There's nothing more inviting, during these cold months, than a cozy family room. And what's more cozy than shabby chic?I can't help but want to add lots of white texture to my living room, some branches, candles and voila. This is a look anyone can achieve because it's all about simple color palettes and layers of texture.There's nothing too complicated and that's what makes it so inviting... ... Read more
Last week I showed you some concepting I'd done for the kitchenof the urban farmhouse I am designing in LA. The aesthetic is modern yet rooted in tradition and we are incorporating this updated farmhouse vibe into all the spaces. The Master Bath is a clean airy retreat. I kept the design clean and simple with subway tile, marble counters and penny round floors, hanging pendants for lighting and a... Read more
I'm excited for Christmas, as I'm sure all of you are. December is my favorite month... The holiday season are always fun and the new year is just around the corner. In celebration of this holiday season, I've rounded up some chic products in a very thematic color scheme, inspired by this beautiful wreath. Enjoy.1. Pendant Light via Hive 2. Messenger Bag via Banana... Read more
I've been really lucky lately in that I've been able to scratch my design itch by working on a new home for a couple of friends out in LA. The house they are building is farmhouse modern - totally up my alley - I had literally been pinning farmhouse modern images on Pinterest atnd lusting over open airy spaces for the past few months until their call. We've been working on space planning with... Read more
Last month I gave you all some pointers on how to maximize your small space, from using mirrors to dividing a space up by function to finding pieces that do double-duty. Well, here are a few more tips that will help make that 600-square-foot-studio or 2 bedroom with 2 kids feel a little more open and zen. Use light colors:Just like mirrors, light colors bounce light around. I am a huge fan of... Read more
For Thanksgiving this year my parents came up and spent a couple of weeks with us. My brother and sister-in-law came in from the city and we hosted with grilled turkey, Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish, a few other delicious sides, bourbon pecan pie and a pumpkin tarte from Sullivan Hill Sweets. I always love the table scape part of entertaining, so this year we decided to do it up and finally use... Read more
Not all of us can be as lucky to celebrate the holidays with a scenery like this, but we can at least dream....I came across this house, and like I often do, I had to imagine how I would entertain for the holidays in a farmhouse like this. Casual and comfortable, but always modern, is the way I would go. The most important things would be staying warm and catching up with friends and family. The... Read more
Last week I shared a post I did for Jaime's new website Postmodyrn about how to design with kids in mind. This week, I'm sharing another recent Postmod post I wrote about maximizing your small space:The unfortunate part of living in a cool city like New York or San Francisco -- or even living in the surrounding suburbs -- is that you pay a high price for space. Often, we are stuck living in a... Read more
I am trying (and failing) to temper my glee about some upcoming work travel. You see, I used to travel for work ALL THE TIME. And not just travel: international travel. Executive Mileage Plus Platinum membership travel. It was grueling and sometimes lonely and involved a lot of late-night hotel VH1 marathons and room service. At the time I couldn't wait to get home. Ah, the old days.Sin... Read more
What do you do when you see GOLD cotton candy...? Well, find other awesome cool gold products of course. That's the perfect new years dress, with sparkling underpants in case it gets windy. Why not entertain with gold dinnerware and provide gold seating for your friends and family this holiday season....1. Dress / Net-a-Porter 2. iPhone case / Nordstrom 3. Hot Pants / French Connection 4.... Read more
Most of you who have followed along know my friend Jaime Tollas who contributes my Stylin' Mamma blog posts. Jaime recently took the plunge into self employment and has started up a great web destination for new and experienced moms. Postmodyrn explores all sorts of topics including fashion, exercise, food, and of course interior design. I'm contributing interior design posts for Postmodand I... Read more
As someone who used to live in a studio apartment with my husband before we got married, I'm here to tell you that a bedroom is a very special room of the house. It's where you can relax and get away, not just from the daily grind, but even the hustle and bustle that goes on in the rest of your home.Now, taking it a step further, what can take a bedroom to the next level of special, is a... Read more