12Nov

A Fifth Av. Apartment Designed by Stephen Sills: From The Archives

Stephen Sills interiors seem to emanate a glow from within that grant the spaces an understated glamour. His Interiors evoke ease for everyday living. They look updated without being too trendy while classic without rendering in cliché or boredom. This beautiful apartment on Fifth Avenue was gutted to the core and then redone completely by Architect John B. Murray. One of the main intentions was not to interrupt the fantastic view of Central Park and to display the extended owners’ art collection. You can see the rest of this beautiful apartment at AD.

09Nov

Be Everyday Stylish In These Comfortable Loose Pants

I have recently realized that I need to put more interest on pants. I have about three times more tops than pants and that’s got to change. If you are like me and don’t want to look too put together on a daily basis when running errands and going about your days, however you still want to look stylish just enough, then you should aim for loose pants that look chic while still comfortable. Don’t get me wrong I do like my skinny jeans with boots once in a while but it comes time when I want a rest from it and just feel comfortable and chic at the same time. All these loose pants below have in common, a high-waist, elastic waistband, and soft or knit fabric.

Clockwise from top left, knit pants in a jogger silhouette with high-rise waistline. Cozy knit sweater pants with a straight-leg silhouette. Chino pants. High-waisted plaid pants with bow.

09Nov

Design And Build Your Own Home With These Tips

We interior designers often have the perfect home set up in our minds. One that frequently includes high ceilings, amazing views, and smart architecture. However, finding a structure that meet these requirements, in the right location, and at the right price can be a challenge. Of course, if you find yourself in such a situation you always have the option to build your own home, a topic you can find out more about in my post below.

08Nov

Thanksgiving Tableware: Transitional and Traditional

Thanksgiving is precisely two weeks away from today so there is still time to choose one of these two Thanksgiving tableware choices. One of the things I look forward to with any holiday celebrating is setting the table. Even if it’s a simple Thanksgiving table setting, I try to make it as pretty as possible. Of course, it’s a lot easier and things turn out a lot better when we plan in advance so I did the work for you and put together two tabletop decor for you to choose from. Either Transitional or Traditional, I got you covered. Scroll down for more.

Traditional Tableware Decor

If there is a time of year to go all out with motif decor that would be Thanksgiving. Hence the gorgeous selection of turkey and pumpkin inspired tabletop accessories below.

Plymouth turkey tablecloth

08Nov

House Guests Etiquette: 4 Things You Should Always Do On Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving decorating ideas via belle vivir

If you are invited to spend Thanksgiving at someone else’s house then you’re giving thanks for the fact that you don’t have to cook. We’re going to spend it with my in-laws’ for Thanksgiving dinner this year. That means you can sit back and relax and enjoy the parade. Oh, but let’s not forget these essential house guests etiquette which will help you navigate the night graciously.

The problem with going to another person’s house for the holidays is that you need to act accordingly. If you do the wrong things at the wrong times, you’ll earn yourself a reputation. The good news is this post is going to save your turkey by teaching you the four things you should always do.

06Nov

A Sophisticated London Penthouse That You Should See

London Interior design is known for being sophisticated, usually mostly neutrals or boldly colorful, and with great handcraft details. See for yourself. This penthouse exudes exactly those design elements. Subdued but elegant wood work in the form of wall paneling, chevron floors and a refined selection of furniture. The elegant penthouse, designed by De Rosee Sa, is located in Ladbroke Square, a Notting Hill’s garden square. The interior design was inspired by the elegant apartments of Paris with French windows, Juliet balcony, and tall ceilings.

In order to accomplished that De Rosee Sa rebuilt the structure of the apartment and the interior was re-planned to make more of the views.

Month: November 2018

A Fifth Av. Apartment Designed by Stephen Sills: From The Archives

Be Everyday Stylish In These Comfortable Loose Pants

Design And Build Your Own Home With These Tips

Thanksgiving Tableware: Transitional and Traditional

Traditional Tableware Decor

House Guests Etiquette: 4 Things You Should Always Do On Thanksgiving

A Sophisticated London Penthouse That You Should See

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