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Happy 3rd Birthday Lonny!

October 12, 2012 · Comments { 0 }

Happy birthday Lonny Magazine! To celebrate the popular digital shelter magazine’s 3-year anniversary, Lonny is honoring its core commitment to accessible, inspirational, creative home design by dedicating its October 2012 issue to simple, easy home ideas that are sure to generate huge results.

Here are a few of my favorite featured in this birthday issue….

Lonny tours design icon, Charlotte Moss’ office/studio, and picks up some worldly advice along the way.

Hotel du Marc

The issue takes a virtual visit to Reims, France for Veuve Clicquot’s annual fall harvest – complete with a quick look inside their exclusive newly renovated 19^th century mansion, Hotel du Marc (swoon).

Lonny also takes a sneak peek inside internationally acclaimed interior designer Miles Redd’s first book, The Big Book of Chic highlighting his most show stopping bedroom designs with tips on recreating them at home.

Girls Bedroom with Floral Wallpaper

This birthday issue also tours the beautiful homes of business woman, Melissa Culligan, actor, Emily Procter, and artist, Mary Nelson.

Lonny’s anniversary issue is a must read and just in time for the weekend! Enjoy!

Happy Friday,

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on October 12, 2012 in Bathroom, Bedroom, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, wallpaper

Adorable Kids’ Rooms by Designer House of Ruby

September 24, 2012 · Comments { 7 }

Melodie Rubin is the founder of the luxury San Francisco Bay Area interior design firm, House of Ruby. Her timeless interiors balance classic aesthetic traditions with personalized, custom details, resulting in spaces that are exquisite, yet approachable. I was particularly drawn to the children’s spaces Melodie has designed. Each wonderfully created with kids in mind, but still have a sophistication that mom & dad’s love.

In this boy’s room Melodie selects a charming daybed in navy with star detail. I love the layers of pillow in various colors, sizes and textures. Such an inviting bed!

In one corner a beanbag chair is placed in a canopy. What a great quiet time spot. A pair of red cubbies help keep books, games and collections organized – love that they are one wheels!

Yellow and pink is a beautiful color palette for a little girl’s room. Here Melodie chooses wallpaper in yellow with pink polka-dots covering the walls. The upholstered pink headboard with nailhead trim is a standout in the space.

Orange and White Painted Dresser

I love every inch of this nursery! It’s layered in beautiful pattern and color. The white dresser with persimmon accents is so chic! The sweet elephant artwork hanging above adds a touch of whimsy to the space.

An eye-catching four poster crib is draped in exquisite textiles in a variety of patterns. I love the crib skirt!

Melodie also seamlessly mixing styles in the space. A traditional tufted back upholstered glider is accompanied by a modern lucite side table and contemporary fish lamp.

In a child’s bathroom, Melodie covered the walls in a darling fish patterned wallpaper. I am loving the shell and starfish mirror she added too!

Melodie is a master with the details. I particularly like the blue pom pom trim she added to the red Roman shade and the lucite rod and hardware for the shower curtain.

What kid (or parent) wouldn’t love these spaces?

*photo credit: Kira Shemano Photography

Read full story By Cristin on September 24, 2012 in baby and children, baby nursery room, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, Boy, boy's bedroom, crib, Girl, girl's bedroom, interior design, Interiors, wallpaper, window treatments

Timeless Master Bathroom by ScavulloDesign

August 15, 2012 · Comments { 5 }

This serene master bathroom by San Francisco-based ScavulloDesign is now on my list of favorite bath designs! Interestingly the sunlit bath was designed for a bachelor on the search for “Ms. Right.” ScavulloDesign did a wonderful job of balancing styles to create a timeless space that appeals to any occupant. The design team paired traditional elements like wainscoting wrapping the room and exposed plumbing in the shower to add interest while the finishes kept the space clean, crisp and inviting. To keep in line with the client’s traditional taste they incorporated Calacatta marble in coordinating gold and gray tones, which allowed for pattern play without being too busy.

Who wouldn’t want to unwind here after a long day?

Sources

Sconces: Astor Sconce (Ilex Lighting)

Mirrors: Bistro Rectangular Pivot Mirror (Restoration Hardware)

Cabinet Hardware: Ephram Knobs & Pulls (Restoration Hardware)

Plumbing Fixtures: Sink with Easton Low Profile Lavatory Faucet, Tub with Easton Low Profile Tub Filler, and Shower with Easton Exposed Thermostatic System (all by Waterworks)

Tile: Wainscot: Calacata Borghini Honed, 3″ x 6″ (Ann Sacks); Floor: Calacata Honed, Trousdale Hex (Walker Zanger)

Walls: Revere Pewter in eggshell finish; Ceiling: Atrium White in eggshell finish (both Benjamin Moore)

Read full story By Cristin on August 15, 2012 in bathrooms, interior design, lighting, tile, traditional

Dorothy Draper Inspired Entertaining & LONNY

August 13, 2012 · Comments { 2 }

I was so excited to see Lauren McGrath of Good Bones, Great Pieces on the cover of this month’s Lonny Magazine. Inspired by the design icon, Dorothy Draper, Lauren creates a beautiful setting for a summer dinner party on the shaded lawn of her Westchester County home. As a starting point Lauren uses Brazillance, a South American-inspired textile designed by Draper in 1947 to create a stunning table runner. Lauren did a wonderful job of capturing the spirit of the revolutionary designer. It was Draper who in 1923 launched the first interior design company in the United States, something that was considered daring for the time (& aren’t we glad she did!).