Design Crush: Kishani Perera

January 30, 2012

I recently came across the design work of Kishani Perera and was instantly taken by the eclectic and vibrant mix of furniture, textiles and accessories that have become a signature for her room designs. And, I also love her personal style!

Kishani has a love for antiques and many of her spaces incorporate old and new pieces sitting together in harmony.

She has a knack for creating elegant and stylish spaces with a true sense of personality. I love the traditional botanical art display offset by the fun and whimsical polka-dot fabric on the stools.

This space is another great example of pieces from different eras mixed together to create a comfortable and personal space.

room: Living Room, Contemporary room by kishani perera inc.

This space is so beautiful with simple and sleek furniture used in a room full of traditional details. Love the neutral backdrop and bold pops of color.

In looking through her portfolio I noticed that many of the rooms designed by Kashani showcase an unexpected element or two.

What a fun fabric to use on the sofa!

An eclectic mix of textiles and details.

Love this office space–bold colors against white furnishings.

This living room setting is one of my all time favorites. I love the oversized saying art and the texture and detail within the sofa, chairs and table. Such a subtle space that says so much.

I’m so glad I stumbled across Kishani’s work. She has quickly become one of my design inspirations!

**To check out more of her portfolio, take a stroll through her on-line shop Rummage and learn more about my new favorite designer, head here.**

images 1,6,7,8,9 via Porterhousedesigns.com

images 2,3,4,5 via ElleDecor.com

image 10 via mackenziehoran.com

Room of The Week

January 27, 2012

So refreshing to see a beautiful interior with gold and brass as the accent. Gold tones elevate the look and feel of a space adding elegance and high style. The reddish toned wood walls and flooring enhance the gold finishes while the off-white textiles, carpet and accessories make an understated impact.

p.s. That coffee table and black and white chair are to-die-for!

eclectedrevisited.com via ConfettiStyle on Pinterest

Food & Friends

January 23, 2012

Happy Monday. I wanted to pop in again and share a great evening I spent last week with friends.

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of having dinner with some dear friends at one of Atlanta’s newest restaurants, Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, and boy was it an incredible experience.

Southern Art is located in the InterContinental Hotel and is the latest restaurant from renowned chef Art Smith. If you know anything about Art Smith, you know that he is an incredible chef with a flair for Southern inspired foods. His cooking credentials have earned him personal chef roles for Martha and Oprah and are showcased in his 4 restaurants around the country: Art & Soul in Wash. DC, Table Fifty-Two in Chicago, LYFE Kitchen in Palo Alto and Southern Art here in Atlanta.

I was so excited for the evening and it didn’t disappoint.

First let me tell you about the decor at the restaurant and then we’ll move on to the yummy food.

The decor at Southern Art is simply stunning. Very comfortable but full of high style. One of the features I loved the most were the blown glass chandeliers and artwork ceiling. Each of the chandeliers are adorned with colorful glass spheres and pendants and are flanked by commissioned pieces of artwork which are suspended face-down for the ceiling. The ceiling is so colorful and Looking up was really magical!

There were several styles of seating in the restaurant, but my favorite were these chairs. A silver-grey leather was used on the interior of the chair and a beautiful orange and grey flocked damask was on the exterior.

The wallpaper used throughout the restaurant mimicked the chair fabric with an added pop of yellow. So beautiful.

One of the most unique details of the restaurant was under foot. In the areas where carpet was used, the carpeting showcased one of Art’s recipes woven into the rug.

Here’s a look at one of the private areas within the restaurant. What a great way to spend an evening with friends.

And, here is a look at the main dining area. See the heart artwork on the left? Well, it is said that Art’s partner, a very accomplished artist, painted those on the fly when it was determined that artwork was needed for that wall. Let me tell you, they really gorgeous.

Also notice the open back balloon chairs and banquette below. The balloon chair was another chair style used in the restaurant, upholstered in a vibrant red fabric.

One of the truly custom features of Southern Art is the meat carving station. The station sits at the front of the restaurant and houses a great selection of dried meats carved on site.

Next to the meat station was the dessert bar. Each of the desserts available on the menu is showcased under beautiful glass domes.

The dessert menu is fairly extensive, so if you’re looking for a place to end an evening with dessert and coffee, this is it.

Mockingbird Cake and Banana Pudding Pie above and Chocolate Cake below (a work of art)

Cake Pops

Peanut Butter Pie

And a peek at the dessert menu.

In looking at the main menu you can see that it is a personal reflection of all the food Art Smith loves… southern inspired dishes. As a starter for the table, we were treated with Rosemary Cheddar biscuits and a mini dish of sautéed veggies. Then it was on to the main course.

My friend Shannan had the Southern Fried Chicken which was served in a stylish ceramic “bucket”.

I had the braised short ribs which were melt in your mouth yummy!

And, my friend Robyne had the New York Strip and Chris has the Catfish. We also shared a special treat at the table…Arts Mac-N-Cheese. To-die-for!

Dinner was really good, but we did save a little room for those desserts. Here’s a peek at what we shared at the table.

That Chocolate Cake with a huge chocolate fan on top. If you love chocolate it doesn’t get better than this.

Apple Pie–loaded with crisp, crunchy apples and the perfect blend of spices.

Peach Cobbler. This is what I ordered and oh my gosh was it good.

And the 12 layer Red Velvet Cake. And, if you’re wondering, each of those wafer thin layers is cut by hand, by the pastry chef.

All is all, the dinner at Southern Art was incredible. I had so much fun spending the evening with great friends, taking in all the beautiful decor and eating some of the best food Atlanta has to offer.

After dinner, I snapped a few photos of the hotel lobby. The InterContinental just changed out all the furnishing and I loved the color and details used in the space.

This balloon chair is gorgeous and the nail head detail is stunning.

The area rugs are a mix of grey, cream orange and gold.

The nail head trim is repeated on the oversized ottomans used throughout the lobby.

I hope you enjoyed the little recap of my night out with friends. If you live in Atlanta or are planning a trip here, make sure to stop by the InterContinental Hotel and enjoy a wonderful meal at Southern Art.

Southern Art and Bourbon Bar

3315 Peachtree Road NE in Atlanta, Ga 30326

404-946-9070

images via Southern Art and ConfettiStyle

Room Of The Week: Perfect Pops of Color

January 20, 2012

An all white room brought to life with the perfect pops of color!

When I look at this room, I see the different finishes used on the ceiling (high gloss) and walls (flat) and how that slight variation makes the architectural details stand out. I love the lighter finished floors and how that same wood tone is repeated as an accent in the area rug, tray and green pillow, giving it more impact. The mix of materials (tables, ottoman, lamp) fill this space with personality. And, there’s no better way to add interest to neutral furniture than to add colorful and artistic pillows.

I’d call this a refined space full of fun!

Ilovevintagestuff.tumblr.com via ConfettiStyle on Pinterest

Room of The Week

January 13, 2012

Happy Friday!

Today is the start of a new series I will be doing here on the blog called Room of The Week. Each Friday, I’ll be showcasing a room that has taken my breath away and give you my design insight as to why. I hope you enjoy!

In my book, this space is the perfect definition of “eclectic” decor. I love the touch rustic with a few refined elements thrown into the mix. Encompassing different finishes gives this space character, visual interest and dimension. And that yellow beaded chandelier is the most amazing focal point!

What’s your favorite part of this room?

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Color Inspiration: Emerald Green

January 11, 2012

I’ve been in the process of updating my inspiration board and one of the greatest inspirations so far this year is the gorgeous EMERALD GREEN color that I am seeing everywhere, from fashion, to jewelry, to home decor.

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Mixed with animal print, the regal feel of emerald takes on a playful feel.

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As someone who loves color, I love how the deep, rich shade of emerald green gives off such a fresh and energizing vibe.

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Mixed with white, the classic feel of emerald feels so refreshing during the winter months.

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This ring is Simply Gorgeous!

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This necklace is a real statement piece and the green only adds to the wow factor.

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Emerald green is a spectacular color for party decor as well.

Such a refreshing color palette for a late winter or early spring party.

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All it takes is a little ribbon and some beautiful flowers.

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Emerald Green is a great accent whether in a personal accessories, home decor accent or textile.

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Why not paint a piece of furniture green to add drama and style to a space?

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Just a touch of green mixed with another primary color.

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What a great way to add personality to a neutral sofa or walls. Mix and match various patterns for high style.

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Emerald Green surrounded by lighter tones of the color will give a room depth. And, mixed with chocolate brown, green makes the space lively.

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Navy blue and white take on a less traditional feel when green is thrown into the mix. Use green in three or five places throughout the room to make the color pop feel intentional and connected.

via Eileen Kathryn Boyd

I’m so loving this color, I decided to pull together a design inspiration board based on it.

So are you loving Emerald Green as much as I am?

or is there another color that’s inspiring you?

For the Love of Wood

August 25, 2011

I’m really enjoying HGTV’s Design Star now that the contestants have been narrowed down to those with both talent and good personalities.

One of my favorite designers is Mark Diaz. While I would love to see him design a room where his wood projects are not the only things that stand out, I did love the space he designed on this weeks show.

The sofas were a little lack luster to me, but his pillow choice livend them up a bit.

Undoubtedly, Mark is gifted when it comes to turning a piece of reclaimed wood into a work of art. The dining table is magnificent and I really like the wall panels.

The wood room dividers were incredible and helped to define the two spaces without taking away anything from either.

Don’t get the two area rugs?

Love the bench. This could work in so many homes.

The whole trend on using reclaimed wood in home design is hotter than ever and Mark’s talent may have come at the perfect time for HGTV. The question is, would I like seeing “wood projects” week after week if he won design star? Probably so, because David Bromstad’s big, colorful art hasn’t worn me down yet.