Archive for September, 2009

This melted and molded Andromeda Murano glass chandelier will make quite the statement in any room. The chandelier evokes the ” melting of wax” and is available in many different sizes and 7 different color schemes.

When I found this light on Vivre I got chills. The price tag is substantial at $37,500, but  the Swarovski crystals and Japanese pearls dripping off this Glam Rock chandelier by Erickson Beamon beckons to Glamor aficionados.

The Serena drum chandelier from Oly is such a great piece.  This fixture will be at home above a round table or as a pair above a kitchen island.
This octopus chandelier from Timothy Horn is amazing. It belongs in a modern mansion on the beach.

This season the CHICEST designs are going SAFARI. Here are some ways to give a room personality using animal prints

Some wild ideas

Ralph Lauren animal decor

A custom zebra runner

The black and white zebra pillows add some drams to this monochromatic room.

I love the SNAKE SKIN bar accessories from KIM SEYBERT.   So glamorous!!!

John Derian Decoupage AFRICA SAFARI plates.  These look great as a collage on the wall.

Who says gray has to be drab and gloomy? Adding a coat of gray to a room can bring a certain understated elegance to the table.

Grey is one of my favorite neutral colors because it becomes a canvas that will emphasize and empower any color you place next to it. It’s also a great way to create depth in a monochromatic color scheme.  Kelly Wearstler is known for using A LOT of COLOR in her designs, but still, she does not shy away from gray.  The Viceroy is a great example of how well grays can play up the drama!

Using Slate and silvery grays can add a bit of a modern feel, while a putty-gray can give it a traditional charm.

Adding certain decorative elements like window treatments and bedding can transform the tone too!  This white room uses vintage accessories to play up a romantic feel with the mirror, delicate bedding, and distressed headboard.

Some of my favorite grays:

Slate paint collection from Restoration Hardware; Benajamin Moore’s Stonington Gray; Sherwin Williams Spalding Gray; Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray.

One of the most important pieces in your home is your sofa. A great sofa should be comfortable, well made, and stylish. With all the choices available today, take your time in finding the sofa that you love.

Rarely are trunks used for travel anymore. More often Louis Vuitton trunks, old or new, are displayed in homes as art or as coffee tables.

Beautiful natural elements bring so much to any rooms decor and coral is a trend you are seeing everywhere. Try incorporating a piece from the deep blue sea in your home.

I have loved crowns since I was a little girl. You can now find beautiful crowns in many different styles and shapes just about everywhere. Try placing a crown on a stack on books or as a display in your bookshelf.

Chandeliers are excellent for adding drama to any room. Try installing a chandelier above your bed, in your closet or over your bath tub for some added luxury.