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DESIGNING IN DENIM

As seen during Spring and Summer runway shows, denim is a hot fabric trend in the fashion circuit.  While that may not seem unusual, given that denim is a staple in just about everyone’s wardrobe, denim as a new, hot  fabric trend in the home furnishings industry is what is taking people off guard.

Years ago, it was not unusual to see denim sofas as part of a “French Country” or “Shabby Chic” decor, but then just like so many other trends, the use of denim diminished and went by the way-side.  Well, its 2010 and like the saying goes, “what goes around, comes around.”

Denim is back, and back in a refreshing and exciting way!

  

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Denim Fashions Inspire Denim Furnishing…

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 Patchwork denim provides an eclectic and unexpected look for this stool.

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 Denim can be seen used on furniture, lighting and in decorative accent pieces. 

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The color of denim has even been interpreted into a paint color by Ralph Lauren.

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A refreshing way to interpret denim into an interior is my using a mix of denim stripes and patterned fabrics .

 

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 While blue denim is the most popular choice of denim colors,  the base fabric can be dyed into just about any color you want!

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The Samantha Chair from Specific Merchandise offers a new, refreshing look for denim.  I love the natural colored fibers and the red and black trim detail they’ve added. 

Denim isn’t just for jeans anymore!

Photo Source:  Ralph Lauren, Denim Therapy, Pottery Barn, Havertys, House Beautiful, Ebay, Denimfurniture.com, Apartment Therarpy

DESIGN CRUSH: ERINN VALENCICH

I so admire the very talented design and lifestyle expert Erinn Valencich.  Not only does Erinn posses incredible interior design skills, but she is also a style expert in the field of cooking and entertaining. Having grown up in Northern California on a horse farm, and moving with her family to Los Angeles at the age of 9, Erinn’s style aesthetic mixes the casual, comfortable feel that can be found on the farm, with the stylish, glamorous design personality of LA.  I love that her designs are multi-layered and intricately stylized, while at the same time feel very attainable and real.

   

Erinn Valencich

As the owner of her own multi-faceted design firm, Omniarte Design, Erinn excels in designing spaces that are modern, eclectic and chic!  Her ability to combine colors and patterns, gives her designs a distinct edge.  I love the boldness of the red sofa and the graphic accent of the black and white throw.

I adore the mix of patters Erinn used in this space.  There is such a refined, yet comfortable vibe that this space gives off.  The upholstered chair, with the painted wood frame is to die for! 

With a love for gardening, Erinn often incorporates beautiful fresh flowers into her room designs. 

I love the button detail on this slipcover.  What a unique and unexpected touch.

Classic elegance defines the accessorizing of this bookshelf.  Simple and to the point!

Besides running Omniarte Design, Erinn has made regular appearances on HGTV and Entertainment Tonight, giving savvy style and decorating advice that inspires both the design novice and the design educated.  Her list of celebrity clients continues to grow and includes stylish stars such as Jaime Pressly, Mischa Barton and Jennifer Love Hewitt. 

The chartreuse walls give this classic black and white palette real energy.

The pattern mixing that in this space gives it an eclectic, high design feel.  I love the ornately framed mirror that has been painted high gloss red. Fabulous!

A mix of BOLD (headboard, duvet cover) and DEMURE (side table and lamp) are what define the personality of this space.

There’s  not much to say about this side table expect–LUSCIOUS!

Unexpected furniture additions like this ladder night stand are a trademark of Erinn’s.

 A few of Erinn’s decorating principles:

  1. Layer your Lighting–“The quality of light in a room not only affects color, texture and mood, but it can add architectural interest to a room. Having three sources of light in every room is a good rule to go by.
  2. “When choosing a color palette for your room, decide on two main colors and a third accent color.”
  3. “Don’t be afraid to mix styles of furniture in a room.”

Thank you Erinn for inspiring me and my design style. You make creating beautiful rooms, look so easy!

Photos:  HGTV Designers Portfolio

PLEASE BE SEATED

One of my current obsessions is BEAUTIFUL ACCENT CHAIRS.  I love to walk into a room and see one or two beautifully upholstered or artistically designed side chairs.  I really feel that a side chair painted a unique color or upholstered in a unique fabric can make a room come to life, and every other piece of furniture around it sing.

This weekend, I plan to attend Scott’s Antique Market here in Atlanta, where I hope to find a worn and weathered chair that I can bring back to life.  I envision my chair with lots of curved lines, a fabric back and seat and some exposed wood so that I can paint it chinese red (my favorite color).  I’ll upholster my chair in a gorgeous fabric, maybe add a nail head trim and possibly antique brass casters to the legs.  Whatever my chair turns out looking like, it will definitely be a chair full of personality.  I’ll share before and after photos in a later post.

Until then, take a seat in your favorite chair and be inspired by these OH SO BEAUTIFUL ACCENT CHAIRS!

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until next time…

Photo Source:  Brocade Home, Living Etc., House Beautiful, Lonny Mag, Sarah Richardson, Downtown 20, Elle Decor

HANGING ON BY A ROPE

I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not, but a popular trend in the design world right now is product made of or infused with rope details.  A touch of nautical, a bit whimsical and very cool. 

These Rope Door Stops would also look great displayed on bookshelves.

 

I think these Rope Drawer Pulls would turn an ordinary dresser into a stylish piece.

How chic is this White Rope Coffee Table designed by John Urso.

Vintage Chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Friday Minnet

Photo source:  Country Living

SHARING THE LOVE!

I spend hours upon hours at home looking through design magazines,  flipping through decorating books and searching the web for beautifully decorated rooms.  Besides being part of my job, it is one of my favorite ways to spend a leisurely afternoon, unless of course I am at Barnes and Noble doing the same thing.

 After years of collecting photos, I have accumulated a filing cabinet full of my favorites.  It’s fun to go back from time to time to look at them all, but I thought it would be even more fun to share a few of the rooms I just love.  

  

  

     

I hope you enjoyed the photos.  Happy Monday!

 

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DESIGN STAR…NOT YET

It’s week 2 of HGTV’s Design Star and so far I am a little disappointed in the creativity that the design hopefuls have shown.  Compared to earlier seasons, where Antonio Ballatore, Kim Myles and David Bromstad came out of the box with their “unique” guns blazing, the room designs that have been created so far are just plain dull.  If you’ve missed the show, here’s a peak at a few of the episode 1 and 2 designs:

In episode 1, the white box challenge gave the designers the opportunity to create a room based on the design style of one of the other designers.  With a blank canvas, $500 dollars and the full run of an Asian Market, the opportunity to design a fabulous room was at their finger tips.

 Here are the rooms Micheal (left) and Emily (right) designed.  Michael’s room does have some visual interest and he did incorporate some accessories, but the overall design, in my opinion, is messy and lacks any substance.  And what can I say about Emily’s room….the paint is the only interesting element in this space.

The rooms Tom (left) and Julie (right) designed were a bit more interesting.  Tom went a bit overboard with the Asian market theme, but his room did have layers that made it interesting.  Julie on the other hand appears to have been releasing a lot of anger with that wall treatment and all the feathers on the floor.  I would surely have nightmares in this room.

Courtland designed this purple room and although it is a bit simplistic, it does have a point of view and the color statement works.

 This is my absolute favorite room, designed by Tera.  The design is classic, the room feels totally pulled together, and I really like her color statement.

So, having seen a few of the designs from this seasons white room challenge, I can really say they don’t compare to seasons past.

Take a look…

Over the top but really creative…

Stylized, modern and visually interesting…

A bit edgy, but that wall treatment is so cool.

In episode 2, the designers, men vs. women, had to design rooms based on runway fashions they selected.  There were some beautiful outfits that should have given the designers lots of inspiration, but again, I think for the most part, the designs fell short of creating something great. 

Look at this fabulous wedding dress, which was interpreted via the white squares headboard.  Huh?  The inspiration of this dress should have resulted in a fabulous design.

To me the only thing inspiring in this space are the stripes on the wall and the design of the coffee table.  How about some decorative pillows inspired by that Tommy Bahama shirt?

 

 The ladies team created this fabulous chair, based on a high-end designer outfit.  I think this chair has lots of style and looks expensive. This was my favorite element from the entire challenge.

With the plaid shirt and navy “urban” outfit as inspiration, this is the bedroom designed by the women.  I love the chocolate wall and starburst mirror, but what’s up with those window treatments.  It looks like they were duck taped to the windowsill.

As I continue to watch Design Star this season, I can only hope that the designers get a bit more creative and design spaces with real STAR power!

Who’s your favorite designer and what’s your favorite space so far?

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FLOWER POWER

With the heat index nearing 100 degrees in Atlanta today, I have spent a leisurely but productive Sunday making jewelry, reading magazines and catching up with my DVR library.  I also took a peek outside, at my planter boxes, and was thrilled to see that my flowers have not succumb to the heat.  There are so many wonderful things about the Summertime, but there’s not much that beats the beauty of  a pretty flower.   Here are a few Summer finds with loads of flower power. 

                                                                     

 

Source:  McKenzie Child, Kates Paperie, Brian Atwood, French Bull, Anthropologie

 

 

JUNE WEATHER + ATLANTA=CUTE RAIN BOOTS

I moved from Seattle to Atlanta 10 years ago, thinking I had finally escaped the rain capital of the world.  Very quickly I found out that it actually rains more (statistically) in Atlanta than Seattle.  And, the rain in Atlanta is very different.  One minute the sky is clear and sunny and the next, dark grey clouds move in and down comes the rain.  Not just any rain mind you, but raindrops the size of quarters.  Since living in Atlanta, I have gotten use to the hot, humid weather, but all this summer rain is wrecking havoc on my ooh so cute sandal wardrobe.  What’s a girl to do except go out and buy a pair of stylish rain boots!   

Should I go mod, classic or retro?  

       

 

 

All of these rain boots are available at Zappos!

 

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