Shelter Loves

Wow, big surprise, it snowed again!!! One of my favorite things about blogging, besides reaching out to the world and my wonderful readers, is the focused attention it takes. When I am blogging I am lost in another world and only thinking of creating..This morning I virtually visited Palm Beach! In a way, this escape, is free therapy but without the co-pay, sidewards looks or leaving the house!! ;)

1. I designed this kitchen for a young family and posted it a couple of weeks ago. (photo below). I had a few readers ask for the source of the art. Often times, out of respect for my client's, I do not share all of my design sources. In this case, I will. The artist's name is: Donna Walker. I love the colors in her paintings. See more of her work here.  This piece perfectly completed this colorful kitchen.

Photo by: Ann-Marie Rollo

2.  I know milkshakes are usually a warm weather treat, but I may break the rules today and order a chocolate/peanut-butter version at the diner down the street. Yum! Here is the recipe for this one!!

3. Palm Springs is a destination on my wish list!! I may have to book a trip to this place sooner than later. ;) Image is: of the Viceroy designed by Kelly Wearstler.

4. I can't wait to break out my moto jacket this Spring. I am OVER my down jacket this season!

5.  How cute are these horn and gold bangles?? Yup, very!

6.  LOVE this thought! By Rachel Castle.

7. Because coral toe nails make me think of summer and would look lovely in those (to the right) cork DVF sandals!

8. Loving these fabulous DVF sandals, cork pairs beautifully with so many summery hues.

Happy Friday. xoxox

Snowbound...

I say: If you can't go south, head north! I would LOVE to be jetting of someplace toasty this winter, but I don't think it's happening..There's just too much going on at my home base. I am lucky enough however to have my parent's log cabin in Vermont to visit! (Top photo is of my brother in law, niece and nephew). Their home is 30 minutes from Killington Mountain. Matty and I are heading up there this weekend for some outdoor fun and a bit of apres ski of course!!

Other images from top to bottom: 

- This bathroom by designer Frank de biasi is pretty much what I would design if I had a ski chalet. 

- Aerin Lauder's ski house in Aspen is by far a favorite! Image via: Vogue

- I love cozy hats. I think I need to scoop up a Canada Goose one just like this!!

- Being outside on a mountain, under sunny skies with perfect conditions is fabulous!!

- Apres ski in front of a fire after skiing all day is even better!

Frank de biasi

http://rstyle.me/n/v3yf2pwjn - hat

Captured

I went to New York for an extended weekend. It was a whirlwind but amazing time. Fashion week began the night I arrived so the city was abound with fashionistas. I flew down to meet a very sweet friend who was kind enough to invite me to stay with him at Andaz Hotel. (a peaceful escape from the craziness). We fit so much into this trip. Here's a short photographic journey of some of the things I did and sites I saw. I was also able to catch Book of Mormon on Broadway! I know this sounds cliche, but I LOVE NY. It's one of my favorite places to visit and is only a 45 minute flight from Boston.

From Top Left to Right:

1. Street artists painting the doors of Hotel Andaz. (Where I stayed)
2. Detail of sculptural at The Met
3. Tory Burch lucite and brass door pull detail. (Meat Packing District location)

Middle:
4. View from the Boathouse in Central Park
5. Bryant Park

Bottom:
6. Painting Detail of Bohemia Lies by the Sea - Anselm Kiefer (and the color inspiration for my new room when i move)
7. Inside The Empire State Building


Page 2:

1. View from the top of The Empire State Building
2. NYC public library

Middle:

3. Bryant Park - a great place for a late day beer
4. Sarcophagus detail at The Met - Greek

Bottom:

5. Children drawing at The Met - I love how involved they were!
6. A snapshot of the lounge area at The Standard, Highline

I miss ACK !

 HERE IS WHY: 

The sheer beauty and history

All the vintage truck and cars

jeep top down freedom

The quaintness

The brick and cobblestones

The amazing interiors!!

The fashion and people (everyone is there to have a good time)

The architecture

The Beaches

The gardens

Oversand vehicle permits - perfection

A cottage like this would do me just fine!! I walked by this one all week.

The nightlife (yes, I still go to the box!)

The shopping

The celebrations

Nantucket is up there on my list of "favorite places" on earth. I try to visit as often as I can, which really isn't enough! I've only missed one summer visit over the past 20 years! I'm hoping to spend at least one month out of the summer there someday! A girl can dream right?? Always! Never stop dreaming!

Kelly for Groundworks + more...

I'm loving Kelly Wearstler's refined fabric collaboration for Lee Jofa's Groundworks collection. Charcoals, blacks and cream tones paired with bright shades are sitting well with me right now! A couple of my girl friend's and I are thinking of heading to Miami for a getaway this Fall. (the plus side to using my Amex too much - free miles) I vote that we stay at the Miami-Viceroy. I'll at least grab a drink there to take in the amazing design details! I've been a fan of Kelly's work since I was in grad school, that was about 12 years ago. (I hate to date myself) The entire design hits on so many details that I'm currently adoring! See my mentions below! I love that Kelly marches to the beat of her own drum, her designs and fabrics feel more artist and dynamic then anything else.

When I move I think I need to cover something in the charcoal and cream faux bois print (top pillow above)

LOVE: Limed wood paired with aqua and deep cobalt

Architectural outdoor spaces

Graphic chairs, tufting and limey-yellow ( a color predicted to trend next winter)

Rope details and small club chairs - working on a nursery with rope details right now!

Oversized lamps and tufting! (Did I mention tufting ? )

And as ALWAYS, fret work..I'm always searching for the next best fretwork design.

Custom Chandeliers and citrus yellow

The ski house

Where are you spending the holidays this year?? I usually go to Vermont, but we're sticking close to home this year!!  Enjoy! {note: these images are not of the house in VT.}

Contemplating

The cape trend.  I'm not sure I'd wear one enough. I do love the look though, her entire outfit is fab.

Where I can find these colorful catch all's, for a client table top. {styling projects is so fun}(image: Style Court)

When to hit the road today. I'm heading up to Vermont with my little ones for the weekend..

How if I ever have enough dough to buy a house in Nantucket, then I'll surely have enough extra cash to pick up a vintage Jeep Wagoneer. This 1973 version recently sold for around $13,000. Sweet.

I am of course contemplating bigger life issues, like world hunger, politics etc. but I prefer to keep this blog on the light side. I'll leave the tough topics to The Times..

 image 1:The Bottom of the Ironing Basket, Packed Wagoneer : Mary Ruffle

DVF home line?

How do you feel about Diane Von Furstenberg's design for the Claridge in London? Her twenty guest suites launched in June 2010. Does her signature mix of textiles and prints work for you here? or not? Her full fabric-home line will be available January 11'.

Image credit: Town and Country image one,