

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!