Rain and chic are two words that are not usually found in the same sentence unless one dares to wear a pencil skirt and high heels to go out and face this showery, showery day.
Oh well, at least I can always have my espresso.
Oh well, at least I can always have my espresso.
Yesterday I had the pleasure to be a part of “What’s New/What’s Next” and had a great time. I was kindly invited by Elle Decor to attend a presentation of their new online ‘Designer’s Registry‘, which “is an online community and interactive database that connects design professionals with potential clients worldwide.” Next, I went to Sanford Hall, the showroom I was assigned, which has a great selection of wall to wall carpets and area rugs. Among the newest rugs, below are a few images of my favorites. These 100% wool area rugs are made in India and/or Spain. SH is located on the 4th floor of NYDC, Suite 400.
Then I went straight to Ted Boerner New York showroom on the fifth floor, where according to a friend of mine, were the most interesting wallpapers worthy to be seen. And God was she right. Apart from their own selection of classic furniture, they also carry Tracy Kendall’s eccentrically cool line of wallpaper. Some of her unique and innovative wallpapers have embellished the walls of such museums as the likes of the Cooper Hewitt in NYC.
The glow reflected by the buttons against the light reminds me somehow of a Moroccan wedding blanket. Below is another really cool one that portrays a post-it wall.
I refuse to make my home look like a pumpkin station in order to make it look more appropriate looking for Autumn. I love how the interiors in these images below give that understated feeling of warmth and nostalgia without screaming Autumn. It’s amazing how simple things such as exposed wood, touches of browns, leather furniture, a cashmere blanket or pillow could also bring the Fall vibe inside a home.
2 Ryan Korban, 4 Katherine Newman, 6 via The new victorian ruralist.
New York Design Center located at 200 Lexington Avenue, is celebrating a day of discovery. On September 22nd from 3-9pm leading designers and design industry connoisseurs will be introducing what’s new what’s next in design, products and more as well as offering their knowledge on their field through forums and discussions. You can rsvp here.
A group of great talented bloggers, me included, were invited to be part of the event. We’ll be blogging from the 4th floor during 4-5. Stop by and say hello.
I covet summer and although this past Saturday was a gorgeous day in the city; today Sunday, is a complete different story. It’s looking and feeling a lot more like fall. I’m not complaining here. The fall season certainly has its beauty. It’s the neither-hot-nor-cold temperatures that unnerve me. When I found these beautiful images through SDA Decoration, made me want to own a winter cottage with timber paneled walls to keep the warm feeling of nature indoors throughout fall and winter. Each panel measures 50 by 50 in case one of you is interested.