Mar 31

SF BOUND…

2011

I couldn’t be more excited today. I’m off to San Francisco for a quick weekend with friends and Alameda Antiques by the Bay. Over 600 vendors selling vintage items on a sunny 60 degree day can’t be wrong! Can’t wait to share my finds from the show. As always if there’s anything that you’re looking for, that includes anything for weddings, parties or just to decorate your apartment/ home, let me know and I’ll keep my eyes peeled for you.

In the meantime, Tom Dixon is my new design hero. He’s been using copper as an unexpected twist on furniture and home decor. I’d love to see more items covered in copper.

Tom Dixon’s Limited edition CU29 chair was sold at Moss to finance a free chair giveaway in Trafalgar Square. It’s a heavy duty styrofoam base covered in copper. How cool!

Copper Shade Pendant by Tom Dixon

Mar 29

TIME TESTED STYLE

2011

Time tested style: Nothing feels as fresh to me as bold black and white stripes. This spring I can’t wait to pair black and white with bursts of color in kelly green, yellow and fuschia.

Recycled Sail Striped Pillow cover by Latitude 33

Bathing suit at Anthropologie

Black and White Striped Umbrella by John Paul Gaultier

Mid Century Eames chair found via Apartment Therapy via Australia Home Beautiful

Black Ribbon Shirt by Jessalinb

No 5 Print by Coverpage

Want! Found via Pinterest via Number-Nineteen

Lucite chevron tray by Tilly Maison

A canopy in a bedroom by Dara Caponigro; Paul Costello photo via Domino.

Love black and white striped chairs made from sunbrella fabric. Found via Pinterest via La Dolce Vita

Black and white strip luncheon napkins at Paper Style

Apartment Therapy

Mar 28

GOING DUTCH AT VANDAAG

2011

All images courtesy of VanDaag

The best eating out experiences in my mind combine great food with an even better atmosphere. This weekend, my lunch date at VanDaag, a dutch restaurant in NYC, was no exception.

From the bright yellow exterior to the spacious, airy bar this East Village fav is a homage to Scandanvian and mid-century design. Eames style chairs surround the tables and bright yellow and white subway tiles line the walls in graphic pattern. The long black banquettes are paired pefectly with bright yellow and blue, giving everything inside fresh, light and modern feeling.

Image courtesy of EatBigApple

This restaurant has such great style, not to mention delicious food, that I may just want to move in…

Mar 25

A YELLOW LOVE AFFAIR

2011

I looked in my closet the other day and realized that almost everything I own is black, white or gray. NYC living I guess. So, when I spotted these awesome shoes on someone walking to work today, it got me thinking about how much I like bright yellow. It always stands out in a crowd and looks cheery on a gray day. Happy Friday! See you back on Monday!