New Uses for Old Things

I love this impromptu bulletin board made out of chicken wire. Also what an inexpensive way to spruce up your old tear sheets. Chicken wire is minimalist and industrial but comes across very chic with the right accessories tacked up to it. 

Small Space Form and Function

I cannot get enough of the kitchen products from Joseph Joseph! They have given new life to kitchen products that haven't been updated for 50 years. Their products are colorful, fun, and most importantly functional for all kitchens. Especially for those with little to no storage space, Joseph Joseph has found a way to minimize space and maximize function with all of their items. I love the mixing bowl set that nests and the chopping board and knife combo. Their utensils have a special form that elevates and helps alleviate kitchen messes. Their prices are also hard to beat for the product quality.

A new work space

There is a perfect brick nook in the London flat to set up a workspace. I am loving the new desks from IKEA that allow you to mix and match your table top and legs. I selected a stainless steel top with black saw horse style legs.

The London Flat

I have been working on a London flat and am contemplating going with a deep charcoal wall. A big step considering the amount of light that a dark wall like this will absorb. Luckily the flat is blessed with gorgeous light!

As the living room stands now. (A bit of a mess)

The living room with the potential wall color and furnishings super imposed.

Latest Project

This is a shot of the entry of the latest project that I worked on. The floors were the first thing selected and I'm so happy with how they turned out!

Making the Move...

I have been neglecting my blog for the last month as I prepare to spend the summer in London designing a new flat and finding fabulous design ideas to bring back to the U.S.! I hope to have some extra time to blog about all of these great new finds too! Stay tuned in July.

Favorite New Storefront

The new Miu Miu store at South Coast Plaza has a daring front facade that I am in love with mostly because of the lime green color. It really makes this store standout in the mall.

VOTE FOR STARLIGHT HOME

My latest project Starlight Home has an amazing garden full of wonderful succulents designed by Bridget Skinner. We have entered it in Roger's Gardens California Friendly Garden Contest and the voting has begun! Click here to VOTE

Look for The Schnieders, Newport Beach house and these photos:

I heart Miette!

There are 2 things in life that I love sweets and wallpaper. It sounds like an odd combination, but Miette, my favorite confectioner, has taken their love of Osborne and Little, my favorite wall covering manufacturer, and designed cookies after the Osborne and Little wallpaper that decorates their shop in the Ferry Building in San Francisco! You can even order them online here. Not only are Miette's creations beautiful but they are delicious. Usually when pastries look this good, they don't taste that good, but Miette has found a way to combine both great looks and great taste!

Favorite NYC View