A Life Size Jewelry Box

So I have now seen the photos of Cameron Diaz's apartment on Extra, E!, the news, gossip websites and I'm sure you have seen it other places too.  Now, I guess, now you've seen it here too.  It's just so good I cant get enough of it.  Like THAT good. 

I know Kelly Wearstler isn't for everyone, but she is for me. I love her and her ability to put together the craziest designs that just work like nobody's business.  Even if you don't like the overall design, take the pieces in each space and look at them on their own.  I bet you'll find at least one thing you love in here. How could you not?

 

 This is what it would be like to live inside of a jewelry box filled with shiny treasures and I love it.

The kitchen might be my favorite room.  Those custom green cabinets, the unlacquered brass backsplash and the ebony cerused floor just make me I'm looking at a room filled with kittens and puppies. I just want to pet something.

There is not one surface left untouched here- its like pure eye candy in every direction.

Floor to ceiling Ann Sacks tile.  HELLO!

 

Custom brass bed in the guest room.  How do I get an invitation?

 

 

So even if this isn't for you, is there at least one thing you love here?  Look at the tiny details, because you know hours were spent thinking about each and every one.

 

 

Design by Kelly Wearstler, photos from Elle Decor by William Abranowicz

Book Review: Tom Scheerer Decorates

I often see emails for new design books coming out, some catch my interest but most don't.  I have limited bookcase space, so I only get books I can learn from and that will be valuable when I'm finished school and have clients of my own.  But when I heard that Mimi Read was coming out with Tom Scheerer Decorates I just had to get my hands on it!

 

 

 

This book is surely a new go-to on my shelf.  His ability to put together color and pattern, paired with classic shapes and forms is outstanding!  There are plenty of those bright, bold colors that I'm completely smitten with, but he uses them in a way that's totally understated. Its just the right amount of over the top without crossing that crazy line. 

That Tom Scheerer has me enamored and this book will be read over and over again. That is for sure!


(Photos The Vendome Press by Francesco Lagnese)

design library

If you have read my blog for awhile you know I have a little but of a magazine hoarding issue.  I'm always looking to suck up as much visual inspiration as I can. More and more I find myself going back to my favorite issues to look at them again.  It doesn't stop with just magazines though.  Design books are quickly taking over my bookshelves and I just love having my own library at home.

New books are coming out all the time, so my list of wants is always changing.  These 5 books are currently tops on my list (minus the House Beautiful Apartment Book, I just got that one and love it!  Apartment dwellers go get it now.)

1. House Beautiful The Apartment Book

2. Rhapsody: Kelly Wearstler

3. Big Book of Chic, Miles Redd

4. The Things That Matter, Nate Berkus

5.Dazzling Design, Amanda Nisbet

Design lovers, these books are perfect for your holiday wish lists!

I Brake for Yard Sales

Did any of you check out Lara Spencer's I Brake for Yard Sales show on HGTV on Friday night? I am obsessed with her! Holy cow that woman can turn a dumpster piece of trash into a high-price piece of art!

I can't wait to get my hands on her new book now, aptly named I Brake for Yard Sales.  It's sure to be chock full of ideas and tips and more delish eye candy from the show on Friday night. I'm so bummed I cant find ANY of the pics of her best friend Dana's house (she featured her house on the 1st show).  Till I can find some photos to share I figured I'll share with you my favorite Lara Spencer design porn here

She upholstered these chairs in shower curtains!?! Talk about kid (and husband) friendly!!!

Seriously, right?  I need my copy I Brake for Yard Sales to arrive like now so I can read all her tips and tricks from cover to cover! 

(Photos from HGTV, Redbook by Michael McNamera)

Rooms Love

I just got my copy of Katie Ridder Rooms from Vendome Press and seriously I can NOT put it down.  It is probably the most awesome design book I've read in a LONG time. 

Her attention to detail is ridiculous.  There was not one photo that I couldn't pick out at least 10 things I loved.  Katie's use of color is unmatched- the patterns and textures of her rooms are combined fabulously.



Its like all the most amazing best design candy wrapped up in one little package.  If I could have licked the pages I would have, it's that good.

Seriously, do yourself a favor and get Katie Ridder Rooms.  I swear it is one you will love forever and get SO much out of.

(all photos posted with permission from Vendome Press)

Scandinavian Love

I just received a copy of the new book Lars Bolander's Scandinavian Design and I'm smitten!

Before I read this book I didn't have a deep knowledge of Scandinavian style, I just knew that it was pretty and I really loved it. But after, I feel so much more appreciation for the beautiful designs and history!

The photos are outstanding in this book and it's total design porn at its finest. The clean lines, natural materials and open spaces of Scandinavian design are shown through the most beautiful large and colorful photos.

Lars Bolander certainly knows this style and even offers advice on how to get the Scandinavian look in your own home.  One of my favorite parts of this book is the section on Modern Danish Chairs.  It's an encyclopedia of sorts that highlights all those famous Danish chairs we see incorporated in so many designs (think egg chair deliciousness).

This book is a must have for any design lovers library and you can order your own copy right here.


What are you waiting for? Go order it now!