I have been a fan of Jonathan Adler for quite some time now. I even applied for a design position with Jonathan Adler right after I graduated college. Needless to say it ended, rather didn't even start, once I figured out that for the internship or any other design position I would have to move to NYC. As cool as living in New York sounded I am a West Coast girl through and through! Anyway, I have always loved Jonathan Adler's modern home accessories. I'm pretty sure he started the trend for modern/mod animal figurines and ... Read more...
A Look Inside: Hotel Missoni
I am a huge Missoni fan. My first Missoni purchase was back in college. I bought one of their silk scarves. I now have a few dresses too! I sadly didn't get to pick up any pieces from their collaboration with Target; I had to work & purchasing online, well we all know what happened! I was really looking forward to adding some of their home line to my collection but {sigh} I have yet to do so. In search for the next A Look Inside post I stumbled upon Hotel Missoni and I thought "how fitting." So here we have it, a place ... Read more...
Our Garden Retreat: Patio Update
After much work my vision for my parents patio has been realized. I am so happy that my parents listened to me and allowed me to carry out my design for their patio. It used to be a neglected area of their property and now it is a retreat, an area for relaxation and entertainment. If you don't remember I posted a little while back about "4 ideas to spruce up your patio" to make it a more usable and aesthetically pleasing space. I have implemented those 4 ideas and here is the finished ... Read more...
DIY: Pique Assiette table
1. Select table that you wish to pique assiette. Clean the table top so that there isn't any debris that could make it difficult to adhere to. 2. Break up tiles and plates you wish to use and separate them by color. 3. Lay out tiles on the table in the desired pattern and adhere them to the table top using AcrylPro Ceramic tile adhesive. 4. Once you've set all the tiles let them dry overnight before grouting. (Note: This process took me three days because of the shell pattern in the middle and having the backsplash and ... Read more...
4 Ideas to Spruce up your Patio
1. Soften the edges of your patio with flowering shrubs. 2. Bring your living room outdoors. Having a comfortable place to sit will make you want to spend more time outdoors. 3. Outdoor lighting adds a nice ambiance and allows the space to be usable at night. 4. Give your patio a personal touch with charming garden accents. I am in the process of sprucing up my parents patio. It was neglected long before they purchased the house and with so many outdoor projects this lower patio has been put off again and again. This patio ... Read more...
