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It’s Here! My Joss & Main Curator’s Collection Sale

October 25, 2011 · Comments { 6 }
Ready, set, shop! It’s here… the Curator’s Collection event at Joss & Main! Carefully hand-picked, the collection’s oriental-infused designs are refreshing, yet have timeless appeal.  The Indochine-inspired collection showcases nearly eighty items including chic mirrors, beautiful ceramics, graphic wallpaper and openly framed furniture. I already gave a sneak peak of some of my favorite items, but here are a few more…

joss and main invitation curators sale
And if you aren’t a Joss & Main member yet, here’s an invite. The sale is for a limited time, so don’t delay! 
Happy shopping,
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Hope & The Pink Swan Project for Breast Cancer

October 7, 2011 · Comments { 4 }
i believe in pink poster
{Elissa Hudson’s Etsy Shop}

It’s October and that means it’s breast cancer awareness month. Did you know the two most important risk factors of breast cancer are being female and getting older? Did you know there will be over 230,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer this year? Did you also know nearly 40,000 people will die of breast cancer in 2011? Shocked?

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feel-your-boobies-breast-cancer-awareness
It’s true, early detection saves lives. Here are breast cancer early detection guidelines by the American Cancer Society:
  • Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health
  • Clinical breast exam (CBE) about every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s and every year for women 40 and over
  • Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any breast change promptly to their health care provider. Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s. Here are the five steps of a breast self-exam. Do not skip step #4.

And although there is no cure, here are recommendations for helping prevent the disease:

guidelines for breast cancer prevention{image from cancer.org’s Breast Cancer Fact & Figures 2011-2012}

Is there hope for a cure? You bet. Research is advancing everyday. In September, we heard the news that a nondisease-causing virus killed human breast cancer cells in the laboratory which creates the potential for new therapies.
breast cancer swan chair madeline weinrib{swan chair by Madeline Weinrib}

This is why supporting breast cancer research projects is so important. There are a ton of “pink” promotions out there this month, but The Pink Swan Project is one of my favorites. Donated by Fritz Hansen, the  a series of swan chairs have been designed by 18 internationally-recognized designers including Madeline Weinrib, Jonathan Adler, Vincente Wolfe, Nate Berkus and Windsor Smith. Each chair will be auctioned off to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Throughout the month, a weekly rotation of chairs will be on display in the Gagosian Shop on Madison Avenue in New York City.
swan chair by designer vincent wolf{swan chair by Vincente Wolf}
swan chair by jonathan adler
{swan chair by Jonathan Adler}

swan chair by david mann
{swan chair by David Mann}

swan chair by windsor smith
{swan chair by Windsor Smith}

swan chair by nate berkus
{swan chair by Nate Berkus}
swan chair by jamie drake
{swan chair by Jamie Drake}

Which is chair is your favorite?

And please do me a favor and feel your boobies this month.
Be well,
* references from Susan B. Komen and cancer.org

*this post is in loving memory of my grandmother {passed at age 46} & friend D {passed at age 41}
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Beautiful Designer Dining Rooms

September 30, 2011 · Comments { 11 }
The dining room is such a special place in a house. It’s where the family comes together not only to eat, but to converse, share and be thankful. I’ve shared tips on decorating the dining room, but today wanted to share some beautiful designer dining rooms. With styles varying from modern to traditional, eclectic to contemporary, I hope one just might inspire you.
Tom-Stringer-Designer-Dining-Room-Large-Art{Designed by Tom Stringer via }
Beautiful-Dining-Room-Design-John-Loecke
{Designed by John Loecke via Lonny}
Beautiful-Dining-Rooms-Designer-Ashley-Whittaker-coral-chandelier{Designed by Ashley Whittaker via }
Beautiful-Designer_Dining_Room_Nancy_Price{Designed by Nancy Price via House Beautiful}
Modern-Dining-Room-Eames-Chairs-White-Rue
{Designed by Sabrina Soto via Rue Magazine}
Beautiful-Dining-Room-mixed-seating-bench-windsor-smith
{Designer Windsor Smith via Rue Magazine}
white-dining-room-red-chairs-houzz
{Designer from Anthony Wolf Collection via Houzz}
Chinoiserie-dining-room-designer-elizabeth-dinkel
{Designed by Elizabeth Dinkel via Houzz}
rustic-chic-designer-dining-room
{Designer unknown via David Christensen Photography}

Do you have a favorite?

Enjoy the weekend!
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My Favorites: Million Dollar Decorators

September 12, 2011 · Comments { 10 }
million dollar decorators picture show
I must admit, I really enjoyed watching the first season of Million Dollar Decorators. It was so fascinating and downright entertaining to see high-end interior designers, Mary McDonald, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Kathryn M. Ireland, Jeffrey Alan Marks and Nathan Turner at work with their elite clientele and sky’s the limit budgets. It was most interesting to see how they approached and executed their design projects.

In addition to the show and very successful interior design careers, the Million Dollar Decorators  each have product lines that range from fabrics to lighting. Although not easy to do, I have picked my favorite piece from each of their collections:
Mary McDonald orange and blue drapes zebra bench
It took a few episodes, but I grew fond of Mary McDonald’s tell it like it is attitude and her darling pug pups. I have always admired her work. When it comes to design, Mary knows what she wants and how to achieve it. Her take charge attitude might ruffle some feathers, but the results speak for themselves.  Mary’s signature look is sensational and sets her apart from the rest. House Beautiful says “her work is timeless and glamorous all spun together with a keen fashion sense…. she’s a fearless, exuberant accessorizer.”
mary mcdonald lighting lamp collection
Mary is currently launching her first lighting collaboration with Robert Abbey. The  elegant collection is classically inspired, yet has a wonderful dose of Mary’s modern sensibility. These are not your grandmother’s lamps! My favorite is the Ondine Brass Finish Table Lamp {seen above with a red shade}.
million dollar decorator kathryn ireland living room
I loved Kathryn M. Ireland’s free spirit and dry humor on the show. Who will ever forget her French maid, Jacqueline finishing off the bottle of champagne?

Kathryn might not come across as the most organized person, but she is a true artist with an amazing ability to mix patterns and colors.Her designs are inviting, bohemian and colorful. Elle Decor calls her style “seat-of-the-pants chic” and if you watched the show, you would agree.
kathryn m ireland pillows

The signature Kathryn M. Ireland is evident in her home collections that extend from fabrics to furniture. Her fabric line, launched in 1997 is most sought after and her pillows are my favorite.

Before watching the show, I only knew Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s work through printed pictures. I loved watching him in action. His bold presence was well noted and I loved seeing him working onsite with clients and staff. He knows how to get the result he visions without being overly pushy.
million dollar decorator martyn lawrence fabrics
Just released last month, Martyn’s fabric collection with Schumacher is simply “delicious.” The luxurious collection of prints and wovens were inspired by his exotic travels around the globe. It is hard to narrow down just one fabric that is my favorite, but the Adras Ikat Print,  Sikar Embroidery and Sinhala Linen Print top the list.
nathan turner living room design blue ceiling
Northern California raised, Nathan Turner ’s renowned store on North Almont Drive in Los Angeles first put him on the map {find some of the store’s items for sale on 1st Dibs}. But after watching Million Dollar Decorators, I think the sky is the limit for Nathan. Seeing him work out the details of a sofa that needed some major tweak and was to be launched in days at North Point was amazing. He might have been sweating bullets off camera, but handled the situation beautifully on.
million dollar decorator nathan turner sofa furniture
My favorite piece from Nathan’s furniture collection with Elite Leather is the Matthews sofa. It has a timeless appeal that would look amazing in any space.
Jeffrey Alan Marks Kitchen Design
To my surprise Jeffrey Alan Marks came across like the air-head of the bunch. His partner Ross kept him organized and projects on track. Regardless of Jeffrey’s work style, his work is outstanding. His focus on classic lines and proportion can be found throughout his stunning portfolio.

jeffrey alan marks barstool furniture

Jeffrey’s JAM Studio is a collection of his favorite home décor items – some of which he designed himself. One such piece is the JAM barstool. Again, it’s got Jeffrey’s flair for classic lines and proportion – I love everything about it!

And guess what? This week I am attending an event at the SFDC and one of the Million Dollar Decorators will be there. Can you guess who?
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