November 24, 2009

Shades of Grey

November 24, 2009

Interior by Fiona Bartlett via Bandelle

Is grey the new white? While grey may seem like an unlikely choice for a room color... you may want to think twice. Check out these great rooms, from chic, modern, sophisticated and elegant to a playful children's room.

Photo from Domino
Photo via House Beautiful

November 9, 2009

Desk Set: A Slim & Sleek White Desk

November 9, 2009
photo via Marie Claire Maison

Want to create a home office but have limited space? Why not try a slim and sleek white desk? Opting for a desk that is long but lean will give you an attractive and ample work space without taking over the rest of your living space. Here are two great approaches (above & below).

photo via Decor Pad

To get the look yourself, check out Cb2's Fresca Console Table (pictured below) . The narrow hi-gloss white lacquer console rolls in on four discreet casters ($249 - 66"W x 14.25"D x 29.5"H).

photo via CB2

Thanksgiving: Gathering Inspiration For Turkey Day

Photo via Epicurious

'Almost turkey day. With Thanksgiving approaching, it's time to start gathering ideas and inspiration. I'm heading over to Epicurious' Thanksgiving guide. It's chockfull of goodies from turkey & stuffing recipes, dozens of holiday menus and just about everything you need to know from how to choose a turkey to selecting the perfect (and reasonably priced!) wine pairings.

With so many ideas to choose from, (oh, sigh!) I still haven't decided on how I'll be preparing my bird this year. However, oh, boy! The (above) roast turkey with black truffle butter and white wine gravy is looking mighty tasty!

October 27, 2009

Halloween Tricks & Treats: Spooky Cocktails & Chic DIY Masks

October 27, 2009

photos via Martha Stewart

Happy Halloween, my friends! 'Still haven't figured out your costume? Need a little inspiration? Here are a couple crafty DIY Halloween masks. Head over to Martha Stewart for step by step instructions on the above owl mask and bird mask.
photo via Craftzine

For a girly and glamourous DIY mask, head over to Craftzine to get the tutorial on making chic masks (like the one pictured above).

As for treats, what about a Halloween martini? Here are a few wickedly good ideas and links to the recipes.

(items listed clockwise from top)




October 20, 2009

Case Study: The At Home Library & Gorgeous Book Covers

October 20, 2009


Oh, I've been quiet, very quiet the past few days. Forgive me, but like most, the cold weather has me a bit couch-bound. I've been all about supping on beef stew, crocheting sweaters, watching old horror movies (lol, in the spirit of the Halloween season) and curling up with books!

So, for today, I thought I'd spotlight a couple inspiring at home libraries and books to add to your collection. Wow, just wow... at the above the "spectrum" library!


Arranged by color or not, a home library is a wonderful feature in any living room.

As for a few good looking books, well sometimes, maybe just sometimes, it's okay to judge a book by it's cover. Penguin Classics has some great collections of must-have-books that are well suited for display and for revisiting great literature. Here are a few.

Simply wonderful! The (below) Penguin Great Loves Collection are books all about love, with each cover gorgeously designed by David Pearson (only $8 each).


Another wonderful set of books are the (below) Waterstone Exclusive Penguin Hardcover Classics. Exclusively sold at Waterstone's in the UK, these covers are beautifully designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.
Oh, and lastly, I'm dreaming of this (below) Pocket Penguins Boxed Set . Whoa, beautiful! However, it's an investment at $1885. Oh, sigh!

October 14, 2009

Kiss The Cook! Great Kitchen Gadgets For The Chef In Your Home

October 14, 2009

When it comes to stylish living, it's all in the details. Even in the kitchen, the right tools and gadgets can make the experience all the more enjoyable. Yup! Indeed, kitchen tools can be chic too! Here are a few great finds for the chef in your home.

Designed by Mark Sanders, the (below) folding cutting boards are dishwasher safe and fold into a chute to make transferring ingredients spill-free ($16 for the green small chopping board & $24 for the white large chopping board at MoMa Store).
The (below) oval oak mezzaluna and cutting board designed by Lovisa Wattman is ingenious in design! The mezzaluna and cutting board fit together perfectly ($29.95 at Burke Decor).

When it comes to cooking and baking, timing is key! Here a couple stylish timers. The stainless steel kitchen timer (below) from Fitzsu Society is sleek and chic in design ($49).

The (below) kitchen tape timer, designed by Jozeph Forakis, is a clever little gadget! Pull the ring to set the time and the tape ticks down as time passes. When there is no more tape, the timer rings ($20 at MoMa Store).
Ah, and now... for the perfectly poached eggs, check out Fusion Brand's Poachpods. Crack an egg into the FDA-approved silicone pod. Then float the egg-filled pod in boiling water. It's like a lily pad on a pond! When the egg is ready, flip the nonstick pod inside out & push out the perfectly dome shaped eggs. No more watery eggs! Sold as a set of 2, they are also dishwasher safe ($10/set at A + R Store).

For the perfectly fried egg, add a professional touch to your home-cooked egg dishes with Crate & Barrel's egg ring ($3.95 each).

 
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