Afternoon Lounging

The past couple of days I've been at sick at home whiling away time, imagining myself relaxing in one of these comfy bedrooms; like this one with a gorgeous color palette...

 Or these Tom Scheerer rooms; the first one with my favorite feature -low ceilings and the second room with a large, white canopy giving the room a fresh feel. 

How about this amazing, modern room with this spectacular view?

(Image credit: holding court, elle decor, tom sheerer)

Midas was Here...

Gold is a luxurious color which gives an expensive look to any item or interior. The shimmer of gold here and there creates a mood of classiness and sophistication that I truly respect...

One of my personal favorites..a gold framed, floor to ceiling mirror!

(Image credit: Veere Grenney, delight by design, martha stewart, design chic, cococozy 
 fashion board: miu miu, jimmy choo, philippe audibert)

Pink Punches

To me its very daring to put pink accents in my house for the fear of losing its professional aspect, though it can surely be pulled off (as seen below). Also seen below are the adorable pink flats and an elegant bouquet. Usually I would prefer using a color palette of white, beige, or other neutral colors, but this is truly an exception.

(Image credit: Lanvin leather flats, martha stewart, unknown, unknown, unknown.)
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Super Sweet Sixteen

My color palette inspiration comes from an Erica O’Brien cake design. The Madeline Weinrib clutch compliments a lovely Kate Spade dress with a soft cotton and dramatic bow, and the elegant earrings complete this chic look. The combination of ebony and carnation pink gives a feminine feel to the event board.

(Image credit: Kate Spade dress, Erica O’Brien Cake, madeline weinrib clutch, 100 layer cake,  Mawi's gold-plated drop earrings)

My Updated Bedroom

 Once again I show my passion for symmetry, as is seen in this room via the two wardrobes and the two lamps on either side of the bed. Artwork on the wall is an abstract painting by me during the summer.The elegant accessories used in my bedroom are from estate sales. You never know what you'll find there; after all someone's trash is another man's treasure. The main color scheme going on, is a dark chocolate (in the wardrobes, other accents) and white (in the sheets, throw and extra accessories).This is one of my favorite combinations -  it's crisp, clean, and calming. 

 

(Image credit: Shivali, Nithya Ramachandran)

Designer Stamps

For those of you who would like to mail in their bills with a cool designer stamp on the envelopes, you're in luck. The US postal service is commemorating twelve American industrial designers of the 20th century by releasing stamps to honor them. These designers include Frederick Hurten Rhead, Walter Dorwin Teague, Norman Bel Geddes, Russel Wright, Greta Von Nessen etc. Their works were simple and  streamlined yet they  projected an expensive look.These industrial household products are popular even today like the Russel Wright flatware, Gilbert Rohde electric clocks,  famous fiestaware by Frederick Rhead, and the Donald Deskey  iconic table lamp.

Earlier in 2008, the famous design couple, Ray and Charles Eames' contributions were recognized and commemorated in the USPS'  release of stamps. These stamps feature their acclaimed and legendary pieces like the LCW chair, the Eames storage unit, the La Chaise, the Eames Wire chair, etc.

(Image credit: USPS - 2011 Stamps, USPS - 2008 Stamps)

Yum!! [home projects]

I think I've been constantly talking about the Eiffel chair, just because it's simple yet eye-catching design is the most appealing thing I've ever seen in a chair. I'd like to add the George Nelson bubble lamp  to my dining room for my lighting needs (large saucer lamp). But what I'd like the most is to have the artichoke lamp, which, unfortunately, is out of the question, since it's way out of my budget.
Next thing on the list is a rug for the family room. Because of other elements, I would like it to be graphic and unique. As a last resort it could be a thick, white/beige rug...but I have a shortlist (see below).
Some other things on my wish list are painting the walls of the dining room (dark shade of blue..I think), and painting my second room white (it's currently pastel pink and green, I don't know what I was thinking!). I'm also hoping to remodel the kitchen to make it unique, but still functional, by changing the cabinets, the counter tops, the back-splash, and the doorhandles. See below for some ideas of my thought-line. Keeping my hopes up, thatI 'll accomplish these tasks fairly soon. :-)

 

(Image credit: west elm, target, ikea, home decorators collection, elle decor/metropolitan home, homes and gardens mag)