Tag Archives: california home style
Design Meets Fashion: Kantha
One of my all time favorite fabrics to work with and use is kantha. Kantha actually refers to a type of embroidery used widely in India and Pakistan, but it’s also used to describe the fabric and blankets made from used saris and stitched together using said stitch. So not only are kantha fabrics eco [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Gold Polka Dots
With Hanukkah just past and Christmas around the corner, there are a lot of festivities to partake in. I for one love entertaining and am always looking for decorations and ideas for parties, so when I saw these fun gold polka dot “lustre” cups and jugs from the UK’s Luna Lighting Co, I was inspired! [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Mountains Upon Mountains
As winter approaches each year, I always try to plan a trip up to the snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe. When I saw this friendly sweater from Swallow’s Return, it made me excited for the winter, for hot cocoa and crisp cold air and charming woodsy environments. And I love that despite the snow on [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Military Chic
Military chic is not limited to fashion; designers are pulling details and silhouettes from hundreds of years of military-style and reinventing it into unique pieces for the home. Take this military-style mahogany chest, which perfectly blends with contemporary pieces yet has a decidedly ‘I Dream of Genie’ style to it which is masculine yet chic. [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Deep Purple
One thing I’ve learned since naming my daughter Violet is that people have a serious passion for purple. Color psychologists believe that purple encourages creativity while having a calming effect. I think of it as a feminine yet sophisticated color that is somewhat unexpected, especially in décor. I love how stylist Marianne Cotterill used purple [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Studs
Everywhere I look, studs are popping up on pillows, bags, shoulders. What was once reserved for headboards and small detailing has become a fantastic embellishment that elevates a piece from simple to edgy and eclectic. And what’s great about studs is that they are easy to do yourself. Just take some glue or a stud [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Chevron Stripes
Last summer I wrote about chevron prints, and this summer I’m back for more. Chevron stripes have blown up and can be found on everything from socks to stationary to furniture…and in many color ways. It’s a great choice for furniture because it’s a fun print that doesn’t get dated, especially in a classic color [...]
Design Meets Fashion: The Clear Trend
Lucite furniture has been on trend for awhile, and now there are the shoes to match. Designers are coming out with tons of new styles of clear clothing and furniture that is as sophisticated as it is fun. While clear shoes will always feel a bit 1980s to me, clear furniture–especially when paired with natural [...]
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: Mixing Tiny Floral Prints
With a family that comes from Kashmir, I’ve long been exposed to incredible Indian/Pakistani prints worn or styled together, but I’ve never tried it myself. When I saw this beautiful outfit I wanted to give it a try, not to just in my personal style but also at home. There is something luxurious and charming [...]
