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A lovely email dropped in my mailbox from photographer Brie Williams, and I wanted to share some of her portfolio with you. There's a wide range of interiors, from airy spaces glowing with light to more structured rooms with attention to detail.
How dreamy are the green walls in that first picture? Can someone schedule me a vacation to an exotic locale effective immediately?
This Polar Pedigree pillow is at the very top of my wishlist for my home, along with the corresponding wallpaper. Eskayel, if you venture into bed linens, I'll be the first in line.
I'm used to leafing through shelter magazines and marking things I want in the featured homes. But every now and then I spot something that I already own. Has this happened to you?
My mother found the magazine rack for me at a yard sale, and I found the gold table at a thrift store. I use my table in the bathroom as well, since it is petite and the perfect height. Funny enough, I think they might have originated from the same collection, as they share a similar design and both are marked made in Italy.
1st digital image created by: Moodboard Photography: Bobo Olsson Magazine: Elle Decoration Magazine June 2003/2nd image: Dress Design Decor Magazine: Style at Home
1980's Anne Klein Sweater-Thrifted
BCBGeneration Skirt-Macy's
Vintage Coach Duffel Bag-Thrifted
Vintage Knee-hi Boots-Paris Flea Market
OPI Queen of Everything Nail Polish-Sephora
I tweeted a couple weeks ago that I found a Macy's gift certificate taped to a Christmas card, and I've already spent it! I've been crushing on dreamy kaleidoscope patterns, so this BCBGeneration skirt was a perfect fit. I couldn't wait for spring weather so I wore it with an old favorite pair of boots and a vintage Anne Klein sweater.
I would like to think it was made during Donna Karan's tenure with Anna Klein, as it shares the same type of silhouette as her early 80's line. It has a matte wool crepe like texture, with a zipper closure in the back.
I included a picture of the skirt fabric so you could see the coral pink detail:
While we are figuring out our living room I'm also turning my eye to our new bedroom. We finally pulled out the antique headboard I've had in storage for years so we can refinish it. This has proven to be a little bit harder than I thought, because I want to put it with wooden rails and base, which have to be custom built. I'm trying to come to terms that I might have to attach it to a pre-made metal base and use a dust ruffle to hide the unsightly legs.
We also need new sheets, and I usually stick to plain white cotton. I tend to change my mind frequently when it comes to decorating, and this can be an expensive habit when you are buying for a king sized bed. But we are ready for a change, and I'm looking into things that are still neutral, but with a little more oomph.
Anthropologie's Crystal Lattice sheet set grabbed my attention this morning, and while they fit it more with my living room moodboard, they may work for our bedroom as well. I love the Aztec-y print paired with the more feminine swirls.
1. Anthropologie Gathered Hemlock Dress, $148 2. Erie Basin Art Deco Lapis Ring, $495 3. Clare Vivier Bright Blue Flat Clutch, $139 4. Isabel Marant Poppy Heels, $620
Blue inspiration from designer Kelly Wearstler's blog.
I went through a pink phase earlier-which I still haven't completely shaken-but now I'm moving into a blue with tints of purple period.
I do take wish lists when I go thrifting, but I always wind up with some kind of theme in my shopping cart. This weekend I picked up the midi skirt that is a little Sunday school teacher circa 1989. I'm thinking of pairing it with heels and a rock t-shirt, but we'll see how that goes.
I have no idea why I bought the tassels, as I don't have any kind of drapes in my house. I spotted their blue color glowing down the aisle and had to buy them. Perhaps I'll rope them around the doorknobs in the bathroom.
Discussing fashion ambassadors with the NYTimes:
“I think ambassadors should be sending lots of cables, so my e-mails are often peppered with the word ‘Stop,’ just to simulate the feeling of a cable,” Mr. Doonan said. “The other way people know you’re an ambassador is people bring you a large Bakelite telephone to answer when you’re in a restaurant.”
(Photography: Paul Morigi)
I thought I would share some of the inspiration images for our living room that I've been gathering for the last couple of weeks. Right now the inspiration folder is labeled Native American+Chinoiserie+70's Glam. It's a crazy combination, but I think I can make it work.
I've bought a vintage Navajo rug here, some sparkle there, but I still have a want list that I hope to check off when flea market season begins. It reads for a mix of rustic wood, chinoiserie and Native American prints, and 1970's sleek shine. I also need to find out where I packed up this vintage lamp. It reminds me of the one in the last image.
I have loads more pictures in the folder as well, but I didn't want this post to get too crazy;)
Images 1, 2, and 5 created by Moodboard. Photography: (1) Chanel (2) Elle Decoration June 2003/Bobo Olsson (3) Dossier Spring/Summer 2010, Cass Bird (4) Desire to Inspire (5) House Beautiful April 2011/James Merrell
I know this outfit is a little wild, but I'm crazy about the color combination. To make it more Moodboard I would wear different black boots, but I love that fur coat and silky pink dress/skirt.
(Image: Celebrity-Gossip)
Short Sleeve Hideaway dress, $88
I can't tell what items are new arrivals anymore at J.Crew, so I'm just posting items that are fresh to me. I realize they are all from the same color family, but I'm a little obsessed with watery blues and greens.
And can we talk about this image? Nothing like tucking your blouse into your bikini bottom crotch.
