Tuesday, November 30, 2010

gifting without the gouge

Each year finding the perfect gift seems to get more and more difficult, especially when you are on a budget.  Here are some stylish gift ideas that won't break the bank!


FOR THE CHOCO-HOLIC



FOR THE COZY COUPE



FOR THE DESIGN DIVAS





FOR THE iPHONE ADDICT
 
 



FOR THE BETTY CROCKER

 

       




FOR THE MOVIE BUFF




FOR THE NEWEST ADDITION


cinema inspired

'Tis the season for great MOVIES! Going to the theater is a favorite activity of mine, especially during the holidays. True Grit, King's Speech (who doesn't love Mr. Darcy?), and The Fighter are all on my list... but one film that stands out for it's visual drama is Black Swan.

With it's dark theme, striking aesthetic and incredible cast, Black Swan should be an interesting few hours. Regardless of the plot (aren't ballet and thriller mutually exclusive?), I am eager to check it out.

Cinema can be very exciting for a designer to translate into a room. Who hasn't been inspired by classics such as Breakfast at Tiffany's and Pillow Talk? If any of you recall Joan Crawford's bathtub in The
Women, you are right there with me! Today
we'll let Black Swan inspire a dinner party...



Red Glass Cake Plates, Horchow
Dinner Party Invitation, Minted
Black Maria Soap Party Favor, Jayson Home & Garden

Orleans Dining Chairs available through JMI
Swallow Plate, John Derian
Mosaic Plate and Guinea Placemat, Jayson Home & Garden

Delaunay Steel Dining Table, 1stdibs

Black Glass Chandelier available through JMI
Balcon du Guadalquivir dessert plate, Hermes
Michael Wainwright Platinum Drinkware, Horchow

Sunday, November 28, 2010

when it comes to christmas, i'm with tony.

Famous designer-to-the-stars Tony Duquette made the phrase "more is more" any designer's excuse to go wild. I may not run with it on every project, but when it comes to decorating for Christmas, I'm with Tony.

More is More.

Case in point, this beautiful jewel-toned Christmas tree featured in Traditional Home's holiday edition. Typical red and green ornaments are spiced-up with pops of deep aubergine (a color I can't get enough of this year) and sparkling metallics. Keep piling on the ornaments, tinsel, and ribbon, and trust me... you will transform your tree into something FABULOUS!

Get the jewel-toned look with these fabulous finds from West Elm, Crate & Barrel, Wisteria, Anthropologie, Horchow, and Z Gallerie.




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