Fashionable Interiors

People are always saying that interior design is influenced by fashion, but these days I feel like it's the other day around...

Ikat shorts spread from this month's In Style Magazine. Rug from West Elm.

Chevron dress layout from this month's In Style Magazine. Pillow from West Elm.

Birdcage jeans from In Style Magazine. Birdcage wallpaper from Nina Campbell at Osborne & Little, dining room designed by Swedlow Design.

Interior Designer: 1940s Home by Angie Hranowsky

Inviting interiors with layered patterns, pops of modern and a pinch of vintage. This is what comes to mind when I think of  interior designs by Angie Hranowsky of South Carolina. The graphic designer, turned decorator overnight when images of her home graced the pages of Metropolitan Home.  Most recently, a 1940s home decorated by Angie was featured in the May/June issue of Lonny. I live in ranch home built in 1940, so I really enjoyed seeing what she created. Here are just some of the images of the stylishly eclectic, relaxed, yet sophisticated design.

{above: the living room with multiple seating areas – it’s inviting and I love that!}

{above: a cozy olive sofa by Lee Industries is tucked between built-in bookcases while wall-mounted scones frame the artwork above}

{above: yellow trellis wallpaper by Manuel Canovas for Cowtan & Tout covers the walls in the white kitchen}

{above: soft gray accents are added to the all-white bath}

{above: in the dining room Angie continues to layer bold colors and patterns}

{above: in the master bedroom Angie places the chic mirrored, Eva side table by Oly by the bed covered in Indian block-print bedding – John Robshaw perhaps?} 

{above & below: these images of the little girl’s bedroom is one of my favorite. Perhaps it’s how the pink and tangerine toile wallcovering brilliantly hides the angles in the ceiling, the pops of black accent in the playful zebra rug and drum shades on the vintage bedside lamps or the repurposed love-seat surrounded by vintage lighting.}

Angie does an amazing job of making the spaces she designs approachable and comfortable. I loved her advice in Lonny on making every room livable:

Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to drop by Lonny to see their latest issue. It's a treat.

* Photography by Patrick Cline via Lonny Magazine May/June 2011

Pink Party

Relaxing in my new pink Calpyso for Target caftan {photo by me with my trusty iPhone and my instagram app}

And it's turning my brain pink.
Or at least it's causing me to have a pink obsession...

Pink wallpaper {imperial trellis, of course} from F. Schumacher.

Pink chair from Horchow

Pink pouf from Serena & Lily

Happy {pink} Tuesday!

Room Love

Loving this room.
The Cole & Son wallpaper. The interesting chair. The zebra rug. The simple light fixture.

design by Jamie Bush, featured in Angeleno Interiors.

Fabric Friday

It's been a loooong time since I've had a Fabric Friday - here's a beauty that was recently featured in Trad Home - {it's Swan Lake by Nina Campbell at Osborne & Little - you can find it HERE} You can get this pattern as a wallpaper too. L O V E.

Decorating Ideas Using Maps

Maps show us where we have been and where we are headed. They teach us about the past and let us dream about the future. The graphic qualities maps possess make them perfect décor for the home. Here are some wonderful spaces and products that feature maps:

{child's bedroom with nautical map wallpaper from Elle Décor via Nursery Notations}

{parsons map table by Serena & Lily}

{world map wallpaper in bedroom designed by Steven Gambrel via Decorpad}

{antique map on the ceiling in this hallway via Martha Stewart}

{Paris map in bedroom designed by Alice Lane}

{Around the World Letter from Urban Outfitters}

{collection of framed maps in a bedroom by Ralph Lauren}

{world map centered above a modern crib in a nursery designed by Brad Ford via Lonny}

{National Geographic planet earth globe by Spherical Concepts on One Kings Lane}

{colorful world map accent wall in boy’s bedroom designed by Robin Karp Interiors}

{world needlepoint pillow by Jonathan Adler}

{brown & green playroom with North American map. Designed by Westbrook Interiors Decorpad}

{boy’s bedroom with USA map and earth globe designed by Ron Marvin via TradHome}

{diy map drawer liner idea by Martha Stewart}

{recycled maps as wrapping paper – again by Martha Stewart} 

Lady Like: LACE

In my final post in my Lady Like series of girlie goodies I'm loving, I present to you: lace!

Loving this lacey patterned wallpaper (from F Schumacher)

And loving these lacey looks from Los Angeles Magazine.

And of course a lacey round-up wouldn't be complete without my fav lacey headband goodie from Ban.Do!

Lovely Louise

I've gushed on the blog many-a-time about Walnut Wallpaper, LA's best wallpaper one-stop-shop. Amazing Selection + Interesting Unique Goodies + Helpful Staff = Very Loyal Customers.

Recently, they introduced me to the work of Louise Body, an amazing artist and designer who not only creates these beauties {wallpapers and fabrics}, but also adds watercolor hand touches to the wallpapers before they are shipped off. The overall feel is vintage yet hip and updated. So in love, I might need to find a way to use one of her fabrics in my bedroom... {starting my re-design next week!}

Her birdie wallpapers and fabrics are sweet and lovely.

And her vintage inspired lace pattern leaves me speechless. Her mock-up of the drapery is adorable!

Fab Florals

I'm seeing fabulous florals all over the place. Fashion, home goods... and these aren't the horrible florals of the 80's (the Laura Ashley years) - they are fresh and new and gorgeous!

I got some gorgeous brochures in the mail from Osborne & Little (my favorite showroom) - these florals jumped out as my favorites.

The huge floral print is genius on this settee.

Floral wallpaper by Christian Lacroix. Yum.

Up close and delicious.

Found It (Hopefully!)

If you've been reading regularly in the past two weeks, you know I've been on a mission to find the perfect patterned wallpaper for a client's dining room.

I think we've got it!

LACED by Flavor Paper. On the ceiling.


It comes in these four gorgeous colors - though they can do custom too.

Peony on white mica would be genius in a little girl's room...
Lace was huge on Oscar dresses this year - now I'm obsessed with it for the home!

One Track Mind

I am so digging this wallpaper. Found it on an epic trip to the Pacific Design Center today with Jessica.

I need to buy 12 different houses to use all the different wallpapers I'm in love with.

Innovative & Eco-friendly Wallcoverings by Lori Weitzner

It was love at first sight. I was first introduced to Lori Weitzner’s artful wallcoverings at the San Francisco Design Center last October when Veranda presented their 2010 Art of Design Awards: Timelessness & Innovation. Lori was one of six design industry “trailblazers” honored with the award.

In 2004, Lori launched New York-based firm, Weitzner Limited to explore textiles and wallcoverings made with a combination of ancient and modern materials. The award winning line blends exceptional design with unexpected materials – all while being environmentally conscious.  For example, Weitzner’s Magnetism wallcovering {above} combines beauty & sophistication with functionality & versatility. Magnets can be placed directly on the linen surface and can be changed or removed easily leaving a pristine and unmarked backdrop. Simply brilliant!

Love the look of natural stone? Weitzner again delivers an innovative product – Quarry from the Nature Collection. It’s a remarkably flexible paperbacked layer of stone that offers all the varied color and texture of the rock, but delivers the same ease of installation as paper. Yes, it’s natural stone!

We all have our favorite pair of jeans and love the way they feel. Weitzner brilliantly takes casual and comfortable denim in classic indigo and creates this paperbacked textile wallcovering. Perfect for a boy’s room, home office or family room.

Not all of Weitzner’s creations are applied to the walls. In Apropos collection, Lori continues her search for sustainable and organic materials. Shown above, Currents is handmade using pressed paper from renewable and recyclable mulberry and salago fibers. I love the texture and pattern. And its applications are endless... as a room divider, screen or perhaps used as a wall treatment?

Fabulous don't you think?