Tag Archives: home makeover

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, [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Dog Prints

When I first saw this wallpaper by Lisa Bengtsson Tillsammans at the modern Scandinavian store Huset in Venice, I thought, “Could the dog really be the next horse?” Whereas horse prints stem from a more elitist equestrienne love, a passion for dogs is much more mainstream, down to earth and–at times–comes with a dose of [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Gingham Plaid

As a light, typically monotone plaid that is depicted in red picnic table clothes, gingham is generally a summer print, but it also transitions well into fall when paired well with other fabrics. For the home, pair it with natural materials, woods or even a bit of silver metals for a more modern feel. For [...]

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