I recently appeared on The Better Show to share my picks for the 5 must-have design trends in 2014. Click above to watch and be sure to check back later as I’ll be sharing details on some of the fabulous items featured in the segment so you can shop the trends straight from the blog!…
Inspired by Liv Tyler’s fabulous sofa which I recently blogged about, I have a newfound obsession with bullion fringe! Bullion fringe is a type of trim made with rope like twists of thread, often silk, that hang down and is typically used on upholstery. It’s a detail that lends a very traditional feel to your upholstery so the look may not be for everyone, but I absolutely love it! I wanted to pull some more inspiration photos of this look and I immediately thought of a few decorators I know who love this decorative element and use it over and …
I’d like to take a moment away from our regularly scheduled holiday programming to discuss actress Liv Tyler’s fabulous sofa! I spotted this picture on Instagram and immediately thought to myself: “TO DIE FOR!” I am in the process of designing a custom sofa for my place and thought I had settled on a style but after seeing Liv’s sofa – with its fabulous bullion fringe – I may have to rethink my direction! Generally when you add bullion fringe to upholstery the resulting look is very traditional but when paired with a clean-lined, angular silhouette like this one – …
It looks like Gwyneth Paltrow has finally settled into her House of Windsor! After purchasing the Windsor Smith-designed Bretwood estate in 2012, she finally gives us a tiny glimpse of what she’s done with the place in this cute video with Michael Kors whom she recently launched a fashion collaboration with for her lifestyle site Goop. In the video, we see the pair prepping for the holidays…setting the table, trimming the tree, wrapping presents and preparing festive holiday cocktails. But even more intriguing than watching Gwynnie be domestic, are the little glimpses of that fabulous house that we get …
Here are a few links I’m loving this week that are getting me into the holiday spirit!
Cinnamon Infused Hot Chocolate
Just in time for this cold weather spell here in New York, one of my favorite food bloggers, Joy the Baker, serves us a delicious cinnamon spiced hot chocolate recipe. LINK
Jessica Biel Designs a Holiday Dream Room
The talented actress shares her thoughts on what makes the perfect winter home. LINK
11 Easy Holiday Decorating Tips from Top Bloggers
Myself and several other must-follow bloggers share our signature, seasonal tips! LINK
How to Make a Wreath
For those …
No one ever said living in California was tough; but combine the breezy lifestyle of the west coast, the thoughtfulness of architect William Hefner and the finesse of his decorator wife Kazuko and you have a heavenly scenario. We recently caught up with William at his Hancock Park home to hear more about his creative process, his body of work and get a tour of his own California home.
Together, William and Kazuko make up Los Angeles based Studio William Hefner, offering clients a fully-integrated design practice with expertise in architecture, interior design and landscape design. Bridging the gap between …
