Thursday, October 10, 2013

Winter White ...



I'm glad that white is making a statement this fall across the runway ... didn't quite get what all the fuss was about not wearing white in the winter, it all comes down to texture and fabric.



In interiors nothing beats a beautifully executed winter white room that reminds us of the blanket of snow outside. Layering texture upon texture of white gives a warm fuzzy feeling, creating that coziness we all look for in the winter.








Tuesday, October 8, 2013

The Stylish Viceroy Miami ...

The Viceroy Miami opened in 2009 and I still cannot get enough of the design. With interiors by Kelly Wearstler and a Philippe Starck-designed spa, the very stylish Viceroy Miami has all the glitz and glam you look for in a Miami hotel. It takes a good eye for detail to pull all these different elements together without turning into kitschy. Kelly Wearstler has a fearless appetite for over the top design without losing control and I'm a huge fan ..













Monday, October 7, 2013

Merging two historic homes ...

Two brick and brownstone historic homes in Boston are merged into one spectacular home with the help of architect Dell Mitchell and interior designer Thad Hayes.The intent was to preserve the initial architecture while losing the period feel, the owners wanted something subdued, calm and contemporary. Take a look ...














Thursday, October 3, 2013

Tom Dixon Versatile Lights ...

Love these versatile pendants from Tom Dixon ... the inspiration for the shapes came from Indian cooking pots and they fit well in any setting since they are so simple yet fun with their different shapes. Here are a few inspirations images to see how they can be hung in clusters or solo









Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Jamala Madikwe Safari Lodge ...

The Jamala Madikwe is a boutique safari lodge located in the Madikwe game reserve in South Africa. The owners refer to this lodge as a 'sofa safari' because the main lodge has cushiony sofas overlooking a hyper active watering hole ... in fact the whole concept of this lodge was to have a view of the animals from wherever the guests are. Hence the villas, showers, plunge pools, gym, spa and deck all have views of animals so much so that one feels like they are on their own private animal farm.