Tag Archives: california design
Design Meets Fashion: Tropical Colors
Now that April showers are behind us, it’s time to really break out some color! Though I tend to a minimalist palette, it’s tropical spaces such as this that inspire me to add some brights to my décor and closet, adding a fun and cheerful vibe. (Images via The Berry & French Frosting.)
Design Meets Fashion: Caramel & Black
Two colors I’m loving together right now are caramel and black. Even though these classics pair seamlessly together, the contrast between the light rich brown and black is a bit unexpected. (Images via The Design Files & Jeffrey Campbell.)
Tuesday Tout: The Charlee Hotel in Conde Nast Traveler & New York Times
Storm Interiors designed hotel The Charlee was recently written up on Conde Nast Traveler and New York Times! The Charlee is the first ever high-end boutique hotel in Medellín, Colombia and it’s quickly gaining popularity with travelers. Conde Nast called it “Edgy and art-centric” while remarking on the “sexy photography” and “splashes of bright color on a [...]
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: Bohemian Summer
It’s hard not to be a Californian and love the Bohemian style of the late 60s, especially in the summertime. The musical scene, beaches and constant sunshine frequently make me want to buy shag carpeting and wear crochet. But instead of going out head to toe, floor to ceiling, you can mix these pieces with [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Texture
Both this fantastic dining room/kitchen and adorable photo of Arizona Muse are great examples of how texture can take something basic and really make it pop! Without the dramatic twig chandelier, the dining area would be nice, but not nearly as eye-catching and memorable. The same goes with Arizona’s basic black outfit, which is one [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Using Black
Black is a color I use sparingly in my own home decor but that floods my closet. When I saw this inspirational photo with black rug, armoir and windows, I realized how fantastic black looks in a room. Much like this gorgeous dress by Victoria Beckham, black can work just as well as a canvas [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Contemporary Simplicity
Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? One of mine is to simplify…everything. Over the holidays my husband and I stayed in a contemporary minimalist flat and it reminded me that simple and uncluttered is much easier to manage. So in an effort to keep up with my resolutions, I’m baring down the clutter [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Purple
Since naming my daughter Violet, I’ve subconsciously been incorporating purple into my life more. From eating purple cauliflower to wearing a purple dress, I suddenly have a serious case of purple passion! The more I use purple, the more I love it. Purple is a cheerful and vibrant color that pairs well with most other [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Fresh Take
While perusing the Nov/Dec issue of Lonny Mag, I found this lovely Manhattan apartment designed by Celerie Kemble. What I like about the dining room in particular is the use of new and vintage pieces, simple lines and minimalism. It’s the type of decor that works well on any budget by mixing high end and [...]
