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Happy 4th of July! It feels great to be back home from travel on the East side. Miami is lovely but it ain't California. I plan on celebrating both my return and the holiday with a beach day, BBQ, fireworks, and friends. How about you? Any fun plans this extended weekend?
I'm going to soak it all up before having to return back to the other coast next week (more on the crazy project install later). Until then, cheers to a great weekend and sunny work week!
Image from the cool Jen Beckman project 20 x 200, photo Mike Sinclair
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Is there anything hotter, more luxurious and summery than metallics? Right now, metallics like gold, rose gold and silver are trending in home décor. What's great about metallics is you can either combine them to create an especially glitzy space, or you can use them to accent other colors. White and Gold is an especially hot combination right now, perhaps because it's so summery and chic. So take a look at these images for a bit of metallic inspiration.
This old-fashioned clawfoot tub in an old-school apartment is modernized with beautiful metallic accents of gold and silver. Interestingly enough, it used to be out of fashion to mix metals, but when done sparingly, it can be very elegant and tasteful.
The dining room design of this Parisian apartment is accented with golden home accessories. If you're afraid to go all the way with gold, try finding accents that are gilded, like this oversized vintage mirror.
The color combination of white and sand in this bedroom, with a canopied bed, is accented by hints of gold. Again, gilded picture frames are a great way to play with the trend.
A pair of Arne Jacobsen's Egg Chair, shown here in silver leather, is so unexpected and playful in this space. This 'fireplace' is so tongue-in-cheek.
This contemporary dining room is cleverly decorated with silvery gray. From a vintage pewter cafe chair, to the silver of the Tulip dining room table-- even the blue-tiled backsplash appears to have a metallic sheen here. If you wanted to take it a step further, you can add some gilded or silvery table decor.
Be a little adventurous when it comes to metallics. Mix them up, use them in unexpected ways or use them to brighten up your home in preparation for the hot summer.
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I love the graphic and structured style of Noah Loesberg. He is inspired by the lower order of architecture - the elements of street level construction. It's edgy, raw and just plain cool. Check out his work at RHV Fine Art now through June 12.
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I took these pics a year ago this week. And honestly it feels about that long since I have enjoyed the nearby beach and the beautiful surroundings I'm blessed to be a part of. It's hard for me to not get lost in the mountainous "to-do" list, constantly looking ahead and not around. This weekend I am going to work on that - looking around me and not what's ahead. Instead of being absorbed in thoughts of work and schedule and what I could be doing better, I'm going to notice the beach and and enjoy the smell as I drive by, take a breath and just enjoy it. Here's to a happy weekend friends!
images by me and ShakeItPhoto.
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I tell you what, these headboards from casa midy are doing it for me. I love modern and organic when they come together and play nice. And again I can't get over the whiskey (or as some like to say cognac) leather. I go to it over and again for projects of late. I love it.
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We had a good time with this project. Chesterfield sofas + kilim + a bit of Union Jack = fun, urban cool. Here's the concept we developed which resulted in the spaces above:
two bachelors who, though very different, share one thing in common: they both fancy themselves as rock n’ roll enthusiasts, scotch experts, and up and coming career men. Incorporating bold colors with warm woods, aged metals, and unique art and accessories, this space is a sophisticated, eclectic, rock-lovin' bachelor pad.
And P.S., this was done using a mix of high and low. Ikea, CB2, and other retailers mixed in with some "to the trade" items helps to elevate this project on a budget...
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I don't know where I've been that I am just now seeing this but Reuben Margolin is brilliant. He humbly says he "grew up making stuff". I know right. Now I usually skip over posts with videos because I hate committing the time but I'm dead serious about you having to watch this - you will trip out. This is the perfect example of how little things can inspire. I am continually amazed by how creative folks are in other fields that I haven't really thought about.....
This is mobiles on a whole new level.
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Happy Friday from the Midwest! Thought I would swing by and say hello while on a brief break from my busy week/weekend. I have work to attend to here but as it's my hometown, I lucked out in that I get to see my fam while here. And that's a pretty big deal since Jake and I get to only see my side about once a year!
Well I hope everyone had a fantastic week with a great weekend ahead! I'll have some fun design posts coming next week that I can't wait to share with y'all.
Talk soon!
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Did you know that it's a birthday week? My dear friend Beth from Hello Splendor is having a birthday extravaganza this week to celebrate a bloggiversary. Yeah that's right. Hello Splendor is turning 1! And part of this week's festivities is a pretty darn cool giveaway from Studio Surface, The Shop. Swing by Beth's place, say hi and learn how to win our strands bracelet. I'm serious. Go!
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How swanky is this airplane interior?! Travel used to be so stylish and hip! Now its just well....kind of lame. That could be because I have been travelling coach and doing quite a bit of it. I would love to get my hands on a private jet and design the heck out of it. Any takers? On a similar note, I'm back from a project install in Cleveland and I got to tell you, it feels good to be sitting back in my office designing and not traipsing across the country. But. I'll admit it is good to mix it up a bit. I will be sharing some snippets of the project later on this week month. Until then, happy Monday. Let it be a fantastic, successful week! Say hi below and link to your blog if you would like - it's been a while since we had a meet and greet.
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Pretty cool vintage sign, huh?! It's one of the odd and curious objects I am crushing on over at Under a Pink Moon today for Estelle's Creative Crush series. Go check it out.....
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