No skeletons in this closet!

Check out the House Beautiful feature on designers closets (including mine!) and get tips on how to give your own closet a little love.

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Cosmopolitan Commerce

Check out our classic Emerald Green office on Home Portfolio!

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Telling secrets on glo.com!

Check out my feature on glo.com to find out about one of my favorite secret shopping spots!

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David Hicks new rug collection, a hit!

A good friend and fabulous Australian designer, David Hicks, has produced a smashing new rug collection with Cadrys rugs.  I’m proud to say we have one of his designs on the floor at Erinn V Maison, so come on by and check out the ‘Sun’!

“The inspiration for the rug designs has come from my love of vintage combined with luxury materials,” says David.

“I wanted every design to tell a story and again complement the textures and materials we use in our work. This range is a high end luxury range combining silk and wool using a hand knotted process,” he explains. “The colourways are based on silvers, pale greens, chocolates

, charcoal and natural soft colours that best suit the nature of our design work.” They can however be custom made in any colour combination.

They’re handmade in Tibet using traditional methods. Silk is added to the wool to give a sheen and a luxurious look and feel.

David’s Rug Rules

  • A rug anchors the furniture in a room. All furniture should sit on a rug within a space and on a hard floor, never wall to wall carpet.
  • A rug can make a room. It is a very important accessory that can set the whole mood for a decorative scheme.
  • Always opt for a large rug as small ones do not give the illusion of space and can make a room look smaller.
  • Ensure all your furniture will sit comfortably on top of the rug, not half on and half off.
  • Contrast the texture of the rug with the floor it is going on. Try adding, for example, a textured rug to a very shiny and smooth floor.
  • A rug should never be boring but it doesn’t have to be too bold or over the top either. The more highly patterned and colourful, the cheaper it can look.

Thanks to TheInteriorsAddict for the interview!

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Immaculate Reflection

Wow. These Squint Limited mirrors are so over the top, they make Lady Gaga’s outfits seem like typical office-wear. Speaking of Lady Gaga, I could see her using a few of these babies in her chalet…and I might be right behind her! I love their Alice in Wonderland quality. They remind me of something my favorite designer, Dorothy Draper might have used back in the day. Though her heyday was in the 1940s, the bright colors and baroque-inspired aesthetic of these contemporary masterpieces would have fit seamlessly into some of her vintage rooms, like the one below. Timeless design translates to multiple eras by definition…and somehow, these mirrors do just that.

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Small Space Big Style: My Master Bedroom Design

I was honored to be chosen as one of seven professionals to design California Home + Design‘s Small Space Big Style Showhouse. The 3-bedroom, 1,400-square-foot penthouse is located in the heart of Lala Land, in the Hollywood Condos. We were each assigned our own space; mine is the master bedroom and bathroom. On September 14, 2012 the public is invited explore the use of space, design and innovation… tickets are available here!

I was thrilled with the space I was given, especially because of the tall ceilings and natural light. It’s on the small side, which means everything I put into it was not only beautiful but functional as well. I chose a color palette inspired by a photograph by John Russo, which featured watery blues and pops of cerise.

For a bit of glamour, I used the Astra bed, which I designed and features a silver leaf headboard inset with mirror. I accented the high ceilings with a statement piece by Cyan Design, a gorgeous aquaa murano-style glass chandelier. I choose a street-art Japanese rug from Amadi Carpets and dark, laminate floor from Quick-step that looks and feels like real hardwood but is more durable. We also are using beautiful lucite and nickel Flander Lamps from Grace Home Furnishing, and in the bathroom I’m most excited about the bright red faucet paired with wood grain and tile. Other vendors who contributed amazing goods and services for this room include Erin Leigh Interiors, Grace Home Furnishings, Erinn V Maison, Helping Hands, Larsen Fabrics, Milano Granite, Portola Paints and Glazes, Spec Ceramics, Snyder Diamond and Warner Brothers Studio Facilities.

To see the other designers and me in action (and a sneak peek of the space), check out this video.

You can read more about my design of this space here, or see the real thing in person on Friday! Hope to see you then!

Thanks to California Home + Design for the images.

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Taffy Mirrors by David Hurwitz

I’m in love with these “Taffy” mirrors by David Hurwitz. Typically carved out of maple or cherrywood, it’s amazing that he gets such a fluid appearance out of a such a rigid material. Not suprisingly, a couple of his mirrors have been in museums (the Wharton Esherick Museum in 2003) and in nationwide art tours (Curv-iture, 2004 & 2005). Hurwitz creates both natural stained and painted versions of these mirrors, and you can bet I’ll do my best to get my hands on one as soon as possible!

Thanks to David Hurwitz for the images.

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Designers I Love: Melanie Turner

It’s time to give a little praise where praise is due…and right now Southern designer, Melanie Turner deserves some props. Overall, I love her use of color and natural elements–she’s not afraid to paint with a bright brush and to throw in some greenery as an accessory. I also think the mirrored pieces in the room above add glamour and sparkle, while the darker furniture choices keep the room from getting too “girly.”

Speaking of color, bright tangerine is one of my favorite hues but is sometimes hard to employ without going overboard. Here Turner pairs it expertly with taupe and cream, while the texturized wall treatment adds depth.

For me, this room is all about the art and the color palette–I’m fairly obsessed with cream, beige, black and gold in general…and when I see it used with a show stopping piece of abstract art, well, I’m sold! Throw in some elegant chairs, a dazzling chandelier, and some cool Egyptian-inspired statues and life is good!

Kelly green accents, texturized walls, an antiqued dresser and chic drapery make this space crisp, tranquil and bright.

And here, a subtler, more minimal take–love the burnt gold touches, large, chic cowhide and the dainty mauve couch. So pretty and delicate!

Thanks to  Melanie Turner for the images.

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Be Bold! Designers I Love: Dorothy Draper

Game-changer. Pioneer. Envelope-pusher. These are the words that ring through my head when I think about my absolute favorite designer of all time, Dorothy Draper. Besides creating beautiful and innovative rooms, she also happens to be a strong female role model and the first person to “professionalize” the interior design industry. Born in 1889, she began the first even interior design business in 1923, and fittingly, her designs have stood the test of time. Her use of bright colors and bold patterns is a design characteristic that has carried over to today–many great contemporary designers are walking on a path that Draper forged long ago. Check out some of my favorite Draper rooms below. I don’t care what time period you’re from—there’s no denying her mastery of the craft, nor her fearlessness for choosing to go where no man or woman had gone before.

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Bride Bop’s Big Day: A Success!

We had a great time last week at the Big Day event for Bride Bop…Erinn V Maison was overrun with wedding professionals and wedding enthusiasts…not to mention a few brides and grooms. We all enjoyed champagne, cake from the Butter End Cakery, bridal fashions from JLM Couture Boutique and much more! My favorite part was getting to speak with our panel of wedding experts, which included David Pressman-Celebrity Wedding Planner, John Russo-Celebrity Photographer, Eddie Zaratsian-Celebrity Florist, and Pace Webb-Celebrity Chef/Caterer. Check out some pictures below, and thanks everyone for joining us! You can visit Bride Bop on Facebook to see even more pics and join in the wonderful wedding conversation!

photo by BwrightPhoto.com

photo by BwrightPhoto.com

photo by BwrightPhoto.com

Photo by Monching Flores

Photo by Monching Flores


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