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Interiors

More Favorites from the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse

Just wanted to drop a quick note to share that this is the last week to visit the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House which officially ends this Thursday, June 11. I’ve already posted about a few of the standout spaces from Tilton Fenwick, Mark D. Sikes, Alessandra Branca and Philip Mitchell Design but I wanted to share a final roundup of a few more of my favorite moments from the show house. There was so much inspiration abound!

The two photos above are of the gentleman’s study designed by Thom Filicia. It’s a multi-functional space that …

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Before & After - A Stylish & Sophisticated Playroom designed by Nicole Gibbons
Interiors

Nicole Gibbons Studio Project: The Coolest Playroom In Brooklyn

A lot of my clients are young families with small children so I get to work on a lot of kids spaces and it’s always so much fun! This folks, is what I have dubbed, “The Coolest Playroom In Brooklyn.” It’s a space I designed for my clients in Brooklyn last year and it truly is the go-to spot for neighborhood play dates. I wanted to dedicate a post to revealing this space and walking you through the design process while also sharing some great tips on creating the perfect, kid-friendly play space. I also included some before and afters …

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7 Delicious Donut Recipes for National Donut Day!
Food & Recipes

7 Delicious Donut Recipes to Try in Honor of National Donut Day!

Did ya’ll know it was National Donut Day?! In honor of what just might be the best holiday ever invented, here’s a roundup of 7 delicious recipes to try out at home. Did somebody say bacon? And Donuts? Sounds like heaven! Oh – and the top photo is of the pretty sweet donuts I ordered for Easter from Donut Snob in LA. If you live in the area they do delivery only or you can find them in some of your favorite local food markets. Check them out here. Happy National Donut Day!

How to Make Donuts Video & …

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Nicole Gibbons Studio Laundry Room Cole and Son
Decorating Ideas

10 Stylish Wallpapers to Liven Up Your Laundry Room

Doing laundry is usually one of the last things we’d want to do if we had the choice. But unfortunately it’s a necessity so why not make the chore a little less tedious by injecting a bit of whimsy into your laundry room with a fun wallpaper! Above is the laundry room from the Brooklyn brownstone design project I completed a while back. We covered its walls in the ever-popular Woods & Pears paper from Cole & Son which totally lifts up this utilitarian space and gives it a ton of personality. And doesn’t the sunlight beaming down from the …

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An Epic Staircase Gallery Wall by Phillip Mitchell Design at the Kips Bay Showhouse
Interiors

The Chicest Staircase in NYC

One of the most fabulous features of the Kips Bay Showhouse was the spiral staircase winding up the 5-story mansion which Toronto designer Philip Mitchell transformed into what might be the most stunning and epic gallery of art I’ve ever seen. The walls were covered in a beautiful, soft gray “Torridon” toile wallcovering from Mulberry that served as the perfect backdrop for hundreds of pieces of art, many from Philip’s own collection and others, donated works from galleries and artists that includes paintings, etchings, photography and more. I love that many of the pieces were incredibly high-end while others were …

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