Tag Archives: Interior Design
Design Meets Fashion: New Spring Florals
Each spring you’re bound to see florals, but there’s always something unique about them, whether it’s a focus on a specific flower or a style of printing. While last year there were a lot of graphic florals, this year there are a lot more vintage-inspired motifs that tend towards realism. I love the way this [...]
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: Leap Into Fluorescents
Happy Leap Year! Please excuse my need for a pun, but if there was ever a time to take the leap into using fluorescents, now is the time. Mixing bright colors is extremely on trend right now, and it’s a fun way to spice up a room or an outfit. Consider painting chairs (you can [...]
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: Leather
Welcome to fall! One of my favorite things about the weather turning cold again is that it’s a chance to really layer up and wear some incredible fabrics, like leather. And I’m swooning over this outfit and room, both of which blend brown and black seemlessly while also displaying gorgeous uses of leather. Almost makes [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Asian Floral Prints
One trend that reemerges every few years is Asian floral prints, specifically delicate flowers, birds, dragons and bamboo on silk. However wild, the history of the designs makes them elegant and timeless. Used sparingly or layered on top of each other, they are a great way to add texture and playfulness to a room or [...]
