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Bedroom of Spina Design

I've had a tiny picture of this bedroom in an inspiration folder for years. I had no idea where it was from, but I was in love with that bed. Fast forward to this week, when I found a new article about the owners, Robbie Spina and Joe Zito, in the November/December issue of Australia Vogue Living. They are the designers behind Spina Design, which creates gorgeous bespoke tassels and chandeliers.

I want these dip-dyed tassels hanging from every door in my house.

Images created by Moodboard from Australia Vogue Living Nov/Dec 2011/Photographer: Martin Morrell

 

Before and After: Ashley Stark's Apartment

I blogged about Ashley Stark's home when it was featured in Domino, and was excited to see her new apartment in Elle Decor. I thought it would be fun to see how she incorporated old pieces into new spaces.

Mirror and lambswool covered chair in dressing room before:

Mirror and lambswool covered chair in dressing room after:

Living room furniture upholstered in brown velvet before:

Living room furniture, now covered in charcoal and pinstriped fabric, after:

Mirror used in dressing room before:

Sideboard used in living room before:

Sideboard and mirror used in dining room after:

Snakeskin bench and black square mirror in the foyer before:

Snakeskin bench and black square mirror in the foyer after:

What do you think of the changes? I still love her before dressing room with that fantastic changing screen. What do I like that is new? The update of the printed rug that contrasts perfectly with her snakeskin bench. And I don't know if there is a bad place to put a vintage Tommi Parzinger cabinet, but it looks great in the new dining room.

Scanned images created by Moodboard from Domino March 2006 and Elle Decor December 2011/Photography: Paul Costello/Eric Piasecki

 

Luli's Home

Tales of Endearment did a post is about Luli, the designer for the clothing line Mother. While I always love reading about her subject's vintage clothing collection, what really caught my eye this time was the home.

Can we talk about the rug above? I don't think I will ever tire of pink in interior design.

Natural wood, gorgeous pots, and hints of shine.

Atomic-era magazine racks that can serve other purposes.

A table made from rough-hewn wide planks. 

I  really miss living near a market that has fresh flowers. Her window display is the perfect example of how a few exotic blooms can enhance a room.

More pink goodness and sparkle in this display.

 

Charlotte Ronson & Lili Diallo in Glamour Magazine

The March issue of Glamour magazine includes a glimpse of designer Charlotte Ronson's apartment, as photographed by the always brilliant Melanie Acevado. There are also some tips from stylist Lili Diallo on organizing your home and furnishing it on a budget.

If you want to see how Charlotte's apartment has changed, I featured it back in 2009 when it was in the sadly now defunct House & Garden. I love that she still owns the vintage Bardot poster!

*Oh, and does anyone else remember that floral iron bed from Anthropologie?

Images: Moodboard

My Favorite Corner: Daphne Guinness Apartment

 

Like most fashion lovers, I'm in awe of Daphne Guinness. I think she has truly remarkable taste and I was excited to see her apartment in the newly revised Architectural Digest. It is just as exotically eccentric as she is, and I think the picture above is my favorite corner in her home.

It is sedate compared to the rest of the home, but I love that green chinoserie screen paired with the charcoal grey velvet chair and yellow accents.

Image: Moodboard Magazine: Architectural Digest Photographer: Thomas Loof

Getting Ready for the Move + APT with LSD

We finally found a rental, with only three weeks left before we have to be out of our current one. It isn't a first choice, but it is an easy transfer and a chunk of stress off our plate. There is also an heated pool for use in the main house, which the boy is quite thrilled about. 

Another exciting decision is that we've decided to put a majority of our things in storage unit. When we first moved to our current rental I assumed we would be here three months at the most. We used most of the rooms for storage and only had out what was necessary. 

Well SEVEN months later we still haven't found a house and I've been living amongst boxes for far too long. Now for the hard(and fun!) choices of what to put in the new place. We don't want to have to pack up too much for when we find our permanent residence, but we also want this next place to feel like home.

So there will probably be a lot more home posts on the blog, including lots of inspirational images, like the one of Lauren Santo Domingo's living room above. Have you checked out her series, APT with LSD on Vogue.com? I know I've been touting their site a lot lately, but really happy with their spinoff from Style.com(which is swell as well).

 

Marlien Rentmeester's Chairs in Lonny Magazine

I squealed when I saw that Lucky magazine's Marlien Rentmeester was in the newest issue of Lonny magazine. I've followed her for some time after seeing her personal style in The Lucky Shopping Manualand I believe a feature in the magazine as well. 

Marlien and designer Hilary Thomas went on a treasure hunt in West Palm Beach for vintage finds to furnish her new home. I wish there was a behind the scenes video of this, as I bet they had a lot of fun. How great are all her cool again 1970's patio pieces? I'm happy to see that Marlien is a fellow chair collector.

I've been doing really well, but for a while I had a really bad chair addiction, as seen here and here. Unfortunately, seeing all of Marlien's lovely pieces may have reawakened the craving.

Images: Lonny Magazine Photography: Patrick Cline

Editorial Inspiration: Artisanal Style from House Beautiful

We just found out we have to move from our apartment again, which was a month to month rental while we searched for a house to buy. We're discussing the option of signing a year lease for our next apartment, because not having a permanent home for the last couple of years is really starting to wear on me. I'm sure the minute we sign the lease the house of dreams will pop up, but I'm willing to risk it at this point.

With this change comes an excitement about interior decorating again, and I'm already gathering together inspiration folders for our next home. Dark, light, pattern and shine has always been my guiding theme, and I'm hoping I find some things in Rome and Florence to add to my mixture.

This home belonging to Roman Alonso, the creative director of Commune, has so many things I'm drawn to right now. The first room, in all its bohemian glory, hits all the right spots with a sheepskin rug, patterned pillows, and rosy pink picture(still obsessing over this color).

I also really enjoyed his interview, which you can find in the magazine or online, along with more images. 

I love this quote:

"My philosophy is: Live with it and love it to death because we don't know how long we're going to be here."

 Images: Moodboard Photography: Amy Neunsinger Magazine: House Beautiful

 

 

Carolyn Quartermaine in the South of France Part II

I featured designer & stylist Carolyn Quartermaine's home earlier this summer, but I like how this editorial has an entirely different mood. Not so many bright accents, but more of a focus on lace and soft neutral colors. Just a very dreamy quality that I'm in the mood for right now.

*I'm so in love with the little curvy table in the third image.

 

Images: Moodboard/Magazine: Australia Vogue Living January 2005/Photography: Didier Mahieu

Three Components to Jen Brill's Home Style

I've liked Jen Brill's style for some time now, and was happy to see a peek into her home in the August issue of Harper's Bazaar.  

How to achieve her apartment's girly yet modern look? Three major components build the foundation in her rooms: feminine artwork, gorgeous sofas and luxurious rugs you can sink your feet into.

 

1. Kareem Iliya Artwork 2. Sheepskin Rug, $259 3. 1920's French Sofa, $5,900

 

 

1. Kareem Iliya Artwork 2. Color Reform Rug, $1199 3. Richard Himmel Settee, $8500(set of 2)

 

1. Kareem Iliya Artwork 2. Goatskin Rug, $105 3. 1940's Custom Settee, $4,400

I really want a Kareem Iliya piece, can you tell?  And I'm dying in love for Jen's platinum velvet sofa.

Jen Brill's images created from US Harper's Bazaar August/Photography: Max Farago