Sneak It In

Wedge sneakers have been having their moment in the spotlight.  And for good reason.  Not only do they look fantastic but they give you a little added height without compromising comfort.  This one particular sneaker is a favorite of mine at the moment.  Enjoy.

Jeffrey Campbell - Venice-Hi - $160.00 - available on Need Supply

 

http://needsupply.com/venice-hi.html# 

Weekend at the Beach House

Having just returned from one of those picture perfect weekends at a beach house in the Hamptons I knew I had to post my thoughts on what you need to pack for one of these retreats.

The Bikini
You're going to need one of these since you'll be spending a good amount of time at the beach.  You better make it cute!

Kushcush Bali Bikini (Top $75.00/Bottom $71.00) - available on www.shopbop.com

The Cover-Up
This cover-up does double duty (my favorite) and can quickly go from the beach to dinner and drink with a quick change of the shoes.

Hurley Dress ($49.50) - available on http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/hurley-dress-war-paint?ID=605609&CategoryID=8608&LinkType=#fn=spp%3D85%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D2%26rid%3D61

The Sandal
You always need killer shoes.  I love the modern lines of these.

 

Black Patent Leather and Gold Metallic Sandals ($739.00) - available on http://www.giuseppezanottidesign.com/item/store/GIUSEPPE+ZANOTTI+DESIGN/tskay/96745C45/gender/D/season/main/rr/1/cod10/44400138QP/areaid//sts/ 

Shades of Grey

I'm all about grey tones for interiors right now.  They are so chic and and have infiltrated the market in every way possible.  Yet, I still can't get enough of them.  These pieces are the perfect way to get in on the trend.

Timber Dining Table - Z Gallerie - $1,599.00

http://www.zgallerie.com/p-11316-timber-dining-table.aspx

Organic Chevron Bedding - West Elm - $24.00-$109.00

http://www.westelm.com/products/organic-chevron-duvet-shams-g379/?lineid=5&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

The Candice Olson Collection - York Wallcoverings - Textured Wallpaper - for price inquire within

http://www.yorkwall.com/CGI-BIN/lansaweb?webapp=WPRDDET1+webrtn=LWBOE07D1+ml=LANSA:XHTML+partition=YWP+language=ENG#

Overhaul - the Living Room (part 2)

In lieu of curtains this go around I want to use solar screen shades in the living room.  These are made from fabric with 5% openness to let in the light.  I don't want to fully block the city view.  I would choose something darker to block out the sun for the bedroom (more on that on another post).  These are from blindschalet.com.  Prices start at about $50.00 and increase per size & quantity.  They are available in a variety of colors and you can order a swatch for your reference.  Also, they are LEED certified.

http://www.blindschalet.com/designersolarshades.html#

Overhaul - the Living Room

I'm in full search mode - well that's nothing new.  But, I have a strong focus on a true project this time and that's furnishing a new condo.  It's not actually bought but I like to plan ahead so that when the time comes I'll have all my cards lined up.  Voila.  So, in the next few postings you'll see what I'll been compiling these past few weeks.

This bold striped rug by Madeleine Weinrib is exactly the graphic punch I want in my living room.  I'm not scared of some big stripes...bring it on.

http://www.madelineweinrib.com/ama/cotton_flatweaves/Lupe_BlueWhite.html

I'm obsessing over grey stained floors.  They can give off a beachy look or a totally contemporary feel.  My boyfriend and I are going to roll up our sleeves on this project and give it a go when the time comes.  I hope it turns out as well as these examples.

I want a sectional for the new place but something that isn't just your standard cookie cutter.  I wanted something that had a little extra appeal.  I fell in love with the Gus Modern Jane Bi-Sectional.  It has beautiful tufting and comes in a range of neutral colors which fit my color palette.  The sectional piece can be moved left or right which is great to suit the needs of your space.

http://gusmodern.com/products1/sofas/jane-bisectional/jane-bisectional.shtml#jane-bisectional

Slick Cube

The modernist will no doubt have a cube placed in their home either as a decorative object or functional piece.  There is no right or wrong to this - it's just a matter of preference.  CB2.com has a new lacquered cube that's perfect as a side table or can be grouped in multiples to create a unique coffee table.  Offered in white and red it will fit into most contemporary color schemes.  The sleek surface makes cleanup a breeze.  They are $199.00 a piece.

http://www.cb2.com/accent-tables/furniture/city-slicker-white-table/f4292?fromLocation=search

   

Graphic Lighting

This graphic chevron patterned table lamp by Jill Rosenwald is the perfect accent piece to add to your living or dining space.  I like to mix different bold patterns in the same color palette.  They actually don't compete with each other but work together as long as they share two identical colors.  I love the feel of the navy and white colors and would add in a pop of red to enhance the nautical theme.  It's just perfect for the summer.  It's available for $395.00 at jillrosenwald.com.

http://jillrosenwald.myshopify.com/products/chevron-ovallamp