Nursery time

I am currently 7 mos. pregnant with a baby girl!! One of the best things about being pregnant is Nursery design of course! I decided to go with a purple color scheme which I will probably add some accent colors to, i am probably going to have to put some pink in there. I painted the walls a lovely grayish purple (Still Night) from Lowes. I have already put up the crib, which a dear friend purchased for us from Pottery Barn Kids. It is the beautiful Catalina fixed gate 3-in-1 crib in white!

http://potterbarnkids.com

I love this changing table, bought for our little girl by her loving Nani and Papi(Potterybarnkids.com). The option for storage in the three drawers and then adding a few lined baskets on the shelves for extra organized storage is perfect and super cute.

I had to have this lamp , also from Pottery Barn Kids, I love the one with the roses and I am going to use a clear lamp base instead of the white.

Rose flower shade

While I was out the other day I stopped by Home Depot to look at their chandelier selection and found the perfect one for my princess’ room.

I will update you when the rest of the room comes together. I still need to get some flowery wall decals and find the perfect chair for me to lounge in, feed, or just watch my baby sleep!

V-Z

Hmmm…Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, classic! I can kill two birds by showing this picture. It includes furniture by van der Rohe and this great building, the German Pavillion, in Barcelona. Beautiful design. 

And of course the Seagram building. I am lucky enough to live in the city that houses it so I see it often and it is a sight.

Hans Wegner gets my vote for fave danish designer. I love the attention he pays to detail and his unbelievable craftsmanship. Take a look at this…

I want this room

I was just browsing some furniture showroom websites and came across this room. I have always loved the pieces you can get from Roche Bobois.  I especially like this pink Volutes cocktail table. What a lovely space, it has a very fun and eclectic style, i just had to share it with you.

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Von Robinson’s industrial design is fun. Take a look at these table/stools. You can insert a cushion or table top into any of the openings to provide a seat or space to set a drink.

Philippe Starck is one of my favorite modern designers. I love his chairs because so many of them can fit right into any room or at any dinner table to complete a contemporary or eclectic space with style.
Saarinen is a fabulous designer that I have to add to my list. He designs beautiful furniture and was also the designer of the amazing Gateway Arch. Here are pictures of his Tulip chair and table.I have been waiting to get to U! Patricia Urquiola, love, love everything by her. Her pieces are fresh, fun, and often funky. Just plain good design. Hard for me to pick which pieces to show.  
Check out some more of her work at http://www.moroso.it/

New and fun!

I have had my eye on this lamp for a little while now. It is the new Verona lamp from Pottery Barn. Really cool floor lamp, the inside of its beautiful shade is lined with mirrors that brighten the light from the bulb. It is a perfectly chic reading lamp!

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Hi all! So i have just finished my first week in school, so excited about all the projects i will be tackling this semester. I will definitely keep you updated. To continue my A-Z list…

Ross Lovegrove has designed many wonderfull things, from staircases to bicycles.Lovegrove is so inspirational as far as the endless possibilities there are in the future of design. These are two of my favorites:

wash basin-Vitra

 

Supernatural chair-Moroso

Jasper Morisson, fun chair.

Vega chair by Morrison

Oeuf’s bookshelf is super cute in a kid’s room to store books and toys, but would work nicely anywhere in the house too!

Liza Philips makes these cute stair rugs, available in so many different colors and patterns.

I really like the modern approach Pablo Pardo takes in his design. His Bel Occhio lamp is both a spotlight and or ambient table lamp. 

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I have made it to H. and this is a fun one!

Hans Hopfer’s Mah Jong sofa brightens up my day. Very hippie chic, it makes an ultra rad lounge area. Pull out the hookah and have a seat!

I? I will have to get back to you on this one.

 

Philip Johnson, exhibitionist? Johnson couldn’t have expressed the structure in his Glass House any better than this. Beautifully constructed. And I love the interior.

 

 

Florence Knoll designer and manufacturer, designed these two pieces, which fit together perfectly in any seating arrangement. I love the pink bench to add a splash of color!

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Hi all, happy Monday! Hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I am continuing to explore the alphabet for my all time fave designers and the pieces I love so much by them. I’m on to D…

De La Espada, a designer/manufacture of beautiful furniture and accessories built these two pieces that were designed by Autobon. Fun modern furniture!

Eames! I love Charles and Ray Eames. I wish I was a kid again so I could ask for one of these cute elephants to play with. I have been so into theses adorable toy/seat for kids for a while now. Originally they were only available in ply-wood but in February/March you will be abe to order them in plastic, perfect for the kiddies!

 

 

Fornassetti’s signature face has made its way on to these limited edition vases under lock and key.

 

Michael Graves’ tea kettle is a really cool addition to any kitchen. Matching sugar and cream sets are also available. Tea anyone?

Eileen Grey’s round glass top side table,  had to put this one in as a personal favorite. I have one in my living room, it is the perfect accent piece.Architect, Frank Ghery designs the most unique buildings. Here is the Guggenheim in Bilbao, it is so intriguing.  

Well, that’s all I have for today. I am so excited, it’s back to school for me tomorrow! Wish me luck.

A-C

I have decided to dedicate this first week of my blog to my absolute favorite designers A-Z, and their creations I admire so much.  All of these designers are true inspirations to me.

Now to begin,

Ron Arad, one of my favorite designers, pushes his design to the limit. Absolutely amazing stuff. We all are lucky enough to be able to view his exhibition in New York at the MOMA August 2 – October 19, 2009, super exciting! This is his Lolita Chandelier, there are actually LED lights in the crystals that allow the owner of this masterpiece to scroll a message through it. 

I also really like his Voido rocking chair…

Aarnio’s bubble chair, two words: totally groovy. This hanging chair, made of clear acrylic, may not be all that practical but it is definitely a work of art.Bruerer’s beautiful Wassily chair is one of my favorite classic pieces. It was the first chair that used tubular steel in its design.  I love it because, not only is it  beautiful to look at, it is actually very comfortable to sit in. Love that it is available in so many different colors now.I adore Bertoia! Harry Bertoia’s designs are so chic and functional, great chairs and I especially like these bar stool. Perfect to lounge in while enjoying a cocktail and conversation!Corbusier never gets old. Always a classy choice in any interior. I also want to throw in an image of the interior of Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp. The perforations in the walls and the use of different colored glass in the windows give this building so much life.

The Arco Floor Lamp by Castiglioni fits nicely in any modern interior. Great accent piece in a living room’s sitting area.

 More to come tomorrow!

G-R-E-E-N go green go!

Happy 2009, it’s time. I think we all know by now that Green is the way to go. It really isn’t hard to find eco-friendly anything these days, so many companies are making it simple to find and bring sustainable design into your home today. I picked out a few fabulous pieces of green furniture and accessories I wanted to share with you. I particularly love the stool I found while browsing through The Old Wood Co. page. All of these items would easily accent any room nicely.

How cool is this stool/side table. This piece is made from an old authentic Kentucky Bourbon barrel head and recycled steel.

Vers Ipod player, made of the fastest growing plant on earth, bamboo

Hive bench by Arktura, made of recycled steel in a wind and solar powered facility

100% natural soy candles with cotton wick

Tealight candle holder made from eco-friendly mango wood

4 piece votive holder made from reclaimed products from construction sites.