A little change.

Excess Halloween accessories+ a little winter cheer=

Ole!

Shoe Envy

Do I need to explain myself? You can buy these at Net-A-Porter

West 4th

Chair Envy

Today begins another daily entry, I Envy. This will include designs, furniture, art, and things (i.e. magical shoes) that i find particularly beautiful/unique/inspiring. They will be short and sweet but will include purchasing information if you are so inclined. cheers!

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Garden of Eden outdoor furniture by Ontwerpduo
Give me a magical garden and I'll swing in my birdcage chair all day!

Upper East Side Christmas

Once again, I was commissioned to do some freelance decor for my favorite Upper East Side family. I was hired to make a star, decorate the tree, and put up some lights around the house. Simple.

The star was inspired by the one atop the Crosby Street Hotel lobby tree (first photo below). I made it with a Styrofoam center, floral wiring, wooden dowels, ribbon, and lots and lots of Martha Stewart glitter. Man, I love Michael's.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

La Colombe

Hotel Inspiration.

While doing some decoration research and meandering the Soho streets with my friends, we stopped by the Crosby Street Hotel. Interior designer Kit Kemp created a truly unique design palette which reflects my own. Not only is it LEED certified (meaning that it is certifiably environmentally responsible/GREEN) but it is cozy and stylish. The art and furniture is eclectic (hearty natural woods, exquisitely painted armoires, oil paintings, silkscreens, photos, and plush fabrics) which creates a comfortable, less stuffy atmosphere than many upscale hotels. Also, like all Firmdale Hotels (and many boutique hotels alike), each room is individually decorated. I only wish I could have stayed for tea, or even better yet, a night in the Meadow Suite...

The Meadow Suite (photo taken from website: Crosby Street)

The Drawing Room (my photo)

Lobby Chair (my photo)