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Archive for February, 2012
Olioboard and Spirit of Sports Man Cave Contest and Free Giveaway
Olioboard has been jumping with activity during their Spirit of Sports Man Cave contest. Designers shared their best “man cave” moodboards vying for three cash prizes. The winning designers received $500, $250 and $150 in store credit from Spirit of Sports. The moodboard entries, created with Olioboard’s cool design tools, are stellar with relevant “man cave” paraphernalia such as game tables, team colors, cool lighting, full bar and guy friendly furnishings. Practically...
Marios Schwab Fall 2012 RTW
“Film noir”, “femme fatale”, “woman of mystery” these are but a few of the whispers swirling around Marios Schwab’s latest collection. With Marlene Dietrich as one of his muses, he animates beautifully, through his Fall 2012 RTW line, what he refers to as “the woman you don’t know who you fall in love with." Sheaths paired with cloches, cocktail dresses covered in lace and evening dresses glimmering with sequins, Schwab’s creations take us back to a...
Latest Men’s Fashion Craze
The New York Times recently reported an interesting fashion trend among men—they’re going crazy for accessories. Not the usual suspects like cufflinks and watches. Men’s bracelets, bags and scarves are flying off the shelves in record number. So much so that financial analysts predict sales growth for men’s clothing and accessories for the first three months of the year will set a 20 year-year high. Several big brands, including Burberry and Coach, saw the sale of men’s...
International Design Comes Home
The children's rhyme about seeing London and France could be about seeing the world through design. Each major city in the world has its own contemporary design movement as well as a history of design and architecture unique to itself. Trends and traditions in these cosmopolitan cities can be used to inspire your own décor. Taking a cue from London or New York design can infuse your home with chic city style. Often these sophisticated cities are on the leading edge of the...
Throw an Oscar Party
The Oscars are right around the corner. Have you joined an Oscar pool and picked your favorites? If you’re a movie lover, like us, you should think about hosting an Oscar party to celebrate the award’s show. It’s not too late to plan. Hosting an awards party is a fun way to gather friends and family for an evening inspired by Hollywood glamour. Decorating your home for an awards' party can begin as your guests enter the home. Recreate the famous red carpet with a long...
25 Poufs We Love
One 2011 interior design trend still on our radar in the new year is the “pouf” (in all its many forms.) Round, square, knitted, woven, leather or wicker, the pouf gets high points for its versatile personality. They come in handy as extra seating or for adding a burst of color to a room. We’ve found a multitude of poufs popping up all around the web, here’s what we’ve found. Which is your favorite? Image Credits: Style Estate; Nesting Place;...
BlogTour 2012 NYC Sponsor Spotlight: Modern-Aire
If you’ve never thought of a range hood as being sexy, think again. We’re sure your heart will beat a little faster once you get a look at Modern-Aire’s custom range hoods. Their ventilation systems merge high performance with expert craftsmanship for absolutely stunning results. For the professional or the everyday gourmet, Modern-Aire Ventilating provides exceptional ventilation to meet specific cooking needs. For the kitchen designer and design enthusiast, Modern-Aire...
Robern Introduces Integrated TV/Medicine Cabinet
Is your schedule so hectic you need to keep on top of the news, sports and weather while getting ready for the day ahead? Robern understands this. They created a TV integrated into the mirrored door of their sleek and sophisticated M Series Cabinet. It’ll keep you in the know and one step ahead of everyone. Other M Series options include an MP3 hook-up, an electric shelf, a cold storage compartment, and a night light. The mirrored cabinets are also modular enabling you to create...
It’s A Date with Robin Baron
Our friend and fellow designer, Robin Baron launches her new collection at the VandM Thursday, February 16th at Noon. Visit VandM here. Robin says, “I work with clients in every style because it is always about the individual, their taste and lifestyle for me. My collection for VandM reflects just this. It covers every trend from Antique to Modern, and style from Country to Feng Shui-inspired Asian. There's something to inspire everyone, because I believe ...Confidence...
Decorating with Fine Fabrics
While searching online recently, we ran across the most luxurious fabric and trimmings purveyor, Houles Paris. Their wares are so fine we coveted each and every collection, especially their 2012 line. It would be lovely to enjoy yards and yards of these fabrics in our own homes, but cost can be an issue. Following are some ideas for using fine fabrics such as those from Houles Paris without going over your decorating budget. In the past, fine fabrics like silks and velvets...