Monday, August 13, 2012

GOGO BOARDS: E DESIGN

The world of E Design/Decor is exploding.  Long gone are the days when you need to be in the same city let alone the same country as the stylist/designer you love in order to retain their design services. The virtual world has allowed us to reach individuals anywhere at anytime.  I love the idea of someone in Australia desiring the design aesthetic of someone in Nashville, TN and being able to work with him/her regardless of the distance.  Some useful online tools to utilize when working with someone long distance are Pinterest to determine your clients style and the use of interior design mood boards such as Olioboard.  Mood boards provide your client with the overall look and specific items they need to complete their space along with information on where to buy it.  Is this as good as being in the room and styling it with all the products you have selected?  No, but it is a way to reach people you never could before which I find priceless.

Here is a mood board (aka Gogo Board) I put together for my ongoing laundry room project.


Here are some other examples taken from Pinterest at random.  Let me know if you need a Gogo Board for your space.







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Friday, August 10, 2012

ME IN 30 YEARS......I HOPE!

HAPPY FRIDAY!
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

TO KEEP OR NOT TO KEEP? THAT IS Z QUESTION

HomeGoods as we all know has random things at all times.  I think that is why I like it so much.  You never know what you might find or where it came from.  Here lately items from Z Gallerie have been popping up. Last night as I quickly ran through, I spotted the high gloss white Angelique Mirror.

From Z Gallerie website:

Angelique Mirror - White
$449.00
Dimensions:
Inside Mirror: 18W x 29H
Overall: 35W x 60H x 2D
Molding: 2D
Package: 65W x 40H X 5D

Weight: Mirror: 26.5 lb


Horchow also carries the same mirror at $494.50.  HomeGoods price $150.00!  I decided to give her a try because there was only one and we all know how that goes if you don't buy it when you see it.  She is quite tall so finding the perfect spot may be a challenge but assuming I do, I'm torn about the look. I like the modern spin on the classic baroque style but is she fabulous or cartoonish?......I'm on the fence.  She may be an option for my daughter's room or for a lucky client.  What are your thoughts?












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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

MODERN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY

This weekend I went to an estate sale and purchased a pair of brass and crystal candle holders with a marble base.  They were filthy but after a good polishing, I think they look fabulous.  They are very Hollywood Glam which I think every home needs but in small dramatic doses. 


Many people ask, exactly what is Hollywood Regency style.  Designer Jonathan Adler defines Hollywood Regency as follows...



"I define Hollywood Regency as Neo-classical lines mixed with Hollywood glamour and a top note of mod moxie." Hollywood Regency was a style of architecture and decoration popular in the 60s in Los Angeles that was a revival of classical regency style through a modern lens. Hollywood Regency added a layer of pattern and decoration and opulence and glamour to the minimalism of mid-century modernism.

This is exactly what I've tried to do in my own home, mix pattern, decoration, opulence and glamour with mid-century modern.  Here are a few pieces and design elements of my home that are examples of the Hollywood Regency influence.

GLASS, MIRRORED AND LUCITE COFFEE TABLE



HIGHLY COVETED LUCITE BARSTOOLS



DOROTHY DRAPER INSPIRED DRESSER/CREDENZA
(I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THE HISTORY OF THIS ONE)





LUCITE AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE IN THE BEDROOM




OF COURSE MY MOST RECENT PURCHASE, THE CHINOISERIE MIRROR



ALL OF OUR DOORS HAVE HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE
 MOLDING AND BRASS HARDWARE
(DON'T YOU LOVE THE 70S DOOR BELLS)



AND OF COURSE, I HAVE SEVERAL GLAMY CHANDYS




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Monday, August 6, 2012

CAMENGO WALLPAPERS AND FABRICS

I love fun fabrics and unexpected wallpapers.  Check out new designs from Camengo.  They use color, geometrics and scale to bring a fresh look to their line.




Source: google.com via Chateau À Gogo on Pinterest

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

THE NEW TRADITIONAL

No one would walk into my house and call it traditional.......far from it but I do have traditional pieces in the mix.  I'll admit that typically the word traditional for me conjures up thoughts of stuffy, over designed, matchy/matchy, BORING spaces.  Here lately, I have found myself pinning more and more spaces that I call the "New Traditional".  Although these spaces are more formal in style, they still have a perfect balance of elements that keep them from being anything but boring.  Which is your favorite?













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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

THE DESIGN GODS HAVE SPOKEN

Earlier this year I visited a shop in Bellevue called TAG (Treasures, Antiques and Good Stuff).  This store is awesome and if you have not discovered it yet, please take the time to visit.  The owner, Jennifer, has a great eye and her prices are very reasonable.  Ever since that first visit, I've been coveting a Pagoda Chinese Chippendale mirror she had on the wall behind the checkout counter. 


I recently stopped in and was delighted to see the mirror still available and marked down slightly.  Knowing that a mirror was not on the top of the priority list especially with the laundry room remodel underway, I fought back the urge and left empty handed.  Two nights later as I lie in bed looking at one of my design books trying not to think about the mirror, I close the book only to see the exact mirror on the cover staring back at me.  The Design Gods were sending me a message!  On the cover of Celerie Kemble's To Your Taste is the exact Pagoda mirror from TAG. 



I immediately emailed Jennifer and told her I wanted the mirror.  Sometimes you just have to go with your gut.  If you want something bad enough and the universe is giving you signs (at least this is how I explained it to my husband), chances are the decision to get it is the right one.

When loading the mirror in my car, I noticed it is marked on the back "made in Italy for La Barge Mirror".  I did some research and discovered that I have a very nice mirror on my hands.......like hand down to your kids type of mirror.  Circa Who has one in her shop right now at a staggering $2200.00 (exact same dimensions)!!!  So if you see one of these ladies at an estate sale, be sure and snatch her up.

Circa Who

Circa Who Info:VINTAGE Labarge PAGODA Mirror in good as found condition. There are scuffs, scrape and some old repairs to the as found gold finish. (see photos)
Dimensions (in inches):
Height: 63
Depth / Diameter: 3.75
Width / Length: 31
Seat Height:
Maker: LaBarge
Price: $2200

Right now, the mirror is hanging in my staircase and she looks fabulous against my Benjamin Moore Peony wall.  The entire scene will look even better once the staircase is updated with carpet removed, glass panels installed and brass handrails but that is a post for another day. 



Here are some other designer shots using Pagoda Mirrors.







Have the Designer Gods ever given you a sign? If so, I would love to hear about it.
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