Tag Archives: design interiors

Design Meets Fashion: Pops of Blue

When I want a pop of color, blue is my go-to. It’s decidedly neutral, yet modern, uplifting and fun. Plus you can pair modern blue pieces with more traditional and natural materials and it creates a beautiful juxtaposition. (Images via Pinterest & Poketo.)

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Design Meets Fashion: Marrakesh

One of my favorite trends of 2013 is the reemergence of Moroccan motifs. Its mix of European, African and middle-eastern cultures is prevalent in its design, creating an eclectic and worldly style. (Images via Parlour & Pinterest.)

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Design Meets Fashion: Summer Brights

A quick and easy way to dress up a dull palette in a room is to add brightl flowers in different colors to tabletops. Don’t be afraid to mix colors you don’t typically blend together as you’ll find that most brights play well off each other and give an instant tropical vibe. The same goes [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Agate

The use of agate in design is getting more and more incredible. What started as chunky jewelry and lamp bases has transformed into thin sliced pieces of agate inlayed into walls or surrounded by precious metal in order to highlight the beautiful design in the natural stones. I absolutely adore this bathroom, don’t you?! (Images [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Mad Men Style

Like many, I’ve been obsessed with Mad Men since its premiere. Not only is the screenplay and acting wonderful, but the art direction is impeccable and there is no limit to the amount of beautiful mid-century modern pieces to drool over. And along with captivating viewers, Mad Men has sparked a resurrecting love for mid-century [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Triangle Patterns

The triangle trend continues…but in a more patterned optically appealing sort of way. I love the idea of taking a panel of furniture and incorporating it either with wallpaper or paint so that if you get sick of it you can refresh it with something new! (Images via Pinterest & Secret Squirrel.)

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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 [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Horse Prints

Chic and fun equestrian prints are everywhere right now, from dresses to wallpaper, and they add a playful feel to a room or an outfit. But while the prints work well as a major piece of clothing, in a room it’s best to stick to smaller pieces, like just one wall or a few decorative [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Mustard Yellow

Mustard yellow is a rich and cheerful color, albeit a difficult one to pull off. The key is balance and choosing the right colors to complement it, such as browns, dark blues and hints of subdued reds. When done well, it warms and brightens its surroundings. (Don’t these photos make you want to run out [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Red Floral

(Images from Cath Kidston in Lonny Mag, Anthropologie.)

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