Author Archives: Lara

Design Meets Fashion: Navajo & Aztec Inspired Prints

While Navajo and Aztec inspired prints are trendy on a national level, here in the southwest they are more of a staple style, which stems from our region’s history. Although Aztec people come from Mexico and Navajo people from the southwest (or technically Canada and the Pacific Northwest), their is a lot of overlap in [...]

Design Meets Fashion: Polka Dots

I can’t help but love polka dots. No matter the season or trends, the classic and youthful print always makes its way into my wardrobe in some form or another. Now I’m looking to introduce polka dots to my office as well, and this room is my inspiration. Decor like this reminds you of how [...]

A Month Off

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We are going on a brief blogging hiatus for the month of December as we prep for some great new changes at DC. ~Happy Holidays~

Weekly Wrap Up: From Daybeds to Wine Bags

Monday’s History Lesson: Daybeds Tuesday’s Fashion Finds: Gorjana Hudson Bag Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Pink & Red Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving from Designers Call Friday Faves: Wine Bags, the Perfect Gift For the Host!

Weekly Wrap Up: From Curios to Cartons

Monday’s History Lesson: Curio Cabinets Tuesday’s Fashion Finds: Affordable Fall Boots Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Italian Style Inspiration Thursday: For the Love of Tiles Friday Faves: Glass Milk Carton

Weekly Wrap Up: From Bergère Chairs to Botanical Pillows

Monday’s History Lesson: Bergère Chairs Tuesday’s Fashion Find: Assemblage Dress by Leifsdottir Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Light Blue & Tan Inspiration Thursdays: Suspended by Ken Unsworth Friday Faves: Thomas Paul Pumpkin Pillows

Friday Faves: Thomas Paul Pumpkin Pillow

Just in time for Thanksgiving decor is Thomas Paul’s Orange Pillow at Velocity Art & Design. His latest collection has beautiful botanical illustrations hand screened on 100% linen pillows.

Inspiration Thursday: Suspended

I found this incredible image on Pinterest and could not help but share. Taken by ArtPunk in Australia’s McClelland Gallery, the piece is entitled “Annulus” and was created by Ken Unsworth. It’s a great inspiration for our next exterior space!

Weekly Wrap Up: From Torchieres to Nestrests

Monday’s History Lesson: The Torchiere Tuesday’s Fashion Finds: Affordable Leather Jacket Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Pastels Inspiration Thursdays: Pops of Color Friday Faves: Nestrest

Friday Faves: Nestrest

Last week I saw the Nestrest on Contemporan and couldn’t get it out of my head! Talk about the perfect way to relax in the outdoors. All I need now is a strong tree.