Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Let's Design Together

Today, we are deciding on our very first piece to the office so I hope my most stylish readers are viewing this post!!
My art career is growing and changing and my small team and I will need a new space to work. We will be designing a new office space one piece at a time (literally) and tracking it here for you so that you can all give your design input. It will also be a great way for anyone reading to decorate your own home space right along with us.
 We are beginning with only a desk and chair and leaving the first addition up to Wendy , from Layla Grayce.

  Which piece did you think should be added to the space first and why?
"A folding screen. First thought upon seeing the office space was there is a beautiful desk but a very lonely wall standing behind it. The screen, if placed slightly off center to the left, can mask the light switch. To balance the screen off to the right we envision either a single large or grouping of Dallas’ talent, her framed artwork or perhaps a dress form with one of her favorite designs or fashion pieces she’s collected. A quick way to ground the desk and add dimension, was to incorporate a decorative element like the screen. We also like the versatility that it provides as it can be moved to another wall or corner space if she wants to later shift things around."


 What are the functions this piece can serve in the office? 
Mainly decorative and space-defining.

Looks like a screen it is! Do you have a favorite of the screens above? I LOVE the gold screen (it's by arteriors). Please leave your thoughts below- and we'll share which screen we pick up from Layla Grayce shortly!!


Monday, May 16, 2011

Anna Maria Horner

makeup inspiration - Magenta for Monday


 


I have never really loved Magenta lipstick, until I saw this photo. 

Friday, May 13, 2011

BIG PROJECT!

images from one of my fav offices. 

I have been dying to share with you a new project that I'll be documenting on the blog! Because of recent projects with dkny, jack rogers, shopbop, shopstyle, kate spade (and lots more),  I'll be expanding the business this year! There are 4 large projects currently in the works and I hope each one brings me closer to all of you who have been following so closely.
Since I'll be spending even more hours than ever in my home office, I have decided to redecorate from square one- but only with your help. Beginning next week I'll be decorating the office (weekly) one piece at a time and sharing it with you. I hope that in addition you will share your input, ideas, links and visions b/c oddly enough I trust the style of my clients and blog readers.
We will begin with only one chair and one desk . Cannot wait to see what our first piece will be! Please help me decide what to choose next week on Tues- b/c if it's not chic, I'll need to move again.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Giveaway- from Physique 57 and Dallas Shaw


My quest for long lean muscles continues! As you know, I have began Physique 57 and so far I really enjoy it. I know the buzz has been going around on their classes in NY and CA - where most of my clients live, so I here is your chance to try this out from your living room.
Leave a comment below on why you'd like to try Physique 57 and you are entered. (Extra entry for tweeting anything at all about the blog with a link) Good Luck! Winner chosen by the Physique 57 team on May 17th.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Interior Ideas

Meg has been hard at work helping me dream up new ideas for my office, so I thought it would be fitting for her to begin sharing some ideas for your place too! 
First, begin by choosing a color palette. If you are like me a neutral wall is a must, so here are Megan's ideas for adding color to a neutral space.
Palette 1: Benjamin Moore's Pink Essence (because pink can absolutely be a neutral!), Chair- piecesinc.com, Loveseat- wisteria.com, Light- piecesinc.com
Palette 2: Benjamin Moore's Navajo White, Sea Urchin Art- piecesinc.com, Sofa- abchome.com, Rug- therugcompany.com
Palette 3:  Farrow and Ball's Cornforth White, Lamps- abchome.com, Rug- madelineweinrib.com, Pillow- dwellstudio.com

Monday, May 9, 2011

i DO need a vacation...

... But before that I need a new vacation bag.