The founder of Domaine Home has started a design studio and needless to say the designs are beautiful. This bedroom is a perfect harmony between good design and comfortable living.Unpredictable choices lead to great design. For example, the double nightstand situation and the extra long arm sconce. While you may not normally design your room this way, I can bet that you will now....DESIGN... Read more
Since Jess is out in NJ and I'm all the way here in San Francisco, I thought I'd change it up a bit for this post and write a bit about a local gem. The power of the interweb means that these days none of us has to be limited by zip code, so maybe it's time to discover something from a far-away-land.I'll try and pepper these Local Love Affair posts in from time-to-time going forward so you... Read more
There's no better way to add personality to your space than with a gallery wall.It's also a fun way to include your selected art pieces with fun projects that your kids made for you. Take Joy Cho's studio for example...1. Beet via Crate & Barrel 2. Baby Alpaca via Sharon Montrose 3. Dior Dame via ZGallerie 4. Kodiak Brown Bear via... Read more
Last Tuesday at my client site I suddenly realized I’d worn the exact same outfit four days in a row. Not the exact same clothes, mind you (ew) but the exact same outfit of dark skinny pant, white top, blazer, pointed-toe shoe, and necklace. Saturday night, Sunday day, Monday, and Tuesday.“But that’s what you wanted to do!” replied my colleague. “You said you wanted to move to a uniform.”“I... Read more
The best working environments are stylish of course (like this one we recently talked about), but personally I love collaborative work spaces.If done right, they usually mean big open spaces with lots of light like this space above, designed by Studio McGee. The large white surface area will win me over every time, while clustered lighting is fun at home and at work.Get this look....Pendant light... Read more
If you still see snow where you are, ignore it. Or try to at least. Spring is officially here so let's celebrate with a few new things around the house, shall we?.....1. iPhone Alarm Clock via Dwell Studio 2. Dinner Set via Z Gallerie 3. Yellow Towel via West Elm 4. Wooden Frame via Ferm Living 5. S Print via Ferm Living 6. Palm Pillow via Lulu & Georgia 7. Pink Accent Chair via Dot & Bo 8. Pink Pillow... Read more
While I hope you're all getting an awesome and productive start to your week, what I really hope for is that you're doing it in style.Take a cue from this office and keep it simple. Often times, the more put together and clutter-free your office space, the more productive you'll be there.Want this look...?DESIGN BLUEPRINTChandelier via Lindsey Adelman Office Chair via Lamps Plus Clock via Schoolh... Read more
I'm over at Postmodyrn today with six tips for greening your home. Without giving too much away, remember those three R's we learned in elementary school? Reduce, Re-use, Recycle? Well my tips for greening your home stem around remembering those principles. Hop on over to read the full article.Composter from Home Depot- Jess Read more
We've been getting a lot of great installed shots recently from some of the designers we work with. I can't wait to share them with you as we receive them. First up is a before and after sent to us by Lisa Winig. A lot of people would consider this room to be pretty nice as it is:But when you look at the after photos you really realize how much the built-ins add and what a vast improvement the... Read more
Probably about a month ago, I shared some photos of our unfinished atticwhich we were turning into a play space. Since then the progress has been fast and furious. It's actually been complete for a couple of weeks now but I've been putting on the finishing touches (and of course the kids have already christened the carpet with various bodily fluids). And I've finally gotten around the... Read more
Would it be jumping the gun to begin welcoming Spring? Whatever makes you feel good, right?Let's start adding some greenery to our interiors to brighten things up. These fun ideas are a great place to start... 1. Copper Planter via Etsy 2. Bird Feeder via Snoku 3. Cat Planter via Etsy 4. Gold Dipped Pot via Dot & Bo 5. Watering Can via Lee West Objects 6. Foldable Pots via Pizzolorusso Inspiration Image... Read more
We are reveling in the Apartment Therapy love here at Nest Studio. Today, my clients' Hoboken condo was featured in an AT Home Tour. Here are a few of my favorite shots (and my F-01-L hardware on their armoires). Hop on over to check out the full tour. Read more