So nice to find playful products on my travels these days…really love the spontaneouty of these ceramic bowls for their color and imperfect pattern design. I am not a fan of matching patterns but I do love collections of similar objects….hence loving this ceramic collection!
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Tile: Just love this multi-color herringbone tile floor from The Bon Marche in Paris. Nice alternative to just a black and white floor!
Texture: Perfect update to tones of neutrals when it comes to different wood and wood textures…dyed wood accent colors like this turquoise, indigo and marsala.
Turquoise: With the return of the blues (did they ever leave) Turquoise seems to be the universal tone of the season mixing well with Indigo on the cool side and its compliment Orange on the warm side.
Tiles, Tones of Green and Patina…all design elements that make me smile. This season be on the look out for these trending and beautiful details.
Tiles are now seen in many rooms and not just the bathroom or kitchen…be creative in your design experience!
Tones of green this season are off beat tones of different shades of green working together! No more matchy-matchy hues….
Patina makes me think of aged beauty, but this season it actually takes on a more modern style.
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Inspiring to see a shift in trends where color can be used in a non-conventional way…from the inside out.
For many of us dinnerware and tabletop products have been white on white for years so it’s refreshing to see these serving bowls that I spotted in Paris at The Bon Marche last month…updated with a colorful surprise!
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Winter 2015-NYC’s the snow that will just not go away…morning commute through Central Park.
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It’s true….this winter in NYC it has been….shall I say “A bit brutal” with our fair share of snow, ice, hail and freezing temperatures…but looking through my camera lens I choose to see ” The Softer Side” of winter…
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Repetition in NYC could mean many things especially after living here for 30 years…as a designer it’s all about color, creativity and of course chaos, the positive kind!
Finding historic repetition like the detailing in these landmark handrail medallions in mixed metals just made my day! In NYC it’s all about appreciating “the history” that is captured by these everlasting signs of creativity!
I❤️NY!
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Had to share our “Sunrise over the City”! Beautiful morning of warm tones framing the skyline and Central Park! Looks magical and surreal…what a great way to start the day! Enjoy.
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Well I guess the upside of Winter 2015 in NYC is that it’s a photographers paradise. Took this image tonight on the Upper Westside and it really looks like vintage NYC. It’s super cool how the snow camouflages the city and brings a softness to these street scenes! Black and White imagery is so beautiful as it helps create this timeless moment.
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Color, Chaos & Creativity 