You all know that I have a soft spot for anything French. I can wander for hours at…
the game’s officially on 20 January, 2010
Finally, all the work is done and we can be the judges! I’m talking here about Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge. Three designers from Bloomingdale, Apartment Therapy and Elle Decor were to design a space in the window front of the New York Bloomingdale flagship store using the furniture and accessories from Bloomingdale’s Home collection and their favorite antiques and collectibles.
And as the honorable judges we are invited to the Party where we’ll meet Eddie Ross, Eileen Joyce, and Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan from 6-8pm on January 28th on the fifth floor. RSVP: rsvp.apartmenttherapy@gmail.com
You have from now up to January 28th to vote online and/or by SMS Text
Please Send a Text to 89800—Enter Only 1, 2, or 3:
- 1—ELLE DECOR
- 2—Apartment Therapy
- 3—Bloomingdale’s
Click here to vote online and see the current poll results. Here are the contestants:
1. The Urbane Traveller by Eileen Joyce for Bloomingdale’s
2. The Writer’s Romantic Supper by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan for Apartment Therapy
3. The Modern Woman by Eddie Ross for Elle Decor
Who’s your favorite?
<images via Apartment Therapy>
design star season 5 18 January, 2010
Sunday night, the saddest time of all. That’s when you start wondering where did my WHOLE weekend go? Well, somewhere between crazy domino/backgammon games (till 4am!), cheering for husband on a soccer field, a few delicious recipes and a lovely in-house party (and then the feeling of guilt for everything eaten), searching for the inspiration for the new project and simultaneously sunbathing in Santa Monica, a quick roam through Farmer’s market…have I mentioned everything?!
Anyways…HGTV Design Star Show has been accepting applications for the season 5 and January 19th is the last day for the submissions. Good luck to everyone. And while we are all waiting for the new season to air, I decided to put together some of my favorites on the “White Room Challenge”.
Absolutely love the texture created by wood logs and the pop of color of apples. Great proof once again that good des
<images via www.HGTV.com>
Astek Custom Wallcoverings 14 January, 2010
I first met extremely nice ladies from Astek at CABoom Show last year. I was attracted by large variety of the product and endless possibilities for custom projects. (the ability to print on a wide range of materials for walls, ceilings, and floors which range from basic papers, vinyls, mylars, and canvas, to plywood, glass, fabric, cork, grasscloth, plex, window film, and many others.) The best part is that you can upload you design on their website and get an instant quote.
And now when I’m in search for that perfect wallcovering for the accent wall in the dining, a visit to their showroom is on my To-Do List. In the meanwhile here are a few of my favorites from their website.
Luscious Velvets 
Moda by Living Style 
You can also find Astek through www.DesignYourWall.com
<images via www.AstekWallcovering.com and www.wallpaperstogo.com>
in the spring mood… 12 January, 2010
Not that I’m complaining about the California weather (at 75°F in January it would be a sin!) but after I’ve seen these dresses from J.Mendal’s Spring 2010 Collection I wished for the warm spring days when you can be irrationally romantic and groundlessly happy.
“What is my message for Spring?” mused Gilles Mendel… “Specialness, preciousness, and value—with a little something to make you dream.” Spoken like a true Frenchman.
Older Mendel but no less inspiring 
<images via www.jmendel.com & www.style.com>
wish you were here… 6 January, 2010
Happy New Year to everyone…with a HUGE delay as I got lost walking in the winter wonderland. Last minute ski trip change from Mammoth CA to Vail CO was the best decision of 2009! Picture perfect slopes, woods and fresh powder were everything that a California soul can dream of for the holidays…heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi didn’t hurt either. Here’s a little “wish-you-were-here” postcard. 
And, of course, couldn’t miss on some of the village architecture pics. 
Hope everyone had a great time too. Now I’m back with my daily posts.