high gloss. summer issue.

here's a second post today... and it's not just because i've missed blogging this past week ;) the new issue of high gloss magazine is out. and they have a special feature on the met's alexander mcqueen exhibit (which i am going to this weekend), as well as an article on my favorite lady, mary mcdonald. they showcase the boldest designs that make you wanna deisgn design design.

holy color.

first, i want to apologize for my lack of posts. believe it or not, we're still moving just 4 the home. it's been a very very very long process. but it ends tomorrow. kind of. we're out of the old store and into the new store. but then the fun part begins-- when we place the pieces and design each vignette.

so i came across this eccentric design company, byblos, who also has a hotel in verona, italy, called villa amista (byblos art hotel). the photos speak for themselves. the architect and designer is alessandro mendini. i'd sure like to have a chat with him and get inside his mind.

gone going.

gone going
gone everything
-jack johnson

goodbye 14 wall street. hello 12 wall street. not a far move, but a move nonetheless. and if you've seen how much merchandise just 4 the home has, you know it's going to take more than a day to transform our space. but i can't tell you how excited i am to re-design the new space. it's going to be cleaner, more transitional, very classic, and easy on the eye. and did i mention our new design center in the back.

summer high.

is it me or does if FINALLY feel like summer. perhaps it's because my birthday is one week away. yes, yes i'm a yankee doodle baby, born on the fourth of july. but enough about me... here's some summery inspirations that will leave you feeling light and airy... and a little sunkissed.

elle decor - norway.

avant garde.

weafer design.

coastal living.

several interior design.

coastal living.

ocean styles.

one two three floor.

have you been watching "million dollar decorator"? if you haven't, you're missing out. aside from completely relating to their celebrations, catastrophes, trials, and tribulations that accompanies the interior design industry, it's pure eye candy and absolute inspiration. in this week's episode, mary (my favorite) installed this floor for an office.

it got me inspired to check out other patterned floors that i want to use in future projects.

commonly used checkered floor, in a diamond layout.

herringbone styled wood floors.

stripes!

follow the yellow brick road?

the oval office in the white house. how trendy is our country!

black and white stripes...everywhere.

fun colors and pattern.

back to black.

you go back to her
and i go back to black
-amy winehouse

white walls with a black trim embody a level of sophistication and style unto its own. although it's uncommon from the lighter trim paint color that usually accompanies a room, it maintains an elegant look with an artsy spin. it adds a special detail to a room, highlighting the beauty in the woodwork and structure.

design crisis.

decorpad.

apartment therapy.

general remodel.

barrie briggs spang.

jessica claire.

brooklyn home company.

roman and williams.