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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: 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: White Dipped Accessories
Color blocking has moved beyond fabrics and can now be seen in serveware and metal jewelry. Like a white chocolate dipped fudgesicle, the contrast of colors and textures is simultaneously refreshing and soothing, and I love the way companies like Anthropologie and Core Bamboo are creating these intriguing contrasts by using two tones. (Images via [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Black Modernism
Like most New Yorkers, when I lived in New York I became accustomed to wearing all black. Sleek, timeless and easy, it took over my wardrobe. I never let it infiltrate my home, always imagining that an entirely black room would look too Gothic and dreary, but after seeing this indoor/outdoor kitchen and dining space, [...]
