It seems everyone I talk to is watching Orange is the New Black! There are many depictions of motherhood within the context, and it got me thinking. Sometimes design inspiration comes from an antique plate or a textile, but this time my inspiration came from Netflix. […]
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During a recent interview, we were asked about mistakes that parents make when designing a nursery, and this got us thinking. So many times we’ve seen our friends, family members and clients decide to skimp on some items that can really help make a nursery function. […]
Melisa and I recently attended to the Annual Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Decorator Show House. While enjoying the different interiors, we kept seeing knots in design. There were knot sculptures placed on shelves and dressers. We saw knot book ends, knot shaped chandeliers, even over-sized drawings of knots. […]
Today we would like to dedicate this post to the circus that inspired so many of us in childhood. There are many decor options out there inspired by the circus, but we paid particular attention to select items that not only stood out for their magic but also their elegance and class. […]
Whether it’s work related or just plain fun, we love to invest in a little fashion “research” from time to time. Lately, we’ve been loving the trend of bold, bordering on wild, patterns, which is everywhere from skinny jeans and fun sneakers to bathing suits and party dresses. It’s often the case that design trends mirror fashion trends […]
Over here on the east coast, we’re excitedly welcoming spring and the pending promise of summer sunshine after a long winter. Can you blame us for being a little giddy over all things yellow? Pantone identified Lemon Zest as one of the spring 2013 colors, and we couldn’t agree more. […]
Our friends at Bravado Designs are releasing some limited edition colors for their super comfy Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra, including a pretty melon color named Safari Melon. It got us thinking how else we can incorporate such a lovely spring color into the nursery. […]
Several years ago, I had the privilege of traveling to Japan during cherry blossom season (mid-March through early May). It is truly a magical time to be in Japan, Sakura cherry blossoms explode like cotton candy fireworks from chocolate brown branches. I collected some ways to celebrate cherry blossom season through design. […]