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
Let's get in the holiday spirit, shall we? But make sure to keep it stylish, of course...This bold red architecture inspired each and every one of these items... They will all get you in the mood, but they'll also last year round!1 / Pendant via DDC 2 / Socks via Poketo 3 / Accent Chair via Danish Design Store 4 / Glasses via Gaffos 5 / Smeg via West Elm 6 / Cookware via Poketo 7 / Rain Boots via Libe... Read more
With the entertaining season just around the corner, I thought I would feature a super cool dining room. This space is a perfect combination of chic, modern design and organic style. I love all the textures with the sheepskins and layered rugs. There's just enough greenery and bonus, cool wall art. Lastly, it goes unsaid, how much a unique chandelier can change a room.Here's how to get this... Read more
At my main client site, I share a closet of an office with a colleague who has become quite a good friend and a serious shopping partner in crime. Lately she cannot stop laughing at me and my TOTAL OBSESSION with the "track pant" craze that is sweeping the high street. Track pants in every fabric! Chic and functional! Even as I write I am wearing a cozy terry pair from Old Navy; later I plan... Read more
With the holiday season starting this week with Halloween, let's see what fun and spooky home decor we can put together.... Personally, I'd keep this stuff out year-round, but that's just me.1 / Candle via Williams & Sonoma 2 / Towel via Williams & Sonoma 3 / Hanging Decor / Story North 4 / Candelabra via ZGallerie 5 / Art Print via Society6 6 / Pillow / Society6 7 / Picture Frame via Mod Cloth 8 /... Read more
I've been really bad lately about writing personal posts, relying mostly on my guest bloggers. That said, I know you guys love seeing what is going on at Nest Studio and in my own nest so I'm going to try a little harder. Most recently, we celebrated Bryan's third birthday. I can't believe that little guy is three. He is as obsessed (if not more so) with trains this year as he was last year so I... Read more
I've always wanted to live in two cities, New York and Paris. Like me, I'm sure most of you have dream locations for living and/or travel. Well, there is one way to satisfy those dreams right where you are, and it's through design.This loft-style home with high ceilings could easily be located in New York, and the furnishings are luxuriously Parisian. Delicate legs on the furniture, gold trim... Read more
Whether you're shopping for a new outfit or designing a new home, inspiration can come from anywhere and everywhere! Look around, you could find your favorite new color palette in your next meal.... Aren't figs beautiful? Not to mention this photo styling. 1 / Tulip Chair via Dot & Bo 2 / Tank via Topshop 3 / Satchel via J.Crew 4 / Jeans via Topshop 5 /... Read more
Your work space should inspire you. It's design should be as original and interesting as the work you produce there.This office above is a perfect example. Nothing matches, there's no predictability, yet it works. However, if you look really closely, you can tell the design was thought out and well curated. There's blue in the patchwork rug that relates to the art and some reds/pinks that tie in... Read more