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Destination: Shopping Local (in cyberspace) in Los Angeles
LA is really is a mecca for all things chic. There are countless areas of the city to explore, especially if you’re shopping. I love seeking out local talent and was so happy to come across these three Los Angeles based artists on etsy. Love the simplicity of Limes and Clementines by Leslie Culpepper: Sweet, [...]
A few days off..
Monday’s History Lesson and Friday’s Destination are taking a few days off, and will return on July 4th. Have a great weekend everyone!
History Lesson: The fleur-de-lys
The fleur-de-lys is decorative design resembling a stylized lily or iris. It has appeared on countless European artwork, coats of arms, and flags over the centuries, and has been found on Mesopotamian and Mycenean pottery, Egyptian bas-reliefs, textiles, coins, clothes, emblems, and totems since the beginning of civilization. Throughout history it has been primarily associated [...]
Weekly Wrap Up: Wood, Silver and Cardiff
Monday’s History Lesson: Wood Flooring Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Shining Silver Friday’s Destination: Cardiff, Wales
Destination: Boston, MA
Boston, Massachusetts is the largest city in New England and an international center of higher education. The city is made up of 21 diverse neighborhoods, and although much of the city has become victim of gentrification, many areas are still home to small boutiques and antique shops. Beautiful things from Simplemente Blanco! I love [...]
Destination: Rome, Italy
Rome is the most popular tourist destination in Italy, being home to incredible historical structures such as the Colosseum and Pantheon. The city is also home to many great designers, and just as many wonderful little shops and boutiques for interiors. It is a great city for walking around, and perfect for exploring, eating, and [...]
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~
History Lesson: Toile de Jouy
Toile, short for Toile de Jouy refers to a type of decorative pattern that typically depicts a bucolic scene against a solid background, oftentimes in silhouette. Toile emerged in late 18th century France under the influence of King Louis XIV, who seeking to improve the French fabric industry placed an embargo on the importation of [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Tropical Tones
Summer is almost over, time to where your tropical colors before it gets too cold! (Zoe Saldana via Vogue, Room via Home Design Interior)
Tuesday Tout: Refreshed Design Studio
Recently we had the pleasure of redesigning the interior space for a jeweler’s design studio. From key furniture finds to fun accessories, the space took on an entirely new feel and served as a great example of how simple touches like updating storage can refresh and declutter a room. Before: After:
