Posts Filed Under ‘inside & out’

February 27, 2012

Altuzarra for the home

One of my favorite ways to view fashion shows is through the Details shot section on Style.com. Most of the places that publish show pictures focus on the full length shot, but my dears… the beauty is in the details. I was particularly smitten with Joseph Altuzarra’s F/W 2012 collection this year, and I’m sure this was in no small part due to the similarities between Altuzarra’s white graphic print and traditional Moroccan wedding rugs.

Beni Ourain rugs in the home, sourced here & here

Beni Ourain rugs (also known as Moroccan wedding rugs) have been all the rage in home decor for the past few years. I’ve always lusted after them, but the typical $700+ price tag has been way out of my budget. Besides, I think my guy would kill me for spending that much on an “old, shaggy rug” as he puts it.

I think Altuzarra really killed it with his nod to Moroccan decor, complete with shag, pom-poms and fringe everywhere. He paired the triangular black and white print with metallics and monochromatic black and whites, and then he popped in the occasional reds and blues to come up with a collection that was tribal without going the way of Mara Hoffman. I love Mara, but she’s a bit predictable and her collections are definitely synonymous with the words “tribal print.”

All detail shots from Joseph Altuzarra’s F/W 2012 collection on Style.com

I will be trying my hardest to emulate this structured, military-esque, tribal girl chic aesthetic this fall. Absolutely stunning! In other news, I am getting married in less than a week so I’m in full DIY/stress mode until then. When I get back… oh, the DIY projects you will be able to feast your eyes upon! I’ll do wedding recaps and the full 9 yards.

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February 8, 2012

the selby shoots château bagnolet

Looking for a house in Washington has put a lot of interior design thoughts in my brain, so I’ve been browsing one of my favorite design sources – the Selby. While looking, I came across this beautiful French château that the Selby shot for Hennessy.

I’m loving the subtle red and green color story told throughout the photographs. Impeccably maintained grounds and multi-colored ivy covered walls give way to interiors full of sumptuous crimsons and golds.

Wouldn’t you love to live in a real-life castle, complete with your own greenhouse? I’d move there in a heartbeat.

New York Fashion Week starts tomorrow… although I can’t be there like usual, I’ll still be reporting on my favorite shows and trends right back here. Expect some more art + fashion comparisons coming your way in addition to some show recaps!

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December 14, 2011

in search of… the perfect piece

All furniture above from Pieces Inc., except the mirrored cabinet

Dear readers… I need your HELP! For a wedding present, my fiance’s lovely uncle has offered to make us a custom piece of furniture… ANY custom piece of furniture we desire. The man is a wonderfully talented craftsman/furniture maker/miracle worker – he once brought my shattered-to-pieces antique secretary desk back to life, complete with detachable legs for easy moving!

So I now have a problem, albeit a wonderful problem… WHAT on earth should we request? We’re in dire need of a dining room table, but we usually favor farmhouse, rustic style setups and we feel like that wouldn’t be putting his crazy talents to their best. I’m drawn to the idea of getting some interesting chairs done paired with a more classic style table… but am I being too boring? I need Emily Henderson to come in and rescue me!

from Lonny Magazine

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November 30, 2011

a chic christmas

a chevron christmas

While I love the classic warmth of the homes of my family members, when the FI and I finally settle in to our own home (after three years of moving, we’re ready) I can’t wait to decorate my house for an effortlessly chic Christmas effect.

lofty holiday, rustic candlesticks

I think the key is to use lots of greenery (fresh or not) and balance it with metallics, earth colors, and bits of bright color.

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May 23, 2011

post modern treehouse: rue magazine

One of my favorite magazines around for general inspiration in design, travel, and fashion is Rue – it’s chic, gorgeous, and the newest issue just came out today! There are some wonderful articles in the issue (especially the “un-wedding” piece!) but I kept coming back to this “post modern treehouse” article. It’s so pretty and clean. When I finally settle down and get a house/apartment/bungalow that’s 100% mine, I’m going to decorate it like this.

I saw a pair of bookends similar to these on Etsy a while back and I’m so mad at myself for not buying them then!

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May 9, 2011

exotic interiors

Top two interiors found via the Glamourai and That’s Chic, bottom photo I think is Lauren Santo Domingo’s apartment.

One trend I’m loving in interior design right now is bold, exotic prints on rugs and accessories – with black and gold accents. Black and white will always be the chicest combination, but adding in splashes of color along with hints of gold really makes a room look modern and polished.

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April 20, 2011

wear this, there.

Jenny in polka dots // Denmark, Copenhagen by Julia Davila

I love Jenny who blogs over at Jenny from the Block. She really knows how to put an eclectic mix of stuff together to look effortlessly chic. Her recent outfit with a jean jacket, oversized floral shirt, polka dot skirt and yellow-orange purse would be perfect to wear while sightseeing on a spring morning in Copenhagen.

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April 5, 2011

wear this, there.

photos from Atlantic-Pacific and Yanidel via sfgirlbybay

I’d like to think that if Bee of Atlantic-Pacific (who I think has the best style of any blogger out there, period) went to this cafe (edit: the photograph was shot by Yanidel) found by Victoria Smith of sfgirlbybay, she would wear that exquisite DVF chevron dress with those red flats, to coordinate with the lacquered red tables and jet black doors.

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