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Home Profile: Designer Erin Fetherston

Well I was hoping to have posted designer's homes that corresponded to their show dates, but my scanner hasn't cooperated. 

This is Erin Fetherston's Paris home that was featured in Domino magazine a couple of years back. I love that she has so many dramatic pieces, but kept the rooms spare so they don't seem cluttered and fussy. You can see pictures from her Spring 2010 collection here.

All but 2nd image scanned by Moodboard from Domino Magazine September 2006. 2nd image taken from old Dominomag.com site:(

Photography Milla Slertman

 

Home Profile: Marc Jacobs in Paris

I thought it was fitting to show one of  Marc Jacob's first apartments in Paris. He is showing his Spring 2010 collection at the New York State Armory today at 8pm and I can't wait for the pictures.

I also want to pay respects to the photographer of this feature, Fernando Bengoechea. He lost his life in 2004 because of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

 

Scanned and created by Moodboard from House & Garden Magazine November 2000

Photography Fernando Bengoechea

Home Profile: Nathalie Rykiel

The Paris home of Nathalie Rykiel, President of Sonia Rykiel. Faded florals wrapped up with dense black tassels, a vintage vanity found at a flea market and framed by turquoise walls, and a mix of shimmering glass and jewelry round out this eclectic home.

Scanned & created by Moodboard from Elle Decoration September 2002/Photography Alex Sarginson

Home Profile: Tracy Reese

I've collected images of Tracy Reese's home over the years, and I wasn't surprised when she expanded to home design. Her apartment is a vibrant, eclectic mix of vintage finds and Eastern design.

Pale pink silk curtains that Tracy made, flea market chair and a lamp from Urban Outfitters

She found the mirror at a flea market, the bed from Ballard Design, and mirrored side table

A pink velvet chair makes another appearance next to a linen cabinet

Inspired by her collection of blue pottery, she hand painted the top of a flea market table 

Daybed covered in fabric from ABC Carpet and Home, next to an antique Chinese cabinet

1930's vanity that her brother painted a vivid blue. I love the blue glass she has in her window

Images scanned and created by Moodboard

Suede Magazine Winter 2004/Photography Pieter Estersohn/Instyle Home Winter 2005

Home Profile: Tooshie's Natascha Wittgenstein

When Natascha Wittgenstein, co-owner of Tooshie, first saw this Manhattan apartment it was a men's bathroom. It was being converted into an artist's studio, with the promise of natural light and beautiful views.

She sacrificed having a kitchen, something she rarely used, to have an extra sleeping loft built in. For something so industrial, I think she turned it into a bright and functioning space on a budget.

Here is another use of Bill Blass scarves, this time used as wall art. 

The mantle was found in the basement, an old prop from a theatre on the first floor of her building. She stained her mismatched floors a cohesive shade of black.

A vintage table found on the street and painted white. The red ladder leads up to the sleeping loft.

Scanned & created by Moodboard from Lucky Magazine August 2002/Photography Eric McNatt

Home Profile: Elizabeth Pyne

Another favorite light and dark pairing belonging to the home of Elizabeth Pyne, a specialist at Sotheby's. She was thinking of using Osborne & Little's Papilio Alium fabric for curtains when she got the idea to cover her walls with it. Deliciously luxe and I'm sure way out of my price range, but I enjoy it all the same.

I love when you see complimentary but contrasting color from room to room. 

Scanned & created by Moodboard from House & Garden November 2006/Photography James Merrell

Home Profile: Design Director Herve Pierre

 

I love this whimsical home, which belongs to  Herve Pierre, currently the design director for Carolina Herrera. 

 

I'm going to steal that ribbon idea for some of my vintage prints. The pillowcases are actually Bill Blass scarves. Herve made the lampshade from an old Hermes bag.

The angel was part of a Christmas display for Lanvin. The tricornered hat was designed by Herve for Balmain Couture.

 

This is my single girl living in Paris dream bed. 

 

I'm working on getting a similar screen for my dressing room. So over the top, but I love the old hollywood glamour of it. Schiaparelli hat boxes make another appearance.

 

 

Probably seems strange to have enclosed seating in a home, but I have always loved tiny places to hide, ever since childhood. Window seats, closets, stair landings, all became places to pretend and read books.

Original sketches by Rene Gruau for Balmain.

 

Herve built this castle from tarot cards.

Images created by Moodboard from House & Garden Magazine November 2002/Photography James Waddell

Home Profile: DavidmetNicole

Sydney home belonging to David and Nicole Page. This home comes along with one of those "it was fate" love stories. Nicole was working in London as a buyer for an antique shop. David was working at a store owned by the same man, but it took them two years to meet each other. Obviously it was meant to be, as they came together to start their own business, DavidmetNicole. 

I have a crush on this creative couple, and would love to own a business like this with Mr.M. He is obsessed with his line of work at the moment, but I'm not giving up.

A 1920's Spanish lamp hangs over the dining room table.

The curtain is actually an old Moroccan blanket, and the piece above the door was salvaged from a broken mirror.

1920's portraits hang over a mantle. The fireplace is non-working, so dozens of romantic candles take the place of a fire.

I love their collection of vintage light bulbs.

An old cupboard holds various vintage dishes.

Vintage textiles are draped over the bed to create a romantic nest.

David created the lighting installation that sits on a vintage table.

An old ladder serves as a holding spot for Nicole's vintage shoes.

Images created by Moodboard from Australia Vogue Living September/October 2005 Photography Jonny Valiant

Girls and Their Rooms

So many cute rooms with stylish owners floating around the web this week. Now if I could find time to work on some of mine. Above is Alexa Chung's bohemian NY apartment.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava has a newly redecorated apartment

1. nytimes 2.refinery 29 3. the huffington post

Home Profile: Vanessa Carlton

 

Vanessa Carlton's apartment in New York City.  

1960's Pierre Cardin stainless steel table. The painting, by her grandfather, reminds me of a vintage print that I own. It used to hang in a public library so it isn't that sexy;)

 

Creamy Cameroon Juju headdresses hanging on a brick wall. 

 

Cole & Son Woods Wallpaper mixes with Kartell Mademoiselle chairs.

Black lacquered Victorian chair sits under a spray painted mirror.

 

Vanessa hauled the two vintage chairs home in a taxi from Housing Works.

Images scanned & created by Moodboard from In Style Magazine September 2005/Photography Daniela Stallinger