An East Village apartment by the Novogratz – A home with a vintage and scholarly air…
I'm sure most of you by now have heard of the designer husband and wife duo the Novogratz after the widespread popularity of their Rizzoli book, "Downtown Chic". Well, Rue Mag was awesome enough to feature one of their latest projects, a friend's small three bedroom, 1 bath apartment in the East Village. It has a sort of...
Autumn Inspiration Boards! Fashion and Decor
I think fall is undoubtedly the best season for fashion. And where there is fabulous fashion, fabulous decor is not far behind. Here are some looks that I am crushing on Sources, clockwise from top left: Bebe Button Front Coat, Lamp: Ikea, Valerie Chair – Samantha Drew via Rue Mag, Floating Feather Ornaments – Dwell...
Interior Designer Lori Pepe – Lunché : Relaxed and Beautiful
The portfolio of Berkeley, CA interior designer Lori Pepe - Lunché evokes several adjectives: relaxed, unstuffy, warm, welcoming, and refreshing. All very good things. Here are a few of my favorite rooms by Lori. White bedding...I think white bedding is my favorite. I have lots of printed linens, but I always think my bedroom looks...
My Summer in Europe – Budapest Part 2
If you saw my first post covering our trip in Budapest, you know how much I loved it. It is such an amazing city. There were so many photos I wanted to share that I had to break it up into two posts, so here goes again. The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of...
Getting cozy inside when it’s stormy out…
As I'm sure you all know by now, here on the East Coast we are all bracing for Sandy to hit. Schools are closed, offices are closed, and transit is at a halt. There's no where to go but to stay home, and why not make it as cozy and comfy as possible? I'd love to know...
Divine Kitchens
I think kitchens can really tell a lot about a person. Do they cook a lot, are they messy or neat, modern or traditional, are they collectors or purgers..., etc.. Below are some lovelies I've pulled together... I'm not usually a big fan of modern, but the rug and sheers adds softness.Love the light fixtures, love...
More cool, cute, and spooky Halloween ideas
Such a simple and great idea!! Spray paint a wreath and some rubber snakes and you have a fabulous creepy wreath. Instructions to make the wriggling snake wreath. A cute little Halloween porchLove these simple but dramatic raven decorations. The perches are just cardboard tubes painted black, and you can purchase some inexpensive chain at a hardware store. Here are...
My favorite unique pumpkin decorating ideas
I am blown away by all the cool and unique ways Country Living has to decorate pumpkins this year. Below are my favorites:Découpage Pumpkins This gourd gets its graphic appeal from Pictorial Webster's ($35; Chronicle)—a volume filled with cool black-and-white illustrations. Choose your favorite drawings from the book (we used approximately 120 for a medium-size Funkin, or faux...
Antique rugs from around the globe (lots of eye candy!)
Few items can make an impact on a room like a rug. They do, after all, sometimes take up the most physical space, and can take up the most visual space as well. If you're lucky enough to start designing a room from scratch, a lot of designers will recommend you chose a rug first, and then...
Kitchen Love
I cook a lot more in the fall and winter, so I'll be spending a lot more time in the kitchen. I imagine that in some homes, the kitchen is the most popular room in the house. Our kitchen is a small galley kitchen, so it's not suitable for hanging out in, but one day I hope to have...