I stopped by the DwellStudio flagship store in SoHo recently and spotted this adorable little vignette featuring the brand’s newest Safari & Treetops nursery bedding collections. But aside from the bedding what really caught my eye was the artwork above the crib which is actually just a bunch of vintage children’s books mounted and framed in a shadowbox which is such a simple and creative idea that would add a lot of color and personality to any kid’s room. You can easily replicate this idea by scouting for vintage books at your local flea markets or on eBay and then …
I’m so impressed and inspired by the way DwellStudio founder and Creative Director Christiane Lemiuex has built her ever-expanding brand. Launched in 1999 with a focus on bedding and soft goods, DwellStudio has since expanded to include chic, modern items for every room in the home including furniture, home accessories, rugs, tabletop and artwork as well as as a line of stylish baby and kids furnishings. Recently, the company opened up the doors to its first flagship store in New York City which serves as the perfect showcase for the brand’s home and lifestyle wares. The nearly 3000 square-foot store …
Undecorate – by Christiane Lemieux.
DwellStudio Founder and Creative Director Christiane Lemieux has just released her first coffee table book, out today, that celebrates the art of achieving an unfussy, effortlessly chic home. It’s titled Undecorate: The No-Rules Approach to Interior Design and after eagerly anticipating its arrival for more than a year, I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy. As expected, the book is chock full of inspiration and I’m utterly obsessed with it! Undecorate gives us a glimpse inside 20 real homes across America to explore the concept of “undecorating” – a term Christiane coined to …
Q. Hi Nicole – I recently purchased a Lee Industries English style sofa with rolled arms and a single bench cushion. I have no idea what fabric I should cover it in! I like solids and prints. Do you have any suggestions? -Rudy
A. Right now I’m LOVING the new upholstery fabric collection from DwellStudio! While the range includes everything from basic cotton solids, luxe velvets and richly textured tweeds, it’s the the bold, graphic patterns that really stand out. My favorite is “Vintage Blossoms” shown on the sofa above in Dove. It’s a hip take on a …
Mark your calendars! On September 7, John Derian will introduce a capsule collection of home accessories for Target. The collection will include coasters, plates, frames, shadowboxes, vases and other accessories—all inspired by Derian’s ever-popular decoupage creations—and all very reasonably priced. The line will be in stores for a limited time only so don’t miss it!
And if that isn’t enough Target design goodness for you, you might be happy to know that this Fall DwellStudio will be introducing stationery into their DwellStudio for Target collection. Here’s a little preview of their stylish offerings that are soon to
come. Gotta love …