JOURNAL

26 August 2010

Designer on the Move "Must Have": Acorn Filigree Gunmetal Fabric

 One of the fun things about putting together a new home is selecting all of the fabrics! Our dining room fabric, in particular, was actually selected by my sidekick. The Acorn Filigree Gunmetal fabric he picked is the perfect blend of Ralph Lauren vintage with South of France comfort. Deciding to paint our walls Benjamin Moore's "Almost Black" the Acorn Filigree will provide a nice contrast to the space.

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24 August 2010

 Designer on the Move "Must Have": Jonathan Adler Queen Anne Mirror

So we are getting closer here! Construction on the interior is starting and my collection of goodies to furnish the place is mounting!

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19 August 2010

Designer on the Move "Must Have": Jonathan Adler Chair

Ah, the planning and packing continues! My blog postings may be light due to this task of moving, but on the up side, I can finally start purchasing furniture and sharing it with you!

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17 August 2010

10 More Things to a More Civilized Life

The company and store Watson Kennedy recently posted this list on their blog. With all that we juggle each day, I thought there may be a tid-bit we could all relate to...

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14 August 2010

Designer on the Move "Must Have": Espresso Machine

I am preparing to move and in my planning, I am finding a few must have items that I would like to incorporate into my new digs. A new wall espresso machine is first on the list, so call the electrician and order up some beans...this one is great!

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12 August 2010

Designer on the Move "Must Have": Leather Belt Tiles

For years I’ve raved about everything eco-chic. Now, I’m all about another luxurious reuse of materials that will whip your floor into a more sustainable shape. With two small offices in London and Los Angeles, word of designer Inghua Ting’s Vintage Leather Belt Floor Tiles and her company Ting London is spreading like wildfire.

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10 August 2010

Pearson Publishing Project: KK's Day Off

As an interior designer I have a real soft spot for the flat file. For the non-designers, a flat file  is a practical storage system shaped to hold full-size drawings laid out flat, to prevent curling that comes with the stereotypical roll of drawings. I admit there is something to be said for looking at drawings in their printed form, breaking up hours of endlessly staring at the computer screen.

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08 August 2010

Pearson Publishing Project: Joe Ruggiero

Writing an Introduction to Interior Design textbook and creating a multi-media project for college students with Pearson Publishing has allowed me to meet and interview wonderful people and have access to fabulous places. First Chicago and now we plan for our tour in Los Angeles--surely an interior design mecca.

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