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  • TIps for creating a superbly glamorous dressing room

    TIps for creating a superbly glamorous dressing room

    Jane, a Decorology reader, wrote me asking for inspiration for a 9×9 room she wants to turn into a “fit for a star dressing room.” So I’ve done my best to compile some super glamorous dressing rooms. I’ve also found a few “glam dressing room” essentials and where to find them. Even if you don’t have a dressing room, I hope you enjoy this eye candy!

    One of my favorite dressing rooms – the dressing room of JCrew Jenna Lyons as seen in Domino.
    via Abigail Ahern

    Another one I like -I guess I really like the windows with natural light, which is good for makeup.
    via La Dolce Vita

    I think the mornings would be easier to face with a beautiful wall of beautiful shoes.
    via Qwikstep

    via NestEgg

    A dressing room is a great place to try out that bold wallpaper or paint color you’ve been eyeing as it’s a more private, smaller space.
    via La Dolce Vita

    A super eclectic dressing room.
    via La Dolce Vita

    I adore this shot – a perfect vision of glamour.
    via Country Living

    Another one of my faves.
    via Architect Design

    via Apartment Therapy


    Here are some items I would use to create a starlet dressing room.

    Top left: A staple of any glam interior – a chaise or settee. This one is from Montauk sofa.
    Top right: Chandelier, like this one from Graham and Greene
    Center: A tufted ottoman, this one is from Serena and Lily
    Bottom left: A mirrored vanity is quintessential glam. This one is from Graham and Greene
    Bottom right: A pretty little table like this one from Oomph Online

  • And the winner of the “Big-Ass Book of Home Decor” is…

    And the winner of the “Big-Ass Book of Home Decor” is…

    Cathie! Congrats Cathie – who’s favorite place she’s been to is Hawaii. Check out Cathie’s blog full of great design, illustration, and food finds; as well as NYC lifestyle inspiration –Cathie U. Always Fresh

  • And the winner of the “Big-Ass Book of Home Decor” is…

    Cathie! Congrats Cathie – who’s favorite place she’s been to is Hawaii. Check out Cathie’s blog full of great design, illustration, and food finds; as well as NYC lifestyle inspiration –Cathie U. Always Fresh

  • Got an artsy style? You’ll love this site

    Got an artsy style? You’ll love this site

    A textile artist tipped me off to this site, which I’m really glad to now have in my bookmarks. The shop is called Envelop and textile designers can upload their designs to provided templates for totes, pillows, aprons, oven gloves, and other cotton products. I’m thinking maybe I could even upload some of my patterns from my days as an illustrator! Anyway, I’ve already found a pillow I’ll be getting for someone in my family – and I’m sure you could find something unique for yourself or an artsy friend.

    Here’s just a small sample of the things I like –


    The two above are from Portuguese artist Ana Romero. Love the bright colors on that pillow!
    See more of Ana’s products here (takes you to her page on the Envelop site)





    I love this intricate pen work from Valentino Ramos – what you’re looking at above are place mats and a table runner.


    I’m really impressed by the illustrations of Tamara Weiss – the design on this tote was originally for a tattoo!

    I like the drawings- especially one on the pillow above, from artist Clinton Jacobs.

    Pretty feather pattern – see Alice Rebecca Potter’s shop.

    A lovely bird pattern from Thereza Rowe

  • Gorgeous inspiring images from my favorite blogs

    Gorgeous inspiring images from my favorite blogs

    I thought I’d pick up where I left off and continue with installments of “Favorite Images from my Favorite Blogs.” I started this feature because I realized that as a blogger, I rarely had the time to peruse the blogs that inspired me to start blogging, or that I’d discovered while blogging. I hope you enjoy and that it ads a little brightness to your holiday weekend!…

    (blogs featured in no particular order)

    To begin, images from Pink Wallpaper

    …no words…
    again, no words…

    I really like this chair – which I think is from Anthropologie…but I just don’t know if I’d have the discipline to keep everything else in the room complementary

    Next, a newly discovered blog for me- Loftlife Magazine

    Liking the touches of glamour pared down with clean lines in this bedroom


    Have you ever tried arranging your books by color like on this shelf?

    Last but not least, Deco & Design



    All these images are so serene…

    Hope you enjoyed these and have a great holiday weekend!

  • Has anysone seen this travel/shopping show?

    Has anysone seen this travel/shopping show?

    So I was introduced to this show a while back, but I don’t get the Sundance channel so I’ve never actually seen it. The show is called “Man Shops Globe,” and features Keith Johnson – buyer at large for Anthropologie. The show was described to me as such, “Cameras follow Keith from flea markets in Paris to remote villages in India and obscure art studios in Turkey in his quest for the most unique and unusual decorative objects from around the world.”

    It sounded interesting so I went to the site to take a peak. From the video clips I saw it was really nice to see how Keith’s creative mind worked. He could see an inspiring object, it’s potential, and decide what it needed to be just perfect for the stores. I also think this show is good to educate viewers about the arts around the world, and what cultures are responsible for what crafts. I’m including a video clip below, and some pictures I found on the site. From what I’ve seen so far, if I had Sundance I’d probably check out this show!

    A video below of shopping in India

    Keith in Turkey, picking out some suzanis

    Keith with designer Anna Sui in a bazaar in Syria




    A mosque in Syria

    An indoor market in Syria. Syria looks amazing – might have to put it on my travel list. Has anyone been?

    In Casamidy, a contemporary furniture and accessories shop featuring local art. They work in close collaboration with a wide range of skilled and talented artisans based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

    From Cyprus

    A studio in Australia

    A detail form inside Australian artist Sibella Court’s studio, The Society Inc.

    Have you ever seen Man Shops Globe? I’d like to hear what you think!

  • Amazing worked in and lived in artist lofts

    Amazing worked in and lived in artist lofts

    A reader requested a post on artist lofts – live/work spaces way back in October. Shamefully, I’m just getting to that now. There are so many great examples out there that I’m going to have to save some for future posts.

    Here are some good examples of real spaces. Even if you don’t have a loft, maybe you can still find some inspiration.

    Great dining/kitchen area!







    The above is from a loft in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – an artsy neighborhood I lived in for a year back in 2006/2007.
    via Willow Decor via Ochs Design

    The above is an artist’s loft you can rent for getaways.
    via artistsloft.com



    Even with the exposed brick wall and factory-style windows, homey elements like the houseplants, pictures, and rug make the space more than liveable.

    I’m not a fan of cowhide rugs or of bull fighting, but this bedroom is a good example of how loft dwellers can make an industrial space cozier- notice the room divider on the left

    This is the area of the loft carved out to be office space.

    The loft above is actually for sale in Pawtucket, RI.
    via OLX

    love the windows!

    via Apartment Therapy via New York Magazine

    The studio/work area of this tribeca loft

    via NY Locations

    I really like the look of lofts but I don’t know if I’d be happy living in one as I tend to like small, cozy spaces and being able to shut myself in a room alone. How about you have you lived in a loft, did you like it? If not, do you think you’d like loft living?

  • Country chic inspiration and DIY ideas

    Country chic inspiration and DIY ideas

    Now that I’m back at my parents’ farm after my travels, and surrounded by all things rustic and country, I thought I’d dig through my picture folders and share some country interiors

    Like the ceramic collection. The metal light fixtures keep this kitchen from being too kitschy country.
    via House Beautiful

    The three images below are all of Tony Shalhoub’s house. I like how down to earth it is.


    Such a relaxing bedroom

    What do you think of the photos displayed on the sides of the stairs?
    via Country Living


    These are two cute ideas – take the back of an old chair and turn it into a towel rack, or take a ladder and turn it into shelves. What do you think?

    via BHG

  • A charming country home with style north of Copenhagen

    A charming country home with style north of Copenhagen

    One place we didn’t visit on my travels, but is still very much on my travel wish list, is Copenhagen. I’m sure the architecture and shops would be right up my alley. Has anyone been to Copenhagen? What did you think?

    The natural light in this home is great – also the architectural details like the radiator cover and top window pane.




    I’m a sucker for detail shots 🙂




    The look of all those books in the bedroom is really nice – but I’d be afraid I’d stay up too late each night reading.









    This little spot in the yard is wonderfully wabi sabi no?

    What do you think of this home? Close to your style?
    via Indenfor and Udenfor

  • A great new designer discount site from Daily Candy! I have your free membership code!

    A great new designer discount site from Daily Candy! I have your free membership code!

    We all love Daily Candy for their great beauty, fashion, and lifestyle tips. Now they’ve come out with “Swirl,” which is a site featuring sample sales from various designers. It’s still in Beta but I thought I’d spread the word so you have one more way to snag your fave designer goodies for less. I’ve set up this referral link so you guys can sign up quickly and start being notified of future sales -or just start shopping now 🙂

    Here’s the link. Click on it or copy and paste it into your browser’s url field. http://beta.swirl.com/invite/decorology

    Here’s a little peak at some of the stuff that’s on sale right now –



    Isn’t this the prettiest bag? (Bags are from the Carla Mancini sale)


    …from the Victorialand sale



    …from the Lucky Brand Lounge sale…

    Interested? Here’s that link again (membership is free) http://beta.swirl.com/invite/decorology
    You’ll just need to enter the email address to which you’d like sale notifications sent, a password, and your zip code!