This Week’s Quote

 

Image Credit: Mary Ruffle

Windsor Smith Tag Sale

I am loving the new Tastemaker Tag Sales that One Kings Lane recently launched. Each Saturday, a prominent force in the design industry, culls a group of fabulous antiques and vintage finds for us to purchase. Today, Windsor Smith has put together an amazing array of treasures for us to choose from. Be sure to visit One Kings Lane today. The sale starts at 10:00 AM CST!

Fabulous Room Friday 04.23.10

This week, I am in love with Ellen Pompeo’s kitchen, which is featured in the May issue of ELLE DECOR. The lack of traditional built-in cabinetry has me swooning. It all looks very European, non? The flooring is rustic and beautiful and I love the graphic quality that the striped rug and black and white photograph bring to the room. I could picture myself cooking something wonderful for my friends and family in this gorgeous kitchen.

Could you live with an organic kitchen design such as this? Do you prefer something a bit more traditional?

 

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

Image Credit: Tim Street Porter for ELLE DECOR

Perfect Match: When Magazines Meet

I read a lot of magazines. Seriously, A LOT. The majority are fashion and shelter publications, but I throw in a few others for good measure. I have poured over every issue of Lonny since its debut last fall and have read SELF for a few years now, so I was delighted to make a connection between these two wonderful publications. The gorgeous Zoe Saldaña of Avatar fame (I must be the only person on the planet who still hasn’t seen the film) graces the May cover of SELF. Inside, there is a beautiful spread of the lovely Zoe. Isn’t she just gorgeous? I really loved how sweet and ethereal all of the photos were. In fact, the photos of Zoe conjured up images of Michelle Adams’ apartment which was just featured in the April/May issue of Lonny.

{I think the connection I made between the two must have been based on the sweetness of both sets of images, combined with a color palette composed of yellow, ink blue, and grey.} {Both spreads feature beautiful floral prints.}

 

Image Credits: SELF and Lonny

Thomas O’Brien: American Modern

Today, I am reviewing Thomas O’Brien’s new book, American Modern for Circa Lighting’s blog. O’Brien has made a career based on infusing modernism with a warm touch and this book runs the gamut on all types of modern design. Please stop by to see what I thought of the book. Thank you!