Happy Monday! I was so excited to get these gorgeous Greek key pillows, but unfortunately, at 24” they are just a tad too big for my loveseat. I wish that they could work on the larger sofa in my family room because I am obsessed with them. Alas, I am going to have a smaller pair made, but I’d love to see these beauties go to a good home. They are black linen, 24” square pillows with an ivory Greek key appliqué (down inserts included). The work is all done by hand and they are in pristine, new condition. I’d prefer to sell the pair together. Each pillow is $198 plus shipping. If you’re interested, email me at paloma@palomacontreras.com. Merci beaucoup!
Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Fabulous Room Friday 09.27.13
Good morning! I hope you’ve all had a great week. This week, our “Fabulous Room” is a chic bedroom designed by Robert Passal. The space is warm, romantic, and sophisticated with its bold yellow walls and drapes. I love that Passal opted for such a bold color palette—yellow, moss green, navy, and orange, yet he executed it in a way that doesn’t feel at all overwhelming but rather rich and tailored. There are several statement pieces throughout the room from the oversized antique brass lantern and playful ottomans to the gorgeous tufted moss velvet chair (love it!) and the haunting artwork. Because Passal is based in New York, I would venture to say that this home is in New York, but it seems to have a very Southern sensibility, wouldn’t you say? I could totally picture this room in a home in New Orleans’ Garden District or perhaps in Charleston thanks to the architecture of the space and the mix of formality and cheekiness of the room’s design. Fabulous indeed!
If you love Robert Passal’s style as much as I do, be sure to check out his Tastemaker Tag Sale on One Kings Lane this Sunday. I got to preview the items and his event will be filled with fabulous treasures! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Jet Set: The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica
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Curated Shopping by Chic Haus
What happens when two super stylish shop owners join forces to create a curated shopping experience for their customers? In the case of Danielle Benson, owner of Haus of Mason and Anna Kohler of My Chic Nest, their collaboration has resulted in some fabulous design inspiration for anyone looking to spruce up their home. Haus of Mason offers a beautifully curated assortment of accessories, rugs, bedding, lighting, art, accent furniture, and vintage finds along with custom drapes and pillows. My Chic Nest is a brand “dedicated to creating timeless, unexpected and high-quality designs that are accessible to all of us.” My Chic Nest offers furniture inspired by several design periods—Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and anything in between. Best of all, My Chic Nest offers “chic décor to the masses—for a song”.
Danielle and Anna recognized that their customers are very similar and could benefit from seeing how their various pieces worked together, so they culled their design expertise and experience in the furniture and decorative accessories industry to create a series of ten beautifully-designed spaces using upholstery from My Chic Nest and furniture, lighting, and accessories from Haus of Mason resulting in Chic Haus. You can use the Chic Haus vignettes as inspiration and select individual items from them or you can buy the entire professionally-designed set-up. If you recently moved and are working with a blank slate or if you want to do a big design overhaul, but don’t know where to start and don’t have the budget to hire a designer, look no further than these ten stylish, ready-to-go vignettes! These are just a few of my favorites. To see the full series of Chic Haus spaces, click here.
{Modern Bachelorette}
{Glam Goddess}
{Vintage Chic}
{Eclectic Boudoir}
{Mod Sophistication}
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Style Spotting: Black, White, and Pink
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
LDV Top 10: Fall Booties
Fall is officially here! Miraculously, it has actually felt like it in Houston the past few mornings. Fall is my favorite season and my fall clothes are my favorite clothes to wear, though the season is rather short lived here. Although it is still fairly warm, I have started to break out my booties. As much as I love riding boots for comfort and polished style, booties are fun and are usually a bit more edgy. I’ve rounded up the booties I am currently lusting after this season. You’ll notice I included some classic laidback style staples like Rosie Huntington Whitely is famous for wearing along with a few more polished styles more similar to the pair Olivia Palermo has on below. Which pair makes your heart go pitter-patter? Do you prefer tall or short boots?
{Rosie loves short booties. She is frequently photographed in various pairs while traveling.}
{Olivia looks so chic here. I love this pair!}
{This girl definitely went for an edgier look which is just as stylish.}
{ 1. J.Crew Aiden Ankle Boots | 2. Rag and Bone Classic Newbury Booties | 3. Rachel Comey Mars Booties | 4. Tory Burch Mae Booties | 5. DV by Dolce Vita Jaxen Booties | 6. Lucky Brand Eloy Booties | 7. J.Crew Parker Ankle Boots | 8. Cole Haan Cassidy Booties | 9. J.Crew Collection Rory Calf Hair Ankle Boots | 10. Diane von Furstenberg Cherise High Heel Booties }
P.S. J.Crew and Piperlime are currently having sitewide sales so you can save on some of these booties and anything else your heart desires! Use promo code “SHOPFALL” to save 25% off purchases over $100 at J.Crew and promo code “THANKYOU” to save 20% off at Piperlime through midnight tonight.